CLARKS GREEN BOROUGH May 15, 2019  The regular meeting of Clarks Green Borough was called to order by President Barrasse and opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. The meeting took place in Council Chambers at the Clarks Green Borough  Building on May 15,2019 at 7:05 p.m.  Present:  Mr. Williams Mr. Hughes Ms. Igoe Mr. Barrasse Ms. Lawler  Solicitor Weinschank Mr. Toms Mr. Dougherty Mr. Rinaldi  Absent: NONE  Visitors: Jimmy Curran, Gerald Hetman & ChiefYarns  Mr. Hughes made a motion to accept the minutes of the. April 17,2019 meeting, seconded by Mr.  Williams, unanimously passed.  Mayor's Report- Police, Fire & Ambulance Report.  Mayor Lawler started off with how it is an honor to recognize and remember the residents oft the community. Ms. Lawler took a moment to remember Mr. Roe, a former resident, who also served on the MayorLawler received an invitation from Clarks Summit University to attend their Anniversary Celebration, she accepted and will attend on Sunday May 26,2019. All ofcouncil was invited to attend. Also, Mayor Lawler reported that there will be mailings for the 2020 Census, and the Census committee will be looking for members oft the community to assist going door to door as well as other positions. These positions are paid positions and are great for retirees and college students on summer vacation. Mayor Lawler asked for the 2020 Census to be added to ta future Work Session Agenda. Mayor Lawler reported that events for Memorial Day week are set and the Memorial Day Parade will take Place on Monday, May 27, 2019 at 11:00. AM.. Arrangements were made for Clarks Green Borough Council to walk with Councilman Dominick who is the parade chairman and members of Clarks Summit Council. After the parade Memorial Services will be held at the Clarks Summit VFW. Clarks Greens Memorial Day Service will take place on Friday May 24, 2019 at: 3:30 PM and Ms. Lawler has a wreath Ms. Lawler commended Police ChiefYarns for going after the grant for the speed signs.  Planning Commission.  for each event.  Police Chief Yarns reported that the grant was given to Clarks Summit Borough for two (2) speed signs. He discussed they are wireless flashing signs to assist in catching speeder and would be moved accordingly. He plans on using one in Clarks Green Borough and the other in Clarks Summit.  1    Chief Yarns reported there were three (3). Accidents in April. He also discussed other calls in the township (including a resident missing the bus, a skunk call, a missing dementia patient and an issue with  atrailer parked in a private parking lot).  Public Comment  Gerald Hetman- Lackawanna County's Commissioner's Office Parade, The County Heritage Fair, 4-H activities and Job Fair.  Mr. Hetman discussed a few topics including Life Guards, the Flood Risk Coalition, Armed Services Mr. Hetman reported the County needs Life Guards for the Summer (Certification Required). Interested Mr. Hetman reported the Flood Risk Coalition and information could be found on the County Website. He also reported the Armed Forces Parade will be held on May 18, 2019 at 9:00. AM starting at Gino Mr. Hetman also discussed the first annual County Heritage Fair will take place May 29, 2019 through June 2, 2019 on Montage Mountain. Cost will be $10 and will include everything at the fair as well as the He also reported that the 4H will host different activities throughout the summer/camps, etc. Mr. Hetman also discussed a. Job Fair that will take place at PNC Field on May 16, 2019 from 12:00PM He also reported that the Parks and Recreation will host a Senior Funday and registration is now open.  Parties can call 570-963-6764.  Merli and go up Mulberry Street and down North Washington Ave.  water park.  to4 4:00PM, with 67 employers attending.  Solicitor's Report  Mr. Weinschank reported that no response was received from County Waste. They are still looking fora list ofCounty Waste customers from Clarks Green, Mr. Weinschenk will send a new letter.  Public Works Committee  Mr. Dougherty reported that he has been in touch with the borough engineers about some storm water hot spots problems. Mike Fenick from CNA went out and observed these properties both during rain events and non-rain events. He is putting together a report for the Borough, with recommendations and legal Mr. Barrasse reported he took care of the issue presented in a video sent by Lisa Harris at 115 Fairview Mr. Dougherty reported he received an e-mail about the Green Light Go Grant and a form needs to be Mr. Dougherty made a motion to approve the payment of $4,425 to Pennsy Supply for completion  requirements in taking care ofthese issues.  Road. Mr. Barrasse asked Mr. Kohanski to look into it.  filled out.  of the Maple Street Project, seconded by Mr. Hughes unanimously passed.  2    Mr. Dougherty made a motion to approve the lowest bid for the 2019 Paving Project in the. Amount of$92,723.25: submitted by Pennsy Supply INC,Paving portions of Yale Blvd and Greenbrier Mr. Rinaldi asked when the crosswalks would be painted. Mr. Dougherty reported the DPW is awaiting Mr. Dougherty discussed a temporary easement from Mr. Brinki for a project that will take place. The Mr. Barrasse discussed a letter that was sent to BCM. The letterwas to request reports from BCM for Colwell Naegele and the reports should arrive this week to Colewell Naegele. There will be a fee of Mr. Dougherty made a motion to authorize payment tol BCM for the reports for Colewell Naegele  Drive, seconded by Mr. Hughes, unanimously passed.  ideal weather conditions.  easement will be reviewed by the engineers.  approximately. $800.  up to $800, Seconded by Mr. Hughes.  Ves No Abstain  MR.TOMS MR.DOUGHERTY MR. HUGHES MR. WILLIAMS MS. IGOE MR. RINALDI MR. BARRASSE  X X X X X X  Mr. Dougherty asked about the letter to the county for the trucks. Mr. Barrasse stated he is still trying to contact Sandra Opshinski to make sure the information is correct. Mr. Rinaldi questioned what would be purchased. Mr. Barrasse stated that the borough is seeking two (2) trucks with an estimated cost of greater than $160,000. The cost of the trucks will be reduced with the help oft the $35,000 LSA grant from the  county and the sale oft the older DPW trucks.  Personnel Committee  Mr. Williams reported the Harassment Free Environment Policy. There were no adjustments. Mr. Williams made a motion to accept the revised Harassment Free Environment Policy, seconded by Mr.  Dougherty, motion passed. MR.TOMS MR. DOUGHERTY MR. HUGHES MR. WILLIAMS MS. IGOE MR. RINALDI MR. BARRASSE  Ves No Abstain  X X X X X X  Mr. Williams discussed new business hours while Joanne is unavailable. He stated that Monday-Thursday Reenee will cover for. Joanne from 10:00 AM-3:00PM. Mr. Hughes will cover Fridays from 10:00AM- 12:00PM, Mr. Bararsse will cover May 24, 2019 from 10:00AM-12:00PM. Mr. Williams asked for signs  to be placed on the doors to alert the public ofthe temporary changes.  *Meeting went into executive session* *Meeting resumed*  3    Mr. Williams made a motion to seize the services ofZoning Officer, Darleen Sholcosky effective On the question, who is going to do the job in the absence of the zoning officer, Mr. Rinaldi answered no  May 30,2019,seconded by Mr. Hughes.  one. Motion Passed MR.TOMS MR.DOUGHERTY MR. HUGHES MR. WILLIAMS MS. IGOE MR. RINALDI MR, BARRASSE  Ves No Abstain X X X X X X X  Mr. Hughes made a motion to give former Zoning Officer, Darleen Sholcosky a 90-day severance,  seconded by Mr. Dougherty, unanimously passed.  Ves No Abstain  MR.TOMS MR. DOUGHERTY MR. HUGHES MR. WILLIAMS MS. IGOE MR. RINALDI MR. BARRASSE  X X X X X X X  Treasurer's Report/Finance Report/Sewer Report  Mr. Hughes presented the account balances as of April 30, 2019 compared to April 2018 and March 2019. Capital funds is $40,000 higher, General fund is $61,000 Higher the sewer fund is $99,000 higher and the Mr. Hughes reported that there are two (2) Certificates of Deposits that will be coming up in December of There were two (2) checks that came out of the General Fund including the Police Contract. Mr. Hughes reported on the budget VS actual figures. He reported a comparison to. April 2018. He stated the Transfer Tax was $5,000 higher, the Real Estate Tax was $8,000 higher (which he stated due to timing), the wage and earned income tax was $4,000 higher, the local services tax was $5,000 higher, the sewer use charges were $13,000 higher and the total income was $33,000 higher. Under expenses, he reported that the expenses fluctuated. He reported that road work was $23,000 lower and road salt was Mr. Hughes reported that there was an unauthorized bill on the bills. There was a dinner expense for the Lackawanna County Association of Boroughs in the amount of $30.00. Ms. Lawler stated that payment was not requested for reimbursement. Mr. Hughes stated these expenses need to be approved prior to payment. Ms. Lawler apologized for not presenting the bill to the council ahead oft time. Mr. Barrasse made a motion approve payment of an upcoming dinner Mayor Lawler will be attending on May 16, 2019, seconded by Mr. Hughes, unanimously passed.  State Funds is $51,000 higher. These will be attached to the minutes.  2019 and March 2020.  $7,000 lower. Total Expenses was $50,000 lower.  4    Mr. Rinaldi made a motion to approve the $30 payment for the dinner at the Lackawanna County Mr. Hughes made a motion to accept Financial Statements as presented and ratify bills, seconded  Association of Boroughs, seconded by Mr. Barrasse, unanimously passed.  by Mr. Dougherty, unanimously passed.  Mr. Hughes reported that liquid fuels audit was completed without any exceptions.  Mr. Hughes also reported on the Sewer Delinquencies. He presented ai report marked with payments received, including $2,772. Out oft twelve (12) letters sent out, nine (9) sent certified and three (3)snail mail, two (2) of the twelve (12) responded. The due date for the mailing was June 1, 2019 and a second  mailing will go out on or about June 1,2019. Buildings & Grounds Committee  Mr. Rinaldi made a motion to authorize payment for the 20 flags, brackets and poles in the amount  ofs1,090, seconded by Mr. Williams, unanimously passed.  Refuse & Recycling Committee report will be provided through e-mail.  Ms. Igoe stated she has no report on the paperwork requested from County Waste. She stated she told the Ms. Igoe will be looking into dates to host ai recycling day in conjunction with an electronics recycling  day.  Health and Safety Committee  Mr. Rinaldi reported that the contractors were given the go ahead on the upgrades to the traffic signal. Mr. Rinaldi reported that the Emergency Operation Plan is being worked on by James Waters. Mr. Waters reported through email that he has approximately 8 hours into the plan. Mr. Rinaldi will be requesting Mr. Waters to attend a meeting and also give a time line of when the: plan will be completed.  ARWA Report be picking up the bill.  Mr. Rinaldi reported that ARWA is working on a leak in the Biosolids Building, and Gannet Fleming will Mr. Rinaldi reported that ARWA had their annual inspection done by Gannet Flemings engineer, Nick He also reported that as on Anthony Lunogo was promoted to thé position of Operations and Maintenance Supervisor as ofMay I, 2019. The Authority is still seeking al lab technician to do testing on site. Mr. Barrasse asked about the flow monitors and the results of thé monitors. Mr. Rinaldidiscussed that ARWA engineers will analyze the data and the data will show where the infiltration is coming from to  Sahd, and the ARWA board is awaiting the report.  help determine how to reduce this infiltration.  5    Old Business No Report New Business  Mr. Hughes reported that Senator Blake held a Storm Water Conference on May 10, 2019. There were a couple representatives from DEP who spoke at the meeting as well as several others. The meeting discussed thei importance for having a regional authority. There was an article published in the newspaper summarizing the conference. The borough needs to consider this as an option. Mr. Rinaldi asked Mr. Williams to discuss the ACOG meeting that took place several years ago. He discussed that a rain tax was discussed. He explained that this is being done in other counties and Mr. Hughes reported there is a form that would need to be filled out and he will take on this task with the  municipalities. help of Dave Kohinsky. Adiournment  Mr. Dougherty made a motion to adjourn was made by seconded by Mr. Rinaldi, motion  unanimously passed at 9:04 PM. Respectfillysubmited,  6    CLARKS GREEN BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETING Agenda May15,2019  . CALLTO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE- President Barrasse  2. ROLL CALL- Secretary Culbertson 3. MOTION TO ACCEPT MINUTES April 17, 2019 Minutes  4. MAYOR'S AND POLICE REPORT, FIRE & AMBULANCE Mayor Lawler, Clarks Summit Police Chief Yarns  Clarks Summit Fire Ço. President Mike Lukus, ChiefJay Miller, EMS Corey Colarossi  5. PUBLIC COMMENT  Visitors should approach the podium and state their name and address. Comments limited to 5 min  , SOLICITOR'S! REPORT-Mr. Weinschenk 7. PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE- - Mr. Dougherty Maple Street paving, New Paving bids. 8. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE-Mr. Williams  Harassment Free Poliey, Personnel matter- executive session. 9. TREASURER'S REPORT AND BILL. APPROVAL- Mr. Hughes Q4:2018 Sewer Delinquency, QI 2019: Sewer Delinquency 10. FINANCE COMMITTEE- - Mr. Hughes II. BUILDINGS & GROUNDS COMMITTEE-Mr. Toms 12. REFUSE & RECYCLING COMMITTEE-I Ms. Igoe 13. HEALTH & SAFETY COMMITTEE- Mr. Rinaldi Progress on Street Light/ Green Light Go 14. ARWA REPORT- - Mr. Rinaldi 15. OLD BUSINESS 17. ADJOURNMENT  16. NEW BUSINESS- Senator Blake's Stormwater Program May 10th- Mr. Hughes  NOTE TO VISITORS: Please sign the attendance sheet and indicate ifyou wish to address Council, stating the agenda topic  on which you would like to com ment. Thank you,