Mayor Robert Mullen Solicitor Atty. Matthew G. Boyd Ufberg & Associates Chief of] Police David! Homschek Secretary Sandra Van Luvender Treasurer Jennifer Davitt Engineer PennEastern Engineers, LLC Paul Pasonick  Council President Homschek Holly Vice Garyl President Halagarda Michael Fuiler Joe SatkowskiJ Jr. Jim Emlaw Stanley Waleski Bob Dommermuth Dennis O'Brien Alan Kiesinger  Auoca  Borough of  9501 Main St. Avoca, Pa 18641 ecretary@AvocaBorougn.com Telephones Secretary: 570-457-4947 Fax: 570-451-1750  Police Department: 570-457-4011  Street] Department: 570-451-0625  AVOCA BOROUGH Meeting Minutes  Thursday November 9, 2023 - Council Meeting  The regular meeting of the Avoca Borough Council was held on Thursday November 9, 2023, with Council President, Holly HOMSCHECK, presiding. The work: session began at 1837HRS. The regular meeting was called to order at Council Members in attendance: Holly HOMSCHEK, Gary HALAGARDA Dennis O'BRIEN, Jim EMLAW, Joseph SATKOWSKI, Mike FULLER, Bob DOMMERMUTHE and Alan KIESINGER. Stanley' WALESKI submitted al letter of resignation. Also in attendance: Mayor Robert MULLEN, Attorney Matthew BOYD, Police Chief Dave HOMSCHEK, Borough Motion by. Joseph SATKOWSKI, second by Alan KIESINGER to accept the minutes from last month'smeeting. Voice Motion by Dennis O'BRIEN, second by Joseph SATKOWSKI to pay all bills presented with monies available. Voice Motion by Dennis O'BRIEN, second by Joseph SATKOWSKI to accept new correspondence as presented. Voice Motion by Bob DOMMERMUTH, second by Joseph SATKOWSKI to accept police report prepared by Chief Motion by Alan KIESINGER, second by Dennis O'BRIEN to donate $100.00 to the Pa Baseball Booster Club. Voice Motion by Alan KIESINGER, second by Bob DOMMERMUTH to re-join Pa State Association of Boroughs $378.00 Motion by Alan KIESINGER, second by Bob DOMMERMUTH to re-join Pa State Association of Mayors of Motion by James EMLAW, second by Bob DOMMERMUTH to renew - State. Worker's Comp Policy for First  1845HRS, and Pledge of Allegiance was said by Gary HALAGARDA.  Engineer, Paul PASONICK and Secretary, Sandra VAN LUVENDER.  Vote: (8) Eight Yes Vote: (8) Eight Yes Vote: (8) Eight Yes  HOMSCHEK and read by Mayor MULLEN. Voice Vote: (8) Eight Yes  Vote: (8) Eight Yes  for 2024 year. Voice Vote: (8) Eight Yes  Boroughs of Pa $60.00 for 2024 year. Voice Vote: (8) Eight Yes  Responders-estmated cost $12,248 for 2024 year - 2023 cost $11,899. Voice Vote: (8) Eight Yes Table discussion for new cameras to replace existing ones at Borough Garage.  OVer    Motion by. Joseph SATKOWSKI, second by Dennis O'BRIEN to install handicap parking sign by 919 Grove Street at Motion by Mike FULLER, second by Dennis O'BRIEN to approve Driveway Permit- - Shatrowskas 1394 Plane Motion by Mike FULLER, second by Alan KIESINGER to accept first reading of 2024 Proposed Budget. Voice Vote: Motion by Gary HALAGARDA, second by Mike Fuller to re-join Pittston Chamber of Commerce for 2024 (dental and vision benefits can be discontinued through Chamber Choice if not a member). Voice Vote: (8) Eight Yes Motion by Bob DOMMERMUTH, second by. Joseph SATKOWSKI to accept the recommendation oft the Avoca Civil Service Commission and extend a conditional offer of full-time employment to. Joseph Delaney. The is contingent upon completion ofi medical and psychological testing. Roll Cal Vote: (7) Seven Yes - Holly HOMSCHECK abstain. Motion by James EMLAW, second by Dennis O'BRIEN to accept nominations to fill 2nd, ward council seat. Nomination by James EMLAW: Jonathon GEDRICH. Roll Call Vote (6) six Yes Holly HOMSCHEK, Gary HALAGARDA, Joseph SATKOWSKI, James EMLAW, Dennis O'BRIEN, Bob DOMMERMUTH- (2)Two No Mike FULLER and. Alan KIESINGER Nomination by Mike FULLER: Kenneth COLES. Roll Call Vote: (2) Two Yes Mike FULLER: and Alan KIESINGER- (6) six NO Holly HOMSCHEK, Gary HALAGARDA, Joseph SATKOWSKI, James EMLAW, Dennis O'BRIEN, Bob DOMMERMUTH  request of Stanley BARCOSKI. Voice Vote: (8) Eight' Yes  Street Avoca. Borough Engineer, Paul Pasonick approved. Voice Vote: (8) Eight Yes  (8) Eight Yes  offer  Jonathon GEDRICH1 to fill 2nd ward council seat.  Audience member, Michael LAMPMAN commented that good government would have been to advertise the open seat. Motion by Joseph SATKOWSKI, second by Dennis O'BRIEN to make repairs to Dodge Dump Truck. BAC Bill to evaluate repair issue w/fuel pump. The vehicle was repaired for a cost of $498.00. Voice Vote: (8) Eight Yes Motion by Dennis O'BRIEN, second by James EMLAW to adopt Resolution14-2023 regarding Statewide LSA Motion by Dennis O'BRIEN, second by Alan KIESINGER to adopt Resolution 15-2023 regarding Statewide LSA Motion by Dennis O'BRIEN, second by Bob DOMMERMUTHto: adopt Resolution 16-2023 regarding Statewide Motion by Dennis O'BRIEN, second by. Joseph SATKOWSKI at accept resignation letter from Council Member, Motion by Bob DOMMERMUTH, second by. Joseph SATKOWSK to adjourn the meeting at 1911HRS.  Grant Bennett Street. Voice Vote: (8) Eight Yes Grant Street Improvements. Voice Vote: (8) Eight Yes  LSA Grant Police Speed Enforcement Equipment. Voice Vote: (8) Eight' Yes  Stanely Waleski. Voice Vote: (8) Eight Yes  Street Department: Michael VOLCH and! Stan SPAGNUOLO were present, nothing to report.  Audience: Avoca Fire Chief, Thomas MATTHEWS asked if there was anything new regarding funding for a part-time Kevin O'BRIEN Sr. and Michael LAMPMAN asked if they could have a copy oft the Proposed 2024 Budget. Attorney BOYD Engineer: Avoca Borough Engineer's Report (dated November 9, 2023) prepared by Paul PASONICK. (See attached) Police: The Police Report was prepared by Chief David HOMSCHEK and read by Mayor Robert MULLEN. (See attached):  fireman. President, Holly HOMSCHEK advised that it was under review.  approved and a copy was provided to each.  Avoca Patrol Officer, Jonathon ALAIMO was also present at the meeting.