CITY OF NANTICOKE  WORK SESSION and COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES  Wednesday, May 4, 2022  Call to Order: President of Council, William Brown Invocation: City Clerk, Jennifer W. Polito  Pledge of Allegiance ROLL CALL:  The following were present: Council Members, William Brown, John Telencho, Lesley Butczynski, Mike Marcella, Joseph Nalepa, Finance Director/City Clerk, Jennifer W. Polito and  Solicitor, Attorney Finnegan. Excused: City Manager, Donna Wall.  WORK SESSION  A Motion to approve. RLE as the lowest bidder for the Field Street Sewer Relocation Project in A Motion to approve M&J Excavating as the lowest bidder (Bid Sheet Attached) for the below  the amount of $58,125.00.. (Bid Sheet Attached)  CDBG projects.  2019 South St. Improvements: $116,385.00 2020 Oak St. improvements: $81,075.00 2020 Washington St. Improvements: $118,245.00  ADMINISTRATIVE UPDATES  Mayor Kevin Coughlin executed Executive Order # 15of2022, appointing Mark Bufalino, Esquire as Labor Council for the Cityt to provide legal advice and representation on labor matters in ordert to support the effective administration of labort functions oft the City of Nanticoke. AI Motion was made by Councilmember Butczynski seconded by Councilmember Telencho to  adjourn the work session. Motion carried unanimously.  REGULAR MEETING Comments from the Public agenda items only.  None Old Business  AI Motion to untable the sale of property at 150-174 W. Church Street, Nanticoke, Luzerne County PA, 18634 in the amount of $10,000 was made by Councilmember Nalepa seconded by  Councilmember Butczynski. Motion carried unanimously.    A Motion to approve the sale of property at 150-174 W. Church Street, Nanticoke, Luzerne County PA, 18634 in the amount of $10,000 was made by Councilmember Butczynski seconded President Brown commented that he approved this sale of property because the city has owned its since 2004 with no one interested in buying it and the city's DPW department must maintain  by Councilmember Nalepa. Motion carried 3 Yays - 2 Nays.  the property; so, he feels iti is time to let it go and move on.  New Business  AI Motion to approve the April 20, 2022 minutes was made by Councilmember Telencho  seconded by Councilmember Marcella. Motion carried 4-1, President Brown abstained.  Al Motion to approve the payment oft the bills ini the amount of $585,993.69, (Payroll(s) $105,931.82 and Payables $480,061.87) was made by Councilmember Marcella seconded by  Councilmember Butczynski. Motion carried unanimously.  A Motion to approve RLE as the lowest bidder for the Field Street Sewer Relocation Project in the amount of $58,125.00 (Bid Sheet Attached) was made by Councilmember Nalepa seconded  by Councilmember Butczynski. Motion carried unanimously.  AI Motion to approve M&J Excavating as the lowest bidder (Bid Sheet Attached) for the below CDBG projects was made by Councilmember Butczynski seconded by Councilmember Telencho..  Motion carried unanimously.  2019 South St. Improvements: $116,385.00 2020 Oak St. Improvements: $81,075.00 2020 Washington St. improvements: $118,245.00  COMMENTS FROM' THE PUBLIC-  Mr. Hank Marks of Loomis Street made Council aware that his Taxpayer's Association will be paying close attention to candidates that solicit votes at the Federally Funded housing units in Nanticoke. Mr. Marks would not name the individual that solicited votes at the housing units in the last election but he did say this will not be tolerated ini the upcoming elections. Mr. Marks stated that voting at a Federally Funded Housing unit is prohibited by Federal law and anyone  violating this law will be turned into the Feds.  Correspondence- (See attached letter). Announcements-  Donation letter to the Nanticoke Fire Department from Mercy Special Care Hospital Auxiliary.  The 50th Anniversary of Hurricane Agnes is in June. The National Weather Service in collaboration with the Silver Jackets interagency flood risk management team is producing a  commemorative website for the 50th Anniversary.    Please share any photos or stories you may have at pstomepotsoroaagow by May 15,  2022.  Councilmember Comments-  Vice President Telencho provided Council and residents with updates from the Nanticoke Municipal Authority. Vice President Telencho provided City Clerk, Jennifer Polito, with a Councilmember Marcella stated that PA American Water announced a rate hike for city residents and suggested that residents should voice their opinion by sending a letter opposing Councilmember Nalepa commended Chief Boncal and the Fire Department for a job well done  Synopsis that is attached to these minutes. Councilmember Butczynski had no further comments.  the rate hike tot the PUC. at the fire over the weekend. President Brown had no further comments.  Meeting Adjournment- Telencho, roll call. Motion carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 7:20 pm.  Councilmember Butczynski made the motion to adjourn, seconded by Councilmember  Next Meeting, Wed, May 18, 2022, at 7:00 pm  City Clerk, Jennifer W. Polito    P:5 570-820-3332 F:5 570-820-3262 HoegenLaw.com  &associates PC. Hoegen attorneysatiaw PHONEEXT.307  E-MAIL: lismamhosgenlsz.om  April 18, 2022  Via Certified Mail/Return Receipt Requested Nanticoke City Fire Department 2E. Ridge Street Nanticoke, PA 18634  RE: Donation from Mercy Special Care Hospital Auxiliary  a/k/a Nanticoke Hospitai Auxiliary  Dear Nanticoke City Fire Department:  Enclosed is check #2090 ini the amount of$10,866.00, representing a donation made from the Mercy Special Care Hospital Auxiliary, a/k/a the Nanticoke Hospital Auxiliary (the  Auxiliary").  Since 1940, the Auxiliary was a presence in the Nanticoke community. From the hospitality shop and luncheonette, to the numerous luncheons and dinner dances, the Auxiliary raised funds to help the patients and to purchase medical equipment and other equipment for the  former hospital.  The decision has been taken to dissolve the. Auxiliary given that the hospital closed some time ago. Consistent with the dissolution oft the. Auxiliary, the Board oft the Auxiliary has decided to donate the remaining funds of the Auxiliary to various charitable organizations in the  community, including yours.  Please accept this check on behalf of the Auxiliary, with hopes it will provide your  organization support, and ultimately provide support to the Greater Nanticoke Area. Please do not hesitate to contact me ify you have any questions.  Regards,  BL Alic John K. Lisman, Esquire Hoegen & Associates, P.C.  cc: Client  152 South Franklin Street e PO. Box 346 . Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania e 18703-0346    Nantego Senior Apartments City ofNanticoke, Luzerne County, PA  4/20/2022  Synopsis  New] Horizons Development Corporation (NHDC) intends to construct a new mixed-use senior housing community in the City ofl Nanticoke. NHDC: is a Nanticoke-based, 501(c)(3) organization whose primary goal is to develop affordable housing in Luzerne County. Located in the 100 block of] East Main Street, Nantego Senior Apartments will house 44 units ofs senior housing on the upper three floors ofar newly constructed five story building. The ground floor of the building will commercial space as well as a transit hub for the Luzerne County Transportation Authority. There will be aj parking deck on1 the 2nd floor of this building that will be constructed as a part ofal Downtown Nanticoke revitalization project. Thel Primary Market Area for the development is Nanticoke City and the surrounding communities. Iti is] NHDC's plan, with the City's support, to re-develop tenj properties on the east side of East Main Street into one building that has 44 apartments for seniors including 41, 1- bedroom and 3, 2-bedroom units. Residency at] Nantego Senior. Apartments will include exclusive membership that will allow tenants to utilize exercise equipment and sign up for classes such as aerobics, yoga, and circuit training. Nantego is also located within close proximity to all retail and community services and will complement and enhance the character of NHDC: is the Sponsor/Developer for the development and will act as the management agent and provide supportive services to the residents. Services will be provided on-site to the residents of the development free of charge at least 81 hours per week. UpStreet. Architects, Dermot F. Kennedy, Esquire, and United Neighborhood Community Development Corporation comprise The 80,700 sq. ft. property will be designed into apartments ranging from an average of8 800 sq. ft. for the 1-bedroom units and 875 sq. ft. for the 2-bedroom units. Six units will be wheelchair  this downtown district.  the remainder of the development team.  accessible and all will be adaptable and visitable.