City of Nanticoke Work Session/City Council Meeting April4, 2018 -7:00PM  WORK SESSION AGENDA  1. Call to Order 2. Pledge of Allegience 3. Invocation City Clerk 4. Roll Call  5. Discussion of Council Meeting Action(s)  a. A Motion to approve Resolution #3 of 2018, authorizing the appropriate City Official to approve the 2 year energy agreement with South Jersey Energy Commodity! Supply. b. A Motion to approve Resolution #4 of 2018, authorizing the appropriate City Official to approve the Municipal Services Partnership Agreement with the SPCA.  6. Administrative Updates for Council - Mayor's Proclamation = Fair Housing 7. Work Session Adjournemnt  COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA  1. Comments from the Public- - Agenda item only.  2. Old Business - None 3. New Business  a. AMotion to approve the minutes from the March 21, 2018 council meeting. b. AMotion to approve the payment of the bills in the total amount of$  (Payroll) $  (Accounts Payable) $  AMotion to approve Resolution #3 of 2018, authorizing the appropriate City Official to approve the 2 year energy agreement with South Jersey Energy Commodity Supply. d. AMotion to approve Resolution #4 of 2018, authorizing the appropriate City Official to approve the Municipal Services Partnership Agreement with the SPCA.  4. Comments from the Public 5. Correspondance- None 6. Announcements- None 7. Adjournemnt-  Next Meeting April 18, 2018 @ 7:00pm    NANTICOKE CITY  WORK SESSION and COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES  March 21, 2018 Nanticoke City Hall 7:00PM  Call to Order: President of Council William Brown Pledge of Allegiance Invocation: City Clerk, Jennifer Polito  Thei following were present: Councilors, William Brown, John Pietrzyk, Kevin Coughlin, Lesley Butczynski, Nicole Mackiewicz, Solicitor, Attorney William Finnegan, Finance Director/City Clerk, Jennifer Polito and Interim City Manager,  Donna Wall. WORK SESSION- None  Administrative Updates Officer on March 14, 2018. their behalf.  -Executive Order #5 of 2018 was executed by Mayor Richard Wiaterowski to hire Chad. J. Callahan as al Reserve Police -It was announced that the City was awarded a 2018 LSA Grant in the amount of $450,000.00 for the downtown streetscape and the GNA School District was awarded $250,000.00 fori the Stadium Project which the City applied for on AI Motion was made by Kevin Coughlin, second by Mr. Pietrzyk to adjourn the work session. Work session adjourned. Mr. Lou Gianuzzi inquired about the 2018 LSA Grant in the amount of $450,000.00. He asked what is the 450,000.00 going to be used for. Donna stated that the budget will have to be adjusted due to applying for 1 million and receiving $450,000.00 but it will be used for the completion of the downtown streetscape. Mr.. Joe. John asked what the Cityi is earmarking that $450,000.00 grant for. Donna stated it will be acquisition and demolition. Joe also asked ift the $250,000.00 was enough to complete the GNA: School Stadium project and Donna stated no since they applied for 1 million for that too. Donna stated it will be completed in phases.  REGULAR MEETING Comments from the Public agenda items only.  Old Business None New Business Motion carried.  Al Motion to approve the March 7, 2018 meeting minutes was made by Mr. Pietrzyk second by Mr. Coughlin. AI Motion to approve payment of the bills ini the amount of $389,349.10 was made by Ms. Butczynski, second by Mr.  Coughlin. Payroll ($92,188.43) Payables ($297,160.67.) Motion carried.    COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC-  Mr. Lou Gianuzzi inquired about thes senior housing project and wanted to know exactly where on Market Street it will be built. Hes stated that there is no room fori it. Donna stated it would be Main Street from Walnut St. to Shea St. Donna received al letter from the Salvation Army in Hanover Twp. that they will nowi take TV's as long as they are not  Correspondence-  damaged or broken. Two per car will be allowed.  Announcements-  Mr. Brown announced that City Hall willl be closed on Good Friday, March 30, 2018 and will reopen on Monday. April2,  2018 at 8:30am. He wished everyone al Happy Easter.  Meeting Adjournment  Mr. Coughlin made the motion to adjourn, second by Ms. Butczynski, roll call.  Meeting adjourned at 7:14PM. Jennifer W. Polito City Clerk  Next Meeting, Wednesday April 4, 2018 at 7:00PM    RESOLUTION No. 3 of2018  ARESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OFI NANTICOKE AUTHORIZING A' TWO (2) YEAR EXTENSIONTOTHE SOUTHJERSEY  ENERGY COMMODITY SUPPLY AGREEMENT  WHEREAS, the City of Nanticoke currently has a Commodity Supply Agreement WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Nanticoke wishes to extend the  with South Jersey Energy dated January 20, 2016; Agreement for a period oftwo (2) years.  NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of 1. The proper City Officials are hereby authorized to execute a two (2) year extension to the current Commodity Supply Agreement with South Jersey Energy and the proper City Officials are authorized to take any and all steps necessary in  Nanticoke and it is hereby resolved by the authority of the same as follows:  order to carry out the intent oft this Resolution.  RESOLVED, this 4 day of April 2018, by the City Council oft the City of! Nanticoke,  Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.  ATTEST:  CITY OFNANTICOKE:  Jennifer Polito, City Clerk  William Brown, Council President    RESOLUTIONI No. 4of2018  Al RESOLUTION OFTHE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NANTICOKE APPROVING A MUNICIPAL SERVICES PARINERSHIP AGREEMENT WITH THE SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OFC CRUELTYTO. ANIMALS OF WHEREAS, the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals of Luzerne County (hereinafter "SPCA") has requested municipalities in Luzerne County to assist with  LUZERNE COUNTY  the costs associated with the care and handling ofs stray animals;  WHEREAS, municipalities are required by law, in the instance of stray dogs, to use WHEREAS, the City of Nanticoke deems it advisable to enter into the proposed Agreement with the SPCA in order to fulfill its obligations under the law and meet its  af facility for the care of stray dogs;  obligation to provide for the health and safety of the City's residents.  NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Nanticoke  and it is hereby resolved by the authority of the same as follows:  1. The City Council of the City of Nanticoke hereby approves the Municipal Services Partnership Agreement between the City and the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals of Luzerne County and the proper City officials are hereby authorized and directed to execute any and all documents necessary in order to  memorialize said Agreement.  RESOLVED, this 4 day of April 2018, by the City Council of the City of  Nanticoke, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.  ATTEST:  CITYOFNANTICOKE:  Jennifer W Polito, City Clerk  William Brown, Council President    UZERNE  Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals of Luzerne County Phone: (570) 825-4111; FAX: (570) 825-7898; URL: Pcaluzernecounty/org  524 East Main Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA: 18702  MUNICIPAL SERVICES PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT  THIS AGREEMENT, made between the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals of Luzerne County, a Pennsylvania non-profit corporation, hereinafter referred to as "The SPCAof Luzerne County", and City of Donticoke a Pennsylvania municipal corporation hereinafter referréd to as "Local Governing Body" outlines the care of stray animals The Local Governing Body shall pay to the SPCA of Luzerne County an annual sum determined below for services related to stray animals intake only (this does not include owned animals, animals seized during al humane investigation or lost animals returned to their owners within 48 hours ofi intake) originating from their municipality in each calendar year indicated within this Inc consideration of the payment specified with this agreement, the SPCA of Luzerne County  within the municipal jurisdiction.  agreement.  shall provide to the Local Governing Body the following services:  a.  Housing and care for stray dogs presented to the SPCA ofl Luzerne County by police officers, the State Dog Warden, Animal Control officer, agent of the local Governing Body and/or Good Samaritan for a minimum of the state mandated b. Housing, care and/or humane euthanasia for any stray cat presented to the SPCA of Luzerne County by police officers, Animal Control officer, agent of the Local Fullrecord keeping and documentation as required by the Department of Lost and Found services- including owner search and return. preparation and transport to State Veterinary office.  48 hour stray! hold.  Governing Body and/or Good Samaritan. Animal Related Municipal Ordinance consultation.  C. d. e. f. g.  Agriculture's Bureau of Dog Law.  State mandated rabies hold for stray animals that have bitten and/or specimen Veterinary care for sick and injured stray animals including and up to humane euthanasia if deemed necessary performed by certified technicians.  The SPCA of Luzerne County will be responsible for expenses in providing emergency veterinary care for sick and/or injured animals. Municipal officials should notify the SPCA of Luzerne County immediately prior tot transporting animals with serious injuries and/or illnesses SO proper arrangements can be made for housing and treatment of the animal. The SPCAof Luzerne County can be reached by the Local Governing Body at 570-825-4111 during normal  business hours and 570-574-6875 after hours in case of an emergency.    The SPCA of Luzerne County agrees to provide contracted municipalities with quarterly financial statements and quarterly stray intake reports detailing the location stray animals were found within the municipality's boundaries. Quarterly reports will be provided on or before the following dates:  January 20 April 20 July 20 October 20  The SPCA of Luzerne County agrees upon conclusion of the initial five (5) year contractual agreement at 11:59pm on December 31, 2022, agrees to the following; the contract entered into in year 6 will cap any increase int the per capita cost associated with the census option and the per animal cost of the Municipal Services Agreement that is the responsibility of the contracted municipality. The rate ofi increase will not exceed the five year cumulative rate of inflation as determined by the US Federal government. This capped increase will remain in The SPCA of Luzerne County is an independent contractor to the Local Governing Body and none of its agents, employees or officers shall be construed as, or represent themselves as employees of the Local Governing Body. The Local Governing Body willl bei indemnified and held harmless from any actions of agents, employees or officers of the SPCA of Luzerne County The SPCA of Luzerne County states that it has liability insurance coverage in the amount of $2,000,000 and that the personnel provided by the SPCA of Luzerne County are employees of the SPCA of Luzerne County. Upon execution of this Agreement and per request, the SPCA of Luzerne County shall provide to the Local Governing Body a certificate of insurance naming the The SPCA of Luzerne County shall have no obligation to provide any service if payments for services are not received from the Local Governing Body as indicated within this agreement. The SPCA of Luzerne County shall be entitled to pursue all other remedies available in law or equity for payment upon services rendered including recovery for costs, expenses and  effect for the duration of agreements entered into for years 61 thru 10.  relative to provisions oft this Agreement.  Local Governing Body as an additional insured.  reasonable attorney's fees.  The SPCA of Luzerne County agrees to receive, house, re-home and/or dispose of any/all stray domestic animals from within the participating Local Governing Body. The SPCA of Luzerne Please sign and date below that you have fully read and understand the terms of this  County does not provide transportation of stray animals.  agreement as indicated above.  Signature  Date*    Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals of Luzerne County Phone: (570) 825-4111; FAX: (570) 825-7898; URL: spraluzernecountyorg MUNICIPAL SERVICE PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT  524 East Main Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA18702  MUNICIPAL INFORMATION  NAME: City of Danticoke ADDRESS: 15 L.Bidqe S+. CITY/STATE/ZIP: Donticoke  Pa 18634  PHONE: 570-735-a800 eyt III EMAIL: dalonant.okthit.ten  CONTACTDonOO Wall  mEInterim City Manger  AGREEMENT TERMS  Please select below the option for your Local Governing Body.  OPTION A - INTAKE DATA The Local Governing Body may elect to enteri into this agreement where the annual cost will be determined by a per animal cost for the total number of animals brought to the SPCA of Luzerne County from police officers, the State Dog Warden, Animal Control officer, agent of the local Governing Body and/or Good Samaritan from within their municipal jurisdiction. The Intake Datai information sheet will be given to the Local Governing Body by year-end for the previous year's intake For example: in December, a list of animals received in 2017 will be supplied for the 2018 year agreement. Intake of 10 animals in year one. x$19= $190 (based on a 5 year agreement)  OPTION B - CENSUS DATA  The Local Governing Body may elect to enter into this agreement where the annual cost is determined by Census Data fort the specific population for the municipal jurisdiction. The cost peri individual will be determined annually by the SPCA oft the Luzerne County. Multiple year agreements will hold that fee for the term of the agreement. New Census Data becomes available every ten years and will not change until 2020. For example: The Census population for municipal ABC is 2,000 people X $.55 (SPCA Cost) = $1,100 annually.  numbers.    AGREEMENTTERM: Year Terms Intake Data 1y year* $95 per animal  Census Data  $.55 per person based on 2010 Census until 2020  X 5 year* $19 per animal year one $.55 per person based on 2010 Census Data and will  $38 per animal year two hold until year 2022. New agreements will be based on $95 per animal year five Year one- 20% of total amount based on census data  $57 per animal year three 2020 Census Data  $76 per animal year four  Year two - 40% of total amount based on census data Year three - 60% oft total amount based on census data Year four - 80% of total amount based on census data Year five - 100% oft total amount based on census data  *Agreement year term is based. January through December.  ** Upon acceptance oft the presented agreement the SPCA of Luzerne County agrees to begin the contractual agreement on April1,2018. Thei initial contract period will extend for nine (9) months, beginning April 1, 2018 and concluding at 11:59pm on December 31, 2018. Contracted municipalities' will bel billed for 75% of Year one as a result oft the formal program start date. Year 2 oft the contractual agreement willl begin at 12:00am, January 1, 2019 and extend fort the calendar year concluding on December 31, 2019 at 11:59pm. Each subsequent remaining year of the initial five (5) year contract will BILLING TERMS (Payment dates are scheduled on the last day of the month listed below:)  follow the same calendar year schedule as year. VQuarterly % February, April, July and October Bi-Annual April and October  Annually  April  This Agreement may be terminated upon thirty (30) days prior written notice by either party hereto. Ini the event this Agreement is terminated by either party prior to the end ofi its term, the fee set forth within this agreement shall be prorated and the balance returned to the Local The undersigned officer, agent, or employee of the Local Governing Body represents and warrants that they have the authority to contract and bind the Local Governing Body.  Governing Body.  Authorized Signature of SPCA of Luzerne County Authorized Signature of Local Governing Body  Date Date