JESSUP BOROUGH COUNCIL  MARCH 6, 2024 REGULAR MEETING  AGENDA  1. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER 2. ANNOUNCEMENT and increased public access. Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call  The meetings ofJessup Borough Council are being recorded and! live streamed for the purpose oftransparency  Gregg Betti Curt Camoni Jeffrey Castellani Jerry Crinella  Tom Fiorelli Joe Mellado Roberta Galati  3. PUBLIC COMMENT  Public Comment period is for oral comments regarding any action item(s) listed on this meeting agenda  or any comments in general. No deliberations will be entered into by Council at this time. For an accurate, public record, citizens are asked to approach the podium, state their name and address. Comment is limited to: 5 minutes. All items listed on the consent agenda are considered routine and will be acted upon by a single motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a member oft the Council request  4. CONSENT AGENDA  specific items to bei removed for separate action.  Approve Minutes of Regular February Meeting.  Approve the Minutes of the Special Meeting held February 16, 2024.  Approve the Secretary Report.  Approve thel February Payroll in the amount of $51,736.07.  Approve monthly payments in the amount of $105,586.90 from General Fund,  5. ADDITIONS TO THE COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA    Act 65 of2 2021, ifar matter is not on the Agenda, Council may not take official action on it with thej following exceptions: Council can act on matter relating to) potential or real emergencies. Council may add a matter of agency business toi its agenda through a majority vote. The council musts state why the action item is being added to the  Agneda. Council may vote to add action item(s) to the: agenda. 6. OLD OR UNFINISHED BUSINESS  Planning Commission members, attachments; Action by Council  7. NEW BUSINESS  Acting Borough Manager; Action by Council Advertise for Borough Manager; Action by Council Advertise for DPW Laborer; Action by Council Advertise for DPW Summer Employee; Action by Council Purchase Flashing Crossing Guard Stop Sign; Action by Council Approve purchase of additional uniforms; Action by Council Approve purchase of1 1 year Treasury Bill: Action by Council Presentation of Audit by Rainey & Rainey; No action by Council  8. REPORTS  Reports are to be submitted. in writing. fori inclusion in the council meeting materials. Reports may include draft meeting minutes, notes, memos, quotes, estimates, etc. No verbal report is to be given unless there is a question regarding the report. Ifcouncil action is required, please clearly indicate it, including the wording, so thati it can be  stated on the council meeting agenda.  Committees, Commissions, and Boards  -Stormwater; Chairperson - Jerry Crinella Draft minutes, memos, reports, etc. -Finance & Grants; Chairperson - Tom Fiorelli Draft minutes, memos, reports, etc. -Planning Commission; Chairperson- - Corey Mahon Draft minutes, memos, reports, etc. See attached -Zoning Hearing Board; Chairperson - Jeff Smith Draft minutes, memos, reports, etc. Controller; Benjamin Cardoni Financial reports are attached Tax Collector; Genevieve Lupini No activity to report  Zoning Officer; NEIC, Anthony Mengoni Police Department; Chief Robert Berta Incident report attached    DPW; Foreman Joseph Cirba Report oft monthly activity attached Engineer; Peters Consultants, Inc Monthly report attached Solicitor; Maura Armezzani Tunis  9. LACKAWANNA ENERGY CENTER 10. COMMUNICATIONS (Attachments)  11. MOTIONS  A. Motion to adopt Ordinance 2 of2024. Amending Civil Service Rules and Regulations.  Gregg Betti Curt Camoni Jeffrey Castellani Yea Jerry Crinella Tom Fiorelli Joe Mellado Roberta Galati Gregg Betti Curt Camoni Jeffrey Castellani Yea Jerry Crinella Tom Fiorelli Joe Mellado Roberta Galati Gregg Betti Curt Camoni Jeffrey Castellani Yea Jerry Crinella Tom Fiorelli Joe Mellado Roberta Galati Gregg Betti  Yea Yea Yea Yea Yea Yea Yea Yea Yea Yea Yea Yea Yea Yea Yea Yea Yea Yea Yea  Nay Nay Nay Nay Nay Nay Nay_ Nay Nay Nay_ Nay_ Nay Nay Nay Nay_ Nay_ Nay_ Nay_ Nay_ Nay_ Nay_ Nay_  B. Motion to adopt Ordinance 1 of2024) LERTA.  C.M Motion to adopt Ordinance 3 of2024 Amend Traffic Control Ordinance.  D. Motion to accept the resignation ofMia Stine as Borough Manager.    Curt Camoni Jeffrey Castellani Yea Jerry Crinella Tom Fiorelli Joe Mellado Roberta Galati Gregg Betti Curt Camoni Jeffrey Castellani Yea Jerry Crinella Tom Fiorelli Joe Mellado Roberta Galati Gregg Betti Curt Camoni Jeffrey Castellani Yea Jerry Crinella Tom Fiorelli Joe Mellado Roberta Galati  Yea Yea Yea Yea Yea Yea Yea Yea Yea Yea Yea Yea Yea Yea Yea Yea Yea  Nay Nay_ Nay_ Nay_ Nay_ Nay_ Nay_ Nay_ Nay Nay_ Nay_ Nay_ Nay_ Nay Nay Nay_ Nay Nay Nay Nay  E. Motion to advertise position of Borough Manager.  F. Motion to appoint  as acting Borough Manager.  G. Motion to appoint Sam Sebastianelli to the Planning Commission with at term expiration date of  12/31/27.  Gregg Betti Curt Camoni Jeffrey Castellani Yea Jerry Crinella Tom Fiorelli Joe Mellado Roberta Galati  Yea Yea Yea Yea Yea Yea  Nay_ Nay Nay_ Nay_ Nay_ Nay_ Nay_  H. Motion to appoint  to the Planning Commission with a  term expiration date of12/31/27. Dave Valvano Gregg Betti Curt Camoni Jeffrey Castellani Yea  Yea Yea  Nay_ Nay_ Nay    Jerry Crinella Tom Fiorelli Joe Mellado Roberta Galati Brittani Brascheski Gregg Betti Curt Camoni Jeffrey Castellani Yea Jerry Crinella Tom Fiorelli Joe Mellado Roberta Galati Michael Narcavage Gregg Betti Curt Camoni Jeffrey Castellani Yea Jerry Crinella Tom Fiorelli Joe Mellado Roberta Galati Bob Mycko Gregg Betti Curt Camoni Jeffrey Castellani Yea Jerry Crinella Tom Fiorelli Joe Mellado Roberta Galati  Yea Yea Yea Yea Yea Yea Yea Yea Yea Yea Yea Yea Yea Yea Yea Yea Yea Yea Yea Yea Yea Yea  Nay Nay Nay_ Nay_ Nay Nay Nay_ Nay Nay_ Nay Nay Nay Nay_ Nay_ Nay_ Nay Nay Nay_ Nay Nay Nay Nay_ Nay_ Nay_ Nay  I. Motion to appoint  to the Planning Commission with a  term expiration date of12/31/24. Dave Valvano Gregg Betti Curt Camoni Jeffrey Castellani Yea Jerry Crinella Tom Fiorelli Joe Mellado Roberta Galati Brittani Brascheski Gregg Betti  Yea Yea Yea Yea Yea Yea Yea  Nay Nay Nay Nay Nay_ Nay Nay Nay    Curt Camoni Jeffrey Castellani Yea Jerry Crinella Tom Fiorelli Joe Mellado Roberta Galati Michael Narcavage Gregg Betti Curt Camoni Jeffrey Castellani Yea Jerry Crinella Tom Fiorelli Joe Mellado Roberta Galati Bob Mycko Gregg Betti Curt Camoni Jeffrey Castellani Yea Jerry Crinella Tom Fiorelli Joe Mellado Roberta Galati  Yea Yea Yea Yea Yea Yea Yea Yea Yea Yea Yea Yea Yea Yea Yea Yea Yea  Nay_ Nay_ Nay_ Nay_ Nay Nay Nay Nay_ Nay Nay Nay_ Nay_ Nay_ Nay Nay_ Nay Nay_ Nay_ Nay_ Nay_  J. Motion to advertise an amendment to the' Tax Ordinance.  Gregg Betti Curt Camoni Jeffrey Castellani Yea Jerry Crinella Tom Fiorelli Joe Mellado Roberta Galati Gregg Betti Curt Camoni Jeffrey Castellani Yea Jerry Crinella Tom Fiorelli Joe Mellado Roberta Galati  Yea Yea Yea Yea Yea Yea Yea Yea Yea Yea Yea Yea  Nay_ Nay Nay Nay_ Nay_ Nay_ Nay Nay Nay_ Nay_ Nay_ Nay_ Nay Nay  K. Motion to appoint Sarah Helcoski to the Vacancy Board.    L. Motion to advertise an amendment to the SALDO.  Gregg Betti Curt Camoni Jeffrey Castellani Yea Jerry Crinella Tom Fiorelli Joe Mellado Roberta Galati Gregg Betti Curt Camoni Jeffrey Castellani Yea Jerry Crinella Tom Fiorelli Joe Mellado Roberta Galati  Yea Yea Yea Yea Yea Yea Yea Yea Yea Yea Yea Yea  Nay Nay Nay_ Nay Nay Nay Nay Nay Nay Nay Nay Nay Nay Nay  M. Motion to schedule a public hearing on thej proposed amendment to the SALDO.  N. Motion to take from the table and advertise consideration oft the Ordinance regarding making  Ward Street a One-Way Street. Gregg Betti Curt Camoni Jeffrey Castellani Yea Jerry Crinella Tom Fiorelli Joe Mellado Roberta Galati Gregg Betti Curt Camoni Jeffrey Castellani Yea Jerry Crinella Tom Fiorelli Joe Mellado Roberta Galati  Yea Yea Yea Yea Yea Yea Yea Yea Yea Yea Yea Yea  Nay Nay Nay Nay_ Nay_ Nay_ Nay Nay Nay Nay Nay Nay_ Nay_ Nay  O. Motion to accept the resignation of] Robert Keith, DPW.  P. Motion to Ratify the Borough of. Jessup sending a Commitment Letter to PA Emergency Management Agency of25%, or $286,612.75, oft the requested grant amount $1,146,451.00 as required for continued consideration for the 2023 BRIC Grant Application submitted by the  Borough of] Jessup. Gregg Betti  Yea  Nay    Curt Camoni Jeffrey Castellani Yea Jerry Crinella Tom Fiorelli Joe Mellado Roberta Galati  Yea Yea Yea Yea Yea  Nay_ Nay Nay Nay Nay Nay  Q. Motion to accept an. AED device donated by the. Jessup American Legion Michael Steiner Post  411 to be used by the Police Department.  Gregg Betti Curt Camoni Jeffrey Castellani Yea Jerry Crinella Tom Fiorelli Joe Mellado Roberta Galati Gregg Betti Curt Camoni Jeffrey Castellani Yea Jerry Crinella Tom Fiorelli Joe Mellado Roberta Galati  Yea Yea Yea Yea Yea Yea Yea Yea Yea Yea Yea Yea  Nay_ Nay Nay_ Nay_ Nay_ Nay Nay Nay Nay Nay Nay Nay Nay_ Nay_  R. Motion to advertise one full-time DPW Laborer and Seasonal DPW employment opportunities.  S. Motion to purchase a one (1): year Treasury Bill in amount of $131,000.00 to continue the  investment ladder portfolio with People's Security Bank and Trust.  Gregg Betti Curt Camoni Jeffrey Castellani Yea Jerry Crinella Tom Fiorelli Joe Mellado Roberta Galati  Yea Yea Yea Yea Yea Yea  Nay_ Nay_ Nay Nay Nay Nay Nay  T. Motion to advertise consideration ofOrdinance 6 of2024 which amends the Rental Registration Ordinance to require the designation of an agent and providing for rental inspections.  Gregg Betti Curt Camoni Jeffrey Castellani Yea  Yea Yea  Nay Nay Nay    Jerry Crinella Tom Fiorelli Joe Mellado Roberta Galati  Yea Yea Yea Yea  Nay_ Nay Nay Nay  U. Motion to approve the Final Land Development Plan for Valley View Business Park Lot 11 warehouse project submitted by PNK P3, LLC: subject to the following conditions: Applicant obtains an NPDES permit;, the Plans are signed by the appropriate officials; Applicant places financial security for the project in an amount to be determined by the Borough Engineer; Applicant pays any outstanding taxes on the subject property; and Applicant enters into a Land  Development Improvement Agreement with the Borough.  Gregg Betti Curt Camoni Jeffrey Castellani Yea Jerry Crinella Tom Fiorelli Joel Mellado Roberta Galati  Yea Yea Yea Yea Yea Yea  Nay_ Nay_ Nay_ Nay_ Nay_ Nay Nay_  V. Motion to authorize the Police Department to purchase operational supplies deemed necessary by  the ChiefofPolice at a cost not to exceed $2,000.00.  Gregg Betti Curt Camoni Jeffrey Castellani Yea Jerry Crinella Tom Fiorelli Joe Mellado Roberta Galati Gregg Betti Curt Camoni Jeffrey Castellani Yea Jerry Crinella Tom Fiorelli Joe Mellado Roberta Galati  Yea Yea Yea Yea Yea Yea Yea Yea Yea Yea Yea Yea  Nay_ Nay_ Nay_ Nay Nay Nay Nay_ Nay_ Nay Nay_ Nay Nay Nay Nay  W. Motion to hire. John Robinson as an EMT at a rate ofs 17.00 per hour.  X. Motion toj pay to Starr Uniform the sum of $761.96 to cover the cost of Chief] Berta's uniform  and related items purchased upon appointment as Acting Chiefof Police.  Gregg Betti Curt Camoni  Yea Yea  Nay_ Nay_    Jeffrey Castellani Yea Jerry Crinella Tom Fiorelli Joe Mellado Roberta Galati  Nay Nay_ Nay Nay_ Nay  Yea Yea Yea Yea  Y. Motion to accept the bid of Wayco, Incorporated ini the amount of $22,491.00 for Sunset Drive  Stormwater Runoff Improvement Project.  Gregg Betti Curt Camoni Jeffrey Castellani Yea Jerry Crinella Tom Fiorelli Joe Mellado Roberta Galati  Yea Yea Yea Yea Yea Yea  Nay Nay_ Nay_ Nay Nay_ Nay Nay  Z. Motion to purchase a flashing Crossing Guard Stop sign for the Hill Street and Brennan Street  crossing guard at a cost of $308.12 including shipping fee.  Gregg Betti Curt Camoni Jeffrey Castellani Yea Jerry Crinella Tom Fiorelli Joe Mellado Roberta Galati  Yea Yea Yea Yea Yea Yea  Nay_ Nay_ Nay Nay Nay_ Nay_ Nay  12. ADJOURN    JESSUP BOROUGH COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING, FEBRUARY 16, 2024  Atas special meeting of Jessup Borough Council held Friday, February 16, 2024, at 5:00 PM, the  following business was transacted:  Roll Call  Gregg Betti, absent Jeff Castellani, Present Curt Camoni, present Jerry Crinella, present Tom Fiorelli, present Joel Mellado, absent Roberta Galati, present  President Galati announced an Executive Sessionwas held February 7,2024 to discuss a  personnel matter.  President Galati reviewed procedure for Public Comment, and asked Solicitor. Armezzani Tunis  toj provide an overview of the new agenda.  1. PUBLIC COMMENT  Public Comment period is for oral comments regarding any action item(s) listed on this meeting agenda  or any comments in general. No deliberations will be entered into by Council at this time. For an accurate public record, citizens are asked to approach thepodium, state their name and address. Comment is limited to 5 minutes.  No public comment provided.  2. ADDITIONS TO THE COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA  Act 65 of2021, ifa matter is not on the Agenda, Council may noti take official action on it with thej following exceptions: Council can act on matter relating to potential or reale emergencies. Council may add a matter ofagency business to its agenda through ai majority vote. The council musts state why the action item is being added to the  Agneda. Council may vote to add action item(s) to the: agenda. 3. OLD OR UNFINISHED BUSINESS  4. NEW BUSINESS  Part time police officer; Action by Council Part time police officer; Action by Council Noise Monitoring; Action by Council 2024 Newsletter, attachments; Action by Council  Certification to modify 2018 and 2019 CDBG funds, attachments; Action by Council  5. REPORTS    JESSUP BOROUGH COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING, FEBRUARY 16, 2024  Reports are to be submitted in writing fori inclusion in the council meeting materials. Reports may include draft meeting minutes, notes, memos, quotes, estimates, etc. No verbal reporti is to be given unless there is a question regarding the report. If council action is required, please clearly indicate it, including the wording, so that it can be  stated on the council meeting agenda. No reports provided for this meeting  MOTIONS  A. Motion by Jerry Crinella, seconded by Tom Fiorelli tol hire Zachary Roditski as a part time police officer for the Jessup Police Department at a rate. of$24.76 per hour.  All present in favor, none opposed  B. Motion by Jerry Crinella, seconded by Tom Fiorelli to approve. Lackawanna County's request to seek approval to modify the CDBG FFY contract for a Chromebook Initiative for Non-Profit  MidValley Senior Center in the amount of$8200.35. All present in favor, none opposed  C. Motion by Curt Camoni, seconded by Tom Fiorelli to approve Lackawanna County's request to seek approval to modify the CDBG FFY 2019 contract for FirstTime Homebuyers in the amount  of$79,600.00.  All present in favor, none opposed  D. Motion by Curt Camoni, seconded by. Jerry Crinella to. hire Duane Saunders, Jr. as aj part time police officer for the Jessup Police Department at a rate of $24.76 per hour.  All present in fayor  E.N Motion by Jerry Crinella, seconded by Jeff Castellani to authorize Peters Consultants, Inc. to conduct ai noise level study on Katherine Drive, Jessup, over the next six months at dates and  times determined by Peters Consultants, Inc. All present in favor, none opposed  F.N Motion by tom Fiorelli, seconded by Curt Camoni to authorize Peters Consultants, Inc. to lease the necessary monitoring equipment for the Katherine Drive noise level study at a cost not to  exceed $2000.00.  All present in favor, none opposed  G. Motion by Tome Fiorelli, seconded by Jerry Crinella to approve the publication of the 2024  Borough Newsletter and associated printing costs.  4j present in favor: Castellani, Crinella, Fiorelli, Galati    JESSUP BOROUGH COUNCIL SPECIAL MEBTING, FEBRUARY 16, 2024  lopposed; Camoni  Motion by Tom Fiorelli, seconded by Jerry Crinella to adjourn at 5:221 P.M.  Mia Stine, Chief Clerk    JESSUP BOROUGH COUNCIL FEBRUARY7.2024  At ai regular meeting of Jessup Borough Council held Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at 7:001 PM, the Roberta Galati, President of Council was chairwoman oft the meeting and asked all present to join in  following business was transacted: the Pledge of Allegiance.  ROLL CALL: 7PRESENT  Gregg Betti; Present Curt Camoni; Present Jerry Crinella; Present  Tom Fiorelli; Present Roberta Galati, Present  Jeffrey Castellani; Present Joe Mellado; Present  PUBLIC COMMENT ON'AGENDA ITEMS  Jeff Smith, 913 Church Street; commented on Motion Q- When Council ads the names to be appointed to the Planning Commission, will the motion be opéned to Public Comment again. Solicitor. Armezzani Tunis announces: in theinterest of transparency Council will be making  President of Council replies Council intends to table the motion.  motions to amend motions A & B1 to 'Chief Administrative Officer.  Dave Valvano, FirstiAvenue; commented on motion C - the Borough just purchased ai new building not using, hopes Council will vote no tol leasing space for $1000.00 for Operation Noel.  APPROVALS  A. Motion by Joe Mellado, seconded by Jèrry Crinella to approve the minutes oft the 2024  Reorganization. Meeting held January 2, 2024. All present in favor, none opposed  B. Motion by Gregg Betti, séconded by. Joe Mellado to approve the minutes of the regular January  meeting.  All present in favor, none opposed All present in favor; none opposed  C.N Motion by Joel Mellado, seconded by Gregg Betti to approve the Secretary Report.  D. Motion by Jerry Crinella, seconded by Jerry Crinella to approve the January Payrolls in the  amount of $124,198.85  All present in favor, none opposed  1    JESSUP BOROUGH COUNCIL FEBRUARY7,2024  E. Motion by Gregg Betti, seconded by Joe Mellado to approve monthly payments in the amount of  $175,805.87 from the General Fund.  6j present in favor; 1A Abstained, Fiorelli  BOROUGH DEPARTMENTS AND OFFICIALS  Mayor Buckshon, Jr. absent  Controller Summarized the financial reports and special accounts. Reported the activity for the Tax Collectorreported $22,223.09 in delinquent taxes was sent to, The County for collection. Fifty- none (59) properties receive a refuse bill, it's embarrassing to; send out bills to collect SO few dollars. Council should consider waiving therefuse collection fee for small and large businesses. Certification fees for the Tax Collector shouldinclude duplicate" fees; and the checks should be made out to me personally not as the Tax Collector. Iam requesting ai resolution to address this.  January.  Planning Commission Corey Mahon, new chairman introduced himself.  Zoning Officer reported Hose Company No. 1j property mâintenance complaint has been brought into compliance. 803 Church Street has a new owner, the violations transferred, and a Notice of Violation will bej posted on the property upon notice deadline. Mr. Ken Marino and Anthony Mengoni inspected the property on Saxon, no violations were cited. Provided the requirements Councilman Camoni asked how many property maintenance complaints received? Anthony replied on average less than 2 per month during the winter months and in season 5 or less. Complaints are received via property maintenance complaint form, phone call or email from the Borough staff. NEIC investigates and inspeets each complaint, follows proper course of action based on Police Chief reported 258 calls for the month ofJanuary; notable calls: 1 identity theft, 1 DUI,7 DPW heat and water are oni in the bank building; cleaned the ditch at Hand and Hill Streets, ordered more brackets for street. name signs, ordered light bulbs for the clock at the top ofHill Street, Engineer - Megan reporting virtually; 2023 Waste report completed for submission, communication attempted with PennDOT regarding the ADA ramp in front ofl Mariano's on 2nd Avenue. HOP application for Church Street project has been approved. Casey Barnes ofJessup Crossings requested more information separate from stormwater. Bid opening for February 29th, requesting from direction from Council as to who will perform the electronic opening. Will it be Mia or  following demotion related to the fire damaged property on 4th Avenue.  type of complaint and the severity ofthe complaint and findings.  crashes, 4 harassment. Assisted 7 ALS calls.  hole work, and fixed Stop sign on 4th Avenue.  pot  2    JESSUP BOROUGH COUNCIL FEBRUARY7,2024  Peters Consultants? Mr. Peters met with Mr. Scott Hall at the St. Ubaldo Society Chapel to discuss the plans for the HVACimprovements: under the Borough's LSA Grant. Councilman Crinella asked for an update on the detention ponds at Settlers View. Megan provided Councilman Camoni asked for an update on the Saxon Street chimney. Megna provide that Mr. Peters has begun the investigation and had requested information from the zoning officer. No  that Mr. Peters is meeting Mr. Rinaldi the following day. further information until all components can be reviewed. ** See attached monthly report provided to Council  Solicitor Armezzani Tunis sending a out letter of violationto. Jéssup Crossings tomorrow with a 90-day compliance period. New violations against Kearney Steel are actionable separately from current noise violation before The Court of Common Pleas. Property owner of369 Lane Street had twenty (20) days to act on Notice to Demolish; the Borough adopted the full & complete 2015 International Property Maintenance Code citing the zoning officeri is responsible for the demolition(s). Jessup has a contract with a third party professional providing the zoning services. Reminder ofthe Conditional Use Hearing for Lot #11i is Tuesday at 7:00P.M. Councilman Crinella asked if Council is required to vote fornoise monitoring services to determine noise violations made by Kearney Steel Solicitor. Armezzani Tunis replied; professional services Councilman Camoni questioned who is responsible for cited demolitions. Councilman Betti asked ifthe Borough could pay for demolitions and lien properties. Solicitor Armezzani Tunis fesponded with information regarding the Land Bank. Councilman Fiorelli offered the topic lends itselfto a discussion of options.  do not require formal action by Council.  ChiefClerk - reported on the updates and changes to include legislature learned at the Pennsylvania State Boroughs Association training. Changes to the monthly agenda tol be compliant with new laws provides greater detail offering transparency and trust with the community. Facilitated initiation discussion and meeting to discuss a maintenance agreement with a new: internet  provider.  BOROUGH OFFICIALS  Gregg Betti asked that ifthé motion for the new garage. lease passes, will someone notify Eastern we are ending the lease. What is Motion J? Solicitor Armezzani Tunis explained Motion Ji is for the LERTA application submitted by Sunnyside Warehouse already approved by Valley View School Board, discussed inj previous meetings. Councilman Betti asked why does it say the land Why does the garage door purchase have to be on the agenda? Solicitor. Armezzani Tunis provides Directed the Chief Clerk distribute the monthly meeting agenda for final approval to Council 48 hours in advance regardless ifa all oft the necessary information for actionable: motions are  is deteriorated? Solicitor Armezzani Tunis responds.  the regulations pertaining to purchases outside oft the adopted budget.  available at that time.  3    JESSUP BOROUGH COUNCIL FEBRUARY 7,2024  Requested the meeting dates for the some oft the work sessions with a longer gap before the regular  monthly meeting be changed. Roberta Galati no report  Questioned if Rossi Rooter has a camera. DPW Foreman replied no.  Tom Fiorelli proposed a policy to assist the residents effected by sewer back ups. Discussed grant opportunity for the renovations for the bank building. Met with representatives oft the JYSA, they are excited to start in Spring. With improvements to the park, requesting Council consider purchasing new trash and recycling receptacles. Possibly have a sponsor to assist with the financial burden to purchase upgraded nice permanent, trash and recycling receptacles.  Joe Mellado no report. Jeffrey Castellani noi report.  Curt Camoni discussion of new garbage cans is exciting, I'd like to see: matching garbage cans on all public grounds, professional looking garbage Câns, Ifully support it. Questioned DPW Foreman why we are trading in à fairly new backhoe. Joe Cirba replied. Asked Solicitor. Armezzani Tunis what the procedure is for adopting Roberts Rules of Order. Solicitor Armezzani Tunis provided the Borough may havè already have aj policy in effect. Will Following up on the agenda changes; is this a policy that has tol be adopted by Council? Solicitor Armezzani Tunis responded the changes are PA Statue sono action is necessary by Council. Following up onj posting of minutes, YouTube Channel for the recorded meetings, posting link and meeting information is policy by Council, correct? Solicitor Armezzani Tunis responded she is Reported. Mrs. Vanston' 's complaint regarding the ADA ramp at Church and 2nd Avenue was Jerry Crinella asked Solicitorif any updates on LEC's. Air Quality Permit appeal. Solicitor responded. Questioned ift the letter to Jessup Crossings regarding stormwater violations has been NEIC has inspected the chimney on Saxon Street, I asked Dennis to investigate the chimney and Would like to move forward with a noise study at Kearny Steel and direct the engineering to perform  research further.  still working on it.  reported" to the Assistant Borough Manager.  drafted. Will go out tomorrow smoke and provide a reportto Council.  the study.  Lackawanna Energy Center Harry Weiss reported his client has a new plant manager, Dane  DeVani.  COMMUNICATIONS  4    JESSUP BOROUGH COUNCIL FEBRUARY7.2024  1. Letter from St. Ubaldo Society requesting the Borough assist with the height of the utility wires 2. Notice from People's Security Bank & Trust oft the maturity date ofa 61 month investment CD. 3. Request for donation from Pocono Wildlife Rehabilitation and. Education Center  for their celebration and race.  4. Letterit informing Borough of Irrevocable Standby Credit  MOTIONS  A. Motion by Gregg Betti, seconded by Jerry Crinellatoa adopt Resolution 3-2024 appointing President of Council as the Uniform Pension Chief Administrator Officer. B. Motion by Jerry Crinella, seconded by Gregg Betti to adopt Resolution 4-2024 appointing President of Council as theNon-Uniform Pension Chief Administrator  All present in favor  Officer.  All present in favor  C.N Motion by Gregg Betti, seconded by Jeff Castellani to lease off-site garage space for the DPW and storage of Operation Noel Christmas Decorations up to $1000.00 per month. D. Motion by Curt Camoni, seconded-by Tom Fiorelli to contract with Verizon Wireless for two (2) cellular devices for the Jessup Police Department at $42.22 per device per month. E. Motion by Curt Camoni, seconded by Jerry Crinella to purchase from Verizon Wireless the appropriate: cellular protective case; screen protection, and charging device for each cellular device for the Jessup Police Department, up to $200.00 each.  All present in favor  All present in favors  All present in favor  F.M Motion by Joe Mellado, seconded by Gregg Betti toj purchase 2024. John Deere 320 P- Tier HL Backhoe Loader from Five Star Equipment, Inc. at a cost of$ 148, 908.72. G.N Motion by Jeff Castellani, seconded by Jerry Crinella to trade in the. Jessup DPW2019  All present in favor  John Deere 310SL Backhoe for a credit value of$71,908.72.  All present in favor  5    JESSUP BOROUGH COUNCIL FEBRUARY7.2024  H. Motion by Gregg Betti, seconded by Joel Mellado to purchase ai new garage door to include installation oft the new door and removal oft the existing door for the DPW garage  from Overhead Door Corporation at a cost of $3150.00.  All present in favor  I. Motion by Tom Fiorelli, seconded by Joe Mellado to execute the settlement agreement between the Borough of. Jessup and Umbriac Trucking, LLC regarding the Ward Street  Stormwater Improvement.  5p present in favor, 2 present against; Castellani, Camoni  J. Motion by Curt Camoni, seconded by Joe Mellado to advertise aj public hearing prior to consideration of Borough Ordinance 1-2024 which is an ordinance to provide for tax exemption for certain deteriorated properties within the Borough of Jessup and to  advertise an intent to adopt the same. All present in favor  K. Motion by Jeff Castellani, seconded by Curt Camoni to appoint MarioHanyon, Esquire as Solicitor for the IPMC Appeals Board at ai rate of $75.00 per hour.  All present in favor Ali present in favor  L. Motion by Joe Mellado, seconded: by Gregg Betti to advertise for additional EMTs.  M. Motin by Curt Camoni, seconded by Jerry Crinella to purchase a 2023 Dodge Durango Pursuit from New Holland Auto Group, includes various options and upfitting at a cost of  $55,981.00:  All present in favor  N. Motion by Joe Mellado, seconded by Tom Fiorelli to approve the vinyl decal service for Jessup Police Department on the new 2023 Dodge Durango Pursuit by Fastsigns at a cost  of$1,403.08.  All present in favor  O. Motion by Jerry Crinella, seconded by Curt Camoni to contract with Jalvo, Inc for the purchase and installation ofa a newi radio for the new: 2023 Dodge Durango Pursuit police  vehicle.  All present in favor  6    JESSUP BOROUGH COUNCIL: FEBRUARY7.2024  P. Motion by Jeff Castellani, seconded by Joel Mellado to reinvest the $263,520.06 matured CD proceeds into a one (I)year CD investment to continue the ladder investment at  People's Security Bank &' Trust, Company. All present in favor  Q. Motion to table by Gregg Betti, seconded by Joe Mellado to appoint  and 12/31/2027.  to the Planning Commission with an expiration date of  Al present in favor  OLD BUSINESS  Councilman Camoni asks for ai moment of silence to honor Mr. Bill Urbin.  NEW BUSINESS  Councilman Betti questioned how Hometown Hero Banners that are weathered and tattered supposed to be handled. Councilman Betti offered to take over the program. President Galati  responded.  Councilman Crinella suggested DPW: make a list oftattered banners.  PUBLICCOMMENT (GENERAL)  Laurie Marino, 604 Church Street; asked if someone has the answers to the questions she asked at last month's meeting. Why doesn't the Solicitor have the answers prepared, a whole month has passed. Çouncilman Crinella told the Solicitor that attended last month' 's meeting to prepare a Brittani Barcsheski, requesting a meeting bel held regarding 609 4th Avenue. Asked Anthony, NEIC ifhe met the correct owner ofthe property. Requests that proper procedures and testing, structural inspections be discussed since the demolition has occurred. We live next door to the Corrine Sebastianelli, 1010 Ward Street; requests Ward Street One Way motion be brought back before Council. Major snow: fall, make sure the storm drains are clear. We do: not havea a Borough Manager SO who does she call?Ic called Mr. Betti and Mr. Camoni. Genie Lupini; 21st Century is looking forward to with Borough Council. Reminder can donate the old Borough car to the Library. Property on Lane Street to be demolished may have an interested stake holder. On a Saturday afternoon will provide a service to search unclaimed money for residents from the Borough building. Comcast bill is so high, can't we find competition?  response, why are my answers not ready?  property and have many concerns.  7    JESSUP BOROUGH COUNCIL FEBRUARY 7,2024  Jeff Smith; Maura, excellent job, worked with you on zoning and I appreciate the work you do. Internet service, Bloomsburg is putting fiber optics under ground you: should get the best maintenance agreement possible. Brittani Barcsheski, presented your concerns well. Ifyou have ac complaint about a dilapidated house or property, Iencourage you to fill out the proper pater work. The LERTA deal, I am asking Council to take al better look at the: numbers. Motion by Joe Mellado, seconded by Tom Fiorelli to adjourn the meeting at 9:22 P.M.  All present in favor; none opposed  Mia Stine ChiefClerk  8    March 6, 2024 GENERAL FUND. - February 2024 SAVINGS ACCOUNT  BALANCE: January 31, 2024  $ 2,298.49 $ $ 2,298.49 $ $ 2,298.49 $ 218,320.18  RECEIPTS: February 2024 Interest on Savings-Peoples Security Bank Transferred from Savings to Checking  SUB-TOTAL  BALANCE GENERAL FUND SAVINGS ACCOUNT: February 29,2024  CHECKING ACCOUNT  BALANCE: January 31,2024  DEPOSIT RECEIPTS: February 2024 Berkheimer LST- February 2024 Berkheimer EIT February 2024 Delinquent Real Estate Taxes Real Estate Transfer Tax Police Fines Magistrate & Lackawanna County Photocopies Comcast Franchise Fee Transfer from Money Market Account Interest on Checking-Peoples Security Bank  $ 31,283.66 $ 137,801.53 $ 269.85 $ 3,739.19 $ 179.58 $ 1.50 $ 10,739.68 $ 250,000.00 $ 938.89  Total Checking Account Receipts Total Checking. Account Expenditures  $ 434,953.88 $ 653,274.06 $ 376,855.31 $ 276,418.75  SUB-TOTAL  GENERAL FUND CHECKING ACCOUNT BALANCE: February 29, 2024  GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES: February 2024  A-1L Lock & Safe, LLC AFLAC Ambient Air Quality Services, Inc. Anthony Snyder Assured Partners AutoZone Blakely Borough Charles Schwab Comcast Crystal Clear Spring Water Co. Curtin & HeefnerLLP Damage Control, Inc. Danny's Car Spa DeLage Landen-Financial Services Dempsey Uniform & Linen Supply Inc. Donald G. Karpowich  $ 1,520.00 $ 377.52 $ 1,235.00 $ 612.00 $ 51,286.95 $ 190.99 $ 1,847.92 $ 1,732.05 $ 681.41 $ 74.25 $ 7,087.50 $ 3,605.07 $ 10.00 $ 157.07 $ 775.76 $ 1,541.78    GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES: February 2024  Encova Insurance F&TI Excavating Fabcor, Inc. Fast Signs Geisinger- Employer paid portion Geisinger Employee paid portion George Yurkanin Guardian - Dental employer paid portion Guardian - Dental employee paid portion Guardian- -Life Guardian Vision employer paid portion Guardian Vision employee paid portion Iron Nebula JBAS Holdings, Inc Jessup Auto Jessup Tax Collector Lowes Sales & Service Magnum Screemomg Michael Dinning Nasser Appraisal Services NEIC PA Regional Railroad Authority PA State Association ofBoroughs PAWC Pennsylvania One Call System Peters Consultants, Inc. PPL Electric Utilities Rainey & Rainey, CPAS Reliable Tree Services Ross Jacobeno Rossi Rooter, LLC S&S Automotive Scranton Times Selective Insurance Company of America Service Tire Truck Centers Starr Uniform State Wormen's Insurance: Fund Superior Trophy & Engraving Teamsters Local Union 229 TOPP Business Solutions UGI Penn Natural Gas, Inc. Umbriac Trucking LLC Urban Electrical Contractors Urban Research & Development Corporation Valley Carpet Cleaning  $ 4,076.00 $ 420.00 $ 32,079.89 $ 1,403.08 $ 8,430.63 $ 1,318.24 $ 748.00 $ 1,024.06 $ 71.96 $ 263.00 $ 249.32 $ 12.04 $ 3,155.65 $ 650.00 $ 332.94 $ 732.52 $ 95.00 $ 5,693.25 $ 150.75 $ 6,171.00 $ 575.00 $ 1,276.47 $ 175.00 $ 62.50 $ 2,693.39 $ 53.25 $ 15,710.25 $ 1,650.77 $ 8,675.00 $ 1,100.00 $ 4,000.00 $ 425.00 $ 11,751.11 $ 430.86 $ 30.00 $ 1,169.55 $ 1,572.99 $ 1,578.00 $ 30.00 $ 1,303.00 $ 19.56 $ 717.68 $ 65,433.66 $ 6,952.84 $ 240.00 $ 370.00  Lackawanna County Association of Boroughs    GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES: February 2024 2023 Magistrate Vehicle Violations to MotorLicense Fund Peoples Security Bank-Credit Card Payment Peoples Security Bank-Bank Loan Employee Payroll We Pay Payroll Processing Co. Payroll Tax Liabilities  Verizon YCG, Inc.  $ 75.28 $ 1,560.00 $ 74.56 $ 2,257.63 $ 30,000.00 $ 51,736.07 $ 355.00 $ 22,988.29 TOTAL $ 376,855.31    March 6, 2023  CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS  BALANCE: January 31, 2024 TOTAL ACCOUNT RECEIPTS Total Expenses February 2024 Balance February 29, 2024  $ $ $ $ $  283,862.29 1,246.77 285,109.06 188,367.47 96,741.59  RECEIPTS: February 2024 Peoples Security (Interest)  $  1,246.77  SUB-TOTAL  EXPENSES February 2024 Kobalt Construction Inc. For JYSAI Improvement Project Stafursky Paving Co. Fort trench drain on Sand & Grassy! Island Avenue  $ $  146,370.47 41,997.00 188,367.47  Total Expenses $  MONEY MARKET ACCOUNT  BALANCE: January 31, 2024  $  1,595,155.63  RECEIPTS: February 2024 Invenergy Snow Removal Reimbursement Peoples Security (Interest)  $ $  32,020.00 6,466.13  TOTAL ACCOUNT RECEIPTS Total Expenses February. 2024 Balance February 29, 2024  $ $ $ $  38,486.13 1,633,641.76 250,000.00 1,383,641.76  SUB-TOTAL  EXPENSES February 2024 Transfer to General Fund  $  250,000.00 250,000.00  Total Expenses $    MOTOR LICENSE FUND  BALANCE: January 31, 2024  $ 74.56 277.43  70,507.74  RECEIPTS: February 2024 2024 Vehicle Violations from Magistrate Peoples Security (Interest)  $ $  TOTAL ACCOUNT RECEIPTS Total Expenses February. 2024 Balance February 29, 2024  $ $ $ $  351.99 70,859.73 22,897.35 47,962.38  SUB-TOTAL  EXPENSES February 2024 American Rock Salt Co. PP&L  $ $  14,270.17 8,627.18 22,897.35  Total Expenses $  REFUSE ACCOUNT  BALANCE: January 31, 2024  $ 37.87 347.71  447,545.52  RECEIPTS: February 2024 Delinquent Refuse Fees Collected Peoples Security (Interest)  $ $  TOTAL ACCOUNT RECEIPTS Total Expenses February 2024 Balance February 29, 2024  $ $ $ $  385.58 447,931.10 77,670.00 370,261.10  SUB-TOTAL  EXPENSES February 2024 JPI Mascaro & Sons  $  77,670.00 77,670.00  Total Expenses $    BOROUGH OF JESSUP ORDINANCE NO. 2-2024  AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF JESSUP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1-2020 ESTABLISHING CIVIL  SERVICE COMMISSION RULES AND REGULATIONS  WHEREAS, on February 3, 2020, the Borough of Jessup adopted Ordinance No. 1 of 2020 adopting Civil Service Rules and Regulations for the  Borough of Jessup Civil Service Commission; and,  WHEREAS, on January 2, 2024, the Borough of Jessup Civil Service Commission adopted Resolution No. 1-2024 recommending that Borough Council amend the Civil Service Commission Rules and Regulations in regards to an extension of the probationary period for newly hired. patrol officers and promoted officers and for the creation of promotional ranks for the Jessup Police  Department; and,  WHEREAS, Borough Council finds that itis appropriate, proper and in the best interest of the Borough of Jessup to extend the probationary period for newly hired patrol officers and promoted officers and to create promotional ranks  for the Jessup Police Department.  BE IT ENACTED AND ORDAINED by the Council of the Borough of Jessup and it is hereby ENACTED AND ORDAINED by the authority of the same  as follows:  SECTION 1. To delete., in Section 5.6 Probationary Period the 90 day probationary period for a newly hired officer and replace said probationary period. with a one (1) year probationary period for newly hired patrol officers and a six month (6) month probationary period for promotional SECTION 2. To add Section 3.11 General Qualifications = Applicants (a) The Borough of Jessup authorizes and recognizes the positions of Corporal and Sergeant within the Jessup Borough Police Department. (b) General Qualifications - Applicants for Promotion  ranks.  for Promotion.  In addition to meeting the qualifications in Section 3.5 above, all applicants for a promotional position, except chief, shall not have been suspended    without pay for more than five (5) days at any time in the five (5) years prior to the deadline for submitting applications. Any suspension to which the applicant has timely appealed pursuant to a grievance procedure or these Rules and Regulations shall be disregarded unless the appeal is  resolved prior to the creation of the eligibility list. (c) General Qualifications for Corporal and Sergeant  All applicants shall have continuous prior service within the Jessup  Borough Police Department as follows:  (1) an applicant for the position of Corporal shall have at least three (3) years of full-time experience within the Jessup  Borough Police Department;  and  (2) an applicantfor the position of Sergeant shall havè at least five (5) years of full-time experience within the Jessup  Borough Police Department.  SECTION 3.  To add Section 4.9  General Examination  Requirements for Promotion  (a) The Borough of Jessup will hold: a competitive examination process for promotion whereby only qualified candidates will be tested for promotion. (b) The examinations for the positions of corporal and sergeant shall include a written and orals examination which will be graded on a one hundred (100) point scale with the written examination representing fifty percent (50%) of the final score and the oral examination representing fifty percent (50%) of the final score. An applicant must score seventy percent (70%) or higher on each examination to qualify for promotion. Applicants  scoring less than seventy percent (70%) shall be rejected.  SECTION 4. Severability. If any section, clause, provision or portion of this Ordinance shall be held invalid or unconstitutional by any Court of competent jurisdiction such decision shall not affect any other section, clause, provision, or portion of this Ordinance SO long as it remains legally enforceable minus the invalid portion. The Jessup Borough Council reserves the right to amend this Ordinance or any portion thereof from time to time as it shall deem advisable in the best interest of the promotion of    the purposes and intent of this Ordinance, and the effective administration  thereof. SECTION 5. are hereby repealed.  Repealer. All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in  conflict with this Ordinance, to the extent of such conflict and no further, SECTION 6. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall become effective  immediately upon it being enacted and ordained.  Duly enacted and resolved this  day of  2024 by  the Borough of Jessup, Lackawanna County, in lawful. session duly assembled.  Attest:  Secretary  Council President  Approved this  day of  2024  Mayor    BOROUGH OF. JESSUP  LACKAWANNA COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA  ORDINANCE NO. 1-2024  AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF JESSUP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, PROVIDING FOR TAX EXEMPTION FOR CERTAIN: DETERIORATED PROPERTIES WITHIN THE BOROUGH UNDER THE ASSISTANCE ACT; DEFINING INITIAL ELIGIBLE DETERIORATED AREAS; PROVIDING FOR AN EXEMPTION SCHEDULE; AND ESTABLISHING  LOCAL  ECONOMIC  REVITALIZATION  TAX  STANDARDS PARTICIPANTS.  AND  QUALIFICATIONS  FOR  WHEREAS, the General Assembly of Pennsylvania passed Act No. 760f1977,72PS.S 4722 et. seq., known as the Local Economic, Revitalization Tax Assistance Act ("LERTA"), which authorizes local taxing authorities to provide tax exemption for new construction in deteriorated areas of economically depressed communities and for improvements to certain deteriorated  industrial, commercial, and other business properties; and  WHEREAS, the Borough of Jessup, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania (the "Borough") isal local taxing authority authorized by LERTA toj provide tax exemption in accordance therewith;  and  WHEREAS, the Borough Council ofe the Borough held a public hearing on  2024 for the purpose of determining the boundaries oft the deteriorated areas in  the Borough eligible for tax exemption under LERTA; and  WHEREAS, the Borough Council has determined that it is in the best interest of the citizens of the Borough to promote economic development through the creation of a LERTA  program for the deteriorated areas within the Borough as set forth herein; and  WHEREAS, the Valley View School District (the "School District") has enacted similar legislation on January 15, 2024 and Borough Council will request that the County ofLackawanna  enact similar legislation toj participate in the LERTA program.  NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ENACTED AND ORDAINED by the Borough Council  of the Borough of. Jessup, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, as follows:  Section 1. Definitions.  1    Deteriorated. Property = any industrial, commercial, or other business property owned by an individual, association, or corporation, and located in a deteriorated area, as hereinafter provided, or any such property that has been the subject of an order by a government agency requiring the unit tol be vacated, condemned, or demolished by reason ofnoncompliance with laws,  ordinances, or regulations.  Improvement- - repair, construction, or reconstruction, including alterations and additions, having the effect of rehabilitating a Deteriorated Property SO that it becomes habitable or attains higher standards of safety, health, economic use, or amenity, ori is brought into compliance with laws, ordinances, or regulations governing such: standards. Ordinary upkeep and maintenance shall  not be deemed an improvement. Section 2. Eligible Areas.  The Borough determines that the area described in Exhibit A attached hereto shall be the areas that contain and consist of Deteriorated Properties that are eligible for tàx exemption under this Ordinance. Additional eligible areas may be included from time to time by the Borough in  accordance with the provisions OfLERTA. Section 3. Exemption.  1. The amount to be exempted from real estate taxes shall bel limited to that portion of the additional assessment attributable to the actual costs ofnew construction or the Improvements tol Deteriorated Property in accordance with the exemption schedule established by this Ordinance. an exemption has been requested: in the manner: set forth in this Ordinance and for which a separate  2.  The exemption from real estate taxes shalll be limited toi that Improvement for which  assessment has been made by the Lackawanna County Assessor.  Section 4. Exemption Schedule.  1. Any tax exemption granted hereunder shall commence upon thel later of: (i) the first day oft the first full tax year following the issuance oft the new assessment in connection with the completion oft the Improvements; and (ii). January 1,2024; and such tax exemption shall continue for a term of10s years from the date thereof. The schedule ofi real estate taxes to be exempted shall be in accordance with the below portion ofImprovements to be exempted each year:  Length First Year Second Year Third Year Fourth Year Fifth Year Sixth Year Seventh Year Eighth Year  Percentage Exempt 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20%  2    Ninth Year Tenth Year  10% 5%  2.  Upon the completion of the 10-year exemption schedule term set forth above, the  exemption from taxes shall end and the entire property (land and building) shall be fully subject  to Borough property taxes.  3. 4.  The exemption from taxes granted under this Ordinance shall be upon the property A recipient of a tax exemption granted hereunder shall continue to pay all non-  and shall not terminate upon a sale or exchange of the property. exempt taxes on the land covered by the exemption. Section 5. Procedure for Obtaining Exemption.  1. Any person desiring tax exemption under this Ordinance (an "Applicant") must apply in writing tot the Borough Office at the time the Applicant requests a construction permit for construction or an. Improvement. The Applicant shall forward a copy of the written application to theLackawanna County Assessor and the business manager ofthe School District. The application must bei in writing on the form(s) specified by the Borough, setting forth the following information:  (a) Name and address of! property owner;  (b) Block and lot number of the Deteriorated Property or Properties to which (c) The initial assessed valuation oft the Deteriorated Property or Properties; (d) The description of the Improvements that the. Applicant intends to make; (e) The ànticipated date of completion of the Improvements; (f): The actual or estimated costs oft the Improvements; and (g) Such additional information as may be necessary to process the application  the Applicant intends to make Improvements;  forexemption.  2. The Applicant shall notify the Lackawanna County Assessor and the Borough of the completion: of the Improvements within 90 days thereof. The Lackawanna County Assessor shall upon receipt of such notice assess separately the new construction or Improvement and calculate the amounts of the assessment eligible for tax exemption in accordance with the limits established by this Ordinance, and shall notify the Applicant, the School District, and the Borough oft the reassessment and the amounts of the assessment eligible for the exemption.  3. Appeals from the reassessment and the amounts eligible for the exemption may be taken by the Borough as provided by law. Applicant waives the right to appeal any property tax assessment during the LERTA period unless the assessment exceeds $ 20 million dollars. Applicant's tax assessment appeal rights shall be fully restored five (5) years after the LERTA  period has expired. 4.  The cost ofthe new construction or Improvements to be exempted and the schedule  oft taxes exempted existing at the time of the initial request for tax exemption shall be applicable  3    to that exemption request, and subsequent amendments to this Ordinance, if any, shall not apply  to such exemption request. Section 6. Effective Date.  This Ordinance shall become effective on  2024, and its terms shall  continue in effect without annual reenactment for a period of 5 years from the effective date and shall apply to any application filed at any time during that 5-year period by an Applicant in connection with a construction permit for a Deteriorated Property. Any exemption from property taxes granted hereunder shall be for 10 years and shall be determined in accordance with Section  4.  Section 7. Repealer.  Any ordinance or resolution, or part of any ordinance or resolution, that conflicts with the  provisions of this Ordinance is hereby repealed.  Section 8. Validity.  Thej provisions of this Ordinance are severable. Ifa any ofits sections, clauses, or sentences shall be held illegal, invalid, or unconstitutional, such provisions shall not affect nor impair any of  the remaining sections, clauses, or sentences.  4    BOROUGH OF JESSUP ORDINANCE NO. -2024  LACKAWANNA COUNTY,PENNSYLVANIA  EXHIBIT A  Property Description of] Eligible Areas for Exemption  PREMISES A ParelD115920100)  ALL OF THAT CERTAIN lot, piece or parcel of land situate in the Borough of Jessup, County ofLackawanna and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania bounded and described as follows: BEGINNING at a point located near the intersection of Sunnyside Drive and Alberigi Drive; thence along said Sunnyside Drive, North twenty degrèes fifty-one minutes thirty-seven seconds East (N20°5 51'37" E) a distance ofs six hundred thirty-three and sixty-two hundredths feet Thence North nineteen degrees fifty-one minutes thirty-seven seconds East (N:190 51'37" E)a distance of one hundred ten and sixteen hundredths (110.16) feet to a corner oflands now or Thence along said tract line South seventy-eight; degrees fifty-two minutes thirty-six seconds East (S 78° 52'36" E) a distance of seventy-two and ninety-seven hundredths (72.97) feet to a Thence along said tract line South eighty-four degrees fifty-two minutes thirty-six seconds East (S84052'36") E) a distance of one thousand two' hundred four and fifty hundredths (1204.50) Thencé South sixty-five degrees fifty-two minutes thirty-six seconds East (S 65°52'36" E)a distance of seven hundred twenty-four and ninety-four hundredths (724.94) feet to a point; Thence South thirty-nine degrées forty-eight minutes thirty-five seconds West (S 39° 48'35" W) ac distance ofc one thousand six hundred thirty-seven and twenty-three hundredths (1,637.23) feet Thence North forty-nine degrees thirty minutes thirty-seven seconds West (N 49° 30'37" W)a distance of one thousand five hundred nine and fifteen hundredths (1509.15') feet to the place of  (633.62), to aj point;  formerly owned by Lackawanna Energy Center, LLC;  point;  feet to aj point;  to aj point;  beginning.  Containing 48.3 acres, more or less. BEING Tax Parcel No.: 11502-010-006 (Part of)  A-1    DULY ENACTED AND ORDAINED this  day of  2024,  by the Borough Council ofthe Borough of Jessup, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, in lawful  session duly assembled.  ATTEST:  BOROUGH COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF JESSUP, LACKAWANNA COUNTYPENASYIVANIA  By:  Secretary  President, Borough Council  And now, this approved.  day of  2024, the foregoing Ordinance is hereby  Joseph J. Buckshon, Jr., Mayor  5    CERTIFICATE  I the undersigned, Secretary of the Borough of Jessup, Lackawanna County,  Pennsylvania (the Borough") certify that: the foregoing is at true and correct copy ofan Ordinance that was duly enacted by the Borough Council ofthel Borough, in accordance with law, ata a meeting been certified and recorded by me, as Secretary of the Borough, in the book provided for the purpose of such recording; this Ordinance, upon enactment, was assigned Ordinance No. presently, the total number of members of the Borough Council of the Borough is 7; the vote of the members ofthe Borough Council oft the Borough, upon enactment ofthis Ordinance, the yeas and nays having been called, was duly recorded by me as Secretary as follows:  duly held on  2024, at which meeting a quorum was present; this Ordinance has  Roberta Galati, President Jerry Crinella, Vice President Yea Gregg Betti Joseph Mellado Thomas Fiorelli Curt Camoni Jeffrey Castellani  Yea Yea Yea Yea Yea Yea  Nay Nay Nay Nay. S Nay. Nay Nay  This Ordinance has been advertised as required by law, in a proper newspaper of  general circulation ini thé Borough; and this Ordinance has not been amended, altered, or repealed  as oft the date of this Certificate.  Ifurther certify that the Borough Council of the Borough met the advance notice  and public comment requirements oft the Sunshine Act, 65 Pa. C.S. Ch. 7, by advertising the time and plaçe oft the meeting, by posting prominently ai notice oft the meeting at the principal office of the Bofough or att thej public building in which the meeting was held, and by providing ai reasonable opportunity for public comment at such meeting, all in accordance with such. Act.  IN WITNESS WHEREOF,Iseti my hand and official seal ofthe Borough, this  day of  2024.  Secretary  (SEAL)    BOROUGH OF JESSUP  LACKAWANNA COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA  ORDINANCE NO. 3-2024  AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF JESSUP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY PENNSYLVANIAAMENDING; ANORDINANCE,NO.3-77ALONG WIHAMENDMENIS THERETO, PROVIDING FOR GENERAL PARKING REGULATIONS AND THE ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES FOR VIOLATION OF REGULATIONS SET FORTH THEREIN AND REPEALING ALL OTHER PARTS OR ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT  THEREWITH.  WHEREAS, the Borough Council oft the Borough of Jessup is duly empowered by the Borough Code to enact certain regulations relating tot the public health, safety and welfare oft the  Citizens oft the Borough ofJessup; and  WHEREAS, the Borough Council ofthe. Borough of. Jessup is duly empowered by the Pennsylvania Vehicle Code to enact certain regulations relating to the movement of vehicles and  traffic in and through the Borough ofJessup; and  WHEREAS, the Borough Council ofthé Borough ofJèssup previously established certain no parking locations throughout theBorough by the enactment of Ordinance NO.3 of  1977 and amendments thereto, and  WHEREAS, the Borough Council ofthe Borough of Jessup is duly empowered by the Pennsylvania Vehicle Code to provide for violations of the Pennsylvania Vehicle Code and  Ordinance NO.30f1977 and amendments theretoand  WHEREAS, the Borough Council ofthe Borough of Jessup is duly empowered by the Pennsylyania Vehicle Code to provide for violations oft the Pennsylvania Vehicle Code and OndimancNQ.3of1977 and amendments thereto with respect to parking violations; and  WHEREAS, the Borough Council oft the Borough of Jessup desires to amend Ordinance NOW, THEREFOREBE IT ENACTED AND ORDAINED BY THE. BOROUGH OF The following language is added to Ordinance: No. 3-77 and amendments thereto:  NO.3of1977 as outlined below:  JESSUP, and it is hereby enacted and ordained by authority oft the same:  6. General Parking Regulations:  a.  No motor vehicle of any kind shall bej permitted to park at any time in the i. In a zone designated by the Borough Council or its designee as a handicapped parking zone, unless the vehicle parked in that handicapped zone. is the vehicle authorized tol be parked in that  Borough as follows:    handicapped parking zone by the permit for al handicapped parking zone, issued by the Borough Council, ori its designee, for that particular handicapped parking zone. ii. Within fifteen (15) feet ofany intersection street. iii. In a posted no-parking zone or no parking zone as set forth in this iv. In a manner that obstructs a crosswalk. V. In ai manner that obstructs a driveway. vi. On the sidewalk or curb. vii. Facing the wrong direction. viii. Within fifteen (15) feet ofai fire hydrant.  Ordinance.  ix. In ai manner that obstructs or blocks vehicular or pedestrian traffic. b. The following fines shall apply for vehicles parked in violation oft this section: i. Ifavehiclei is parked intviolation of Subsection(a)G) the fine shall be $ ii. Ifa vehicle is parked inviolation of Subsection(a)) the fine shall be ii. Ifa vehicléis parked in violâtionof Subsection(a)nr) the fine shall be iv. Ifa vehicle is parked in violation ofSubsection()dv) the fine shall be Ifa vehicle is parked in violation of Subsection(a)v) the fine shall be Vi. Ifa vehicle is parked' in yiolation of Subsection(a)(vi) the fine shall be vii. Ifa vehicle is parked in violation of ubsection@)(vi) the fine shall be viii. Ifa.vehicle is parked in violation of Subsection()vit) the fine shall ix. Ifa vehicle is parked in violation of Subsection(a)(ix) the fine shall be The police officer ofthe Borough shall place on or attach to the vehiclea Notice ofViolation/Parking Ticket to the owner or driver ofthe vehicle that the vehicle was parked in violation ofthis Ordinance and instructing the owner or driver to deliver or mail to the Police Department ofl Borough of d. Every twenty-four (24) hours during which a violation continues after a Notice of Violation/Parking Ticket has been issued, shall be deemed a separate offense. Failure to: remit payment for fines as set forth by Borough Council fine resolution within ten (10) calendar days will result in the issuance ofa citation against the owner or person responsible for the violation,  50.00; $25.00; $25.00; $.25.00; $25.00; $:25,00 $25.00; be'$:50.00; $25.00  Jessup the fine as set: forth in Subsection b above.  2    in accordance with the Pennsylvania Rules of Criminal Procedure, and upon conviction by the Magisterial District Court additional fines and costs will be levied. Should any fines levied by the court not be paid in the time prescribed a warrant may be issued for arrest and the vehicle will be subject to seizure  and impoundment.  All ordinances or parts of ordinances inconsistent with this Ordinance are. hereby repealed to the extent of such inconsistency. In the event that any provision, section, sentence, clause of part of this Ordinance shall be held to be invalid, such invalidity shall not effect of impair any remaining provision, section, sentence, clause or part of this Ordinance. It is the intent of this  Borough that such remainder shall be and shall: remain in fullforce and effect.  ENACTED AND ORDAINED this  day of  2024.  Borough Council: Roberta Galati, Council President Joseph Buckshon, Mayor  By:  Attest: Mia Stine Borough Secretary  3    CERTIFICATE  I,Mia Stine the undersigned, Secretary oft the Borough of Jessup, Lackawanna  County, Pennsylvania (the "Borough") certify that: the foregoing is a true and correct copy of an Ordinance that was duly enacted by the Borough Council oft the Borough, in accordance with this Ordinance has been certified and recorded by me, as Secretary oft the Borough, in the book provided for the purpose of such recording; this Ordinance, upon enactment, was assigned Borough is 7; the vote oft the members oft the Borough Council,o ofthe Borough, upon enactment oft this Ordinance, the yeas and nays having been called, was-duly recorded by me as Secretary as  law, at ai meeting duly held on  2024, at which meeting a quorum was present;  Ordinance No. follows:  ] presently, the total number of members oft the Borough Council ofthe  Roberta Galati, President Jerry Crinella, Vice President Yea Gregg Betti Joseph Mellado Thomas Fiorelli Curt Camoni Jeffrey Castellani  Yea Yea Yea Yea Yea Yea"  Nay Nay Nay: Nay Nay Nay Nay  This Ordinance has been advertised as required by law, in a proper newspaper of  general circulation in the Borough; and this Ordinance has not been amended, altered, or  repealed as of the date ofthis Gertificate.  Ifurthercertify that the Borough Council oft the Borough met the advance notice  and public comment requirements ofthe Sunshine Act, 65 Pa. C.S. Ch. 7, by advertising the time and place ofthe meeting, by posting prominently anotice ofthe meeting at the principal office of the Boroughor at the public building in which the meeting was held, and by providing a reasonable opportunity for public comment at such meeting, all in accordance with such Act.  IN WITNESS WHEREOF,I set my hand and official seal oft the Borough, this  day of  2024:  Secretary  (SEAL)  4    BOROUGH OF JESSUP  LACKAWANNA COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA  ORDINANCE NO. 4-2024  AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF JESSUP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA AMENDING AN ORDINANCE, NO. 1-2005 ALONG WITH AMENDMENTS THERETO, AUTHORIZING THE JESSUP BOROUGHTAX COLLECTOR TO COLLECT AND RETAIN A CERTIFICATION AND DUPLICATE FEE FROM INDIVIDUALS OR ENTITIES REQUESTING REAL ESTATE TAX INFORMATION,  CERTIFICATIONS OR DUPLICATE BILLS  The Borough of. Jessup hereby enacts and ordains the following: I.. Amendment to Paragraph No. 1of Ordinance No. 1of2005: Paragraph 1 of the Ordinance is amended as follows:  The elected Jessup Borough Tax Collector is hereby authorized to impose a service or look up fee not to exçeed $ 20.00 for purposes ofproviding information, tax certifications and/or duplicate tax bills that may be rèquested from any individual, company or entity regarding the status of payment, non-payment or amounts due for any parcel ofreal estate located'within Jessup Borough. Said fee shall be assessed by, made payable directly. to and retained by the elected Jessup Borough Tax Collector. Checks are tobe written as payable to the legal name oft the elected Jessup Borough Tax Collector.  All ordinances or parts of ordinances inconsistent with this Ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent of such inconsistency. In the event that any provision, section, sentence, clause of part of this Ordinance shall be held to be invalid, such invalidity shall not effect of impair any remaining provision, section, sentence, clause or part of this Ordinance. It is the intent of this  Borough that such remainder shall be and shall remain in full force and effect.  ENACTED AND ORDAINED this  day of  2024.  Borough Council: Roberta Galati, Council President Joseph Buckshon, Mayor  By:  Attest: Mia Stine Borough Secretary    CERTIFICATE  the undersigned, Secretary oft the Borough of. Jessup,  Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania (the "Borough") certify that: the foregoing is a true and correct copy ofan Ordinance that was duly enacted by the Borough Council oft the Borough, in quorum was present; this Ordinance has been certified and recorded by me, as Secretary oft the Borough, in the book provided for the purpose of such recording; this Ordinance, upon Borough Council oft the Borough is 7; the vote of the members oft the Borough Council ofthe Borough, upon enactment oft this Ordinance, the yeas and nays. having been called, was duly  accordance with law, at a meeting duly held on enactment, was assigned Ordinance No. recorded by me as Secretary as follows:  2024, at which meeting a  presently, the total number ofmembers of the  Roberta Galati, President Jerry Crinella, Vicel President Yea Gregg Betti Joseph Mellado Thomas Fiorelli Curt Camoni Jeffrey Castellani  Yea Yea Yea Yea Yea Yea  Nay Nay Nay Nay Nay. Nay, Nay  This Ordinance has béen advertised: as required by law, in aj proper newspaper of  general circulationi in the Borough; and this Ordinance has not been amended, altered, or  repealed as oft thé date ofthis Certificate.  Ifurther certify that the Borough Council oft the Borough met the advance: notice  and public comment requirements oft the Sunshine Act, 65Pa. C.S. Ch. 7,by advertising the time and place of the meeting, by. posting prominently al notice oft the meeting at the principal office of the Borough or at the public building in which the meeting was held, and by providing a reasonable opportunity for public comment at such meeting, all in accordance with such. Act.  IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I set my hand and official seal ofthe Borough, this  day of  2024.  Secretary  (SEAL)  2    BOROUGH OF JESSUP ORDINANCE No. 5-2024  LACKAWANNA COINIK,PENNSYIVANA  AN ORDINANCE OF THE. BOROUGH OF JESSUP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA ESTABLISHING CERTAIN STREETS. IN THE BOROUGH AS ONE-  WAY STREETS  WHEREAS, an engineering and traffic study was performed in certain sections ofthe Borough of Jessup to determine whether certain streets should become one-way directional  traffic; and  WHEREAS, such study was performed by the Borough Engineer, Peters Consultants,  Inc., and its recommendations were: forwarded to the Borough; and  WHEREAS, the Borough of Jessup intends to adopt and implement the  recommendations ofi its Borough Engineer;  NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED: AND ENACTED by the Borough Council ofthe Borough of Jessup; Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania and itisl hereby ordained and enacted. by the authority oft the same, in'accordance with the provisions ofthe Act of Assembly  ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania, as follows:  Section 1  Ward Street Grassy Island Avenue North to Powell Avenue: Ward Street from  Grassy Island Avenue North to Powell shall be changed to a one-way street.  Section 2  Short Street - Ward Street East to Hill Street: Short Street from Ward Street East to  Hill Street shall be changed to a one-way street.  Section 3  Directional signs shall be placed at appropriate and convenient locations along both Ward  Street and Short Street to indicate the one-way directional traffic.  Section 4  All ordinances or parts of ordinances inconsistent with the provisions of this Ordinance  are hereby repealed insofar, but only insofar, as they are inconsistent herewith.    Section 5 Ordinance.  This Ordinance shall become effective five (5) days from the enactment oft this  ENACTED AND ORDAINED on this duly advertised public meeting of. Jessup Borough Council.  day of  2024a at a  Jessup Borough Council  By: President  Attest: Secretary  Examined and Approved this  day of  2024  Joseph Buckshon Mayor of Jessup    CERTIFICATE  I, the undersigned, Secretary oft the Borough of. Jessup, Lackawanna County,  Pennsylvania (the Borough") certify that: the foregoing is a true and correct copy of an Ordinance that was duly enacted by the Borough Council oft the Borough, in accordance with this Ordinance has been certified and recorded by me, as Secretary oft the Borough, in the book provided for the purpose of such recording; this Ordinance, upon enactment, was assigned Borough is 7; the vote oft the members oft the Borough Council oft the Borough, upon enactment ofthis Ordinance, the yeas and nays having been called, was duly recorded by me as Secretary as  law, at a meeting duly held on  2024, at which meeting a quorum was present;  Ordinance No. follows:  1 presently, the total number of members oft the Borough Council oft the  Roberta Galati, President Jerry Crinella, Vice President Yea Gregg Betti Joseph Mellado Thomas Fiorelli Curt Camoni Jeffrey Castellani  Yea Yea Yea Yea Yea Yea  Nay Nay Nay Nay Nay Nay Nay  This Ordinance has been advertised as required by law, in a proper newspaper of Ifurther certify that the Borough Council of the Borough met the advance notice  general circulation in the Borough; and this Ordinance has not been amended, altered, or  repealed as of the date ofthis Certificate  and public comment requirements oft the Sunshine Act, 651 Pa. C.S. Ch. 7;by advertising the time and place oft the meeting, by posting prominently a notice oft the meeting at the principal office of the Borough or at the public building in which the meeting was held, and by providing a reasonable opportunity for public comment at such meeting, all in accordance with such Act.  IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I set my hand and official seal oft the Borough, this  day of  2024.  Secretary  (SEAL)    BOROUGH OF JESSUP ORDINANCE NO. 6-2024  AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF JESSUP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 5-2011, AS AMENDED, ESTABLISHING A REGISTRATION PROGRAM FOR RESIDENTIAL RENTAL PROPERTIES; REQUIRING ALL OWNERS OF RESIDENTIAL RENTAL PROPERTIES TO DESIGNATE AN AGENT; PRESCRIBING DUTIES AND OBLIGATION OF OWNERS, AGENTS, AND OCCUPANTS; ESTABLISHING FEES FOR THE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITHTHE REGISTRATION OF RENTAL PROPERTIES; PRESCRIBING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION AND ESTABLISHING  ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES THEREFORE  The Borough of Jessup hereby enacts and ordains the following:  I.  Amendment to Section 4(e) of Ordinance No. 5of2011  Section 4(e) of Ordinance No. 5 of2011 is amended to include the following: The owner or agent shall permit inspection oft the premises or any rental unit therein by the Code Officer or his/her designee every two (2) years to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of the tenants and to examine compliance with the current International Property Maintenance. Code of 2015, as amended, Building Codès, Zoning Codes, and all Borough Ordinances. Afèe shall be charged to the property owner for the cost ofi inspection. Int the event that access is refused, the Borough is authorized to obtain a warrant from a judicial officer and may issue citations for violations, any alleged violation of this or other Borough Ordinances, and any facts suggesting any threat to the public health or Section 10 ofOrdinance No. 5 of2011 is amended to include the following: The biennial inspection fee shall be assessed to the property owners and shall be determined from time to time by resolution of] Borough Council. Said fee shall cover the  safety.  cost borne by the Borough for the inspection.  II. Repeal and Severability  All ordinances or parts of ordinances inconsistent with this Ordinance are. hereby repealed to the extent of such inconsistency. In the event that any provision, section, sentence, clause or part ofthis Ordinance shall be held to be invalid, such invalidity shall not effect of impair any remaining provision, section, sentence, clause or part oft this Ordinance. Iti is the intent of this Borough that such remainder shall be and shall remain  in full force and effect.    III. Effective Date  This ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its being enacted and ordained.  Duly enacted and ordained this  day of  2023 by the Borough of  Jessup, Lackawanna County, in lawful session duly assembled.  Attest: Secretary Approved this  Council President 2023.  day of  Mayor    PETERS CONSULTANTS. INC. CONSULTING ENGINEERS/LAND SURVEYORS Mr. Christopher. J. Szewczyk, Jessup Borough Solicitor Mazzoni, Valvano, Szewczyk & Karam 321 Biden Street Scranton, PA 18503 Sent via email to: cis@mkpvlaw.com  July7,2023  RE: WARD STREET- - SHORT STREET- CLARKSON AVENUE  TRAFFIC STUDY RECOMMENDATION PÇII PROJECT NO.3272-23-24  JESSUP BOROUGH, LACKAWANNA COUNIKENNSYIVANA  Dear Mr. Szewczyk,  As requested by thel Borough, Ihave evaluated the traffic patterns along Ward Street, Short Street and Clarkson Thei intersection at Grassy Island Avenue has a cartway of only 19.5' and an undersized turning radius at Grassy Island Avenue which creates al hazard at Ward Street ift there is two-way traffic entering and existing Ward Street to and from Grassy Island Avenue.Ir recommend that Ward Street from Grassy Island Avenue North to Powell The Short Street cartway is only 17.5' wide and there is parking on both sides oft the street plus several ADA reserved parking spaces on the North side which limits two-way traffic.Irecommend that Short Street from Ward Clarkson Avenue is currently a one-way street from Hill Street West to Court Street. N&NI Drilling on the North Irecommend that signage be placed along Grassy Island Avenue to indicate that trucks traveling to N&NI Drilling are to travel North on Hill Street and make a left turn onto Clarkson Avenue. Additional signage should be placed at] Hill Street and Clarkson Avenuei to direct truck traffic to make a left turn off ofHill Street to get tol N&N Drilling. Ia also recommend installation of additional "not truck traffic" signage bej placed at North and South Freedom Way, North and South Mylert Street, North and South Court Street, and North and South Ward Street to  Avenue within thel Borough of Jessup. My recommendations are as follows: Ward Street: Grassy Island Avenue North to Powell Avenue.  Avenue be changed to a one-way street. Short Street: Ward Street East to Hill Street. Street East to Hill Street be changed to a one-way street.  Clarkson Avenue:  side of Clarkson Avenue has heavy truck traffic coming and going from the business.  assist in directing truck traffic to proceed straight ahead to Church Street.  Sincerely,  BaRpla Jessup Borough Engineer  Dennis R. Peters, P.E., P.L.S., UCCI Inspector, B.C.O. cc. Ms. Mia Stine, Jessup Borough Manager Mr. Jerry Crinella, Jessup Councill President Ms. Rella Scassellati, Jessup Councilwoman  2701 Columbia Boulevard, Bloomsburg, PA 17815 570-752-4433 wwwptenconsultamts.com  MUNICIPAL CONSULTANT-STEVLANBINO-CONSTRUCTOWMANAGIMENT-SURVEYINGSERVICES HYDRAULICSTRUCTURAL DESIGN-TESTINGS SERVICES LANDSURDVBONPLANDDVELOIMENT    CONSULTANTS, INC.  CONSULTING ENGINEERS/LAND SURVEYORS  RPETERS  Borough Councill Members Borough ofJessup 395 Lane Street Jessup, PA 18434  March 4, 2024  RE: SUNSET DRIVE STORMWATERIMPROVEMENTPROIECT  BOROUGH OF JESSUP, PENNSYLVANIA PCI PROJECT NUMBER 3272-23-28  Dear Council Members,  Iam writing in reference to the above captioned project. Fourteen (14) bids were submitted online through the PennBid program by 4:00 P.M. on February 29,2024 and no bids were received at the Borough building. Our office opened the bid on February 29, 2024 during the Council work session meeting and read the bids aloud. Thel bid tabulation sheet and complete bid packets from each bidder Wayco, Incorporated was the lowest bidder with al bid totaling $22,491.00. The bid received was We recommend the Borough award thej project to Wayco, Incorporated in the amount of $22,491.00. We have worked with Wayco, Incorporated in the past and have found their work to be satisfactory. Please advise how the Borough wishes to proceed. Ifyou have any questions, please contact my office.  were emailed to you on March 1, 2024.  submitted with the required paperwork and is mathematically correct.  Sincerely,  Beeppeler Dennis R. Peters, P.E., P.L.S., B.C.O. Borough Engineer Cc: Ms. Mia Stine, Chief Clerk 3272-23-28/BidsBia Recommendation  Ms. Maura Armezzani Tunis, Borough Solicitor  2701 Columbial Boulevard, Bloomsburg, PA 17815 Phone: (570) 752-4433-Fax: (570)752-4433  Website: mptenonalomicom" E-Mail: pl@pteronmloiscon  MUNICIPAL CONSULTANT-SITB: PLARKING-CONSRUCTOMMANAGEMNTSUNT-SURVEYINGSERVICES YDRAULCSTRUCTURALT DESIGN- TESTING: SERVICES-LANDSUBDIVISION-LANDDEVELOPMENT    January 3, 2024  Dear) Jessup Borough Council: Borough Planning Commission.  Iam writing to you to express my interest in obtaining a seat on the Jessup Ihave been a resident of] Jessup for the past 61 years. Ih have served 2 non concurrent terms prior on thel Planning Commission, thel last 2 and %2 years ofmy last term as Chairman. ID believe my knowledge of the Borough, combined with my prior terms on the Planning Commission and extensive knowledge of State and Local Governments would be a good asset: for the Planning Commission. Ihope you will strongly consider my appointment to the Planning Commission, and Ilook forward to hearing from you. Happy New Year.  Respectfully Yours, ODavid gR'Olalvane David R. Valvano First Avenue Jessup, Pa    David R. Valvano  First Avenue Jessup, PA 18434  Management Professional  Legislative Professional with extensive experience in government, including 4 years with the Respected pmiwwpmangpetse. Maintenance and Construction staff in multiple  Pennsylvania House ofF Representatives  offices/Fields.  Skills  First Rate Organizational Talents Exceptional Supervisory Experience Strong Communication Skills Excellent Multitasking Abilities  Professional Experience  FOREMAN F PA' TURNPIKE I MARCH 2018' TO DECEMBER 2022  Supervised 20 Operators, 4 MUW's, 2 Mechanics as Foreman and for the upkeep and functionality Supervised in removal of snow, the maintenance of17 snowplows to ensure they were road worthy and operated in a safe manner along with Supervising the dispensing ofanti- skid and deicing materials to over 52 miles ofroadway to ensure safe passage for the Supervised to ensure Pennsylvania drivers have safe commutes to and from home. Supervised the completion ofover 600 work orders for new traffic patterns, road work, roadway emergencies, vehicle maintenance all with zero safety violations.  ofthe Pennsylvania Turnpike roadway.  traveling public.  FOREMAN/EQUIPMENT OPERATOR I BOWEN ENTERPRISES INC. I MAY20177 TO MARCH 2018  Operated Heavy equipment.  Supervised/Worked with concrete and blacktop road crews. CDL Class A License, with N and X endorsements.  SUPERVISION CONSULTANT [ BIGGEE CRANE AND RIGGING I DECEMBER 2016 TO APRIL2017 Supervised construction ofaccess road for offloading heavy hauls for local power plant Coordinated communications between local governments, government officials and private  construction.  companies involved in construction and heavy hauls to power plant.  CHIEF OF STAFF I OFFICE OF STATEI REPRESENTATIVE FRANK. FARINA I NOVEMBER 2012TO  NOVEMBER 2016  Oversaw all Legislative Office operations, specifically supervision of staffand management of Facilitated intergovernmental relations, working with and on behalf oft the Representative at all  District offices' workload. levels of government.    Managed the Representative's district schedule, which includes the planning gand implementation Performed highly responsible administrative work covering a broad range ofactivities, including Organized and coordinated constituent outreach events, such as town meetings, public hearings Increased communication with constituents through newsletters, website, blast emails and social Conducted meetings with individual constituents, representatives oflocal government, businesses Advocated for constituents and intervened to facilitate the administrative process with federal Metv with elected officials, representatives oft the local business community, and diverse group of constituents from the 115th and 112th Legislative Districts to provide knowledge oflocal, state, and Maintained close communication with the Representative, advising on various issues and policies. EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 2 E PA TURNPIKE COMMISSION I SEPTEMBER 1992 TO DECEMBER 2012  ofrequisite meetings and events. complex casework. and senior fairs. media.  and nonprofit organizations.  agencies, local governments, businesses and nonprofits.  federal agencies and departments on behalf oft the Representative.  Crew leader winter shifts. CDL Class A License. TO: SEPTEMBER 1992  Operated Heavy equipment including Under Bridge Crane.  PROJECT SUPERVISOR/ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND SAFETY ISYNERGIST, INC I MARCH 1998 Health and Safety Officer on Marjol Battery Superfund Site. Conducted Site Health and Safety. Conducted Soil and Air monitoring and sampling. Prepared reports for PA DEP and USEPA Project Foreman on Underground Storage Tank removals. Oversaw all aspects ofUnderground storage tank removal. Supervised Construction crew. Conducted soil and air samples. Prepared Phase 1 Environmental Assessments. Conducted Phase! Environmental assessments of Commercial and Industrial Properties for Clients. Prepared Reports for clients and PA DEP.  and sent reports to PA DEP.  Technology  Software: Working knowledge ofl Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Internet Explorer, office correspondence systems - Constituent Tracking Service (CTS), Capital Letters and Intranet Quorum (IQ)  and scheduling systems - Outlook Calendar and Time Shuttle. SAP  References  John DelRicci Richard Guman's Rick Fanucci    Michael Narcavage III A4  Blakely Street Jessup, PA 18434  January 23, 2024  Jessup Borough Council 395 Lane Street Jessup, PA 18434 Dear Council President Galati,  lam interested in filling the vacancy on the. Jessup Borough Planning Commission. My professional work experience has prepared me for this role. previously served as a member of both the Archbald Borough and Athens Township Planning Commissions. In 20091 Ireceived a certification in Municipal Planning from the PA State Association of Boroughs. Irealize that certification is approximately 15 years In addition, part of my role with my current employer affords me the opportunity to interact with municipal and county planning commissions throughout NEPA while being the company point person during plan submission and public hearings. As such, currently, read and interpret local zoning ordinances and SALDO's and determine their applicability to our projects and apply pertinent ordinances and rules in order for our projects to be approved. Therefore, lam able to bring a unique perspective Giving back to the communityi is a source of pride for me and Iwould be honored to serve my  agosolwould be willing to be recertified at my own expense.  and knowledge to this position.  hometown as a member of its planning commission.  Thank you for your consideration, Michael Narcavage II    Brittani Hamer Barscheski 4th Ave. Jessup, PA1 18434  January 8, 2024  Jessup Borough Council 395 Lane St. Jessup, PA 18434  RE: Brittani Hamer Barscheski Statement of Interest fort the Jessup Borough Planning  Commission  Greetings Council,  lam writing to expressi interest in joining the Jessup Borough Planning Commission. lam a resident of Jessup, residing ate 4th Ave. Jessup, PA 18434, and also do have experience in housing code enforcement and planning commission through my employment with the City of Scranton. Also, lam currently serving on the Borough's IPMC Committee. lam eager to pitch in wheneverlcan, and! help Ihave attached my resume as wlgrconsideration. Ify you have any questions or concerns, please do  create a prosperous and vibrant town for fellow residents.  not hesitate to contact me  Very Truly Yours,  bifmi dlame Danschuski  Brittani Hamer Barscheski    Brittavi Michele Hawer  Education 09/09-08/11 Related Course 09/09-08/11 Related Skills  New England Institute of Art,] Boston, MA Awarded Diploma in. Associate of Science Degree Program for  Broadcasting RadioI Microsoft Word Microsoft. PowerPoint Final Cut] Pro Microsoft Excel Marketing  Radiol Performance & Producing  Digital Radio Production Broadcast Marketing &1 Management Broadcast' Writing  Adobe. Audition Public Speaking Abacus Law  Adobe Gearplayer-Dictation PACER Juris] Law PA Notary Public  Related Experience  12/23-. Present Board Member, Jessup Borough. International Property Maintenance Committee 12/20- Present Board Member, United Neighborhood Centers ofNortheaster Pennsylvania  Review and conduct appeall hearings and other related property maintenance coder materials on! behalf oft the  Borough of] Jessup  Formulate and facilitate the United Neighborhood Centers vision andj policy, andt to ensure  high levels of UNC executive andi management) performance Studio Operations Manager, NEIA Live Facilitate the: schooll Radio Station  09/09-08/10 Work Experience  11/23- Present Family/Orphan's Court. Administrative Specialist,  Luzerne County Court of Common! Pleas, Wilkes-Barre, PA the Juvenile Court Judge. Files and serves orphans  court matters toj  court orders for family  Attends allj juvenile delinquency court and dual elinquency/drpendeney court orders and assists the adoption prepare clerk in filing and service oft terminations of parental rights and adoption matters. Assists self-representedi individuals during and directs inquiries to the appropriate location within the court system. Schedules family and orphans court cases. Schedules juvenile dependency and delinquency using CPCMS computer application and serves the appropriate parties. Assists family court hearing officers with clerical needs including typing opinions/orders ands scheduling ofhearings. Responsible for monitoring the family court motions email address and directing the correspondence appropriately. Works collaboratively with judges and their staff on a daily basis. Files custody orders, and any other orders related to family and orphans court matters. Opens files and pulls files for custody hearings and any other family or orphans court matters. Purges files or prepares files for storage, as needed. Other duties as  individuals  court motions hours and throughout the day. Provides customer service assistance to  assigned! by supervisors.  01/22-11/23 Confidential Serelary/Coordimator for Boards, Commissions and Authorities,  City ofs Scranton- City Solicitors Law) Department, Scranton, PA Responsible for coordination: and ofall City) Boards, Commission and Authorities,  ppohtmet/rcapontment ofr members att the direction oft the Mayor to alll boards, commissions and authorities, responsible for scheduling ofmeeting times and adj publications tol local news outlets, prepare andj publish all minutes and: agenda with City Council Clerk Office, prepare and coordinate Board, Commission and Authorities events with) Mayor's office and local businessesi ifnecessary, prepare any City Solicitor assigned documents, hired letters, petitions, discovery and1 litigation, file city related accident reports withi insurance, vetting ofall city employees and board members with Lackawanna Tax Accessors Office and Scranton Code Enforcement.    07/20-12/21  Medical Billing Clerk, Hematology and Oncology Associates, Dunmore, PA  Responsible for maintaining and updating patients accounts, applying payments andi making adjustments to patients' accounts, and researching and resolving payment discrepancies. Also responsible for the preparation Responsible for the preparation, care, sterilization and/or transportation ofr medical and/or surgical instruments, Prepare documents, including petitions, motions and discovery documents, court subpoenas, spreadsheets and other office-related: letters. Organize and maintain all legal files kept on-site and alsor maintain electronic-filing Legal Secretary, Kash Fedrigon Belanger, LLC, Stroudsburg, PA Prepare documents, including petitions, motions and discovery documents, courts subpoenas, spreadsheets and other office-related letters. Organize andi maintain all legal files kept on-site and also maintain electronic-filing Secretary,Law Office of. John Prevoznik, Stroudsburg, PA Answer telephones and givei information to callers, take messages, transfer calls to Attorney Prevoznik. Arrange conferences and meetings for office personnel, Complete forms in accordance with office procedures. Legal Secretary, Law Office of) Fredrick Way, Brooklyn, NY Coordinate office activities for Attorney Way, perform a variety of1 legal secretarial duties such ass scheduling hearings, preparing legal documents and correspondence, docketing cases andi maintaining court dockets and diaries, andj providing information and direction to others. Sales Associate, Walmart, Mount Pocono, PA Assist the customer with hard to findi items, answering questions and getting customer toj purchase the selected item Service Specialist, Thel New England Institute of Art- Studio Operations, Brookline, MA Facilitate studio sessions; supervise gear loans and other basic office duties. Legislative. Aid, Hon Mario Scavello, Mount Pocono, PA Toh help constituents with any department or state agency issues.  and balance ofp patient account reports. packs, supplies and equipment.  12/19- 06/20 05/18-1 12/19  Associate Sterile Processing Technician, Geisinger CMC, Scranton, PA Legal Secretary, Kreder Brooks Hailstone, LLP, Scranton, PA  database known as. Juris Law.  10/14- 04/18  databasel known as Abacus Law.  08/14-10/14 04/12-03/13  11/11-04/12 10/09-08/11 12/08- 08/09    Mia Stine From: Sent: To: Subject:  Mia Stine Mia Stine  Monday, February 26, 2024 2:53 PM  FW: Bob Mycko Qualification Planning Commission  From: robertallenmyckos: Sent: Tuesday, January 9,20241:27PM To: Jerry Crinella icrinella@jessupborough.org> Subject: Bob Mycko Qualification Planning Commission  You don't often get emailf fromp  Learny whyt thisi isi important  Jerry,  It's My Understanding that my appointment to the Planning commission was tabled at the last meeting. Icompletely lwould welcome a sit down to discuss any concerns the opposition has to my appointment to this commission.  understand, no one really! knows me yet.  Here is a short list of community servicesi ihave done in the past 1999-2007 member of Webster hose fire CO. Ansonia ct. project to introduce recycling to Robertson county.  1990- 2007 Member ofV Valley Ammature Radio Club, served as club president twice. 2005- -2007 Appointed to Inland WetLand committee by Mayor James DellaVolpe.  2009-20010 Appointed to Recycling committee by Robertson County Mayor Howard Bradley in TN. for a special 20010-20012 Foiunder and president of Robertson County Ammature Radio Club, still an out of state member.  2022-p present Member and ambulance driver. Jessup Hose company 2.  Here is a summary of my professional careers  Bristol Babcock company ct.Electronic Technician was promoted 2 times Allied signal corp ct. guidance system division promoted 1 time Sikorsky Aircraft Software development lab.  Tomra NorthAmerica Technical services engineer promoted to Project Manager promoted to VP of Service. Tomra was a recycling company and designed recycling systems for Glass plastic and aluminum cans and trained all  service employees throughout North America.  In 2006 My Songwriting Hobbie got me a writing deal in nashville tn.  We relocated from ct to Nashville. In 20071 Istill currently own a company in Nashville and operate it from here in  Jessup.  1    My wife and Ir relocated back to NEPA and bought our home here in. Jessup in late 2021.  My family is from the Mid valley, Ispent my summers here, and still have familyi in Blakley, My Wife and llove living in  this part ofP PA.  Please feel free to call mei ify youl have any questions  Bob Mycko  Robert Allen Mycko www.perfectpitchnashvile.com Member of the CMA  2