135 1I  CONYNGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL REGULAR: SESSION  Tuesday, October 15, 2024  Conyngham Borough Council meti inl Regular Session on Tuesday, October 15, 2024a at 6:05 p.m. in Council Chambers, Municipalb building, 215) Main Street, Conyngham, Pennsylvania. The meeting was calledt toc order by Council President Gary Gregory, the) Pledge of Allegiance was recited,  and roll call was taken. Roll Call: Absent None. Absent: None. Public Comment: None. Approval ofl Minutes:  Councilman. Anthony Ryba Jr. was sworni int by Mayor Marnell. Present: Bartlinski, Evancho, Gregory, Keegan,) Ryba, Tihansky, Veet. Others) Present: Mayor, Solicitor (Late), Manager, Officer Sparich, Zoning Officer. Citizens: Maureen Bendig, Louise Zybura, Marc Eble, Linda Grencavich.  Motion  Motion to Approvel Minutes from Regular Session September 17, 2024- - Veet. Second- - Bartlinski.  Questions ont the) Motion: None. Nol Roll Call. Unanimous. werei issued. Report is onf file.  Mayor: LC911 Center received twenty-eight (28) calls for offenses, incidents, and/or requests for the month of September for Conyngham Borough. Additionally, while on duty CBPDr responded to twenty-f four (24)i incidents and/or requests. Three (3) traffic warnings and three (3) traffic citations Fire. Rescue & EMA: Conyngham had two (2). Fire and) Rescue calls for ther month of September. Treasurer: The Treasurer reviewed the September reporti in detail. A copy oft the reporti isa available Motion to Approve September Financial Report- Evancho. Second- Keegan  Councilman! Keegan commendedi thep police ont their responsiveness.  Hydrant testing underway. for publici inspection and is on file. Questions on thel Motion: None. ROLLCALLVOIE: Bartlinski Gregory Ryba Veet  Motion  Affirmative Affirmative Affirmative Affirmative  Evancho Keegan Tihansky  Affirmative Affirmative Affirmative  The' Treasurer provided al list of obligations int the amount of$ 132,868.661 tol be approved.  Motion  Motion to Approve the) Bills- Bartlinski. Second- - Veet. Ouestions ont thel Motion: None. ROLLCALLVOTE:  Page 1of4    136   CONYNGHAM BOROUGH COUNCILI REGULAR: SESSION  Tuesday, October 15, 2024 Affirmative Affirmative Affirmative Affirmative  Bartlinski Gregory Ryba Veet consideration.  Evancho Keegan Tihansky  Affirmative Affirmative Affirmative  The Treasurer presented the proposed 2025 Budget with) No Taxl Increase to Council: fort their Solicitor: Municipall Lienl has been filed against) Brookhill property. President Gregory requested the Solicitor follow up with Code Officer regarding) NOV's.  Recreation:  Motion  Motioni to Approve CVCOI Halloween: Parade October 27t at 1:001 PM- Gregory. Second- Ryba.  Questions on the) Motion: None. Nol Roll Call. Unanimous.  Planning & Zoning: The Zoning Report wasr read into thei record. There were two (2) concerns addressed/actions taken including: zero (0) permits issued. Luchi Subdivision! has been presented tot thel Planning Commission. Department ofl Public Works: MS-41 report has been prepared by RJD) Engineering.  20241 Paving) Project has been completed. Leaf! pick-up! has begun. Councilwoman Veet stated Sylvan Circlei ist uneven. Building & Grounds:  Motion  Motiont to Approve 2025 Building Use Hazleton Camera Club- Evancho. Second- Veet.  Questions on the Motion: None. No) Roll Call. Unanimous.  Motion  Motion to. Approve CVHS Veterans' Dayl Program Boroughl Building Use November 16, 2024 12:00  pm 4:00 pm- Keegan. Second- Tihansky. Ouestions on the Motion: None. Nol Roll Call. Unanimous. to agenda. Second- - Ryba. Questions on thel Motion: None. Public Comment:. None. ROLLCALLVOTE:  Thel DPWI building hasi nol heat. Klesh Plumbing &1 Heating provided a quotet tor replace both units. Duet toc cold weather Council will act while allowing for public comment duet to emergency addition Motion to Approvel Klesh] Plumbing & Heating Quote $4,400.001 for DPWI Building Heat Evancho.  Motion  Page 2 of4    1-37  CONYNGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL REGULAR. SESSION Tuesday, October: 15, 2024 Affirmative Affirmative Affirmative Affirmative  Bartlinski Gregory Ryba Veet Grants:  Evancho Keegan Tihansky Motion  Affirmative Affirmative Affirmative  Motion to Approve) Benesch) Bngineering Proposal for LCC CDBG: $27,000.00. Pending) Luzerne Questions on thel Motion: Louise Zybura, 421 Butler Avenue questioned ifp property owners would  County Approval- Ryba. Second- - Tihansky. be notified by) Engineer Yes. ROLLCALLVOTE: Bartlinski Gregory Ryba Veet Study have been submitted.  Affirmative Affirmative Affirmative Affirmative  Evancho Keegan Tihansky  Affirmative Affirmative Affirmative  LSA Grant applications for Whispering' Willows Parkl Pavilion/Restroom Renovations and' Water CSJMA: Marc Eble, CSJMA Board Member provided Council an update ons status ofs sewer plant expansion. The. Authority is currently awaiting Sugarloaf Township &I LCE Planning Commission approval inc order tob begin construction. Parcels willl bec combinedt to conformt tos setback regulations.  Penn Vest Loan Closing will occur onI December: 31d at 10:00 am. The maini tos sewer plant willl bes slipl lined. GIS System wili go livei in2 2025.  Discussion ensued regarding sump pumps which are connected tos sewer system. Next CSJMA meetingi is Tuesday, October 22nd at7 7:00PM. Township & Conyngham Borough. New Business:  Councilman: Rybas suggested a sub-committee be formed with representation from CSJMA, Sugarloaf  Motion  Motioni tol Nominate) Rich' Tihansky for Council Vice President- Bartlinski. Second- Ryba.  Questions ont thel Motion: None. ROLLCALLVOTE: Bartlinski Gregory Ryba Veet Old) Business: None. Catch-All: None.  Affirmative Affirmative Affirmative Affirmative  Evancho Keegan Tihansky  Affirmative Affirmative Abstain  Public Comment: Louise Zybura recommended: signage for walking trail additional parking, crosswalk ahead and curb your dog. She also stated two dead pinet trees ini rear of Whispering Maureen Bendigo questioned painting ofl light poles. Awaiting approval from PPLI Electric Utilities. Overgrown shrubbery at the Brookhill Quads was also questioned. The Code Officer is aware of  Willows park. DPWI has scheduled removal.  situation.  Page 3of4    138  CONYNGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL REGULAR: SESSION Tuesday, October 15, 2024  Motiont to Adjourn at? 7:19 pm- Ryba. Second- Veet.  Nol Roll Call. Unanimous. ATTEST: Secretary   Page 4of4