1 4 8 CONYNGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION Tuesday, January 21, 2025 Conyngham Borough Council met in Regular Session on Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 6:01 p.m. in Council Chambers, Municipal building, 215 Main Street, Conyngham, Pennsylvania. The meeting was called to order by Council President Gary Gregory, the Pledge of Allegiance was recited, and roll call was taken. Roll Call: Present: Bartlinski, Evancho, Gregory, Keegan, Tihansky, Veet. Absent Ryba. Others Present: Solicitor, Manager, Zoning Officer. Absent: Mayor, Chief. Citizens: Maureen Bendig, Linda Grencavich, Sherri Homanko, Shawn Yearick, Jonathan W. Rinkus, Marc E. Eble, Craig Smith, Dillon Smith, Tyler Smith. Public Comment: Sherri Homanko thanked Council for allowing her to host the Fall Festival & Trail of Treats at Whispering Willows last year. She provided a brief synopsis oft the events requested for this year and looks forward to collaborating with the Borough. Jonathan Rinkus requested Council approval for improvements Valley West Little League would like to make at Whispering Willows with no cost to the Borough. Boy Scout' Troop 267 were in attendance working towards al Merit Badge in Citizenship in the Community. Approval of Minutes: Motion Motion to. Approve Minutes from Regular Session December 17, 2024 Bartlinski. Second - Evancho. Ouestions on the) Motion: None. No. Roll Call, Unanimous. Mayor: LC911 Center received twenty (20) calls for offenses, incidents, and/or requests for the month of December for Conyngham Borough. Additionally, while on duty CBPD: responded to twenty-four (24) incidents and/or requests. Thirteen (13) traffic warnings and three (3) traffic citations were; issued. Report is on file. Fire, Rescue & EMA: Conyngham had one (1) Fire and Rescue calls for the month ofDecember. Treasurer: The' Treasurer reviewed the December: report in detail.. A copy oft the report is available for public inspection and is on file. Motion Motion to Approve December Financial Report Tihansky. Second - Veet. Ouestions on the) Motion: None. ROLL CALL VOTE: Bartlinski Affirmative Evancho Affirmative Gregory Affirmative Keegan Affirmative Ryba Absent Tihansky Affirmative Veet Affirmative The' Treasurer provided al list of obligations in the amount of$ 152,636.88 to be approved. Motion Motion to. Approve thel Bills Keegan. Second Veet. Page 1 of3 149 CONYNGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION Tuesday, January 21, 2025 Questions on the] Motion: Councilman Bartlinski questioned ifi new heating system was installed in DPW garage. Yes. ROLL CALL VOTE: Bartlinski Affirmative Evancho Affirmative Gregory Affirmative Keegan Affirmative Ryba Absent Tihansky Affirmative Veet Affirmative Solicitor: The Solicitor provided Council an overview of updated Abuse & Molestation Policy required by the Borough Insurance Carrier. A copy of the policy is on file and available for public inspection. Motion Motion to Approve Resolution 1 of2025 Adopting Updated Abuse & Molestation Policy Bartlinski. Second - Veet. Questions on the Motion: None. ROLL CALL VOTE: Bartlinski Affirmative Evancho Affirmative Gregory Affirmative Keegan Affirmative Ryba Absent Tihansky Affirmative Veet Affirmative Recreation: Motion Motion to Approve 2025 CVCO Valley Night & Day August 15t & 2nd, - Gregory. Second- - Evancho. Ouestions on the] Motion: None. No Roll Call. Unanimous. Motion Motion to Approve 2025 Falll Festival & Trail ofTreats October 25th & 26th Veet. Second Evancho. Ouestions on thel Motion: None. No Roll Call. Unanimous. Motion Motion to Approve 2025 Christmas in Conyngham December 6h Veet. Second- Bartlinski. Questions on thel Motion: None, No Roll Call. Unanimous. Motion Motion to Approve Valley West Little League Request to Recondition Grass Infields, Fix Backstops, Update Playing Surface to AllJ Dirt Infield at Whispering Willows Park at No Cost to the: Borough Gregory. Second - Evancho. Ouestions on thel Motion: None. No Roll Call. Unanimous. Planning & Zoning: The! Zoning Report was read into thes record. There were three (3) concerns addressed/actions' taken including three (3) permits issued. The Solicitor provided a review ofi the Luchi Subdivision recommended: for Council approval by the Planning Commission. Page 2 of3 50 CONYNGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION Tuesday, January 21, 2025 Motion Motion to. Approve Luchi Subdivision Keegan. Second - Tihansky. Ouestions on the Motion: None. ROLL CALL VOTE: Bartlinski Affirmative Evancho Affirmative Gregory Affirmative Keegan Affirmative Ryba Absent Tihansky Affirmative Veet Affirmative Department of Public Works: Discussion ensued regarding Fairway Motors quote to repair 2014 Chev Truck. Vice President' Tihansky would like to discuss repairs with Service Manager at] Fairway. Motion Motion to Approve 2014 Chev Truck Repairs Not-to-Exceed $7,000.00 Upon Vice President Tihansky' s. Review Veet. Second- - Bartlinski. Ouestions on the) Motion: None. ROLL CALL VOTE: Bartlinski Affirmative Evancho Affirmative Gregory Affirmative Keegan Affirmative Ryba Absent Tihansky Affirmative Veet Affirmative Building & Grounds: Motion Motion to. Approve 2025 Building Use Greater. Hazleton Concert Series; Valley West Little League; Wednesday Bridge Group- Veet. Second - Bartlinski. Ouestions on the Motion: None. Nol Roll Call. Unanimous. CSJMA: Marc Eble updated Council regarding Land Development. Approval, Building Permit progress along with opening ofl Escrow. Account required by Sugarloafownship. Penn Vest closing datel has not been scheduled. Sewer Linel Replacement on West Benjamin Avenue is in the Design Phase. New Business: None. Old) Business: None. Catch-All: None. Public Comment: Linda Grencavich questioned why the retaining wall on Walnut Avenue is not progressing? Zoning Officer stated due to weather. Work will begin in March. The Solicitor confirmed that a Notice of Violation has been filed against the property owner in the event the situation is not rectified. Maureen Bendig stated she reported to Manager a streetlight outage at 9 Twain Circle. Motion to. Adjourn at 6:39 pm Veet. Second - Tihansky. No Roll Call. Unanimous. ATTEST: Secretary Page 3 of3