153 H CONYNGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION Tuesday, March: 18, 2025 Conyngham Borough Council met in Regular Session on' Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 6:05 p.m. in Council Chambers, Municipal building, 215) Main Street, Conyngham, Pennsylvania. The meeting was called to order by Council President Gary Gregory, thel Pledge of Allegiance was: recited, and roll call was taken. Roll Call: Present: Bartlinski, Evancho, Gregory, Keegan, Tihansky. Absent Ryba, Veet. Others Present: Mayor, Solicitor, Manager, Police Chief, Zoning Officer. Absent: None. Citizens: Maureen A. Bendig, Linda Grencavich. Public Comment: Valley West Little League expressed their desire to replace batting cages at Whispering Willows Park with Council approval. Approval of Minutes: Motion Motion to Approve Minutes from Regular Session February 18, 2025 - Bartlinski. Second - Evancho. Ouestions on the Motion: None. No Roll Call. Unanimous. Mayor: LC911 Center received nineteen (19) calls for offenses, incidents, and/or requests for the month ofFebruary: for Conyngham Borough. Additionally, while on duty CBPD: responded to fourteen (14) incidents and/or requests. Four (4) traffic warnings and six (6) traffic citations were issued. Report is on file. Motion Motion to Approve 2025 Crime Watch National Night Out Tuesday, July 29th at Whispering Willows Park - Bartlinski. Second - Keegan. Questions on the Motion: None. No Roll Call. Unanimous. Fire, Rescue & EMA: Conyngham had one (1). Fire and Rescue call: for the month ofFebruary. Motion Motion to Approve % of Valley Regional Fire & Rescue, Inc. 2025 Fire Service. Agreement Funding Request $5,934.87 Tihansky. Second - Evancho. Questions on the Motion: Councilman Bartlinski stated Council: needs a specific plan for firehouse improvements to release remaining 50% of funding. ROLL CALL VOTE: Bartlinski Affirmative Evancho Affirmative Gregory Affirmative Keegan Affirmative Ryba Absent Tihansky Affirmative Veet Absent Valley Regional would like to apply for an LSA Grant and requested Borough Sponsorship. Treasurer: The' Treasurer reviewed the February. report in detail.. A copy oft the report is available for public inspection and is on file. Motion Page 1 of 4 15 4 CONYNGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL REGULAR: SESSION Tuesday, March 18, 2025 Motion to Approve February Financial Report Keegan. Second- Bartlinski. Questions on the Motion: None. ROLL CALL VOTE: Bartlinski Affirmative Evancho Affirmative Gregory Affirmative Keegan Affirmative Ryba Absent Tihansky Affirmative Veet Absent The Treasurer provided a list of obligations in the amount of$ 59,990.53 to be approved. Motion Motion to Approve the. Bills Bartlinski. Second - Keegan. Questions on the] Motion: Councilman Bartlinski questioned ifValley Regional would be 50% - Yes. ROLL CALL VOTE: Bartlinski Affirmative Evancho Affirmative Gregory Affirmative Keegan Affirmative Ryba Absent Tihansky Affirmative Veet Absent The Treasurer advised Council that the 2024 Audit is complete. Solicitor: Motion Motion to Approve. LexisNexis Law Enforcement Agreement Conditioned Upon Chief's Approval- Gregory. Second - Evancho. Ouestions on the Motion: None. ROLL CALL VOTE: Bartlinski Affirmative Evancho Affirmative Gregory Affirmative Keegan Affirmative Ryba Absent Tihansky Affirmative Veet Absent Motion Motion to. Approve Glassberg Holding Tank Agreement Tihansky. Second - Bartlinski. Ouestions on the) Motion: Councilman Bartlinski questioned ifit was permitted - Yes. ROLL CALL VOTE: Bartlinski Affirmative Evancho Affirmative Gregory Affirmative Keegan Affirmative Ryba Absent Tihansky Affirmative Veet Absent Motion Motion to. Approve 2025-2026. Acrisure. Actuarial Services Agreement Evancho. Second - Keegan. Questions on the Motion: Council may consider RFP for services prior to expiration. ROLL CALL VOTE: Bartlinski Affirmative Evancho Affirmative Gregory Affirmative Keegan Affirmative Ryba Absent Tihansky Affirmative Veet Absent Page 2 of4 155 CONYNGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION Tuesday, March 18, 2025 Recreation: 2025 Park Program June 16hh, July 25th, Co-Directors are returning. Applications for Staff willl be taken until May 1, 2025. Motion Motion to Approve CVCO: Easter Egg) Hunt WW: Park April 4th 5:30. PM: Rain Date April 5th 10:00 AM - Gregory. Second Keegan. Questions on the Motion: None. No Roll Call. Unanimous. Valley West Little! League is requesting replacement of! batting cage at Whispering Willows Park: near Fire House. Council has no objections toj plans. Date: for Community Yard Sale is Saturday, May 17h 8:00 am 2:00 pm. Henkel Corporation requested May 16th for WW: Park clean-up. The park has a rental for that date. An alternate date and or clean-up location may be arranged. Planning & Zoning: The Zoning Report was read into the: record. There was one (1) concern addressed/actions taken including one (1) permit issued. Vacancy still exists on thel Planning Commission. Council will solicit letters of interest to: fill vacancy. Department of Public Works: 2025 Liquid Fuels Payment $ 62,903.33 was received! March 3rd. Maintenance on vehicles & equipment are underway. Street sign poles will be painted as weather permits. Building & Grounds: Motion Motion to. Approve 2025 Luzerne County Polling Place. Agreement Evancho. Second - Tihansky. Questions ont thel Motion: None. No Roll Call. Unanimous. Motion Motion to. Approve CVCO: Borough Gazebo Use for Yoga Evancho. Second - Tihansky. Ouestions on the Motion: None. No Roll Call. Unanimous. Motion Motion to. Approve CVHS Borough Building Use Mother' s. Day Teal May 4th Evancho. Second - Keegan. Ouestions on the Motion: None. No Roll Call. Unanimous. Motion Motion to. Approve CVHS Borough Gazebo Use Concert Series. June 22"4, July 20-, & August 10h Bvancho. Second - Bartlinski. Ouestions on the Motion: None. No Roll Call. Unanimous. Page 3 of4 156 1 CONYNGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION Tuesday, March 18, 2025 Councilman Bartlinski questioned status of Whispering Willows Park bridge repair. Vice President Tihansky will contact contractor. CSJMA: Penn Vest closing was held Tuesday, March 11, 2025. Sewer Plant upgrade is on hold until Pioneer and SugarloafTownship can come to an agreement on permit fees. CSJMA is intervening to expedite. Reduction on inflow & infiltration of sewer main is not available yet. Flow metering will continue. New Business: Vice President Tihansky expressed interest in the Borough procuring Flock System cameras for the entry points. Police Chief is working on coordinating with SugarloafTownship. Old Business: None. Catch-All: None. Public Comment: Maureen Bendig stated PPL has not: replaced 9 Twain streetlight. Motion to Adjourn at 7:12 pm Tihansky. Second - Evancho. No. Roll Call. Unanimous. ATTEST: Secretary Page 4 of 4