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Motion by Orloski second by Yager to accept the 2012 budget. Roll Call: (5) yes.

With no further business to transact, the chair entertained a motion to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 6:15p.m.

Motion by Akulonis second by Groblewski to accept the minutes as read. Roll Call: (7) yes. Motion by Yager second by Akulonis that all bills, wages, salaries and commissions be paid when funds are available. Roll Call: (7) yes. The following reports were read: financial, police, recreation board and crime watch. Motion by Akulonis second by Brosso that all reports be accepted as read, action be taken where necessary and placed on file. Roll Call: (7) yes. McGlynn questioned why the park is closed when the weather is fine.

Motion by Yager second by Brosso to submit an application for local share account funds (gaming grant) for:
1. Schott research and technology development in the amount of $500,000.00 for 2012 and 2013
2. Funding for a new police car and municipal building improvements.
Joanne Van Ness questioned if there were any pollution concerns regarding the project. Eric Urruti of Schott stated the project is self-contained and there is no local disposal.

With no further business to transact, the chair entertained a motion to adjourn. Motion by Akulonis second by Brosso to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m.
 

Motion by Orloski second by Marcinko to accept the proposed 2011 Budget as read. Roll Call: (5) yes.

With no further business to transact, the chair entertained a motion to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 6:30 p.m.

Motion by Akulonis second by Groblewski to accept the minutes as posted. Roll Call: (7) yes. Motion by Akulonis second by Groblewski that all bills, wages, salaries and commissions be paid when funds are available. Roll Call: (7) yes. The following reports were read: financial, police, recreation board. Motion by Akulonis second by Yager that all reports be accepted as read, action be taken where necessary and placed on file. Roll Call: (7) yes.

Motion by Akulonis second by Groblewski to pay Slusser Brother Inc. in the amount of $363,774.50 for the paving of Curry, Barnum, Miller, Donnelly, Bowen, Hallstead, and Marcy Street. Funds for payment will be from the local share account. The remaining amount of $262,822.00 will be used to complete streets in the flood damaged area- Chittenden, Church, Lackawanna, and Pettebone Street. Roll Call: (7) yes.

With no further business to transact, the chair entertained a motion to adjourn. Motion by Akulonis second by McGlynn to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 7:40p.m.

A regular meeting of the Duryea Borough Council was held on October 12, 2011 at 8:00 p.m. in the municipal building with Council President Audrey Marcinko presiding. After a pledge to the flag, a roll call was taken: (7) Council members present: Marcinko, Orloski, Yager, Groblewski, Brosso, Akulonis, McGlynn. Mayor Moss was in attendance. With a quorum present, the meeting continued.

Motion by Groblewski second by Yager to accept the minutes as posted. Roll Call: (7) yes. Motion by Akulonis second by Groblewski that all correspondence be accepted as read, action be taken where necessary and placed on file. Roll Call: (7) yes. Motion by Akulonis second by Groblewski that all bills, wages, salaries and commissions be paid when funds are available. Roll Call: (7) yes. The following reports were read: financial, police, recreation and crime watch. Motion by Akulonis second by Yager that all reports be accepted as read, action be taken where necessary and placed on file. Roll Call: (7) yes.

Motion by Akulonis second by Groblewski to hire Nickolas Brown as a temporary emergency flood worker. Hourly wage will be $9.75 per hour. Roll Call: (7) yes.

Motion by Akulonis second by Brosso to pay Smart Recycling Inc. in the amount of $31,130.00 for the demolition, disposal and site clearance of property located at 410 Jones Street in Duryea Borough pending the approval of the Borough Engineer Michael Amato. Roll Call: (7) yes.

Motion by Akulonis second by Brosso to accept the names submitted by the Duryea Recreation Board to be placed on the Duryea Recreation Board. The additional members of the recreation board will be Mary Ann Cappelloni, Robert Cappelloni and Travis Firestone. Roll Call: (7) yes.

Lois Hanczyc, Main Street, stated she was in flood and lost every thing. She said people had choices to make and most people including herself did nothing when the evacuation notices at noon, 3:00p.m. and 5:30p.m. stating a mandatory evacuation at 8:00. She thanked everyone who helped the flood victims.

Amy Hughes, Main Street stated the evacuation was voluntary and sewer back-up caused a lot of damage. Council commented that they were amazed by the number of volunteers from many hose companies.

Mrs. Britton, 702 Main Street,  complained about rats and skunks coming from adjoining rear property at 700 Main Street and asked that the police department have the property cleaned up.

With no further business to transact, the chair entertained a motion to adjourn. Motion by Akulonis second by Yager to adjourn. Meeting adjourned ay 8:35p.m.

Motion by McGlynn second by Yager to accept the minimum municipal obligation reports for the police pension and non-uniform pension plans for 2012. Roll Call: (7) yes.

Motion by Groblewski second by Brosso to hire Richard Hall, Paul Reap, Thomas Reap and Fred Diriwachter as temporary emergency flood workers. Hourly wage will be $9.75 per hour. Roll Call: (7) yes.

With no further business to transact, the chair entertained a motion to adjourn. Motion by Akulonis second by McGlynn to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m.

Motion by Akulonis second by Groblewski to accept the minutes as posted. Roll Call: (7) yes. Motion by McGlynn second by Brosso that all correspondence be accepted as read, action be taken where necessary and placed on file. Roll Call: (7) Yes. Motion by Yager second by Akulonis that all bills, wages, salaries and commissions be paid when funds are available. Roll Call: (7) yes. The following reports were read: financial, police chief, and neighborhood watch. Motion by Akulonis second by Yager that all reports be accepted as read, action be taken where necessary and placed on file. Roll Call: (7) yes.

Motion by Yager second by Groblewski to adopt Ordinance 2011-5 which amends the recreation board ordinance by increasing the number of board members from five to seven members. Roll Call: (7) yes.

Motion by Akulonis second by Groblewski to adopt Ordinance 2011-6, the pawn shop Ordinance. Roll Call: (7) yes.

Motion by Akulonis second by Groblewski to adopt Ordinance 2011-7, the Fireworks Ordinance. Roll Call: (7) yes.

Bids were opened for the $500,000.00 paving project.
Slusser Brothers, Pittston ………………………………………….$626,596.50
Popple Construction, Laflin ……………………………………….$651,663.00
American Asphalt, Shavertown …………………………………...$689,691.50

Motion by McGlynn second by Groblewski to award the bid to Slusser Brothers in the amount of $614,104.00, depending on the review of bids and recommendation of the borough engineer. Award of bid included the deletion of line #3. Funds used for the project include $500,000.00 from the local share account program, $100,000.00 from the Community Development Block Grant program, and $14,104.00 from the general fund. Roll Call: (7) yes.

Motion by McGlynn second by Orloski to accept the resignation of Robert Leombruni as a Duryea Borough part-time police officer effective September 1, 2011. Roll Call: (7) yes.

Motion by Akulonis second by McGlynn to hire Andrew Maurer as a part-time street department worker. Roll Call: (4) no- Marcinko, Orloski, Yager and Groblewski. (3) yes- Akulonis, Brosso and McGlynn. Motion denied. Council members voted no because standard operating procedure for hiring employees was not followed.

With no further business to transact, the chair entertained a motion to adjourn. Motion by Akulonis second by McGlynn to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m.

Motion by Akulonis second by Yager to accept the minutes as posted. Roll Call: (5) yes. Motion by Akulonis second by Yager that all correspondence be accepted as read, action be taken where necessary and placed on file. Roll Call: (5) yes. Motion by Akulonis second by Brosso that all bills, wages, salaries and commissions be paid when funds are available. Roll Call: (5) yes. The following reports were read: financial, police, recreation, and neighborhood watch. Motion by Brosso second by Yager that all reports be accepted as read, action be taken where necessary and placed on file. Roll Call: (5) yes.

Chairwoman Marcinko stated that since every public official is responsible for decision making, she made a motion that all public officials should be subject to a random drug test. Solicitor Frederickson said that council cannot make public officials take random drug tests.
Motion by Yager second by Brosso to adopt Ordinance 2011-4, the Duryea Borough Stormwater Ordinance. Roll Call: (5) yes.

Motion by Yager second by Brosso to accept Ordinance 2011-5 which amends the recreation board ordinance by amending the number and term of the members of the recreation board. The number of recreation board members will be increased from five to seven members. The ordinance will be legally advertised to be passed at the next council meeting. Roll Call: (5) yes.

There were no bids received for the sale of the 1999 Ford Crown Victoria police car. Motion by Yager second by Akulonis to sell the car for scrap. Three bids for selling the car for scrap will be received and the car will be sold to the highest bidder. Roll Call: (5) yes.

Motion by Yager second by Brosso to accept the resignation of Andrew Ryzner as a part-time Duryea Borough street department worker. Roll Call: (5) yes.

Motion by Akulonis second by McGlynn to have the borough solicitor do a title search to determine who owns the alley between Marcy Street and Swetland Street. (3) no- Marcinko, Brosso and Yager (2) yes- Akulonis and McGlynn. Motion denied.

Motion by Yager second by Brosso to accept Ordinance 2011-6 the Pawn Shop Ordinance. The ordinance will be legally advertised to be passed at the next council meeting. Roll Call: (5) yes.

Motion by Yager second by Brosso to accept Ordinance 2011-7, the Fireworks Ordinance. The ordinance will be legally advertised to be passed at the next council meeting. Roll Call: (5) yes.

Motion by Yager second by McGlynn to advertise for a part-time street department laborer. Roll Call: (5) yes.

Motion by McGlynn second by Akulonis to advertise for a part-time police officer. Roll Call: (5) yes.
With no further business to transact, the chair entertained a motion to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 8:07 p.m.

Motion by Groblewski second by Yager to accept the minutes as posted. Roll Call: (7) yes. Motion by Akulonis second by Groblewski that all correspondence be accepted as read, action be taken where necessary and placed on file. Roll Call: (7) yes. Motion by Akulonis second by Yager that all bills, wages, salaries and commissions be paid when funds are available. Roll Call: (7) yes. The following reports were read: financial, police, recreation, and crime watch. Motion by Akulonis second by Groblewski that all reports be accepted as read, action be taken where necessary and placed on file. Roll Call: (7) yes.

Motion by Yager second by Akulonis to accept Ordinance 2011-4, the stormwater management ordinance, and to have the ordinance legally advertise to be passed at the next council meeting. Roll Call: (7) yes.
Motion by Akulonis second by Groblewski to pay American Asphalt in the amount of $325,680.00 for the paving of borough streets. Funds for payment are $200,000.00 from the local share account and $125,680.40 from liquid fuels. Roll Call: (7) yes.

Motion by Groblewski second by Brosso to place “Children at Play” signs on Spring Street as per the request of the resident. Roll Call: (7) yes.

Motion by McGlynn second by Akulonis to place a handicap parking sign at 529 Adams Street as per the request of the resident. Roll Call: (7) yes.

Motion by McGlynn second by Akulonis to advertise for bid the sale of the 1999 Ford Crown Victoria police car. The car will be sold “as is” with no warranty. All police equipment will be removed. Roll Call: (7) yes.

Motion by McGlynn second by Akulonis to amend the park ordinance. The age limit for unsupervised children shall be raised from six to ten years old and the sign shall reflect the change. Roll Call: (7) yes.

Motion by Yager second by Brosso to amend the recreation board ordinance. The number of members on the recreation board shall be increased from five to seven members. Roll Call: (7) yes.

Motion by McGlynn second by Akulonis to authorize the police department to sell their three bikes at a minimum price of $300.00. If not, the bikes will be advertised for sale. Roll Call: (7) yes.

Motion by McGlynn second by Akulonis to enter into an agreement with the Pittston Township Firemen stating that Duryea Borough will collect the garbage from the fair at a daily rate of $125.00 plus costs. Roll Call: (6) yes and (1) no- Groblewski.

Motion by McGlynn second by Akulonis to appoint Keith Moss to the Duryea Borough Sewer Authority. He will replace Alfred Akulonis Jr. Roll Call: (7) yes.

Akulonis requested that the skateboard park be reopened. Skateboarders are skating on the tables because they cannot use the ramps in the park. Brosso complained about the bicycles in the park.

Joseph Demich, Swetland Street, stated he had presented to council in 2009, a petition of twenty signatures of residents requesting that the alley between Marcy Street and Swetland Street be paved. Since the ownership of the alley is unknown, he requested that a title search should be completed to determine if the borough owns the alley. He suggested when the borough receives funding to pave the borough streets, one alley should be paved at a time.

With no further business to transact, the chair entertained a motion to adjourn. Motion by McGlynn second by Brosso to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 9:45 p.m.

Motion by Akulonis second by Groblewski to accept the minutes as posted. Roll Call: (7) yes. Motion by McGlynn second by Yager that all correspondence be accepted as read, action be taken where necessary and placed on file. Roll Call: (7) yes. Motion by Brosso second by Yager that all bills, wages, salaries and commissions be paid when funds are available. Roll Call: (7) yes. The following reports were read: financial, police, fire chief, recreation board, and crime watch. Motion by McGlynn second by Yager that all reports be accepted as read, action be taken where necessary and placed on file. Roll Call: (7) yes.

Motion by Groblewski second by Yager to award the contract of the demolition of the silk mill on Jones Street to Smart Recycling Company in the amount of $31,130.00 Work includes demolition, site preparation and installation of sewer laterals. Roll Call: (6) yes and (1) no-McGlynn.

Motion by Groblewski second by Yager to accept the resignation of Al Akulonis Jr. from the Duryea Borough Sewer Authority. Roll Call: (7) yes.

Motion by Akulonis second by Groblewski to pay Multiscape the final amount of $9,893.85 for work completed on the pavilion: gutters and downspouts, spray coating of water seal on the underside of the roof, and retainage from previous invoice. Roll Call: (7) yes.

Motion by McGlynn second by Brosso to continue to retain the law firm of Ufberg Sileo until December 31, 2014. Roll Call: (7) yes.

Motion by Yager second by Brosso to advertise for bid the resurfacing of borough streets with the $500,000.00 funding from the local share account grant pending the receipt of an executed agreement. Roll Call: (7) yes.

Motion by Akulonis to purchase a sign which shows the speed of motor vehicles. No second.

Motion by Akulonis to waive all building permit fees for the LLVSA so the ratepayers do not have to pay the increased cost of the permits for the construction. No second. Yager and Orloski need to get more information.

Motion by McGlynn second by Akulonis to have solicitor research an ordinance banning bath salts and synthetic marijuana. Roll Call: (7) yes.

Motion by McGlynn second by Akulonis to have the solicitor research an ordinance regarding pawn shops. Roll Call: (7) yes.

Mr. Armitage, 1320 Main Street, again questioned who is responsible for paying for the sewer lateral from the curb to the main. Solicitor Frederickson stated it is the responsibility of the homeowner if the sewer lateral is blocked or broke from the house to the main line.

With no further business to transact, the chair entertained a motion to adjourn. Motion by Groblewski second by Brosso to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m.

Motion by Akulonis second by Groblewski to accept the minutes as posted. Roll Call: (6) yes. Motion by McGlynn second by Groblewski that all correspondence be accepted as read, action be taken where necessary and placed on file. Roll Call: (6) yes. Motion by Akulonis second by Groblewski that all bills, wages, salaries and commissions be paid when funds are available. Roll Call: (6) yes. The following reports were read: financial, police, and fire. Motion by Yager second by Groblewski that all reports be accepted as read, action be taken where necessary and placed on file. Roll Call: (6) yes.

Audrey Marcinko stated that Duryea Borough could take the recyclables to another location in Wilkes-Barre and be paid for the recyclables. However, concerns were expressed that loads might be rejected because recyclables were not prepared properly. Council decided to continue taking the recyclables to the Lackawanna Recycling Center.

Motion by Orloski second by Groblewski to accept Ordinance 2011-3 which amends Ordinance 2009-3. The borough provides major medical coverage for each full-time employee and will increase the monthly amount not to exceed $325.00. The ordinance will be legally advertised to be passed at the next council meeting. Roll Call: (6) yes.

Motion by Yager second by Groblewski to release Martin Hanczyc from his 2010 tax duplicate and authorize him to collect the 2011 property tax. Roll Call: (6) yes.

Motion by Groblewski second by Yager to adopt Resolution 2011-1 which sets the contribution rate at 0% for the police pension fund. Roll Call: (6) yes.

Motion by Akulonis second by Groblewski to authorize the borough engineer to advertise for bid the demolition of the silk mill on Jones Street. Roll Call: (6) yes.

Motion by Groblewski second by Orloski to ratify the one-year agreement with Alliance Landfill for the disposal of Duryea Municipal refuse at the rate of $51.00 per ton. Roll Call: (6) yes.

Motion by Yager second by Akulonis to place a handicap sign at 104 Chittenden Street as per the request of the resident. Roll Call: (6) yes.

Motion by Orloski second by Yager to purchase the land in the 600 block of Main Street at a price of $7000.00 pending the approval of the solicitor. Roll Call: (4) yes and (2) no- McGlynn and Akulonis.

Motion by McGlynn second by Akulonis to place the skateboard park on the land being purchased on Main Street. Roll Call: (4) no and (2) yes- McGlynn and Akulonis. Orloski voted no because the solicitor has not yet approved the purchase.

With no further business to transact, the chair entertained a motion to adjourn. Motion by Akulonis second by Groblewski to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.

Motion by Yager second by Groblewski to accept the minutes as posted. Roll Call: (6) yes. Motion by Brosso second by Orloski that all correspondence be accepted as read, action be taken where necessary and placed on file. Roll Call: (6) yes. Motion by McGlynn second by Groblewski that all bills, wages, salaries and commissions be paid when funds are available. Roll Call: (6) yes. The following reports were read: financial, police chief, code enforcement, crime watch, and recreation board. Motion by Orloski second by Yager that all reports be accepted as read, action be taken where necessary and placed on file. Roll Call: (6) yes.

Motion by Orloski second by Yager to adopt the proposed 2011 budget. Roll Call: (5) yes and (1) no- McGlynn. McGlynn stated that council said they would look at the budget and the possibility of purchasing a new police car. He recommended $12,000.00 per year be allocated towards a three year loan for a new police car.

Motion by Groblewski second by Yager to accept Ordinance 2011-2 by which Duryea Borough adopts Boylan Drive. The ordinance will be legally advertised to be passed at the next council meeting. Roll Call: (6) yes.

Motion by McGlynn second by Groblewski to allow Cathy Connors to hold a two day seminar for the child passenger technician update course in the Duryea Borough building in late February/March. Roll Call: (6) yes.

Motion by Groblewski second by Yager to pay Rutkowski Fence in the amount of $25,597.50 for the installation of the fence around the park pending the correction of minor repairs. Roll Call: (6) yes.

Motion by Brosso second by Groblewski to have jake brake signs placed at the entrances into Duryea Borough to enforce Ordinance 2001-7.. Roll Call: (6) yes.

Motion by Yager second by Groblewski to apply for a local share account grant in the amount of $500,000.00 for the paving of borough streets. Roll Call: (6) yes.

Motion by Orloski second by Groblewski to hire Michael Sherlinski as a part-time police officer as per the recommendation of Chief Lohman. Hourly rate is $11.25 per hour and hours worked are not to exceed 24 hours. Roll Call: (6) yes.

Motion by Orloski second by McGlynn to amend the Health Insurance Ordinance by increasing the cap paid by Duryea Borough to $325.00. Roll Call: (6) yes.

Motion by Orloski second by Yager to reappoint Audrey Marcinko to the Duryea Borough Sewer Authority. Her term will expire December 31, 2015. Roll Call: (6) yes.

Motion by Yager second by Orloski to have the solicitor do a title search on the property in the 600 block of Main Street being sold for $7000.00. Roll Call: (5) yes (1) no- McGlynn. McGlynn and the Mayor asked if council would buy a new police car instead of the land. Orloski said there is not much land in the borough and the original asking price was $14,000.00.

Council decided the lights would be off in the new park from dusk to dawn and the park would be closed depending on the weather.

With no further business to transact, the chair entertained a motion to adjourn. Motion by Orloski second by Brosso to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m.
 

Motion by Akulonis second by Yager to accept the minutes as presented. Roll Call: (7) yes. Motion by Akulonis second by Groblewski that all correspondence be accepted as read, action be taken where necessary and placed on file. Roll Call: (7) yes. The following reports were read: financial, police, code enforcement, fire, recreation board and crime watch. Motion by Akulonis second by Brosso that all reports be accepted as read, action be taken where necessary and placed on file. Roll Call: (7) yes. Council suggested that the recreation board and the neighborhood watch should co-ordinate the scheduling of events. Council requested a financial report from the recreation board and will be audited annually by the borough auditors.

Motion by Akulonis second by Yager to pay $55,778.40 to Multiscape Inc. for the work completed on the park pavilion. Roll Call: (7) yes.

Motion by McGlynn second by Yager to assemble the swing set in the new park as soon as arrangements can be made. The Duryea High School Class of 1953 will donate $2850.00 towards the cost of the swing set. Roll Call: (7) yes.

Motion by Orloski second by McGlynn to approve the request from Holy Rosary School to hold a 5K run and a 1 mile family fun walk on Saturday, April 16, 2011, as a fund raiser for the school. Roll Call: (7) yes.

Motion by McGlynn second by Orloski to purchase carpeting for the offices of the Duryea Police Department from H&N Floor Covering. Cost will be $2337.00. Roll Call: (7) yes.

Motion by McGlynn second by Akulonis to borrow $34,935.00 to purchase a 2011 Ford Crown Victoria police car. The loan would be for thirty six months. Roll Call: (5) no (2) yes- McGlynn and Akulonis. Orloski voted no until the budget is discussed. Motion denied.

Motion by McGlynn second by Akulonis to rescind the motion at the October council meeting to dismantle the skateboard park. Roll Call: (5) no and (2) yes- Akulonis and McGlynn. Motion denied.

Mayor Moss requested council to have the borough solicitor draft a resolution banning parking on Lackawanna Avenue. He suggested no parking on the north side of Lackawanna Avenue from Main Street to the new park.

Council President Marcinko stated that the borough has instituted a new format for all borough departments to report their fuel purchases that are paid by the borough. All departments must complete a log sheet reporting details of the fuel purchases and return them to the borough manager by the third day after the end of the month so there is more accountability regarding the fuel paid by the borough.
With no further business to transact, the chair entertained a motion to adjourn. Motion by Orloski second by Yager to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
 

Motion by Yager second by Groblewski to accept the minutes as posted. Roll Call: (5) yes. Motion by Brosso second by Groblewski that all correspondence be accepted as read, action be taken where necessary and placed on file. Roll Call: (5) yes. Motion by Groblewski second by Orloski that all bills, wages, salaries and commissions be paid when funds are available. Roll Call: (5) yes. The following reports were read: financial, police, code enforcement, recreation board and neighborhood watch. Motion by Brosso second by Yager that all reports be accepted as read, action be taken where necessary and placed on file. Roll Call: (5) yes.
Motion by Brosso second by Groblewski to hire Robert Walling as a full-time CDL driver. Hourly rate will be $12.50 per hour with benefits. Roll Call: (5) yes.

Motion by Orloski second by Groblewski to accept the resignation of Ken Redding as a part-time street department worker. Roll Call: (5) yes.

Motion by Orloski second by Groblewski to adopt Resolution 2010-6 which is a joint resolution of Duryea Borough and the Duryea Borough Sewer Authority to adopt and submit an Act 537 official sewage facilities plan update revision to the Department of Environmental Protection. Roll Call: (5) yes.

Motion by Groblewski second by Yager to accept the collective bargaining agreement between Duryea Borough and Teamsters Local Union No. 401. Roll Call: (5) yes.

Motion by Orloski second by Groblewski to appoint Marshall, Dennehey, Warner, Goggin & Coleman as counsel for former employee Charles Guarnieri in the lawsuit of Darrin Bidwell vs. Keith Moss et al. Roll Call: (5) yes.

Motion to approve a change order in the amount of $3,650.00 in the purchase of the fence for the park. The change order includes replacing the white slats with green slats in the existing fence, an additional gate, and the additional height at the main entrance of the park. Roll Call: (5) yes.

Motion by Orloski second by Brosso to appoint Lois Hanczyc to the Duryea Borough Sewer Authority. She will replace Valerie Olszewski whose term expires December 31, 2012. Roll Call: (5) yes.

Motion by Groblewski second by Yager to disassemble the skateboard park area and advertise for sale the skateboard equipment. Roll Call: (5) yes. In the Duryea Recreation Board report, the board recommended in their opinion that the skateboard park ramps should be removed and a toddler area should be created in the area. The fenced area would create a safe area for toddlers. The recreation board will work on a proposal and cost estimate for a plan of a toddler area. Orloski suggested looking into another area in the borough where the skateboard park could be relocated.

Mayor Moss requested that council purchase a new Crown Victoria police car. He would like to replace the unmarked police car and make the Dodge Charger the new unmarked car. Marcinko stated council will table the request to purchase a new police car until they determine if the purchase is financially reasonable and if the borough can afford the purchase.

With no further business to transact, motion by Orloski second by Brosso to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
 

McGlynn requested that the August minutes be amended because he stated that he did not object to being part of the interview process to hire a full-time police officer. He objected because he did not want to be the only councilman at the interviews and thought all seven council members should have been included in the interview process. Motion by Yager second by Orloski to accept the minutes with the change as requested by Councilmen McGlynn. Roll Call: (6) yes. Motion by Orloski second by Akulonis that all correspondence be accepted as read, action be taken where necessary and placed on file. Roll Call: (6) yes. Motion by Yager second by Orloski that all bills, wages, salaries and commissions be paid when funds are available. Roll Call: (6) yes. The following reports were read: financial, police, neighborhood watch, recreation board. Motion by Brosso second by Yager that all reports be accepted as read, action be taken where necessary and placed on file. Roll Call: (6) yes.

Motion by Orloski second by Akulonis to adopt Ordinance 2010-4 which regulates material collection containers in Duryea Borough. Roll Call: (6) yes.

Motion by Akulonis second by Yager to accept the minimum municipal obligation reports for the police pension and non-uniform pension plans for the year 2011. Roll Call: (6) yes.

Motion by McGlynn second by Akulonis to purchase an ornamental fence for around the park. Roll Call: (4) no (2) yes- Akulonis and McGlynn. Motion denied.

Motion by McGlynn second by Akulonis to delete placing a fence around the park. Roll Call: (4) no (2) yes- Akulonis and McGlynn. Motion denied.

Motion by Yager second by Orloski to award the contract to Rutkowski Fence in the amount of $21,947.50 to install a green fuse bonded fence around the park. Roll Call: (4) yes and (2) no- Akulonis and McGlynn.
A discussion was held about the skate board park. Borough Engineer Michael Amato was asked to check into the placement and securing of the equipment in the skateboard area.

Motion by Akulonis second by Brosso to accept the resignation of Valerie Olszewski from the Duryea Borough Sewer Authority. Roll Call: (6) yes.

Motion by Yager second by Orloski to pass a resolution to authorize the filing of a proposal with the Department of Community and Economic Development in the amount of $95,000.00 to demolish the silk mill on Jones Street in Duryea Borough. The site will then be used to promote economic development by subdividing the property and selling for construction of residential homes. Roll Call: (6) yes.

Motion by Yager second by Brosso to use the Luzerne County Office of Community Development grant funds in the amount of approximately $100,000.00 to pave borough streets. The streets to be paved with these funds must be in the low to moderate income area designated by the map. Roll Call: (6) yes.

Motion by Akulonis second by Orloski to accept the resignation of James Halford as a part-time police officer in Duryea Borough. Roll Call: (6) yes.

Motion by Orloski second by McGlynn to have seamless rain gutters and ice blocks placed on the roof of the pavilion. Roll Call: (6) yes.

Motion by McGlynn second by Akulonis to have the existing white slats changed to green in the chain link fence between the park and the adjacent residential property owner. Roll Call: (6) yes.

With no further business to transact, the chair will entertain a motion to adjourn. Motion by Akulonis second by Yager to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m.
 

Motion by Akulonis second by Groblewski to accept the minutes as posted. Roll Call: (7) yes. Motion by Groblewski second by Yager that all correspondence be accepted as read, action be taken where necessary and placed on file. Roll Call: (7) yes. Motion by Brosso second by Yager that all bills, wages, salaries and commissions be paid when funds are available. Roll Call: (7) yes. The following reports were read: financial, police, neighborhood watch, recreation board, code enforcement. Motion by Groblewski second by Akulonis that all reports be accepted as read, action be taken where necessary and placed on file. Roll Call: (7) yes.

Motion by Akulonis second by Groblewski that the separation of employment of part-time police officer Patrick Wall was in error. Therefore, his employment with the Duryea Police Department will be reinstated back to January 10, 2008 and will show no break in service. Roll Call: (7) yes.

Motion by Yager second by Groblewski that the separation of employment of part-time police officer James Halford was in error. Therefore, his employment with the Duryea Police Department will be reinstated back to January 10, 2008 and will show no break in service. Roll Call: (7) yes.

All bids were opened for the wrought iron fence for around the park.
Rutkowski Fencing, West Wyoming …………………………….. $38,330.00
Pro Max Fence Systems, Reading ……………………………….. $53, 895.00
Abel Fence, Leola …………………………………………………$59,291.00
Keystone Fence, Olyphant ……………………………………….. $47,400.00
Motion by Yager second by Groblewski to table all bids for further review. Roll Call: (7) yes.

Motion by Akulonis second by Groblewski to adopt Ordinance 2010-3, the Nuisance Ordinance. Roll Call: (7) yes.

Motion by Brosso second by Yager to accept Ordinance 2010-4, which regulates placing containers such as those for clothing donations in Duryea Borough. The permit fee will be $50.00. The ordinance will be legally advertised to be passed at the next council meeting. Roll Call: (7) yes.

Motion by Orloski second by Marcinko to accept Resolution 2010-5 which states there will be no parking on the west side of Shaft Street. (5) no- Yager, Groblewski, Brosso, Akulonis and McGlynn. (2) yes- Orloski and Marcinko. Motion denied. McGlynn stated that council would be taking away the resident’s right to park on the side of the street in front of their properties. Orloski stated council would be only confirming what is already in place and everyone has a driveway.

Motion by Brosso second by Yager to accept the resignation of Jeff Hughes as a full-time street department worker. Roll Call: (7) yes.

Motion by Akulonis second by Groblewski to accept Ken Redding’s request to change from a full-time to a part-time street department worker. He will work Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday on recycling weeks and Monday, Tuesday, and Friday on non-recycling weeks until further notice due to scheduling needs up to 32 hours per week. Roll Call: (7) yes.

Motion by Yager second by Groblewski that based upon recommendation of Chief Lohman, to hire Michael Rosemellia as a full-time police officer. As per the collective bargaining agreement between Duryea Borough and the Duryea Police Association, the salary will be $27, 560.00 with benefits and will have a twelve (12) month probationary period. Roll Call: (4) yes- Marcinko, Yager, Groblewski and Brosso (3) abstained- Orloski, Akulonis and McGlynn. Orloski and Akulonis abstained because of all the litigation filed against Duryea Borough. McGlynn stated he did not like the hiring process. He should have been able to be part of the hiring process so he could vote on his own recommendation rather that Chief Lohman’s recommendation. Marcinko stated he was asked to be part of the interview process and he refused. Marcinko also stated the previous council had hired a labor attorney and the hiring process recommended by the labor attorney was followed because of so much excessive litigation. McGlynn also wanted Sheri Rose’s name brought up for a vote, but there was already a motion on the floor that passed. A resident, Mark Kay Brady, Parkcrest Drive, stated that a labor lawyer was hired and her advice should be followed.

Motion by Akulonis second by Groblewski to hire Thomas Walsh as a part-time police officer as per Chief Lohman’s recommendation. Hourly rate will be $11.25 per hour and will be called as needed with no guarantee of minimum hours per week. Roll Call: (7) yes.

Motion by Groblewski second by Yager to pay Slusser Brothers, Inc. in the amount of $65,564.00 for the completed paving project of Blueberry Drive. Roll Call: (7) yes.

Pat Shotwell asked council to revise the towing schedule so that the towing could be rotated between the garages in the borough.

With no further business to transact, the chair entertained a motion to adjourn. Motion by Groblewski second by Yager to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m.

** At the September Council meeting, McGlynn requested that the August minutes be amended because he stated that he did not object to being part of the interview process to hire a full-time police officer. He objected because he did not want to be the only councilman at the interviews and thought all seven council members should have been included in the interview process. Motion by Yager second by Orloski to accept the minutes with the change as requested by Councilman McGlynn. Roll Call: (6) yes.
 

Motion by Akulonis second by Brosso to accept the minutes as posted. Roll Call: (6) yes. Motion by Akulonis second by Yager that a correspondence be accepted as read, action be taken where necessary and placed on file. Roll Call: (6) yes.

Motion by Akulonis second by Yager that all bills, wages, salaries and commissions be paid when funds are available. Roll Call: (6) yes. The following reports were read: financial, police, code enforcement and recreation board. Motion by Akulonis second by Yager that all reports except the general account be accepted as read, action be taken where necessary and placed on file. Roll Call: (6) yes.

Bids were now opened for the chain link fence:

Akulonis was against placing a chain link fence around the park and requested that council should advertise for quotes for a wrought iron fence. Motion by McGlynn second by Akulonis to table the bids for the chain link fence until a comparison can be made with the cost of a wrought iron fence. Roll Call: (6) yes.

Motion by Akulonis second by Yager to retain the law firm of Ufberg Sileo as special counsel for the Bidwell vs. Duryea Borough litigation. Roll Call: (6) yes.

Motion by Orloski second by Yager to hire Louis Radle as a part-time street department worker. Hourly rate will be $9.75 per hour and will be called as needed but not to exceed 32 hours per week. Roll Call: (4) yes (1) abstained- Akulonis (1) no- McGlynn.

Motion by Yager second by Orloski to hire Robert Walling as a part-time CDL driver/laborer. Hourly rate will be $12.50 per hour and will be called as needed but not to exceed 32 hours per week. Roll Call: (4) yes (1) abstained- Akulonis (1) no- McGlynn. Akulonis and McGlynn questioned if the jobs were advertised. Marcinko stated that Louis Radle and Robert Walling were hired because of the lack of attendance by the regular street department workers.

Motion by Brosso second by Orloski to permanently assign the duties of code enforcement to the Duryea Police Department. Sixteen hours per week will be scheduled for code enforcement duties. Roll Call: (6) yes.

Motion by Akulonis second by Yager to appoint Jeff Pisanchyn as the permanent building inspector of Duryea Borough. His compensation will be increased to ½ of the cost of the permit with a maximum of $100.00 per permit. Roll Call: (6) yes.

Motion by Akulonis second by Yager to accept Ordinance 2010-3, the Duryea Borough Nuisance Ordinance. The ordinance will be legally advertised to be adopted at the next council meeting. Roll Call: (6) yes.

Motion by McGlynn second by Akulonis to advertise for bids the cost of a wrought iron fence around the new park. Roll Call: (5) yes and (1) no- Yager. Marcinko stated the bids would be received for a feasibility study to determine which fence would be financially suitable for the borough.

With no further business to transact, the chair entertained a motion to adjourn. Motion by Brosso second by Akulonis to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
 

Motion by Akulonis second by Groblewski to accept the minutes as posted. Roll Call: (7) yes. Motion by Akulonis second by Groblewski that all correspondence be accepted as read, action be taken where necessary and placed on file. Roll Call: (7) yes. Motion by Akulonis second by Yager that all bills, wages, salaries and commissions be paid when funds are available. Roll Call: (7) yes. The following reports were read: police, financial, sewer and code enforcement. Motion by Orloski second by Brosso that all reports be accepted as read, action be taken where necessary and placed on file. Roll Call: (7) yes.
Motion by Akulonis second by Groblewski to adopt Ordinance 2010-2, the Duryea Borough Floodplain Ordinance. Roll Call: (7) yes.

Motion by Akulonis second by Groblewski to accept the resignation of Justin Tokar as a part-time patrolman. Roll Call: (7) yes.

Motion to hire William Dubiak, Scranton, as a part-time patrolman as per the recommendation of Chief Lohman. Hourly rate will be $11.25 per hour and will be called as needed with no guarantee of work. Roll Call: (7) yes.

Motion to hire Michael Twerdi, Wilkes-Barre, as a part-time patrolman as per the recommendation of Chief Lohman. Hourly rate will be $11.25 per hour and will be called as needed with no guarantee of hours. Roll Call: (7) yes.

Motion by Orloski second by Yager to advertise to hire part-time police officers for Duryea Borough. Hourly wage will be $11.25 per hour and will be called as needed with no guarantee of hours. Roll Call: (7) yes.
Motion to hire Richard Szumski as a part-time street department worker. Hourly rate will be $9.75 per hour and will be called in when needed. Roll Call: (6) yes and (1) abstained- Akulonis.

Motion by Akulonis second by Orloski to authorize the borough solicitor to begin the process of legal action regarding the Duryea Flood Protection easement encroachments. Roll Call: (7) yes.

Motion by Akulonis second by Groblewski to place a mirror at the intersection of Swetland Street and Main Street to improve the visibility of motorists exiting from Swetland Street onto Main Street. Roll Call: (7) yes.

Motion by Brosso second by Yager to table the motion to adopt Resolution 2010-5 which adopts a volunteer emergency responders policy for employees of Duryea Borough. The motion is tabled to study the cost of going to fires outside Duryea Borough. Roll Call: (7) yes. Ellen Velehoski, wife of a volunteer fireman, proposed that borough council continue to pay borough employees when they leave their job to respond to out of town emergency calls. Akulonis stated the borough is lucky to have volunteer fireman. Orloski stated that 1/3 of the work force responds to the emergency calls. They can leave to respond to out of town calls, but should not be paid.

Motion by Yager second by Orloski to advertise for bid the installation of a chain linked fence around the new park because there is too much vandalism. Roll Call: (5) yes and (2) no- Akulonis and McGlynn.
Motion by Orloski second by Yager to award the contract to Multiscape in the amount of $57,900.00 to complete the work as per the recommendation of Borough Engineer Michael Amato. The work to be completed is the base bid of $49,000.00 plus Alternate 5, electrical lighting/fans, $8,900.00. Roll Call: (7) yes.

Motion by Groblewski second by Yager to appoint Al Akulonis and Joan Orloski to represent Duryea Borough at meetings and plans organized by Bernie McGurl to collectively look for answers and determine if there is interest in creating a comprehensive plan to clean up the acid mine drainage in the Lackawanna River. Roll Call: (7) yes.

To promote pride in the community, Lorraine Henrich has donated $500.00 to Duryea Borough to sponsor a flower contest in the memory of John Harmonas. The grand prize will be $300.00.

The two newly hired part-time police officers, William Dubiak and Michael Twerdi were sworn in by Mayor Keith Moss.

With no further business to transact, the chair entertained a motion to adjourn. Motion by Akulonis second by Groblewski to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
 

Motion by Akulonis second by Groblewski to accept the minutes as posted. Roll Call: (7) yes. Motion by Akulonis second by Groblewski that all correspondence be accepted as read, action be taken where necessary and placed on file. Roll Call: (7) yes. Motion by Akulonis second by Groblewski that all bills, wages, salaries and commissions be paid when funds are available. Roll Call: (7) yes. The following reports were read: financial, police and code enforcement. Motion by Akulonis second by Yager that all reports be accepted as read, action be taken where necessary and placed on file. Roll Call: (7) yes.

The bids were opened for the resurfacing of Blueberry Drive:
Stell Enterprises, Plains ………………………………… $44,550.00
Multiscape, Pittston …………………………………….. $57,750.00
American Asphalt, Shavertown ………………………… $46,705.00
Popple Construction, Laflin ……………………………. $45,975.00
Pennsy Supply (Slusser Brothers) Pittston …………….. $42,195.00
Lake Construction, West Avoca ……………………….. $74,222.00

Motion by Yager second by Brosso to award the bid to Slusser Brothers in the amount of $42,195.00 pending the approval of the borough engineer after he reviews all bids. Roll Call: (7) yes.

The bids were opened for the new pavilion improvements:
Bidder Base Bid Walls Columns Bathrooms Kitchen Electrical
Multiscape 49000.00 45000.00 16000.00 30000.00 27000.00 8900.00
Pioneer Const. 75600.00 73190.00 34275.00 18085.00 26575.00 18975.00
Kobalt Const. 78270.00 67770.00 38000.00 47875.00 36000.00 9450.00

Motion by Groblewski second by Yager to table all bids for further review by the borough engineer. Roll Call: (7) yes.

Motion by Akulonis second by Groblewski to accept the resignation of Cartrick Thompson as a part-time police officer in Duryea Borough. Roll Call: (7) yes.

Motion by Akulonis second by Groblewski to accept Resolution 2010-4 which is an agreement for Duryea Borough to collect garbage and recyclables in the Forest Heights Development. Roll Call: (7) yes.

Motion by Akulonis second by Groblewski to adopt Ordinance 2010-1 the Duryea Borough Recreation Ordinance with the amendment in Section 4 to state that major purchases must be approved by borough council prior to the expense. Roll Call: (7) yes.

Motion by Akulonis second by Yager to accept Ordinance 2010-2, the Duryea Borough Floodplain Ordinance. The ordinance will be legally advertised to be passed at the next council meeting. Roll Call: (7) yes.

Motion by Akulonis second by McGlynn to allow ZR Performance Cycle to close a section of Lincoln Street for a celebration on June 12th on the condition that a certificate of insurance naming Duryea Borough is presented to council. Roll Call: (7) yes.

Motion by Yager second by Brosso to appoint Lois Hanczyc to the Duryea Recreation Board. Her term will be for five years and will expire on December 31, 2014. Roll Call: (6) yes and (1) no- Marcinko.

Motion by Orloski second by Groblewski to appoint Trina Moss to the Duryea Recreation Board. Her term will be for four years and will expire December 31, 2013. Roll Call: (7) yes.

Motion by Akulonis second by McGlynn to purchase Nextel phones with GPS for the borough street department. The Mayor, Borough Police Chief, Borough Manager and the Council Representative supervising the street department will also receive Nextel phones. Roll Call: (7) yes.

With no further business to transact, the chair entertained a motion to adjourn. Motion by McGlynn second by Akulonis to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
 

Motion by Brosso second by Yager to accept the March minutes after amending as per Mayor Moss’ request. Roll Call: (7) yes. Motion by McGlynn second by Groblewski that all correspondence be accepted as read, action be taken where necessary and placed on file. Roll Call: (7) yes. Motion by McGlynn second by Groblewski that all bills, wages, salaries and commissions be paid when funds are available. Roll Call: (7) yes. The following reports were read: financial, police, Duryea Borough Sewer Authority, and code enforcement. Motion by Akulonis second by Groblewski that all reports be accepted as read, action be taken where necessary and placed on file. Roll Call: (7) yes.

The borough manager now read the 2009 audit. Motion by Akulonis second by Yager to accept the 2009 audit as read. Roll Call: (7) yes.

The bids were now opened for the repair of the roof on the food stand in the Healey Park:
Valley Construction, Pittston………………………………….. $2485.00
Durkin Home Improvement, Duryea …………………………. $2950.00
Brandon Balchune Construction, Duryea …………………….. $4200.00
Motion to award the bid to the lowest responsible bidder after the bids are reviewed by the building inspector. Roll Call: (7) yes.

Motion by Akulonis second by Groblewski to accept Resolution 2010-3 which authorizes the installation of a stop sign on Lincoln Street. Roll Call: (7) yes.

Motion by Akulonis second by Yager to accept Resolution 2010-4, the volunteer emergency responder policy. Roll Call: (3) yes- Marcinko, Orloski and Yager (3) no- Brosso, Akulonis and McGlynn (1) abstained- Groblewski. Mayor Moss broke the tie by voting no. Motion denied. McGlynn had asked for an explanation that the borough employees who respond to a fire will be allowed to go to fires, but will not be paid for calls outside of the borough. Fire Chief Joseph Bender stated that Duryea Borough participates in a mutual aid agreement and the volunteers who work for the borough should be paid. McGlynn and Akulonis stated that the committee of three council members that are negotiating the street department contract are not informing the rest of council. Marcinko stated that all participants who attend the contract negotiation meetings were advised by legal counsel and union representatives not to discuss the negotiations.

Motion by Akulonis second by Yager to adopt Resolution 2010-5 which authorizes the borough manager to sign the DCNR agreement on behalf of Duryea Borough for a DCNR grant in the amount of $40,000.00 for a fence around the park. Roll Call: (7) yes.

Motion by Orloski second by Yager to accept Ordinance 2010-1 which amends the terms of the establishment of a recreation board, the number and terms of the members, and designating duties and powers of the board. The ordinance will be legally advertised to be passed at the next council meeting. Roll Call: (6) yes and (1) no- Akulonis.

Motion by McGlynn second by Brosso to install a handicap sign on Fulton Street as per the request of the resident at 211 Stephenson Street. Roll Call: (7) yes.

Motion by Yager second by Orloski to appoint Audrey Marcinko and Frank Groblewski as the borough council representatives to the street department to handle street department problems. Roll Call: (5) yes and (2) no- Akulonis and McGlynn.

Motion by Orloski second by Yager to authorize the borough engineer to advertise for bid the resurfacing of Blueberry Drive. The project will be paid with liquid fuels funds. Roll Call: (7) yes.

A motion to sell the 2004 Subaru Impreza code enforcement car was removed from the agenda. Mayor Moss stated that the fire police are in need of a new vehicle and council should donate this car to the fire police. Council will review the request.

Motion by Akulonis second by McGlynn to advertise for bid additional work on the park pavilion. Base bid will include work including the foundation, utility work and concrete slab. Alternate bids on additional work will also be included. Roll Call: (7) yes.

Motion by Akulonis second by Groblewski to adopt the Duryea Police taser policy. Roll Call: (7) yes.
Motion by McGlynn second by Akulonis to donate $500.00 to the Duryea Little League to purchase a freezer. Roll Call: (7) yes. Steve Yuhas stated he would donate a freezer he has to the Little League.

Mayor Moss stated that Beatrice Cimakosky Rutkowski celebrated her 100th birthday.

Orloski discussed a letter from 2009 by Chief Lohman in which he recommends no parking on the one side of Shaft Street. Orloski stated that the police are saying that it is a hazard to allow parking on both sides. Residents from the area complained there is no place to park. Mr. Breymeier stated he would sue the borough if parking is banned on one side of Shaft Street. Akulonis left the meeting at 9:10 p.m.

With no further business to transact, the chair entertained a motion to adjourn. Motion by Orloski second by Yager to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 9:20 p.m.

A regular meeting of the Duryea Borough Council was held on March 9, 2010 at 7:40 p.m. in the municipal building with Council President Audrey Marcinko presiding. After a pledge to the flag, a roll call was taken: (7) Councilmembers present: Marcinko, Orloski, Yager, Groblewski, Brosso, Akulonis and McGlynn. Mayor Moss was in attendance. With a quorum present, the meeting continued.

Motion by Groblewski second by Akulonis that the minutes be accepted as posted. Roll Call: (7) yes. Motion by Akulonis second by Groblewski that all correspondence be accepted as read, action be taken where necessary and placed on file. Roll Call: (7) yes. Motion by Akulonis second by Groblewski that all bills, wages, salaries and commissions be paid when funds are available. Roll Call: (7) yes. The following reports were read: financial, fire chief and police. Motion by Brosso second by Akulonis that all reports be accepted as read, action be taken where necessary and placed on file. Roll Call: (7) yes.

Motion by Akulonis second by Groblewski to adopt Resolution 2010-2 which approves the extension of the LLVSA articles of incorporation by increasing its term of existence from 16 years to 50 years. Roll Call: (6)yes and (1) abstained- McGlynn.

Motion by Akulonis second by Groblewski to post for the position for full-time police officer to be hired within the police department. Applications will be accepted and then interviews will be scheduled. Mayor, Chief and council will interview all applicants. Roll Call: (7) yes.

With no further business to transact, the chair entertained a motion to adjourn. Motion by Akulonis second by Groblewski to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m.

A regular meeting of the Duryea Borough Council was held on February 9, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. in the municipal building with Council President Audrey Marcinko presiding. After a pledge to the flag, a roll call was taken: (7) Council members present: Marcinko, Orloski, Yager, Akulonis, Brosso, Groblewski and McGlynn. With a quorum present, the meeting continued.

Motion by Akulonis second by Groblewski to accept the minutes as posted. Roll Call: (7) yes. Motion by Akulonis second by Yager that all correspondence be accepted as read, action be taken where necessary and placed on file. Roll Call: (7) yes. Motion by Orloski second by Yager that all bills, wages, salaries and commissions be paid when funds are available. Roll Call: (7) yes. The following reports were read: financial and police report. Motion by Brosso second by Groblewski that all reports be accepted as read, action be taken where necessary and placed on file. Roll Call: (7) yes.

The bids were opened for the sale of 2004 Dodge Intrepid police car:
DeNaples Auto Parts, 400 Mill Street, Dunmore …………………….. $1400.00
Michael Tracy, Edwardsville …………………………………………. $700.00
Chicago Motors, Chicago, Illinois ……………………………………. $207.00

Motion by McGlynn second by Akulonis to accept the bid from DeNaples Auto Parts in the amount of $1400.00 for the 2004 Dodge Intrepid. The car will be released once all the equipment to be used by the borough is removed. Roll Call: (7) yes.

Motion by Orloski second by Groblewski to adopt the proposed 2010 budget. Roll Call: (7) yes.

Motion by McGlynn second by Groblewski to assign the Duryea Police Department the duties of code enforcement for a total of sixteen hours per week. This will be a feasibility study not to exceed six months pending the approval of the labor attorney. Roll Call: (4) yes and (3) no- Yager, Akulonis and Brosso. Yager stated a resident who needs a job should have been given the opportunity to make a living.

Motion by Orloski second by Groblewski to assign Jeff Pisanchyn as the building permit officer. This will be a feasibility study not to exceed six months. His compensation will be one third of the cost of the building permit, but not to exceed $50.00 per permit. Roll Call: (4) yes and (3) no- Yager, Akulonis and Brosso. Akulonis stated council should look into having one person do the whole job. Proposals from other companies will be received to compare them with this agreement as per the motion.

Motion by McGlynn second by Yager to authorize Lois Morreale to sign the landowner grantee agreement form for the NEPA traffic signal conversion program. Roll Call: (7) yes.

Motion by Yager second by Brosso to paint the four doors and roof of the new Crown Victoria police car. Work will be done at Toyota Scranton in the amount of $958.80. Roll Call: (6) yes and (1) no- Orloski.

With no further business to transact, the chair entertained a motion to adjourn. Meeting adjourned
at 8:40 p.m.

A regular meeting of the Duryea Borough Council was held on January 19, 2010 at 8:30 p.m. in the municipal building with Council President Audrey Marcinko presiding. After a pledge to the flag, a roll call was taken: (7) Council members present: Marcinko, Orloski, Yager, Groblewski, Brosso, Akulonis and McGlynn. Mayor Moss was in attendance. With a quorum present, the meeting continued.

Motion by Akulonis second by Yager to accept the minutes as posted. McGlynn requested that a typing error be corrected. Roll Call: (7) yes. Motion by Yager second by Groblewski that all correspondence be accepted as read, action be taken where necessary and placed on file. Roll Call: (7) yes. Motion by Akulonis second by Brosso that all bills, wages, salaries and commissions be paid when funds are available. Roll Call: (7) yes. The following reports were read: financial and police. Motion by Groblewski second by Orloski that all reports be accepted as read, action be taken where necessary and placed on file. Roll Call: (7) yes.

Marcinko announced that the following residents had interest in being appointed as the Duryea representative to the LLVSA board: Al Akulonis, David Bartuska, George Nowakowski, Al Rava and Bob Ryzner. Motion by McGlynn second by Akulonis to appoint Al Akulonis Jr. to the Lower Lackawanna Valley Sanitary Authority. His term will expire December 31, 2014. Council President Marcinko stated that Councilman McGlynn should abstain from voting because he works at the LLVSA and would actually be appointing his boss. She presented documentation regarding conflict of interest from the PA State Ethics Commission and the Borough Code. Solicitor Frederickson stated the Councilman McGlynn’s vote had the potential to be a conflict of interest, but allowed McGlynn to decide whether or not to vote for the appointment of the LLVSA representative. Roll Call: (5) no- Marcinko, Orloski, Yager, Groblewski, Brosso (2) yes Akulonis and McGlynn. Motion denied.

Motion by Yager second by Groblewski to appoint Alfred Rava to the Lower Lackawanna Valley Sanitary Authority. His term will expire December 31, 2014. Roll Call: (7) yes.

Motion by Akulonis second by Yager to release Martin Hanczyc from his 2009 tax duplicate and authorize him to collect the 2010 property tax. Roll Call: (7) yes.

Motion by McGlynn second by Akulonis to adopt Resolution 2010-1 which sets the contribution at 0% for the police pension fund. Roll Call: (7) yes.

Motion by McGlynn second by Groblewski to accept Ordinance 2009-5 which repeals Ordinance 2004-4 which states the Commonwealth will now provide the killed in service survivor benefits for full-time police officers. Roll Call: (7) yes.

Motion by McGlynn second by Akulonis to appoint Al Rava to the Duryea Sewer Authority. Al Rava declined the position.

Motion by Yager second by Groblewski to reappoint Diane Plisga to the Duryea Sewer Authority. Her term will expire December 31, 2014. Roll Call: (4) yes and (3) no- Akulonis, Brosso and McGlynn. They voted no because the appointment should have been advertised.

Motion by Yager second by Groblewski to accept the resignation of Theresa Wychoskie as the borough code enforcement officer. Roll Call: (7) yes.

Motion by McGlynn second by Yager to place a handicap sign at 175 McAlpine Street at the request of the resident. Roll Call: (7) yes.

Motion by Yager second by Groblewski to appoint Michael Pasonick Engineering as the borough engineer for six months. Roll Call: (7) yes.

The 2010 budget was read. Motion by Orloski second by Yager to adopt the 2010 as read. Roll Call: (6) yes and (1) no- Akulonis.

Motion by Yager second by Groblewski to advertise for sale the 2004 Dodge Intrepid police car. Roll Call: (7) yes. The police department will remove all items that can be used by the department.
Mayor requested that the new police car should have the four doors and the roof painted white. He had received five bids and the lowest quote was from Tom’s Master Craft in the amount of $960.00. McGlynn stated that only the four doors needed to be painted so the car matched the other police vehicles. Motion by McGlynn second by Akulonis to receive bids to have only the four doors painted on the police car. Roll Call: (7) yes.

Motion by Yager second by Orloski to have a formal letter sent to Dupont Borough stating that Duryea Borough is interested in working with Dupont Borough and other boroughs to purchase a barrel chipper to recycle yard waste. Representative Michael Carroll will also be sent a letter. Roll Call: (7) yes.
Motion by McGlynn second by Orloski to authorize the borough engineer to complete the specifications for the pavilion. Roll Call: (7) yes.

Groblewski stated that temporary repairs will be done to Blueberry Drive as soon as possible.
Orloski stated that possibly the storm drain in alley behind the Kurlancheek building could be repaired with the funding from the LLVSA.

With no further business to transact, the chair entertained a motion to adjourn. Motion by McGlynn second by Brosso to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 9:45 p.m.

Motion by Akulonis second by McGlynn to nominate Frank Groblewski as the chairman of council. Roll Call: (4) no- Marcinko, Orloski, Yager and Groblewski and (3) yes- Brosso, Akulonis and McGlynn. Motion denied.
Motion by Yager second by Groblewski to nominate Audrey Marcinko as the chairman of council. Roll Call: (7) yes.

Motion by Groblewski second by Yager to nominate Joan Orloski as the vice-chairman of council. Roll Call: (7) yes.

Motion by Orloski second by Groblewski to reappoint Lois Morreale as borough manager and secretary. Roll Call: (7) yes.

Motion by Groblewski second by Akulonis to reappoint Attorney Donald Frederickson as the solicitor for Duryea Borough. Roll Call: (7) yes.

Motion by McGlynn second by Brosso to appoint Joseph Bender as the borough fire chief and Jeff Hughes as the borough assistant fire chief. Roll Call: (7) yes.

Motion by Akulonis second by McGlynn that the Duryea Branch of Penn Security Bank be named as the depository for Duryea Borough. Roll Call: (7) yes.

Motion by McGlynn second by Akulonis that the regular monthly worksession of the Duryea Borough Council will be held on the second Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. with the meeting immediately following the worksession on the same evening. Roll Call: (7) yes.

Motion by Akulonis second by McGlynn to appoint Stanley Kapish on the Duryea Borough vacancy board. Roll Call: (4) no- Marcinko, Orloski, Yager, and Groblewski and (3) yes- Brosso, Akulonis and McGlynn. Motion denied.

Marcinko asked for names of volunteers for appointments to the Lower Lackawanna Valley Sanitary Authority, Shade Tree Commission, and Recreation Board.

With no further business to transact, the chair entertained a motion to adjourn. Motion by Akulonis second by McGlynn to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 6:50 p.m

The Duryea Borough Council held a special meeting on Tuesday, December 29, 2009 at 7:05 p.m. in the municipal building with Council President Alfred Akulonis Jr. presiding. After a pledge to the flag, the meeting began. The following council members were present: Yager, Brosso, Orkwis, McGlynn and Akulonis. Absent: Kapish and Burke. Mayor Moss was in attendance. With a quorum present, the meeting continued.
Motion by Yager second by Orkwis to adopt the proposed 2010 budget. Roll Call: (5) yes.

With no further business to transact, the chair entertained a motion to adjourn. Motion by McGlynn second by Orkwis to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 7:10 p.m.
 

A regular meeting of the Duryea Borough Council was held on December 8, 2009 at 7:55 p.m. in the municipal building with Council President Alfred Akulonis Jr. presiding. After a pledge to the flag, a roll call was taken: (5) Council members present: Yager, Brosso, McGlynn, Burke and Akulonis. Absent- Orkwis and Kapish. Mayor Moss was in attendance. With a quorum present, the meeting continued.

Motion by Burke second by Yager to accept the minutes as posted. Roll Call: (5) yes. Motion by Burke second by McGlynn that all correspondence be accepted as read, action be taken where necessary and placed on file. Roll Call: (5) yes. Motion by McGlynn second by Burke that all bills, wages, salaries and commissions be paid when funds are available. Roll Call: (5) yes. The following reports were read: financial, code enforcement and police. Motion by Yager second by Brosso that all reports be accepted as read, action be taken where necessary and placed on file. Roll Call: (5) yes.

Motion by McGlynn second by Burke to have “Slow Children at Play” signs installed at the intersection of Blueberry and Blackberry Drive. Roll Call: (5) yes.

Motion by Yager second by McGlynn to hire Michael Wall as a part-time snow plow driver. Hourly rate will be $10.25 per hour and will be called as needed for snow plowing. Roll Call: (5) yes.

Motion by Yager second by McGlynn to hire Robert Walling as a part-time snow plow driver. Hourly rate will be $10.25 per hour and will be called as needed for snow plowing. Roll Call: (5) yes.

Motion by Burke second by McGlynn to accept Ordinance 2009-5 which repeals Ordinance 2004-4 pursuant to the provisions of Act 51. The Commonwealth will now provide the killed-in-service survivor benefits for full-time police officers. The ordinance will be advertised to be passed at the next council meeting. Roll Call: (5) yes.

Motion by McGlynn second by Burke to accept Resolution 2009-10 which accepts the 911 addressing system. Roll Call: (5) yes.

Bids were opened for the fence around the skateboard park:
Knick Fence, 418 Main St., Dupont …………………………. $8,015.00
Rizzo Fence, 140 Scott Rd., Lake Ariel ………………………. $10,918.00
Keystone Fence, 950 Underwood Rd., Olyphant ………………$9,200.00

Motion by McGlynn second by Burke to accept the bid from Knick Fence in the amount of $8,015.00. Roll Call: (4) yes and (1) no- Yager.

The 2010 proposed budget was read. Motion by Yager second by Burke to accept the 2010 proposed budget. Roll Call: (5) yes.

With no further business to transact, the chair entertained a motion to adjourn. Motion by McGlynn second by Burke to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m.
 

A regular meeting of the Duryea Borough Council was held on November 10, 2009 at 7:20 p.m. in the municipal building with Council President Alfred Akulonis Jr. presiding. After a pledge to the flag, a roll call was taken: (6) Councilmembers present: Yager, Brosso, Orkwis, McGlynn, Burke and Akulonis. Absent- Kapish. Mayor Moss was in attendance. With a quorum present, the meeting continued.

Motion by Orkwis second by Yager that the minutes be accepted as posted. Roll Call: (6) yes. Motion by Burke second by Brosso that all correspondence be accepted as read, action be taken where necessary and placed on file. Roll Call: (6) yes. Motion by Burke second by Brosso that all bills, wages, salaries and commissions be paid when funds are available. Roll Call: (6) yes. The following reports were read: financial, police, and code enforcement. Motion by Brosso second by Burke that all reports be accepted as read, action be taken where necessary and placed on file. Roll Call: (6) yes.

Motion by Yager second by Brosso to adopt Resolution 2009-8 which authorizes Northeastern Pennsylvania Alliance to submit an application for Duryea Borough with PA Conservation Works to save energy by converting traffic signal lights to LED bulbs. Roll Call: (6) yes.

Motion by Orkwis second by Brosso to accept Resolution 2009-9 which adopts the bi-county hazard mitigation plan for Luzerne and Lackawanna County. Roll Call: (6) yes.

Motion by Orkwis second by Burke to advertise for bid the installation of a fence around the skateboard park. Roll Call: (6) yes.

With no further business to transact, the chair entertained a motion to adjourn. Motion by McGlynn second by Orkwis to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 7:35 p.m.

A special meeting of the Duryea Borough Council was held on October 22, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. in the municipal building with Council President Alfred Akulonis Jr. presiding. After a pledge to the flag, a roll call was taken: (6) Council members present: Yager, Kapish, Brosso, McGlynn, Burke and Akulonis. Absent- Orkwis. Mayor Moss was absent. With a quorum present, the meeting continued.

Stanley Matys questioned council’s intention regarding the siren. He questioned who complained, was there a petition and if there was, he wants a copy. If there is no petition, then why remove the siren. He stated if there is a natural disaster, who will be responsible if the siren does not warn the community. There are other loud noises in the borough. Will they be stopped also? The Duryea Emergency Plan calls for the use of the siren to warn the community. He stated a number of events in the past where the siren played an important role, such as the borough building fire, the Excelsior Hose Company fire, and a tornado.

Chris Matys asked council to reconsider their course of action about the siren. He stated Frank Groblewski, who is the head of civil defense, should be present to discuss the siren. He stated when there was a fatal fire on Lackawanna Avenue, the pagers did not alert the fireman. Because the siren blew, the fireman realized that the pagers were not working. He stated the siren would be used in emergencies such as an incident at the Petro Gas or Hawk Tire.

Akulonis questioned what is the signal for a tornado or emergency and can the siren blow only for Duryea emergencies. Akulonis asked if the community could be educated about the siren and what signals an emergency. Joe Korea stated the Duryea is part of a mutual aid agreement and must blow for any emergency in the mutual aid towns. He stated there is protocol to alert another town when our fire company is out of town. He stated there was a car fire on McAlpine Street in the summer and only the siren blew and the pagers did not work. The ambulance is a paid service and does not use the siren to alert the ambulance members.

Audrey Collier stated that Mayor Moss had contacted Kanjorski, Carroll and Luzerne County regarding the siren. She said the siren should not be dismantled and there was a lack of communication to the people.

Trina Moss questioned if the pavilion was going out for bid. After all the comments were heard about the siren, council did not take any action regarding the siren. Motion by Kapish second by Yager to advertise for bid the installation of the pavilion. Roll Call: (6) yes.

Motion by McGlynn second by Kapish to advertise a part-time position of a snow plow driver at a rate of $10.25 per hour and will be called as needed. Roll Call: (6) yes.

Motion by McGlynn second by Kapish to order a new 2010 Crown Victoria police car at a price of $35,510.00. The car will be paid with funding in the amount of $15,000.00 from the closing of the New Street railroad crossing and the other $20,000.00 to be a lease or loan. Roll Call: (6) yes.

With no further business to transact, the chair entertained a motion to adjourn. Motion by McGlynn second by Burke to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m.
 

Minutes October 13, 2009

A regular meeting of the Duryea Borough Council was held on October 13, 2009 at 7:15p.m. in the municipal building with Council President Alfred Akulonis Jr. presiding. After a pledge to the flag, a roll call was taken: (7) Council members present: Yager, Kapish, Brosso, Orkwis, McGlynn, Burke and Akulonis. Mayor Moss was in attendance. With a quorum present, the meeting continued.

Motion by Kapish second by Brosso to accept the minutes as posted. Roll Call: (7) yes. Motion by Orkwis second by Kapish that all correspondence be accepted as read, action be taken where necessary and placed on file. Roll Call: (7) yes. Motion by McGlynn second by Yager that all bills, wages, salaries and commissions be paid when funds are available. Roll Call: (7) yes. The following reports were read: financial, police and code enforcement. Motion by Burke second by McGlynn that all reports be accepted as read, action be taken where necessary and placed on file. Roll Call: (7) yes.

Motion by Yager second by Orkwis to authorize AFG Pension to credit Chief Lohman with an additional seven months of service to account for the time he was furloughed in 2005. Roll Call: (7) yes.

Motion by McGlynn second by Orkwis to ratify the purchase of the 2003 Ford Dump Truck from Ransom Township in the amount of $24,000.00. Roll Call: (7) yes.

Motion by McGlynn second by Orkwis to ratify the installation of a brick and bronze sign in the community park. Estimated cost of the commemorative sign is $4591.00. Roll Call: (7) yes. Kapish voted yes providing his name is not on the sign.

Motion by Yager to place the names of past council members involved with the park in addition to the present council members’ names on the commemorative sign in the park. No second. Motion denied.

Motion by Orkwis second by Kapish to purchase a pavilion from Mid Atlantic Park and Playground Concepts, Inc. in the amount of $73,691.00.The pavilion is being purchased through the Co-Stars program and will be funded with a $200,000.00 grant from Senator Mellow and Representative Carroll. Roll Call: (7) yes.

Motion by McGlynn second by Akulonis to adjourn the meeting. Meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m.

A regular meeting of the Duryea Borough Council was held on September 8, 2009 at 7:45 p.m. in the municipal building with Council President Alfred Akulonis Jr. presiding. After a pledge to the flag, a roll call was taken: (7) Councilman present: Yager, Kapish, Brosso, Orkwis, McGlynn, Burke and Akulonis. Mayor Moss was in attendance. With a quorum present, the meeting will continue.

Motion by Yager second by Orkwis to accept the minutes as posted. Roll Call: (7) yes. Motion by Brosso second by Kapish that all correspondence be accepted as read, action be taken where necessary and placed on file. Roll Call: (7) yes. Motion by Burke second by Orkwis that all bills, wages, salaries and commissions be paid when funds are available. Roll Call: (7) yes. The following reports were read: financial, police and code enforcement. Motion by Brosso second by Yager that all reports be accepted as read, action be taken where necessary and placed on file. Roll Call: (7) yes.

Motion by Kapish second by Orkwis to adopt Ordinance 2009-4, which prohibits the feeding or providing food to feral cats and wild animals in Duryea Borough. Roll Call: (7) yes.

Motion by Orkwis second by Kapish to adopt Resolution 2009-7 which assigns a tax collection committee pursuant to Act 32 of 2008. The committee will be Lois Morreale, Donald Frederickson, Jr. Esq., and Audrey Yager. Roll Call: (7) yes.

Motion by Kapish second by Burke to install a traffic mirror at the intersection of Foote Avenue and Clark Road. Roll Call: (7) yes.

Motion by Brosso second by Yager to accept the minimum municipal obligation statements as submitted for the police pension and non-uniform pension plans. Roll Call: (7) yes.

Motion by Yager second by Kapish to place a handicap sign at 207 Lackawanna Avenue as per the request of the property owner. Roll Call: (7) yes.

With no further business to transact, the chair entertained a motion to adjourn. Motion by Orkwis second by Brosso to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m.

Prior to the council meeting, Wes Westenhoefer of the Reading & Northern Railroad stated the railroad would like to file a petition with the Public Utility Commission to permanently abolish the railroad crossing on New Street due to safety concerns. Council agreed to send a letter of support for the closing of the New Street railroad crossing by the Reading & Northern Railroad Company.

Lisa Devlin of the Feral Cat Neutering Program of Luzerne County offered the services of the volunteers of the non-profit group to aid in the limiting of the feral cat population through spay and neutering.
 

A regular meeting of the Duryea Borough Council was held on August 11, 2009 at 7:30p.m. in the municipal building with Council President Alfred Akulonis Jr. presiding. After a pledge to the flag, a roll call was taken: (6) Councilmembers present: Yager, Brosso, Orkwis, McGlynn, Burke and Akulonis. Absent- Kapish. Mayor Moss was in attendance. With a quorum present, the meeting continued.

Motion by Brosso second by Yager to accept the minutes as posted. Roll Call: (6) yes. Audrey Marcinko stated she had a correction to the minutes because she stated there was no correspondence because the letters were not read at the last council meeting. Because council did not have her letter read, she could not justify her integrity. Motion by Orkwis second by Yager that all correspondence be accepted as read, action be taken where necessary and placed on file. Roll Call: (6) yes. Motion by Burke second by McGlynn that all bills, wages, salaries and commissions be paid when funds are available. Roll Call: (6) yes. The following reports were read: financial, police and code enforcement. Motion by Brosso second by Burke that all reports be accepted as read, action be taken where necessary and placed on file. Roll Call: (6) yes.

Motion by Yager second by Burke to authorize William McFarland of Borton Lawson Engineering to complete an energy audit of the borough municipal building and garage and submit the grant application for Pennsylvania Conservation Works. The fee for the service is $1600.00. Roll Call: (6) yes.

Motion by McGlynn second by Orkwis to enroll in the traffic signal conversion program. The Northeastern Pennsylvania Alliance will submit applications on behalf of Duryea Borough and the surrounding municipalities. Roll Call: (6) yes.

Motion by Orkwis second by Yager to introduce Ordinance 2009-4, which prohibits the feeding or providing of food to feral cats and wild animals in Duryea Borough. Roll Call: (6) yes.

With no further business to transact, the chair entertained a motion to adjourn. Motion by McGlynn second by Yager to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m.

A special meeting of the Duryea Borough Council was held on July 29, 2009 at 7:45 p.m. in the municipal building with Council Vice-Chairman Edward Orkwis presiding. After a pledge to the flag, a roll call was taken: (4) Council members present- Yager, Kapish, Brosso and Orkwis. Absent- McGlynn, Burke and Akulonis. Mayor Moss was in attendance. With a quorum present, the meeting continued.

Councilwoman Yager stated Duryea Borough Council does not feel that it is the best use of public funding or in the best interest of the Borough of Duryea to proceed any further with the Acid Mine Drainage clean up of the Lackawanna River. Motion by Yager second by Kapish to authorize the borough manager to begin the process of reallocating Duryea Borough’s gaming commission grant to another project to be decided upon on another date. Roll Call: (4) yes.

Audrey Marcinko stated she agreed with the clean up of the river, but this project was taking the wrong approach. Audrey Marcinko and Joan Orloski had gone to the Bureau of Mines and had a map of Duryea Borough that illustrated a large number of boreholes in the town. They stated that DEP said there were mines underneath as per the map. When the beaver dam broke, the wetlands went down. The retention ponds with limestone and vegetation such as cattails could clean up the river naturally. Jack Sammon stated the job of cleaning the river could be done cheaper and thanked Duryea Council for their decision. Kapish stated council had been looking objectively for a while about the scope and cost of the project. Kapish noted that the state had selected the grant application because they saw good in the project. Attorney Frederickson stated the objective was to prove if the technology of the prototype worked. The ultimate goal is to clean the river, but Duryea Borough should not be in the business of cleaning the river beyond proving the technology. Mary Kay Brady stated the idea was good, but the borough should not have to pay for it by a grant in the name of the borough. Councilman Akulonis entered the meeting at 7:55p.m. and stated he was upset with the decision to not proceed to build the prototype and clean the river. He had hoped for a clean river with fish.

With no further business to transact, the chair entertained a motion to adjourn. Motion by Kapish second by Brosso to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 8:00p.m.
 

A regular meeting of the Duryea Borough Council was held on July 14, 2009 at 8:40 p.m. in the municipal building with Council President Alfred Akulonis Jr. presiding. After a pledge to the flag, a roll call was taken: (7) Council members present: Yager, Kapish, Brosso, Orkwis, McGlynn, Burke, and Akulonis. Mayor Moss was in attendance. With a quorum present, the meeting continued.

Motion by McGlynn second by Kapish to accept the minutes as posted. Roll Call: (7) yes. Motion by McGlynn second by Yager to accept the correspondence, action be taken where necessary and place on file. Roll Call: (7) yes. Motion by Yager second by Kapish that all bills, wages, salaries and commissions be paid when funds are available. Roll Call: (7) yes. Motion by McGlynn second by Orkwis that all reports be accepted, action be taken where necessary and place on file. Roll Call: (7) yes. Motion by McGlynn second by Kapish to have National HVAC Service install air conditioning in the police department at a cost of $3,960.00. Roll Call: (7) yes.

Motion by Orkwis second by McGlynn to fund an escrow account in the amount of $52,000.00 as per Resolution 2008-7. Roll Call: (7) yes.

Motion by Orkwis second by Kapish to purchase the Mega Tower from Miracle Recreation Equipment Co. in the amount of $79,334.00 as per the Co-Stars Program. A DCNR grant in the amount of $40,000.00 will be used to purchase the Mega Tower. Roll Call: (7) yes.

Motion by Orkwis second by Kapish to have the borough engineer advertise for bid the repair of Blueberry Drive. Roll Call: (7) yes.

Motion by Burke second by Brosso to adopt Resolution 2009-6 which creates the Duryea Crime Watch. Roll Call: (7) yes.

Motion by Kapish second by Orkwis to give a letter of endorsement for the Growing Greener application to be submitted by the Lackawanna River Corridor Association to develop a watershed assessment and restoration plan for the Lackawanna River that is affected by acid mine drainage from the Old Forge borehole and Duryea outfall. Roll Call: (7) yes.

With no further business to transact, the chair entertained a motion to adjourn. Motion by McGlynn second by Akulonis to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
 

A regular meeting of the Duryea Borough Council was held on June 9, 2009 at 7:30p.m.in the municipal building with Council President Alfred Akulonis Jr. presiding. Before the meeting, Mayor Moss presented a Mayoral Certificate to Attorney Greg Skibitski for volunteering his legal expertise at the Luzerne County Planning Commission hearing regarding a proposed Verizon Wireless Cell Tower. Because of his outstanding job of representing the residents of Blueberry Hills, the proposal to place a cell tower on Clarks Road was denied. The meeting began after the pledge to the flag. A roll call was taken: (7) Council members present- Yager, Kapish, Orkwis, Brosso, Burke, McGlynn and Akulonis, Mayor Moss was present. With a quorum present, the meeting continued.

Motion by Orkwis second by Kapish that the minutes be accepted as posted. Roll Call: (7) yes. Motion by Yager second by Burke that all correspondence be accepted as read, action be taken where necessary and placed on file. Roll Call: (7) yes. Motion by Burke second by Brosso that all bills, wages, salaries and commissions be paid when funds are available. Roll Call: (7) yes. The following reports were read: financial, code enforcement and police. Motion by McGlynn second by Brosso that all reports be accepted as read, action be taken where necessary and placed on file. Roll Call: (7) yes.

Motion by Orkwis second by Kapish to hire Robert Leombruni as a part-time police officer as per the recommendation of Chief Lohman and pending the physical and drug test results. Hourly rate will be $11.25 per hour and will be called as needed with no guarantee of work. Roll Call: (6) yes and (1) no- Yager.

Motion by Kapish second by Brosso to hire Andrew Ryzner and Darren Josey as part-time street department workers pending physical and drug test results. Hourly rate will be $9.75 per hour and will be called as needed. Roll Call: (7) yes.

Motion by Brosso second by Burke to accept the resignation of Stanley Kapish from the Duryea Borough Sewer Authority. Roll Call: (6) yes (1) abstained- Kapish.

Motion by McGlynn second by Orkwis to appoint Alfred Akulonis Jr. to the Duryea Sewer Authority. He will replace Stanley Kapish. His term will expire December 31, 2011. Roll Call: (5) yes (1) no-Yager (1) abstained- Akulonis.

Motion by Kapish second by McGlynn to accept the resignation of Trina Moss from the Duryea Recreation Board. Roll Call: (4) yes (3) no- Yager, Orkwis and Burke.

Motion by Yager second by Kapish to return the donated 1985 Ford Ambulance to Darrin Bidwell. Roll Call: (7) yes.

Motion by Burke second by Kapish to recycle the Dodge truck used by Robert Webb. Roll Call: (7) yes.

Motion by Yager second by Brosso to place a handicap parking sign at 405-407 Main Street at the request of the property owner. Roll Call: (7) yes.

Motion by Orkwis second by McGlynn to accept Resolution 2009-5 authorizing an easement on Boylan Drive to UGI Penn Natural Gas. Roll Call: (7) yes.

Motion by Kapish second by Yager to purchase three police radios from NEPA Emergency Lighting in the amount of $1011.59. Roll Call: (7) yes.

With no further business to transact, the chair entertained a motion to adjourn. Motion by McGlynn second by Akulonis to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 8:50p.m.

Minutes May 29, 2009

A regular meeting of the Duryea Borough Council was held on May 29, 2009 at 3:30 p.m. in the municipal building with Council President Alfred Akulonis Jr. presiding. After a pledge to the flag, a roll call was taken: (7) Council members present: Yager, Kapish, Orkwis, Brosso, Burke, McGlynn and Akulonis. Mayor Moss was in attendance. With a quorum present, the meeting continued.

Motion by Orkwis second by Brosso to accept the minutes as presented. Roll Call: (7) yes. Motion by Yager second by Burke that all bills, wages, salaries and commissions be paid when funds are available. Roll Call: (7) yes. The following reports were read: financial, code enforcement and police. Motion by McGlynn second by Burke that all reports be accepted as read, action be taken where necessary and placed on file. Roll Call: (7) yes.

Trina Moss questioned if council was going to participate in the Luzerne County Summer Youth Program.
Mayor Moss asked if “No Parking” could be designated on Lackawanna Avenue from Main Street to Miner’s Court.

Don MacRae asked how much of the borough’s taxpayer’s dollars were spent on the park. He stated Amato and council said that tax dollars would not be spent on the park. Orkwis stated that borough money was used towards the match for the DCNR grants. MacRae also questioned how many lawsuits are presently filed against Duryea Borough, how much was spent on legal fees for past lawsuits, where is the trailer for the acid mine river project being placed in the Lackawanna River, did Old Forge Borough give permission to place the trailer in the river, and is Duryea Borough buying the land.

Audrey Marcinko asked why the May 12th council meeting was cancelled. She questioned the grant for the Lackawanna River project- the resume of Chris Gillis, the market for iron oxide, why Old Forge Borough is not getting involved, and the purchase of the trailer for $12,000.00. She asked about applying for a grant for the Main Street and the $160,000.00 that was received in the past for the Main Street project. Council stated that a grant for the Main Street project was submitted at the same time as the Lackawanna River project. However, DCED awarded the acid mine river project and not the Main Street project. Akulonis and Orkwis stated that Duryea Borough has the pollution problem, not Old Forge Borough and also, Duryea Borough received the grant in order to prove the technology to process the iron oxide from the Lackawanna River.

With no further business to transact, the chair entertained a motion to adjourn. Motion by McGlynn second by Brosso to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 3:45 p.m.