Call to Order President Guy Tucci called meeting to order at 7:00 pm.
Roll Call Attendees: Guy Tucci, President, Mary Taufer, Vice President , Council Members- Tamara Chacko, Robert Dickson, Kelley Dickson, Charles McHugh, Absent, Gary Cohen – Absent, Chris Furman for Dennis Makel, Solicitor, Michael Gomber, Mayor, John Connors, Constable, Secretary, Sandy Motichak
Pledge of Allegiance Lead by President, Guy Tucci
Motion Tamara Chacko, second Kelley Dickson, to approve the December 15, 2014 minutes. Motion carried
Motion Kelley Dickson, second by Bob Dickson to approve bills of $ 43,627.46 General. Motion carried.
Motion Bob Dickson, second by Tamara Chacko to approve bills of $ 11,085.00 PLGIT. Motion carried.
Public Comment Cheryl Mascara, 118 Christman Ave. Ms. Mascara introduced herself was interested in learning more about the borough. She also gave a brief description of her background, experience and education.
Presentaton by John McGoran – Republic Waste. Mr. McGoran gave a brief concept of the billing process for Republic Waste. The billing would be done for 2015. He offered suggestions and his company has many options in place for customers to pay by phone, credit card or online payment.
Reports
Secretary – Reconciled balanced accounts for November 2014 in packets. Forms received from DCED for e-filing due in January, 2015.
Public Works – Bob Dickson stated the roads are being salted and maintained. Salt Containment complete except for a covering for the salt. Currently there is a tarp covering the salt and we may need a different type of covering for next year due to the durability of the tarp. Mr. Dickson said he will be getting prices from West Tire for or Monroe to fix the yellow truck that is in back of building. It needs brakes, master cylinder, etc. Discussion continued about the possibility of fixing the yellow truck and selling it because it is not being used. There is approximately $34,000 in the Liq. Fuels budget that can be used to purchase equipment. President Guy Tucci said the status of the yellow truck can be voted on in a meeting.
Police Department – Mayor Gomber stated the police department is looking into getting 2 new computers for the Police Cars. Officer in Charge Ron Miles gave a report for quote of 2 refurbished police computers. Touch screen 4G, 80 HD 32 Bit, Win 7 at the cost of $1,898.00.
Motion Bob Dickson, Second Mary Taufer, to approve purchase of 2 refurbished computers for the police cars for a cost of $1,898.00. Motion passed.
Also, Mayor Gomber indicated that the police department need to hire 2 additional part-time police officers, Roger Frazee and James Zimmerman, due to officers being on medical leave and scheduling needs.
Motion Mary Taufer and second by Kelley Dickson to authorize the hiring of part-time police officer Roger Frazee and James Zimmerman effective January 19, 2015. Motion carried.
Code Enforcement Officer –Report on file in the office. Mike Behrens made a request for $1,000.00 to the Board to attend the UCC training required for him to maintain his Code Enforcement credits under Act 45. Mike Behrens requested that the week long course be paid by the borough and the other expenses such as airfare, lodging, and food will be paid by him. Once training is complete, he will not have to obtain credits for 3 years.
Motion Bob Dickson, second Kelley Dickson, to authorize the payment not to exceed $1,000.00 to Mike Behrens for attendance of Act 45 UCC training March 8 through March 13, 2015 with expense receipts to be given to Treasurer for recording. Motion passed.
Council Members Reports
* Guy Tucci – No report
* Mary Taufer
* Robert Dickson Stated above
* Kelley Dickson No report
* Chuck McHugh Absentt
* Gary Cohen Absent
* Tamara Chacko – No report
Solicitor – No report
Action Items
* Motion Kelley Dickson, second Mary Taufer to approve 2015 Fee Schedule as presented. (no change from 2014) All Ayes, Bob Dickson, Nay. Motion passed.
* Motion Mary Taufer, second Tamara Chacko to approve Palermo/Kissinger as Auditor for 2015. Motion passed.
* Motion Mary Taufer, second Tamara Chacko to approve Widmer Engineering, Inc. as Borough Engineer for 2015. Motion passed.
* Motion Mary Taufer, second Kelley Dickson, to approve IRS mileage rate of 57.5/mile for 2015. Motion passed.
* Motion Mary Taufer, second Bob Dickson, to approve Personnel Policy as presented. Motion passed.
* Motion to approve payment of $7,500.00 as payment to Citizens Library for 2015.
Bob Dickson yes, Mary Taufer no, Kelley Dickson yes, Tamara Chacko no, Guy Tucci yes. Motion passed.
* Motion Mary Taufer, second Kelley Dickson to approve 1st qtr. payment to City of Washington Fire Protection. $15,175.00 Motion Amended-Motion Bob Dickson, Second Kelley Dickson to approve authorization of the total annual payment to City of Washington Fire Department of $60,700.00 to be paid quarterly. Motion passed.
Old Business
New Business
Motion Bob Dickson, second Kelley Dickson, to enter into Executive Session at 8:20 pm. Motion passed.
Motion Mary Taufer, second Tamara Chacko to authorize employee salaries retroactive effective January 1, 2015. (Attached) Motion passed.
Motion Bob Dickson, second Mary Taufer to authorize PMRS to withdraw enrollment for Ron Miles in the Non-Uniform Pension Plan effective January 1, 2015 if feasible and authorize Ron Miles to enroll in the Police Pension Plan effective January 1, 2015. Motion passed.
Motion Guy Tucci, second Tamara Chacko to adjourn meeting 8:20 pm. Motion passed.
Respectively submitted,
Sandra Motichak, Secretary