Pledge of Allegiance led by Maryann Weinstein, President

Public Comment

Any person from the public may speak for a 3-minute period. Total time allotted for public comment is 15 minutes. Please state your name, address and subject. Please choose a representative to speak if you have the same concern.

• No Public Comment

Official Action:

1. Waste Hauler Bid– Council discussed the rate increase for 2022 and 2023 as proposed in the bid contract from Republic Services. Kent James received different rates from Republic Services in August via an email from Lori at Republic Services if we renewed the current contract for an additional year. Joe Fulton, Kent James, and Maryann Weinstein will contact Republic Services to negotiate the trash rates for a one-year extension and present to Council at the November 1, 2021, meeting.
2. Cell phone options. – Aaron Lucero gave the Council quotes from Verizon for 1 iPhone and 1 Android phone with the Verizon plan. ????? No longer use the Sprint plan.

   Motion Kris LaGreca, second by Kent James to approve the Verizon service plan not to exceed $130 per month for both phones. – Motion passed.

   Motion Michael McCormick, second Kris LaGreca, to approve the two(2) phones ?? listed on the quote not to exceed $610.00. – Motion passed.

   Motion Kris LaGreca, second Dan Bird to add Aaron Lucero to the Verizon Account. – Motion passed.

3. Monument Cleaning – Motion Michael McCormick, second Dan Bird to authorize Paul Clark to clean the monument at no cost, while maintaining the Patina on the monument. – Motion passed.
4. ARLE Grant Engineering Costs – Trans Associates-Cliff Eich, Engineer (ADDED TO THE AGENDA)

   Memorial Park Memorial Cleaning – Joe Fulton made a motion and seconded by Doug Corwin to approve an amount not to exceed $4,700 payable to Trans Associates, Cliff Eich, Engineer for engineering services on the ARLE Radar Sign project. – Motion passed.

5. For Information: Playground Equipment – Sarah Boyce – ADDED TO THE AGENDA Sarah Boyce will be getting bids out by November 5, 2021, for the playground equipment. Sarah Boyce will discuss how to use the American Rescue Funds for the MS4 Project on Monday, November 8, 2021, at 7:00 pm.
6. For Information: W&J East Lane – Move the entrance. No action needed from EWB ADDED TO THE AGENDA President Weinstein said W&J has been discussing the entrance at East Lane and Beau Street with PENNdot. W&J is now working with the City of Washington to move the entrance within the boundaries of the City of Washington. Consequently, East Washington Borough Council does not need to take any action on this project.
7. For Information: Fire Contract – Kris LaGreca. Estimated $2,000 increase per year. ADDED TO THE AGENDA Kris LaGreca will provide information soon.

    

Reports

• Doug Corwin- Mr. Corwin recommended that any Political candidate should get the property owner’s permission before putting a political sign in their yard.
• Joe Fulton – Joe Fulton suggested a review of the Comcast routers in the borough building.
• Dan Bird –Dan Bird asked what is the status of the Security Cameras? Kris LaGreca said he is working on it
• Maryann Weinstein, President- No report
• Kris LaGreca – No report
• Michael McCormick – Michael McCormick told Council his is assessing the Street Lights in the borough.
• Kent James, Vice President – No report

Motion

• Motion Kent James, second Dan Bird to adjourn meeting at 8:37 pm. – Motion passed.

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