It is Summer Time and the season for outdoor activities, Jermyn Borough is asking all residents & non-residents to abide by the Ordinance 1993 & amended 1995 concerning Curbing of Pets and Animals, Responsibility of Owners, and Removal of All Animal Waste on public and private properties. A brief summary– Please Remember, ALL pet/animals are to be restrained by a leash or other appropriate device or control (dogs, cats, rodents, etc.) under reasonable control of the owner, custodian, or keeper outside owner’s private property. All animal waste are to be removed from any public property and/or private property within the Borough of Jermyn without the permission of the owner of said property. Any party violating any of the provisions of said Ordinance will be sentenced to pay the FINE ($) STIPULATED in the Ordinance 1993 & Amended 1995.
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UNOFFICAL UNTIL JUNE 13,2013 Jermyn Borough Council met on Thursday, May 9, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. The following members were present: W.Estile, J.Allan, J.Smith, A.J.Fuga and K.Hosie. Mayor Smallacombe was present. R.Parks, J.Mark and Attorney Nicholls were absent. MINUTES – A motion was made by A.J.Fuga, seconded by J.Allan to accept the minutes of April 11,2013. All members were in favor. FINANCIAL REPORT –J.Smith presented the financial report: Beginning Balance – $154,636.57 A motion was made by J.Allan, seconded by W.Estile to approve the financial report as presented. All members were in favor. MAYOR- Mayor Smallacombe said we received an excellent report from Chief Arthur, which included over 3000 incidents. The new car is being lettered, the random enradd shifts have slowed down drivers. Chief Arthur is applying for a seatbelt grant. The mayor obtained flags for the recreation field and the borough building. He reported the American Legion will be having a pancake breakfast and the Crystals will be having their chicken barbecue. He asked that all support our veterans for the annual memorial Day Parade. He informed all of a RSD walk on June 9 at Mcdade Park, one of our residents Joanne Spalnick is afflicted with this disease so please try to attend. The Events Committee will be putting their flowers out in the next week and a half. The Shade Tree did their Arbor Day planting. There will be a Jermyn Clean Up Day, May 12 through May 18. He also said all intersections should be marked not just one or two as it is a liability issue. The Train Station Committee will be having a meeting on May 30 and will be searching for funding. FIRECHIEF – Chief Rood said that he met with Mr. Zendall on Evergreen drive concerning bushes obstructing the fire hydrant. Mr. Rood said they removed two bushes and trimmed a third. So the hydrant is exposed. PUBLIC INPUT – Sheila Vannors, 214 Rushbrook Street addressed the no parking painted at Shields Court and asked if signs could be placed at the location. She asked if residents have limited off street parking where do they park? The Mayor said when he left the work session he assumed that ordinances had to be passed for no parking on a borough street. Ms. Vannors asked if Shields Court could be made a one way street and could the borough stop the tractor trailer traffic? The mayor said there is a sign for no tractor trailers. Chief Arthur said he has received complaints for Rushbrook and Jefferson / Rushbrook and Madison for limited sight issues. The mayor said it would have been nice to notify residents before painting the no parking lines for Shields Court. Matt Carpenter, 210 Rushbrook Street, asked why did they paint Shields Court if there was only complaints for Jefferson and Madison Avenues? Councilman Estile responded saying Mayor Smallacombe complained. K. Hosie said they will discuss the one way issue on Shields Court at councils next work session. Megan Roberts took this time to thank council for taking care of the drainage problem at her home. R.Rood brought up the bolts left standing in the field from previous playground equipment. J.Allan said he is addressing the problem and we will either fix the equipment or tear it out. Mr. Rood would also like to know about the rules for dog walking in the park. He said there are signs for no dogs but in the borough’s welcome pamphlet states differently. Council stated there is an ordinance banning dogs from the park. Mr. Rood also asked about his sewer problem that has been going on for three years. He said Attorney Nicholls was asked by Mr.Raymonds’ attorney who gave him permission to hook up to that sewer line? Mr. Rood said to avoid costly litigation Council can put in another line for him to hook into and solve the problem he has had. K. Hosie asked that W.Estile inform Mr. Parks of a new line and to get a cost. Michelle Newberry of Lackawanna County reported that the Aylesworth ribbon cutting will be in the near future. She mentioned other activities the County is having and can be seen on the County website and will be put on the Borough’s website. Mr. R. Chase asked Ms. Newberry to look into the atv problem around the lake at the Aylesworth Park. A.Wilson asked the status of Bridge Street. K.Hosie said we are waiting on the contract from KBA. Shelia Wilkes asked about the letter denying the minor subdivision of their property from Attorney Nicholls? K. Hosie said it will be addressed shortly. FINANCE- A motion was made to approve invoices in the amount of $3,218.46 by A.J.Fuga seconded by W.Estile. All members were in favor. PUBLIC SAFETY –A.J.Fuga said that the enradd shifts are a huge success and hopes to do more in the future. RECREATION – J.Allan reported that the new backboards should be installed by the end of the month and is looking into upgrades at the park. ROADS COMMITTEE – Mr. Smith said the 700 Block of Lincoln will be paved this year with grant funds. ZONING OFFICER- B.Chase reported that there have been a lot of pool, shed and fence permits. He is also working on a pool on Jefferson Avenue with unlocked gates and is reviewing engineering reports from TD Power. Mr. Smith asked him to get together with Mrs. Wilson to put information about requirements for a pool permit on the web site. Mr. Smith addressed the Rushbrook Creek Flood Project, he said Council met with Senator Blake, KBA and Lackawanna Economic Development concerning the boroughs’ cost for the project. Senator Blake suggested that the county work with the Borough to give it needed support. RESOLUTION LACKWANNA COUNTY/FLOOD PROJECT – A motion was made by A.J.Fuga seconded by J.Allan to adopt the Resolution with Lackawannna County to enter into a cooperation agreement to manage the Flood Control Project along Rushbrook Street. All members were in favor. ACTING CHIEF ARTHUR – A motion was made by J.Smith seconded by W.Estile to appoint William Arthur as Acting Chief of Police until the next council meeting or if Chief Zellers returns. All members were in favor. J.Smith asked R.Rood to put his solution for his sewer problem in writing. WILKES MINOR SUB DIVISION – A motion was made by A.J.Fuga seconded by W.Estile to approve the minor subdivision of the Wilkes Property on Riverview Lane. All members were in favor. Council went into executive session for personnel. Council reconvened from executive session. ESGRO GRIEVANCE – A motion was made by J.Smith seconded by W.Estile to deny the grievance submitted by Joseph Esgro. On roll call the motion passed 4 to 1, with K.Hosie voting no. MARK WASHKO VEST – A motion was made by J.Smith to allow Mark Washko a one-time purchase of the borough’s vest at a cost of $500.00 within two weeks, then the offer will be withdrawn seconded by A.J.Fuga. All members were in favor. At this time K.Hosie recommended and asked for a motion to give C.Brazen, R.Gabikan, J.Wilson, M.Kilmer and J.Esgro a fifty cent an hour raise. A motion was not made. A motion was made to adjourn by J.Smith seconded by A.J.Fuga. All members were in favor. Please be AWARE: There are unmarked police cars being used in Lackawanna County in various towns. If you are being pulled over (stopped) by an unmarked police vehicle and have a question whether this vehicle is an authorized police vehicle — for your safety — Call 911 & put on your 4-way blinkers. 911 will verify the vehicle. — Everhart Museum is calling for artworks in art and design relating to their Fall Exhibt “Sidewalk Surfing: The Art & Culture of Skateboarding”. Completed art to be submitted to the Everhart Museum office between 11 am and 4 pm on June 1, 2013. Work may also be submitted via mail. Postmarked by the 1st of June deadline. See more info on Lackawanna County WebSite or curator@everhart-museum.org or call 570.346.7186. JUNE: Start June 21st – 4 classes – Junior Golf Clinic ages 8 to 16 – Cost $60.00 (limit 40) T-Golf participants ages 4 to 7 – Cost $50.00 (limit 40). More information 570-963-6764. JUNE 21st – Noon Concert @ Courthouse Sq. – Music by George Wesley JUNE 28th – Noon Concert @ Courthouse Sq.- Music for Models JULY: JULY 23rd— Art in the Park Summer Program- July 9 at Merli-Sarnoski, 16th at Covington Park, 23rd at Aylesworth Park, 30th at McDade Park – scheduled time 10 am to 12 pm at each location for children ages 4 to 12 years of age. — Lackawann County Arts and Culture Department is seeking visual and performing artist who enjoy working with children for the Art in the Park program this summer – contact/call 570-963-6590, x106. — Paint a Peach Art Contest. the Nation & Toyota Pavillion are seeking organizations and artists to sponsor, paint, and decorate wodden 4′ x 4′ peaches as promotion of the 2nd Annual Peach Music Festival presented by the Allman Brothers Band on August 15-18, 2013. Peaches can be decked out, painted or ornamented in any way but must include the following words on it: “Peach Music Festival 2013″ and “Montage Mountain”. Awards will be given to the top three peaches. Email submissions: artsculture570@gmail.com. Contact Project Coordinator Alysia Scazafabo at artsculture570@gmail.com 3 ways to get your peach for the project: first friday events, at the Toyota Pavillion M-F 10am to 5 pm, or contact the Peach Project Coordinator. AUGUST: AUGUST 2-4th – “3N3″ Basketball Tournament – Backcourt Hoops will be held on August 2 – 4, 2013. For more information go to www.backcourthoops.com MORE INFORMATION on any activity GO TO : WebSite – arts-culture@lackawannacounty.org or call: 570.963.6590 x102.
Unofficial Until May 9, 2013 Jermyn Borough Council met on Thursday, April 11, 2013. Vice-President Robert Parks chaired the meeting in the absence of President Hosie. On roll call the following members were present: W.Estile, J.Allan, J.Smith, A.J.Fuga and R.Parks. Attorney Nicholls and Mayor Smallacombe were in attendance. K.Hosie and J.Mark were absent. MINUTES – A motion was made by J.Allan seconded by A.J.Fuga to accept the minutes of March 14, 2013. All members were in favor. FINANCIAL REPORT – J.Smith gave the financial report for February 28, 2013: Beginning balance – $179,584.68 A motion was made by A.J.Fuga, seconded by W.Estile to approve the financial report for February 28,2013. All members were in favor. FINANICAL REPORT/ March 31,2013 : Beginning Balance – $173,890.30 A motion was made by W.Estile, seconded by A.J.Fuga to approve the financial report for March 31, 2013. All members were in favor. MAYOR- The Mayor reported that the police report is excellent, 998 incidents. The police department is very active, interacting with the school district and the Police Chief Organization. Looking forward to the new cruiser. The resignation of an officer will be discussed later. He wanted the public to know that there is an unmarked car with lights posing as a police cruiser, call 911 and verify it is a police officer. He said he has gotten one new flag and is waiting for others. The Events Committee is working on their spring planting and their Variety Show on September 28. The Historical Society had a good turnout and want to pay the $250.00 for the lease for the train station. The Historical Society are planning a trip to the Dorflinger Glass and Washington Irvings Home, no dates are set yet. There will be a book signing on May 9 at St. Mikes with Dale Kelak and Pepper Krenitsky for the Edgerton book. SOLICITOR- Attorney Nicholls said we are waiting on a response on the loan for Bridge Street. The closing should be in a week or two. FIRE CHIEF – Chief Rood said he has concerns about shrubbery on Evergreen Drive near a hydrant. Attorney Nicholls will speak to the resident. The Chief said we have received a few quotes on the stickers and the guys are finishing up the Fire Fighter 1 course. PUBLIC INPUT – Mr.Lou Demarco addressed Council asking if his surveyor could sit down with the Borough to discuss the discrepancy in the survey results, to have a permanent solution to this issue. Attorney Nicholls said he will set up a meeting with KBA and Mr. Demarcos surveyor. Mr.Demarco asked how alternate parking works? The Mayor said he calls the ordinance into effect and calls it off. If the DPW is finished plowing he will call it off. Councilman Parks said the ordinance is not just for snow it is for any emergency, flooding, etc. The Mayor said Council worked hard so the elderly would not have to move their cars from November through March, only when there is a plowable snow. The ordinance works when there are bad storms, emergency vehicles need to get through. Mr.DeMarco said once when the ordinance went into effect there was only two tenths inches of snow, the Mayor disagreed and said the DPW would not be plowing if it was such a small amount. Mrs. McGraw of Washington Avenue said during a bad rain storm her driveway is covered in debris and that council was going to talk to Joe Simon of Archbald Council and nothing has been done. Mr. Parks said he will call Joe Simon tomorrow. He said it is a state road and if Archbald doesn’t do anything you will have to go to PennDot. Michelle Newberry from Lackawanna County informed council of County events. The Cleanup from April 7 to May 8, Armed Forces Parade, drawing and essays, Armed Forces Parade, May 18, Woman’s Golf Clinic, April 30, May 7, 14 and 21, Fishing Derby May 4. Mr. Smith asked that this information be put on the Borough’s website. Mrs. McGraw has concerns about terrible shape of the red house on Washington Avenue and what can be done? Solicitor Nicholls said there was a H.O.P. problem where Penn Dot said we had to make part of Washington no parking for the permit and Council said they could not take parking away from the businesses. Attorney Nicholls said the borough could possibly tear it down but it would be a financial burden on the Borough. There was a comment about junk cars on this property, the Chief will look into it. The property owner has a demolition permit that is good for 5 years, Attorney Nicholls asked for a copy of the permit. Councilman Estile said he would get it. INVOICES – A motion was made by A.J.Fuga, seconded by J.Allan to approve the invoices in the amount of $1715.51.All members were in favor. PUBLIC WORKS – Mr. Parks told Megan Roberts that he is working on the drainage problem in the alley, should be taken care of in 2 weeks. HALL RUG – A motion was made by J.Allan to purchase a 4×10 rug for the hall in the borough building at a cost of $115.25, seconded by A.J.Fuga. All members were in favor. BRIAN KELLY ENGAGEMENT LETTER – A motion was made by J.Smith seconded by J.Allan to accept the engagement letter for 2012. All members were in favor. PUBLIC SAFETY – A.J.Fuga said that Chief Arthur asked if extra enradd shifts could be added. Chief Arthur explained that when they are running enradd and receive a call they have to take the time to pack up the equipment with the extra hours the officer will not be interrupted. The officers will be dedicated to speed and not answer calls. ENRADD – A motion was made by J.Smith seconded by A.J.Fuga to add 8 hours a week for the use of the Enradd system, the hours divided and not a stationary position. All members were in favor. NEW POLICE CRUISER – A motion was made by A.J.Fuga, seconded by W.Estile to purchase a new cruiser at a cost of $35,484.00 over a three year period. All members were in favor. RECREATION – J.Allan said the new basketball equipment has arrived and should be set up by May. He said the next step will be the park equipment to see if it needs to be fixed or replaced. There will be a meeting with Jermyn Sports as they are unsure of what they are responsible for. Mr.Parks commented that the tables are in disrepair. Mr. Allan said he will do an inventory. Mr.Parks said that no one is allowed in the gym once the voting machines are delivered. Mrs. Stackel remarked on the great job Mr. Allen is doing with recreation. ROADS COMMITTEE – Mr. Smith said Senator Blake said there is no money for paving roads. Although we are getting the 700 block of Lincoln paved through a county grant. WILKES SUBDIVISION – A motion was made by A.J.Fuga, seconded by J.Smith to table the subdivision of the Wilkes property. All members were in favor. Attorney Nicholls is going to review the map. RESIGNATION OF MARK WASHKO – A motion was made by A.J.Fuga seconded by J.Allan to accept the resignation of Officer Mark Washko. All members were in favor. The matter of Officer Washkos’ vest was discussed. The Mayor referred to a letter written by a resident stating what an excellent job Acting Chief Arthur is doing. Mr. Parks said Rep. Farina informed him that the public can bring papers to be shredded to Unos in Dickson City on April 27 up to 4 boxes or bags and there is no charge. Mr.Estile asked for a donation to a scholarship in memory of firefighter Mark Coons. A motion was made to donate $100.00 to the scholarship in memory of Mark Coons by W.estile, seconded by A.J.Fuga. All members were in favor. Acting Chief William Arthur – A motion was made by A.J.Fuga seconded by J.Smith to reinstate W.Arthur as acting Chief until the next meeting or if Chief Zellers comes back. Mr. Parks said he has been in contact with Rep. Farinas office concerning the smoke problem at Bardane Manufacturing . He said this problem has been ongoing for 15 years and falling on deaf ears. Rep. Farinas office called DEP and their response was they have not had any complaints since 2007, Mr. Parks said he has paperwork from 2010 addressing complaints. He asked that anyone who sees the smoke to please take pictures to forward to DEP. The situation is a health hazard. Mr.Rood asked if the borough could have a pickup for electronics. Mr.Parks said he will look into it. Mr.Smith reported there will be a meeting with Senator Blake, Lackawanna County Economic Development, KBA and Jermyn Council concerning the Rushbrook Creek Project on April 26 at 2:00 at the borough building. Council went into executive session, council reconvened from executive session. GRIEVANCE PROCESS – A motion was made by A.J.Fuga, seconded by J.Allan to table the grievance requested by J.Esgro until the next council meeting in executive session. All members were in favor. A motion was made to adjourn by A.J.Fuga, seconded by J.Smith to adjourn. All members were in favor. |
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