Jeff Pisanchyn

The council held a worksession and meeting to discuss several administrative and operational matters. Key topics included the review of equipment needs for the salt shed, proposed changes to the gaming ordinance, and potential grant opportunities. The council addressed the appointment of part-time police officers and the formal adoption of an ordinance regarding gaming permit fees. Furthermore, the meeting involved reviewing bids for the borough roof replacement project, approving a handicap sign request, authorizing reimbursements for building upgrade projects, and entering into agreements for seasonal student employment. An executive session was also conducted to deliberate on fire department and personnel matters.

The council held a worksession and meeting covering various municipal topics, including fire department personnel, the sale of a dump box, parking and gaming ordinance changes, and solicitation permits. New business included reviewing cost estimates for a 2026 paving project, planning for the Duryea Wetlands spring cleanup, repairing a clock, adopting a building permit fee schedule, and adjusting one-way traffic on Major Lane. The council authorized the advertisement of a parking ordinance, approved a grant application for wetland trails, approved handicap sign placements, authorized payments for building updates, reinstated a worksession schedule, and initiated the bidding process for 2026 paving projects.

The council meeting addressed various borough business, including personnel and legal matters concerning the fire department, a data center zoning ordinance amendment, and the Hydro Pump Project. New business included the 2026 Liquid Fuels Paving Project, preparations for spring cleanup, and sidewalk LSA expenses. The council also handled personnel actions such as hiring a part-time laborer and addressing a resignation from the Sewer Authority, as well as the appointment of a replacement member. Additionally, the meeting covered the approval of a resolution for AMERICA250PA and the installation of handicap parking signs.

The meeting included the swearing in of the new tax collector. Key discussions covered Old Business items such as Kokinda Drive, the Parking Ordinance, roadway cracks on the 600 block of New Street, and the Animal Ordinance. New Business focused on Huckleberry Drive paving and the 2026 paving schedule utilizing liquid fuels funds. Council also authorized the upgrade of police vehicles using LSA funds supplemented by the general fund and directed the solicitor to advertise the proposed parking ordinance. Additionally, motions were approved to appoint part-time police officers for March 2026 and to release a former taxpayer from the 2025 tax duplicate.

The meeting began with the swearing in of Edward Ameika as a member of the Civil Service Commission. Discussions during the worksession covered the agenda availability and public comment on agenda items. The main meeting included a Pledge to the Flag, an attendance roll call, and an executive session to discuss personnel matters of the Street Department. Key agenda items involved Old Business regarding Kokinda Drive and the Parking Ordinance. New Business included addressing roadway cracks on the 600 block of New Street, a resolution to accept a liquor license transfer, authorizing the engineer to put the Borough Roof project out to bid using Statewide LSA funds, awarding the furnace portion of the American Legion Upgrade project using County LSA funds, approving the updated Emergency Action Plan, approving Resolution 2026-1 setting the Police Pension Fund Contribution Rate at 0%, approving Resolution 2026-2 appointing representatives for the Greater Pittston Regional Compost Commission, and appointing a tax collector for the term expiring January 1, 2028. Motions were passed to accept correspondence and reports, pay bills, and appoint part-time police officers for February 2026.