1. Discussion:
   J. Rakoski was to present the cost information to STSD Board this evening at their regular meeting. He indicated that he would recommend acceptance of A.L. Blades bid as it was within the amount the Board has been to expend on this project.



2. Borough Funds Available:
   Borough funds available include the Scale Savings in the event it would be needed.



3. PADOT Notice:
   Papers will be sent to A.L. Blades for Performance Bond and Workers Compensation Affadavits. Upon receipt will notify PADOT for job approval.

• TCAB will be held at Liberty on 21 June 2001. Please reserve.



• Letter from Waste Management had been sent to members.



• B. Laverty asked about the 9:45 curfew. Some people have asked if it is being enforced. Some people do think it is annoying, dogs bark, etc. This had been studied before, not used for a time. But, then back to regular time.



• Letters were received regarding concerns about the dump.



• C. Bubacz inquired about the "pond" on T. Bogaczyk's property on South Williamson Road. There are no restrictions in the ordinance on ponds. Also, the County had sent requirements which were given to him. A permit was not required by the borough or the county.

Mayor report:

• Telephone Display Offered: Reported Ed Staron has offered the case with telephone equipment which he had allowed the Coal Festival to display in the museum at the Park during the 9th Annual Festival. He would like to donate this to the Borough. Discussion on where place to put for public. Suggestions - Borough Hall, Old Borough Hall, School, Library. This will be checked. The Coal Festival Committee had done research on a building to be used for museum. Not enough money available.
• Resolutions Trash Mines: Agenda Items under New Business are Resoulutions pertaining to Mine Reclamation and to Trash in Pennsylvania. The Mayor had been working on these projects, so they were moved to this time. Also, J. Bogaczyk and W. Bogart had worked on these with the Mayor.
• Trash Resolution: The Resolution about the trash has been prepared and a request to Don Carment of Elkland Borough that he take this to the Resolutions Committee at the State Association to urge that the Sate Association back this action against accepting out of state trash. The Resolution was read and each condition/suggestion explained by J. Bogaczk.
• Trash Resolution Adopted: Motion to adopt Resolution pertaining to out of state trash not being accepted in Pennsylvania was made by B. Laverty; second, J. Ogden. All in favor.
• Remarks: Mr. & Mrs. Andrews thanked Council again for asking them to remain to bring them up to date with work being done by Council. The Mayor explained the Resolution will be presented to the Tioga County Association of Boroughs, of which he is President, for action by that group. Each borough in the county was sent a copy in order to request their Council to act upon this and to recommend to PSAB.
• Resolution Mine Reclamation: J. Bogaczyk read the proposed PA Coalition for Abandomd Mine Reclamation Resolution. This was adopted on motion of J. Ogden; second, B. Laverty. All in favor.

Mayor

Police report:

• Violations: Comments from members re: increased violations noticed. More near the school the Chief noted.
• D. Crawford Resigns: David Crawford has submitted his resignation. He would be working until 30 June 2001. Discussion on advertising in order to have applicants prior to July meeting. Will be using part-time. Comment from Chief, the training he and others had gone through at the Academy, much more stressful and physical.
• Video Inspection: Discussed fact he did go to the video store. What he did or did not do as K. House claims, matter of conjecture. Officers have been routinely making inspections for property occupancy.
• A motion was made, seconded and passed to accept Crawford's resignation.
• Advertise Part-time Potential Full-time: Filling of position discussed. First step will be as agreed by members to hire part-time with possibility of full-time employment. Law requires any officer to be hired to have completed the Act 120 (Police) Training prior to hire. Motion to advertise position, J. Ogden; second, B. Laverty. All in favor. Questions on Officer Kriner or Officer Wilson directed to Chief as possible appointees.
• A motion was made, seconded and passed to accept the Police Report.

Police

Borough Manager's report:

• Temporary Borough Employee: Full time employee discussed. Right now it's not justified until Thanksgiving time. Authority has hired a man. Motion to hire temporary employee for borough, made by C. Bubacz. Second, J. Holleman. All in favor after discussion of benefits, etc. G. Lloyd asked if members would like to go over applications. Those available will.
• Edward Stanley Health: E. Stanley's health discussed. Insurance payment for partial work time explained as was used before. He is not working a couple of days, then being on a couple. This is how Ohio National supported the efforts during his last application when he had experienced the rejection of the pancreas.
• Carpenter Street: T. McNamara asked about the lines to be painted by the Carpenter Street businesses. Signs are down, line to be painted.
• Bar-b-que Pits: Bar-b-que pits rebuilt. Racks are not withstanding the heat from wood and/or self starting fuel. B. Laverty posts rules for KCC in the building. He was asked if he could do something along that line when the racks are signed out.
• Delinquents: Delinquents are being shut off for not keeping agreements up to date. They sound surprised when they are told water will not be turned on until the bill is paid. This is a continuing process.
• Library: Library handicap signs are being worked on. J. Holleman asked about the progress. G. Lloyd had tried to go to see the librarian last week about the other painting requested. He did not have the time to do this.

Borough Manager

Planning Commission report:

• No meeting. New member needed. Advertisement needed. All members asked to think of a candidate.

Planning Commission

Recreation report:

• Park Work: Clean up at Island Park is appreciated. Thank you to Borough Manager for what had been done. Gridiron Club furnished pizza, Coal Festival Committee provided soda, etc. Thank you in "The Banter".
• Problems Red Cross Lessons: C. Bubacz commented on attitude of persons at Red Cross when she has called about the lessons. This person had been demanding with the employees, also at the pool when calling for anything. Nothing was the same now that they want lessons paid. Pool opened the 8th after painting, etc.
• Tennis Court: Grass and weeds around tennis courts need regular cutting. G. Lloyd straightened the flag pole by the Little League field.
• LL Flags: J. Bogaczyk noted no flags have been put up. When Lazouras was on Little League Board, she took care of both, now no one is. Coal Festival flags are no longer available.
• Trees Park: C. Bubacz asked about the trees being removed, replaced. Wondered if foundry might donate some trees. Does anyone know if R. Kaminski did the borings. Rasmussens might donate.

Recreation

Television report:

• T.V.: A problem with 16 last week again. Now someone has reported it today when in the office. Channel 20 has been off. There are radio frequency problems. It appears as a negative. J. Ogden will check when he gets home. The satellites are something which you can not control. C. Bubacz still has interference as before. The towers cause each other problems.

Television

Library report:

• Library: Painting to be completed at parking lot.

Library

K.C.C. report:

• B. Laverty reported on "Camp" held daily for handicapped. Piano removed thanks to G. Lloyd. J. Eckman and B. Laverty did repair work in restroom on Saturday. Work being done on building on continuing basis. Orr carpeting will be doing work in middle room. Ben Jones did work on intake valve in restroom. J. Holleman advised problem with Orr when work done at Legion. Hopes this will not be the same with the carpeting at KCC.

K.C.C.

Budget report:

• October scheduled for work.

Budget Committee

NPHS Student Representative report:

• A. Jackson was invited to attend during the summer. No reply.

NPHS Student Representative

Ordinance Update Committee report:

• This will require a long time.

Ordinance Update Committee