LOCATION: White Haven Library, 121 Towanda Street, White Haven, Pa. 18661
CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL:
Louis Esa, _____ John Cepiel, ______
Rudolph (Rudy) Schoch, ______ Elizabeth Berger, _____
Joseph Lachette, ______ Eric Siglin, _____
Sharon Mrozinski, _____ James Nanovic, Esq., _____
Michael Best, _____ Carol Lenahan, _____
Allan Hollrigl, _________
PLEASE ASK THAT IF ANYONE WISHES TO SPEAK, THEY MUST SIGN IN ON THE SIGN IN SHEET.
AUDIENCE COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS ONLY:
MINUTES: March 6, 2025
DISCUSSION:
DECISION:
Motion _______________________ Second _________________________
ROLL CALL: John Cepiel, ______ Sharon Mrozinski _____
Joseph Lachette , ______ Elizabeth Berger _____
Rudolph (Rudy) Schoch, _____ Louis Esa _____
Michael Best _____
TREASURER’S REPORTS: March 2025
DISCUSSION:
DECISION:
Motion _______________________ Second _________________________
ROLL CALL: John Cepiel, ______ Sharon Mrozinski _____
Joseph Lachette , ______ Elizabeth Berger _____
Rudolph (Rudy) Schoch, _____ Louis Esa _____
Michael Best _____
BILLS: The following bills created in February 2025 are being presented for payment at the March 2025 Meeting
General Fund: Carbon County 911 59.44
PPL Electric Utilities Verizon 55.15 UGI Corporation Berkheimer Associates EIT Comm.- March 105.44 Berkheimer Associates LST Commission - March 13.25 Nanovic Law Office – Solicitor Services 1,420.30 Garbage Fund Loan #53 200.00 White Haven Library – Council Meeting 75.00
Payroll: Rudolph Schoch – March Salary
Terri Schoch – March Salary
State Road Fund: PPL Electric Utilities – Street Lights 425.91
Garbage Coll. Fund: Anthracite Waste Services 2,809.33
Sewer O & M. Fund: Aqua Pa. 1,365.00
DISCUSSION:
DECISION:
Motion _______________________ Second _________________________
ROLL CALL: John Cepiel, ______ Sharon Mrozinski _____
Joseph Lachette , ______ Elizabeth Berger _____
Rudolph (Rudy) Schoch, _____ Louis Esa _____
Michael Best _____
VISITORS
Cody Johnson, Glenn Johnson & Associates – Borough Property Survey Request
Jonathan Dempsey (Tentatively) Pocono Green Property
LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS
CRACK SEAL QUOTATIONS
DISCUSSION:
DECISION: Motion _______________________ Second _________________________
ROLL CALL: John Cepiel, ______ Sharon Mrozinski _____
Joseph Lachette , ______ Elizabeth Berger _____
Rudolph (Rudy) Schoch, _____ Louis Esa _____
Michael Best _____
CDBG GRANT APPLICATION – DUE MAY 16, 2025:
DISCUSSION:
DECISION: Motion _______________________ Second _________________________
ROLL CALL: John Cepiel, ______ Sharon Mrozinski _____
Joseph Lachette , ______ Elizabeth Berger _____
Rudolph (Rudy) Schoch, _____ Louis Esa _____
Michael Best _____
ZONING HEARING BOARD APPOINTMENTS: The following positions must be filled on the Zoning Hearing Board:
Jack Irvin’s position expired on December 31, 2024. This is a 3 year term which will expire on December 31, 2027
Barry Clark’s position was vacated because he moved from the Borough. This is a 2 year term which will expire on December 31, 2026.
Sandra Ceipel’s position as Zoning Hearing Board Alternate expired on December 31, 2024. This is a 3 year term which will expire on December 31, 2027. Sandra Ceipel refused the position.
DISCUSSION:
DECISION: Motion _______________________ Second _________________________
ROLL CALL: John Cepiel, ______ Sharon Mrozinski _____
Joseph Lachette , ______ Elizabeth Berger _____
Rudolph (Rudy) Schoch, _____ Louis Esa _____
Michael Best _____
2024 AUDIT:
DISCUSSION:
DECISION: Motion _______________________ Second _________________________
ROLL CALL: John Cepiel, ______ Sharon Mrozinski _____
Joseph Lachette , ______ Elizabeth Berger _____
Rudolph (Rudy) Schoch, _____ Louis Esa _____
Michael Best _____
HOLLRIGL SUBDIVISION REVISED PLANS
DISCUSSION:
DECISION: Motion _______________________ Second _________________________
ROLL CALL: John Cepiel, ______ Sharon Mrozinski _____
Joseph Lachette , ______ Elizabeth Berger _____
Rudolph (Rudy) Schoch, _____ Louis Esa _____
Michael Best _____
SEWER FUND CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT: The CD matures on April 10, 2025. Roll over could be for an 8 month term or 16 month term. Current interest rate for both is 3.65%
DISCUSSION:
DECISION: Motion _______________________ Second _________________________
ROLL CALL: John Cepiel, ______ Sharon Mrozinski _____
Joseph Lachette , ______ Elizabeth Berger _____
Rudolph (Rudy) Schoch, _____ Louis Esa _____
Michael Best _____
COMMITTEE REPORTS
STREET COMMITTEE:
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
FIRE COMPANY:
MAYOR:
PLANNING COMMISSION:
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR: No report from Meri Jones.
ZONING OFFICER’S REPORT
SEWAGE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER:
CONSULTING ENGINEER’S REPORT: No Report
GARBAGE FEE COLLECTOR: The February 2025 Report indicated that there were 6 full payments totaling $419.92 and 6 installment payments totaling $147.36.
AQUA AMERICA, INC.: February Report was received along with an invoice indicating amount due to East Side Borough for the 4th quarter of 2024.
CARBON COUNTY TAX COLLECTION COMMITTEE: Virtual meeting held on February 19, 2025. Another meeting is scheduled for May 21, 2025 because the February meeting was not completed because the virtual meeting timed out.
SPRING HILL MOBILE HOME PARK: No Report
BUILDING COMMITTEE:
GRANTS COMMITTEE:
CARBON COUNTY TAX ASSESSMENT OFFICE: No Assessment Notices were received
PA ONE CALL REPORTS: There was one report for the month of February. It was for a water well drilling at 593 River Street
WEBSITE:
CORRESPONDENCE
- PSECU Literature regarding Benefits and Promotions
- USDA Literature concerning low interest loans.
OLD BUSINESS
ALBERT MILLER PROPERTY:
2023 CDBG PROGRAM: There has been no correspondence regarding this during December
DCNR GRANT: Virtual meeting held on February 21, 2025. An outline of the project was reviewed with the official from DCNR.
LSA GRANT
ROUTE 940:
HICKORY RUN TRUCK PLAZA:
COMMUNITY BUILDING:
ROUTE 80:
LEHIGH GORGE CAMPGROUND:
I-80 ON AND OFF RAMPS AT RT. 534 and 534 BRIDGE REPLACEMENT
NEW BUSINESS
WHITE HAVEN CENTER MEETING: A meeting is being called by Senator Argall’s Office to discuss strategies and uses of the White Haven Center. The event will be held on April 10, 2025 at 5:30 P.M. at St. Patrick’s Church
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FORMS FOR 2025: Due May 11, 2025. Please decide what Council would like to submit as a project. Suggestion, work on Bridge Street from Vine to Route 940.
AVAILABLE GRANTS
- DCED Grants for Community Conservation Partnership’s Program
WEBINARS/SEMINARS
- Environmentally Sensitive Maintenance Training Course scheduled for Wednesday, July 9, 2025 and Thursday, July 10, 2025 from 7:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. each day. The course will be held at the Holiday Inn Wilkes Barre, East Mountain, 600 Wildflower Drive, Wilkes Barre, Pa. This training course is necessary in order to become eligible to receive Dirt & Gravel Funding.
CONTRACT RENEWALS
SNOW REMOVAL CONTRACT Ends December 31, 2025
GARBAGE COLLECTION CONTRACT: Ends September 1, 2027
FIRE PROTECTION AGREEMENT Ends December 31, 2028
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