March Borough Council Meeting

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Honesdale Borough Council - Reorganization

Honesdale Borough Council Regular Meeting: May 9, 2022 Mayor Derek Williams stated that reflecting on this past Mother’s Day, there were many amazing women in his life. He stated that serving on a male dominated body, such as this, that it should represent and reflect others that may not look like him. Call Meeting to Order Council President James Hamill called the regularly scheduled Borough Council meeting to order at 6:00 PM on Monday, May 9, 2022. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. The in-person meeting was conducted in the second-floor meeting room of Borough Hall, 958 Main Street, Honesdale, with a virtual participation option. A roll call of Councilors indicated the following were present at Borough Hall: President James Hamill, Vice-President Jason Newbon, David Nilsen, Jared Newbon, William McAllister, and Michael Augello. In addition, the following Borough officials were in attendance: Mayor Derek Williams, Solicitor Richard Henry, Sgt. Keith Colombo, and Borough Secretary Judith Poltanis. Attending virtually were DPW Director Dan Brown. Councilor James Jennings joined the meeting at 6:30 PM. Meeting Minutes Borough residents can find out more information about scheduled meetings, openings for various boards and commissions and more at HonesdaleBorough.com.

Honesdale Borough Council Regular Meeting: April 25, 2022 Mayor Derek Williams introduced Deacon Matthew Lorent who offered a prayer for the gathering on the decision making, open listening and community cooperation. Call meeting to Order Council President James Hamill called the regularly scheduled Borough Council meeting to order at 6:01 PM on Monday, April 25, 2022. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. The in-person meeting was conducted in the second-floor meeting room of Borough Hall, 958 Main Street, Honesdale, with a virtual participation option. A roll call of Councilors indicated the following were present at Borough Hall: President James Hamill, Vice-President Jason Newbon, David Nilsen, James Jennings, Jared Newbon, and Michael Augello. Councilor William McAllister attended virtually. In addition, the following Borough officials were in attendance: Mayor Derek Williams, Solicitor Richard Henry, and Borough Secretary Judith Poltanis. Meeting Minutes Borough residents can find out more information about scheduled meetings, openings for various boards and commissions and more at HonesdaleBorough.com.

Honesdale Borough Council Regular Meeting: April 11, 2022 Mayor Derek Williams asked for a moment of silence for pedestrians Ruth Ann Malti and Josephine Crossman who died within the last 10 years in Honesdale.  Call meeting to Order Council President James Hamill called the regularly scheduled Borough Council meeting to order at 6:00 PM on Monday, April 11, 2022. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. The meeting was conducted in the second-floor meeting room of Borough Hall, 958 Main Street, Honesdale, with a virtual participation option. A roll call of Councilors indicated the following were present at Borough Hall: President James Hamill, Vice-President Jason Newbon, David Nilsen, James Jennings, Jared Newbon, and William McAllister. In addition, the following Borough officials were in attendance: Mayor Derek Williams, Solicitor Richard Henry, and Borough Treasurer Danielle Simoneaux. DPW Director Dan Brown participated virtually. Councilor Michael Augello arrived at 6: 18 PM.  Meeting Minutes Borough residents can find out more information about scheduled meetings, openings for various boards and commissions and more at HonesdaleBorough.com.

Honesdale Borough Council Regular Meeting: March 28, 2022 Mayor Derek Williams shared quotes about how Spring is characterized in Lenape culture, namely, “Time in which the frogs begin to sing” and “Time when the shad fish return”. He mentioned that the frogs are singing in Honesdale. President Hamill stated that the first day of fishing begins April 2, 2022. Call meeting to Order. Council President James Hamill called the regularly scheduled Borough Council meeting to order at 6:00 PM on Monday, March 28, 2022. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. The meeting was conducted in the second-floor meeting room of Borough Hall, 958 Main Street, Honesdale, with a virtual participation option. A roll call of Councilors indicated the following were present at Borough Hall: President James Hamill, Vice-President Jason Newbon, David Nilsen, Michael Augello, William McAllister, James Jennings, and Jared Newbon. In addition, the following Borough officials were in attendance: Mayor Derek Williams, Solicitor Richard Henry, and Borough Secretary Judith Poltanis. The following officials participated virtually: DPW Director Dan Brown, Fire Chief Steve Bates, and Police Chief Rick Southerton. Meeting Minutes Borough residents can find out more information about scheduled meetings, openings for various boards and commissions and more at HonesdaleBorough.com.

Honesdale Borough Council Regular Meeting: March 14, 2022 Mayor Derek Williams asked everyone to internalize a moment of reflection prior to the meeting.  Call meeting to Order.  Council President James Hamill called the regular scheduled Borough Council meeting to order at 6:01 PM on Monday, March 14, 2022. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. The meeting was conducted in the second-floor meeting room of Borough Hall, 958 Main Street, Honesdale, with a virtual participation option. A roll call of Councilors indicated the following were present at Borough Hall: President James Hamill, Vice-President Jason Newbon, David Nilsen, Michael Augello, and Jared Newbon. Councilor James Jennings and Mayor Derek Williams participated via virtual option. In addition, the following Borough officials were in attendance: Solicitor Richard Henry, and Borough Secretary Judith Poltanis. Councilor William McAllister arrived at 6:10PM.  Executive Session  Council President James Hamill announced that an executive session of Honesdale Borough Council was conducted on Monday, February 28, 2022. The executive session began at 8:08 PM. Attending the executive session were the following: James Hamill, Jason Newbon, Michael Augello, David Nilsen, James Jennings, William McAllister, Jared Newbon, Mayor Derek Williams, Solicitor Richard Henry and Borough Secretary Judith Poltanis. The Sunshine Act permits agencies to "discuss personnel matters" by the agency in executive session. Discussion of a grievance regarding vacation time which was the topic of the executive session which concluded at 8:27 PM.  Meeting Minutes Borough residents can find out more information about scheduled meetings, openings for various boards and commissions and more at HonesdaleBorough.com.

Honesdale Borough Council Regular Meeting: February 28, 2022 Mayor Derek Williams read a quote regarding democracy from Mayor Vitali Klitschko of Kyiv, Ukraine, namely "Democracy cannot defend itself. It needs the will of its citizens and the commitment of everyone."  Call meeting to Order.  Council President James Hamill called the regular scheduled Borough Council meeting to order at 6:01 PM on Monday, February 28, 2022. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. The meeting was conducted in the second-floor meeting room of Borough Hall, 958 Main Street, Honesdale, with a virtual participation option. A roll call of Councilors indicated the following were present at Borough Hall: President James Hamill, Vice-President Jason Newbon, David Nilsen, Michael Augello, James Jennings, Jared Newbon, and William McAllister. In addition, the following Borough officials were in attendance: Mayor Derek Williams, Solicitor Richard Henry, Secretary Judith Poltanis, and Director of Public Works Dan Brown.  Additions to the Agenda  President Hamill asked if there were any considerations to add to the agenda. Secretary Poltanis stated that a request for metered parking spaces was received as a supplement to the Girl Scouts request to use the Fred R Miller Pavilion.  Mike Augello moved to add the request for parking spaces from the Girl Scouts to the agenda. Jason Newbon seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED. Voice vote, 7-0  Proclamation Presentation  Mayor Derek Williams recognized representatives from Wayne Memorial Health System and Cottage Hose Ambulance who attended the meeting for maintaining community wellness with a proclamation on the second anniversary of the COVID-19 global pandemic with a proclamation. Mayor Williams declared February 28, 2022, "a day of sincere appreciation for health care workers, service providers, and essential job holders who have helped keep our hometown functioning and healthy under trying circumstances and as a day of remembrance for those we have lost yet hold dear in our hearts." James Pettinato, CEO, of Wayne Memorial Hospital and Fred Jackson, Executive Director, Wayne Memorial Community Centers thanked the Mayor and Council for the recognition. He introduced several hospital staff members, Dr. James Cruse, Danielle Hazimof, Lisa Champeau, and Tara Korb who were present at the meeting and who offered appreciation for the recognition. Stephen Fisch of Cottage Hose Ambulance thanked the Mayor and Honesdale Borough Council for their support and introduced the evening duty crew, Matt and Sarah, who accompanied him to the ceremony. Mayor Williams conducted the presentation of the proclamations and photos were taken.  Meeting Minutes Borough residents can find out more information about scheduled meetings, openings for various boards and commissions and more at HonesdaleBorough.com.