Honesdale Borough

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.

Honesdale Borough Council Regular Meeting: February 14, 2022 Mayor Derek Williams asked for a moment of quiet reflection prior to the meeting.  Council President James Hamill called the regular scheduled Borough Council meeting to order at 6:00 PM on Monday, February 14, 2022. The meeting was conducted in the second-floor meeting room of Borough Hall, 958 Main Street, Honesdale. A roll call of Councilors indicated the following were present: President James Hamill, 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. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. 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: January 31, 2022 Council President James Hamill called the regular meeting of Honesdale Borough Council to order at 6 PM. The meeting was conducted as an in-person meeting with a virtual option. The meeting was held on the second floor of Borough Hall, 958 Main Street, Honesdale. Councilors attending in person were President Hamill, David Nilsen, James Jennings, Michael Augello, Jared Newbon, Jason Newbon and William McAllister. Other Borough officials attending included Mayor Derek Williams, Solicitor Richard Henry, Borough Secretary Judith Poltanis and Director of Public Works Dan Brown. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. There was a moment of silence conducted for former Mayor Albert Rutherford who had died. In addition, the following Borough officials offered memories and remembrances of Mayor Rutherford: James Hamill, Solicitor Richard Henry, William McAllister, Secretary Poltanis, James Jennings, and Mayor Derek Williams. It was announced that black bunting is hung from Borough Hall to honor Mayor Rutherford. 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: January 17, 2022 Mayor Derek Williams asked for a moment of silence and reflection prior to the meeting. He stated that he will be asking a local faith leader to speak before the meeting. Call meeting to order Council President James Hamill called the regular meeting of Honesdale Borough Council to order at 6:01 PM. A roll call of councilors indicated the following present at Borough Hall, 958 Main Street, Honesdale: James Hamill, David Nilsen, James Jennings, Michael Augello, Jason Newbon and Jaren Newbon. Councilor William McAllister participated via the available virtual option. Other Borough officials attending in person were Mayor Williams, Solicitor Richard Henry and Secretary Judith Poltanis. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. President Hamill stated that a hybrid meeting would be available going forward to allow for more public participation in the meetings. Meeting Minutes Borough residents can find out more information about scheduled meetings, openings for various boards and commissions and more at HonesdaleBorough.com.

Welcoming a new year in Honesdale Borough and a renewed effort to work together to serve the best interests of the community, newly-sworn Mayor Derek Williams oversaw the organization of Honesdale Borough Council Monday evening which takes place every two years.   “Participating in community affairs is a big deal and makes a huge difference,” stated Mayor Williams addressing both those in attendance and the council.  “There are many ways to participate. Representing, working for, engaging in, and listening to borough business are absolutely vital forces that make our neighborhoods more resilient.”   Council has two newcomers* and two returning members beginning four-year terms in addition to Mayor Williams. Jim Hamill* Jason Newbon William McAllister David Nilsen* Council’s first order of business was to appoint president, vice president and president pro temp. Hamill, Jason Newbon and McAllister were nominated for the posts respectively and were subsequently elected to serve in those roles.  Further business conducted included the following: Richard Henry was reappointed as Borough Solicitor for 2022, council voted to meet the second and fourth Monday of the month at 6 p.m. except in January when meetings are scheduled at the same time on the 17th and 31st, council voted with a tiebreak from Mayor Williams to reopen the 2022 budget which must be adopted by February 15th, President Hamill appointed Jared Newbon as chairperson of the Finance committee and McAllister as vice-chair while holding off on making further committee appointments until the next meeting, council made several commission appointments council granted permission to keep the Richard “Dick” Smith Memorial Star on Irving Cliff lit at night through the month of February after a request from Greater Honesdale Partnership to honor health care workers on the frontline of the pandemic Borough residents can find out more information about scheduled meetings, openings for various boards and commissions and more at HonesdaleBorough.com.