Scranton council introduces intergovernmental MOU, advances refuse-truck purchase and moves two ordinances forward

Summary

At its regular meeting, the Scranton City Council introduced an intergovernmental cooperation agreement on a specific property, approved introduction of a refuse-truck purchase resolution, introduced a zoning-board appointment, and passed readings by title for a PennDOT right-of-way conveyance and revised excavation rules.

SCRANTON — The Scranton City Council at its regular meeting introduced several measures and advanced two ordinances, moving items into committee or passing first readings on measures that city officials said relate to public works, zoning coordination and capital equipment purchases.

Council members introduced an intergovernmental cooperation agreement described in the agenda as a memorandum of understanding between the city and the borough of "Musick" to coordinate zoning, planning and code enforcement for the parcel listed as 53 Glenmara National Boulevard; the item was sent to committee after a voice vote to introduce the measure. The agenda described the item as 5 b for introduction.

The council also introduced and sent to committee a resolution ratifying a purchase agreement with Mid Atlantic Waste Systems for two refuse trucks. City comments during the meeting said the trucks include body scales and that the purchase was part of the 2025 capital budget; an administrative note provided during discussion said the original estimate for the…

Scranton council introduces intergovernmental MOU, advances refuse-truck purchase and moves two ordinances forward

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