Resolutions

Resolutions approved by the Borough of Bear Creek Village after January 1, 2016 are listed below. The full text of written resolutions can be viewed by clizcking on the Resolution Numbers in the first column.

RESOLUTIONS APPROVED IN 2023

• Resolution #1 of 2023 - Resolution appointing Assistant Secretary

• Resolution #2 of 2023 - Resolution appointing the Borough Engineer as Alternate Zoning Officer

RESOLUTIONS APPROVED IN 2022

• Resolution #1 of 2022 - Resolution authorizing Mayor Mitchell to sign documents related to assistance related to flooding in 2021 caused by Hurricane Ida.

• Resolution #2 of 2022 - Donation Policies

• Resolution #3 of 2022 - Appointment of Doug Gebhardt as a member of the Zoning Hearing Board

• Resolution # 4 of 2022-Resolution authorizing application for a Local Share Account Grant

• Resolution #5 0f 2022-Resolution authorizing signing of PennDOT  agreement for access to PennDOT electronic records

• Resolution #6 of 2022-Resolution setting 2023 property and other Borough taxes

• Resolution #7 of 2022-Resolution implementing Act 57 of 2022 requiring the Tax Collector to waive certain additional charges for real estate taxes for certain qualified taxpayers.

• Resolution #8 of 2022-Resolution setting Uniform Construction Code building permit fees

• Resolution #9 of 2022-Resolution appointing Doug Gebhardt to a three year term as a Zoning Hearing Board member

• Resolution #10 of 2022-Resolution Authorizing disposition of certain records

RESOLUTIONS APPROVED IN 2021

• Resolution #1 of 2021 - Resolution authorizing disposition of certain records

• Resolution #2 of 2021 - Resolution approving the 2021 Luzerne County Municipal Solid Waste Management Plan

• Resolution #3 of 2021 - Resolution allowing community onlot septic serving a home and guest cottage at 420 West Lake Road

• Resolution #4 of 2021 - Resolution authorizing approval to submit PennDOT Application for Traffic Signal Approval

• Resolution #5 of 2021 - Declaration of Emergence due to flooding caused by tropical storm Henri

• Resolution #6 of 2021 - Declaration of emergency due to flooding caused by tropical depression IDA

• Resolution #7 of 2021 - Tax rates for 2022

• Resolution #8 of 2021 - Haas Appointment to Zoning Hearing Board

• Resolution # 9 of 2021 - Resolution authorizing disposition of certain records.

RESOLUTIONS APPROVED IN 2020

• Resolution #1 of 2020 - Resolution appointing Sewage Enforcement Officer (SEO) and setting SEO rates.

• Resolution #2 of 2020 - Declaration of Emergency related to COVID-19 concerns.

• Resolution #3 of 2020 - Resolution related to property tax relief 

• Resolution #4 of 2020 - Resolution Adopting the Luzerne County 2020 Hazard Mitigation Plan

• Resolution #5 of 2020- Resolution Adopting a Fund Balance Policy

• Resolution #6 of 2020 - Resolution fixing tax rates for 2021

• Resolution #7 of 2020 - Resolution authorizing application for a Local Share Account Grant

• Resolution #8 of 2020 - Resolution appointing Robert Lawrence as member of Zoning Hearing Board until December 31, 2023

RESOLUTIONS APPROVED IN 2019

• Resolution #1 of 2019 - Resolution authorizing disposition of 2011 financial records 

• Resolution #2 of 2019 - Resolution confirming Borough intention to address a priority #1 deficiency in the Hlopko bridge

• Resolution #3 of 2019 - Resolution authorizing application for a Multimodal Transportation Fund Grant

• Resolution #4 of 2019 - Resolution setting the tax rates for 2020

• Resolution #5 of 2019 - Resolution authorizing the application for a Local Share Account Grant

• Resolution #6 of 2019 - Resolution appointing Robert Lawrence Sr. to the Zoning Hearing Board                                   

• Resolution #7 of 2019 - Resolution  appointing William Haas to the Zoning Hearing Board

• Resolution #8 of 2019 - Resolution appointing Mike Harostock to the Zoning Hearing Board

RESOLUTIONS APPROVED IN 2018

• Resolution #1 of 2018 - Resolution appointing Guy Rothery to fill vacant Council position.

• Resolution #2 of 2018 - Resolution authorizing application for a Local Share Account Grant

• Resolution #3 of 2018 - Resolution establishing a Junior Council Person Program

RESOLUTIONS APPROVED IN 2017

• Resolution #1 of 2017 - Resolution confirming the tax rate will stay the same as established by Ordinance #3 of 2010.  

• Resolution #2 of 2017 - Resolution authorizing disposition of financial records dated 2009 and before

• Resolution #3 of 2017 - Approval of Luzerne County 2014 Hazard Mitigation Plan 5-Year Update

• Resolution #4 of 2017 - Resolution opposing elimination of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) 

• Resolution #5 of 2017 - Resolution Opposing H.B. 1620 entitled the "Wireless Infastructure Deployment Bill"

• Resolution #6 of 2017 - Resolution authorizing disposition of 2010 financial records

RESOLUTIONS APPROVED IN 2016

• Resolution #1 of 2016 - This was a verbal resolution  approved at the March 21, 2016 Council meeting opposing HB 340 that would restrict executive sessions.

• Resolution #2 of 2016- Resolution authorizing execution of contract with Willow Grove Paving, LLC. to construct the 2016 Road Improvement Project. Approved at the March 21, 2016 Council Meeting.

• Resolution #3 of 2016 - Resolution confirming creation of an Open Records Policy. Approved at the May 16, 2016 Council Meeting.

• Resolution #4 of 2016 - Resolution of intent to follow Pennsylvania's Municipal Records Schedule.  Approved at the May 16, 2016 Council Meeting.

• Resolution #5 of 2016 - Resolution setting UCC Permit Fees. Approved at the August 15, 2016 Council Meeting.

• Resolution #6 of 2016 - Resolution setting Septic Permit Fees. Approved at the September 19, 2016 Council Meeting.

• Resolution #7 of 2016 - Resolution authorizing the application for a Local Share Account Grant