BOROUGH OF SLATINGTON  The Finance Planning/Zoning, Public Safety and Human/Community Services Committee Workshop Meetings were held on September 18, 2023, in Council Room, 125 South Walnut The meeting was called to order by President Bartholomew at 6:301 PM with the following in  Street, Slatington, PA 18080.  attendance: PRESENT Thomas Bartholomew Ronald Kratz Kevin Steckel Zachari Halkias  ABSENT OTHERS PRESENT  VISITORS Kris Burek Ron Hausman Jeffrey Hausman  Jeralyn Schoch Greg Winokur  PUBLIC COMMENT: None A. FINANCE/PLANNINGIZONING  Ronald Kratz - Chairman; Members: Kevin Steckel, Zachari Halkias 1. Committee Member discussion on listed topics:  a. Further discussion on Economic Development and Beautification of Town committees. Mayor Schoch has not been able to get information to the residents. Councilor Kratz stated the plan is to invite people into a common setting and then have them divide into the committee they want. Mayor Schoch stated that after the 30th, she will pursue working on scheduling 2 different meetings. Councilor Kratz stated that have these 2 b. Introduce the topic of an HOA (Homeowners Association). Councilor Kratz suggested Mayor Schoch suggested going to the businesses and placing Christmas lights. Police Chief Winokur also suggested going to a building owner to dress it up during the holidays. It was suggested to having a contest for the best holiday decoration. Kris Burek added that several years ago the county had a program through the CDBG where they would provide grants for There were no questions from the committee members; the Finance Committee Meeting was  committees could possibly help in lowering crimes.  getting an area that would consider adopting a HOA in the Borough.  new building facades on Main Street.  adjourned. B.F PUBLIC SAFETY  Kevin Steckel - Chairman; Members: Ronald Kratz, Zachari Halkias 1. Committee Member discussion on listed topics:  a. Update on results of consortium and possible hiring of new full-time police officer. Police Chief Winokur informed the committee that the Civil Service Commission has certified the new list of eligibility and it has been posted. Police Chief Winokur stated that they have started background investigations on the first applicant. President  1    Bartholomew asked Police Chief Winokur if it would be possible to place this on the Police Chief Winokur informed the committee that he was approached by Turkey Hill. Turkey Hill wants to sponsor the police department for a program called Coffee with the Cop. On October 5th it is national Coffee with the Cop Day. Turkey Hill on Main Street  next regular council agenda to make a conditional offer.  will be holding the event on October 4th, from 8:00. AM to 10:00AM.  There were no questions from the committee members; the Public Safety Committee meeting was  adjourned.  C.H HUMAN/COMMUNITY SERVICES  Zachari Halkias - Chairman; Members: Kevin Steckel, Ronald Kratz 1. Committee Member discussion on listed topics:  a. The committee reviewed the request from Pat Rabenold tol hold "In Memory of Buzzy Car Cruise" on. June gth, 2024. President Bartholomew requested this be placed on the  next regular council agenda.  b. The committee reviewed the request from Northern Lehigh Food Bank for help for gas for van for $50 to $60 per month. President Bartholomew requested this be place on the next  regular council agenda.  There were no questions from the committee members; the Human/Community Services  Committee meeting was adjourned. D. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:  Mayor Schoch is involved with the Legion. Thel Legion is thinking of placing flags of fallen servicemen which would bel hung around town by public works. The Legion will be attending a  council meeting to discuss this. E. COURTESY TO THE FLOOR: None  Councilor Halkias made a motion, duly seconded by Councilor Kratz, to adjourn. Being no further  business, President Bartholomew declared the meeting adjourned at 6:50. PM.  Daniel L. Stevens Borough Secretary  2