BOROUGH OF SLATINGTON COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES 7/10/23  The Regular Meeting of Council was held on Monday, July 10, 2023, at 7:00 PM, to be held in the  Council Room, 125 S. Walnut Street, First Floor, Slatington, PA 18080. Presiding: Thomas Bartholomew: President of Council Recording Secretary: Daniel Stevens, Borough Manager/Secretary  The meeting was called to order by President Bartholomew at 7:00 PM with the following in attendance:  ROLLCALL: PRESENT Thomas Bartholomew Bryon Reed Joseph Wechsler-via phone Ronald Kratz Zachari Halkias Kevin Steckel Jeffrey Hausman  ABSENT  OTHERS PRESENT Mayor Schoch Lisa Young Greg Winokur Justin Gross Daniel Stevens  VISITORS Crystal Hausman, Jim Logue Ron Hausman, Ryan Mayberry Steve Walden, Dave Schnaars John Bechtel, Jeremy Henry Kevin Borman, Krystall Borman Bill & Rita Grim, Justin Frable Nichole Frable, Kate Randall Lori Middaugh, Andreas Hassold Bob Hughes  EXECUTIVE SESSION: None NOTIFICATION:  President Bartholomew announced that all public sessions of Borough Council are electronically recorded and such recordings are maintained as part of the meeting record until the minutes are transcribed and MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING Solicitor Young noted on the. June 19th minutes, under Public Safety, 1.bi is should be mileage, not milage. Councilor Reed made a motion, duly seconded by Councilor Kratz, to approve the following: Council Meeting - June 12, 2023; Committee Meetings - June 19, 2023 & June 26, 2023, with the corrections. President Bartholomew declared the motion passed following a  approved by the! Board, at which time the recordings shall be erased.  Voice Vote, All inl Favor.  SPECIAL PRESENTATION: None  PUBLIC PARTICIPATION (Agenda and Non-Agenda items) You will have three minutes to address Council from the podium. The three minutes applies to your time at the podium. Ifyou exit the podium, Steve Walden = 2230 High Point Lane, Washington Twp. Signed in and was recognized to speak. Steve Walden continues to express his concern about the roads at Maple Springs Acres. Steve understands that raising taxes is not feasible. Steve asked if the borough has enough funds to do Maple Springs Drive, Shadow Oak Lane, and lower portion of Oakhurst, between Bulldog and Maple Spring. At least get that work done, then work out plans to do a couple of roads every year. President Bartholomew informed Steve that at this time, the state has not announced any grants. The borough has applied for 4 grants and received the only one that has been announced. Councilor Reed added that the borough has applied for the PA Small Waster Sewer grant for Maple Spring for the waterline. Councilor Reed added that borough has received a $56,000.00 LSA grant to do the stormwater pipe on the lower part of Shadow Oaks. President Bartholomew stated that at this time, the borough does not have funds for the projects. Manager Stevens added that once the borough knows about the grants, then they would investigate borrowing money for the match. President Bartholomew informed Steve that the total cost for the project  you have yielded the floor, and any time you have remaining.    could be as much as $10,000,000.00. If this were done on a 20-year note, the taxes would have to be Lori Middaugh - 1309 Pin Oak Lane. Signed in and was recognized to speak. Lori's son works for the Road Reclamation Company and is currently in Chambersburg and every year they get 6 roads done. Lori suggested the borough call Chambersburg to see how they get their roads done. Lori is a teacher and stated that the children in the school buses are tossed around due to poor roads. Lori added that their Rita Grim 1150 Maple Spring Drive Signed in and was recognized to speak. She asked who prepares and submits the grants for the borough? President Bartholomew informed Rita that Lehigh Engineering and the borough manager work together to write the grants. Rita stated that grants can be denied for minor issues, i.e., font, grammar, explanation, etc. Justin Gross stated that the grants are done online and Manager Stevens added that they cannot be submitted until all the information is completed. Rita stated that there is an increase of speeding cars in her area and that there are no speed limits signs located anywhere. Rita requested if the chief of police would be able to place a solar LED speed monitor, or children at play signs. Rita asked who oversees the business licenses. Rita is concerned that there are 5 vape shops in town. Manager Stevens stated that Zoning determines if they are allowed and this issue is Andreas Hassold - 1067 Pine Tree Drive. Signed in and was recognized to speak. Andreas is concerned about the speeding on Maple Springs Drive. Andreas asked how the borough ranks over similar communities: a. the grants that the borough receives over others; b. what is the success rate of writing grants, and how much money are the grants written for and what is the borough being awarded. Justin Gross stated that they have had a 100% success rate for the CDBG grant. Justin cited other grants: PA Small Water Sewer Grant and the Multimodal, H20 grant. Manager Stevens added that the borough had received a Multimodal grant for the intersection at Main and Walnut, and cited many other grants that have been received. Andreas asked what the community can do to help obtain grants. Manager Stevens Kate Randall - 1275 Shadow Oak Lane. Signed in and was recognized to speak. Kate stated she has 2 John Bechtel - 1302 Pin Oak Lane. Signed in and was recognized to speak. John is also concerned Bob Hughes - 1168 Sunrise Lane. Signed in and was recognized to speak. Bob feels there is an urgency PUBLIC. ANNOUNCEMENIS,COMMUNICATIONS AND SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS  doubled.  cars are taking a beating due to the roads.  on the agenda for tonight.  said to call our state senator and state representative.  small children and is also concerned on the conditions oft the roads and the speeding. about the roads. John feels aj plan should be puti inj place with or without the grants.  to get the roads repaired for the safety oft the community.  President Bartholomew read the following:  With regard to the questions and comments raised by Ms. Burek at our June 12, 2023, Council meeting Pa. Borough Code "Section 1006 Part 4" was initially stated as a section in conflict with the Council's actions. Actually, Section 1006(4) sets forth the duties of Council "To enact, revise, repeal and amend ordinances and resolutions under Chapter 33... . The Pennsylvania Borough Code at Section 3301.1(c) states that Resolutions may be adopted for any purpose, including, but not limited to...ceremonial expressions or the good will of council, statements of public policy, approval of formal agreements, approval of administrative rules, regulations and bylaws, filling borough-appointed positions and  regarding the Resolution proposed and adopted, we offer the following.  establishing the annual tax millage rate."  2    This is what the Borough listed on the agenda for action that night and was properly reviewed and adopted by Council. Chapter 33 of the Borough Code, at Section 3301.1(c) sets forth "Resolutions" at subpart (4), and is the type of resolution adopted by Council, specifically a resolution "for the approval of administrative rules and regulations..." As the Resolution adopted pertained to regulations or policies, this is exactly what the state envisioned for the use ofai resolution as set forth in the statute. Also established by state law is Borough Code Section 3301.2(a) which sets forth the publication requirements for ordinances, not resolutions. Ms. Burek has since admitted that she was incorrect regarding the requirement that resolutions be advertised as is an ordinance. Council has followed state law regarding the entire procedure and the Resolution adopted. June 12, 2023, stands as a valid resolution  as adopted.  APPROVAL OF ACCOUNTSPAYABLE/TRANSFER  Councilor Kratz made a motion, duly seconded by Councilor Reed, to approve payment of the bills and transfers as presented by the Treasurer. President Bartholomew declared the motion passed following a  Roll Call, voting as follows: ROLL CALL  AYES Thomas Bartholomew Bryon Reed Joseph Wechsler Ronald Kratz Kevin Steckel Jeffrey Hausman Zachari Halkias  NAYS  ABSTAIN  REPORTS  The reports of various committees, officials and officers were provided to Council and are on file in  Borough Hall and are available for public inspection. MAYORS/POLICE REMARKS  Mayor Jeralyn Schoch  Mayor Schoch is concerned about the speeding on Maple Springs and stated that she would have the police patrol during those times. Police Chief Winokur asked the residents to call the police when  speeding is happening.  ChiefWinokur  Chief Winokur provided totals for June 2022 to June 2023; June - 2022 - 351 incidents; June - 2023- 346; reports filed-2 2022 245, 2023 235Criminal arrests 2022-9, 2023 - 8; traffic citations 2022-27, 2023 - 22; parking tickets 2022 -29; 2023-2 23. Chief Winokur stated that along with the Walnutport Police Department and the Northern Lehigh School District will be participating together in National Night Out on Tuesday, August 1st, 2023, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the high school. Chief Winokur  had provided aj packet to Council for a 2023 vehicle acquisition for their review.  STANDING COMMITTEES A. Highway  Councilor Jeffrey Hausman  1. Councilor Hausman stated the bid went from $212,340.00 to $215,900.00 due to changes Councilor Wechsler, to accept changes for the price to $215,900.00 from S&G Paving  in the prevailing wage.  Councilor Hausman made a motion, duly seconded by  3    for the South Street CDBG bid. President Bartholomew declared the motion passed following  al Roll Call, voting as follows:  ROLL CALL  AYES Thomas Bartholomew Bryon Reed Joseph Wechsler Ronald Kratz Kevin Steckel Jeffrey Hausman Zachari Halkias  NAYS  ABSTAIN  B. Public Safety  Councilor. Kevin Steckel  1. Councilor Steckel made a motion, duly seconded by Councilor Hausman, to rescind Council motion ofl May 22, 2023, authorizing refurbishing of3 30 air-pack cylinders at a maximum cost not to exceed $12,000.00. President Bartholomew declared the motion passed following a Roll Call,  voting as follows:  ROLL CALL  AYES Thomas Bartholomew Bryon Reed Joseph Wechsler Ronald Kratz Kevin Steckel Jeffrey Hausman Zachari Halkias  NAYS  ABSTAIN  2. Councilor Steckel made a motion, duly seconded by Councilor Kratz, to authorize purchase of30 (thirty) 30-minute cylinders for Scott air packs. The cost is $1,176.00 per cylinder X 30 = $35,280.00. Use COVID19 LFRF funds. President Bartholomew declared the motion passed  following a Roll Call, voting as follows:  ROLLCALL  AYES Thomas Bartholomew Bryon Reed Joseph Wechsler Ronald Kratz Kevin Steckel Jeffrey Hausman Zachari Halkias  NAYS  ABSTAIN  3. The Council discussed options and possible motion concerning purchase of a police cruiser. Possible option of using COVIDI9LFRF for first year's payment (3-year payment plan). Chief Winokur provided packets for the Council to review. Chief Winokur investigated Ford Interceptor SUVs, Chevy Tahoe's, Dodge Durango's, and Chevy Chargers. Chief Winokur stated that there are 2 types of Interceptors = one is considered a command model and one isa patrol model. The Interceptor from Fred Bean is $41,051.00 included a small security safe in the trunk area. The same vehicle from Whitmore Auto Group costs $41,500.00. The patrol Interceptor from Fred Bean was $39,641.00, Dodge Charger is $37,184.00 and the Dodge Durango cost $44,345.00. Chief Winokur is taking steps to prolong the life of the current vehicles by not having the vehicles left idling, assigning vehicles for accountability. President  Bartholomew would like this placed on the next committee meeting.  4    C. Human/Community Services  Councilor Zachari Halkias  1. Solicitor Young requested Resolution R-6-23 be tabled at this time because Lehigh County has 2. Councilor Halkias made a motion, duly seconded by Councilor Wechsler, to approve request from Andreas Hassold for approval to hold annual block party on Pine Tree Drive on Saturday, September 9, 2023. President Bartholomew declared the motion passed following a Voice Vote, 3. Councilor Halkias made a motion, duly seconded by Councilor Wechsler, to approve sending a letter to State Senator Coleman concerning proposal to expand the whole home repair program. President Bartholomew declared the motion passed following a Voice Vote, All in Favor. 4. Councilor Halkias made a motion, duly seconded by Councilor Reed, to approve request from Slatington Public Library to have a Vince's Cheesesteak Food Truck Fundraiser on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, from 3 PM to 7 PM at the Slatington Maintenance Building. President Bartholomew declared the motion passed following a Voice Vote, All in Favor.  not yet approved a final form fort the Right of Way.  All in Favor.  D. imancePlamming/oning  Councilor Ronald Kratz  1. Councilor Kratz made a motion, duly seconded by Councilor Hausman, to authorize solicitor to advise Council on an ordinance concerning controlling vape and smoke shops within the borough. President Bartholomew declared the motion passed following a Voice Vote, All in Favor.  E. Sewer/Solid Waste  CouncilorJoseph Wechsler  Manager Stevens informed the Council that the borough has received the full grant reimbursement Councilor Reed suggested the borough put some of the money from the garbage account in CD's.  for the Small Water and Sewer Grant of $114,750.00.  President Bartholomew would liket this placed on the next committee agenda.  F. Water/Special Sewer Committee  Councilor Bryon Reed  1. Water Test Statement Water was tested and found safe for human consumption  2. Councilor Reed made a motion, duly seconded by Councilor Wechsler, to adopt Resolution R-07- 23, ai resolution to grant the request to rescind the contract and notice to proceed ofMay 23, 2023, ofLRM, Inc. and reimbursement of expenses and return of bid security. President Bartholomew  declared the motion passed following a Roll Call, voting as follows:  ROLLCALL  AYES Thomas Bartholomew Bryon Reed Joseph Wechsler Ronald Kratz Kevin Steckel Jeffrey Hausman Zachari Halkias  NAYS  ABSTAIN  3. Councilor Reed made a1 motion, duly seconded by Councilor Wechsler, to adopt Resolution R-08- 23 to authorize Council President and Borough Manager to execute an agreement with Martz  5    Technologies, Inc., based upon Quote 23-14251 in the amount of $180,743.82. President Bartholomew declared the motion passed following a Roll Call, voting as follows:  ROLLCALL  AYES Thomas Bartholomew Bryon Reed Joseph Wechsler Ronald Kratz Kevin Steckel Jeffrey Hausman Zachari Halkias  NAYS  ABSTAIN  UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: None NEW BUSINESS: None  COUNCIL PRESIDENT'S REPORT: None Council from the podium on Agenda Items Only.)  Thomas Bartholomew  COURTESY OF THE FLOOR - (Agenda Items Only = You will have two (2) minutes to address EXECUTIVE SESSION: President Bartholomew recessed to executive session at 8:36 PM. At 9:45 PM President Bartholomew reconvened the meeting. Matters of personnel, real estate, and legal matters  were discussed in executive session. ADJOURNMENT  Being no further business, Councilor Hausman, made the motion, duly seconded by Councilor Kratz, to adjourn the meeting. President Bartholomew declared the motion passed following a Voice Vote, All in  Favor.  President Bartholomew declared the meeting adjourned at 9:45 PM.  Daniel L. Stevens Borough Secretary  6