BOROUGH OF WIND GAP 545 East' West Street WIND GAP, PA 18091 610-863-7288 FAX 610-863-1011  Wind Gap Borough Council meeting on Thursday, June 29, 2023, was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Council Vice President Dave Manzo, at which time he reminded those present that the meeting was being recorded. In attendance were Council members Dave Hess, Steve Bender, and Patrick Webber. Councilman George Hinton participated via telephone. Also in attendance were Mayor Wesley J. Smith, Borough Solicitor Ronald Karasek and Borough Manager Louise Firestone. Absent were Councilmen Jeff Yob and Alex Cortezzo, and Borough  Engineer Brian Pysher. APPROVAL OF MINUTES  On motion by Patrick Webber to approve the. June 5, 2023, minutes and seconded by  Steve Bender. Roll call vote taken. Council agreed unanimously.  APPROVAL OF EXPENSES  On motion by Steve Bender to approve the expenses in the amount of $166,759.88 and  seconded by Patrick Webber. Roll call vote taken. Council agreed unanimously.  NEW BUSINESS 1.  Constitution Avenue Stormwater Project Bid Award  On motion by Steve Bender to award the Constitution Avenue Stormwater Project ini the amount of $397,661.50 to CMR Construction and seconded by Patrick Webber. Roll call vote Council Meeting Schedule for. July /August 2023 July 3, July 18/August 7, August 15, On motion by Pat Webber to approve the new schedule for Council meetings for July Motion rescinded and amended by Pat Webber to cancel the July 3, 2023, Council meeting and seconded by Steve Bender. Roll call taken. Council agreed unanimously.  taken. Council agreed unanimously.  2. 2023  18th and August 15, 2023 and seconded by Steve Bender.  OLD BUSINESS  Council did not discuss any old business at this time.  MAYOR SMITH REPORT  Mayor Smith reported that the COG is still working on their tax exemption status. Currently, they are working on a rental agreement for the camera system. This will be presented at the next meeting and will be voted on sO the municipalities can start renting it.    They are limiting the camera system to storm-sewer; they are not doing waste water until they The Mayor is concerned about the current Transient Business License ordinance. He has been asked to approve businesses to go door to door trying to sell their goods or services. He would like to propose a review oft the ordinance as it is currently written because the language limits the ability to have more discretion in declining these requests. Valley Farms Fresh Meat completed an application in order to sell meat on the old Beer Stein property, but since the property was not zoned for that use, he was able to deny the license. Dave Manzo said that 67 Park. Avenue came up at the Municipal Authority meeting. There is still an issue regarding notification of who informs the owner that a grease trap must be  figure out the cleaning process.  installed and inspected. PUBLIC COMMENT  No one appeared before Council.  EXECUTIVE SESSION  Slate Belt Regional Police Association Contract Proposed Update.  Council adjourned to Executive Session at 7:15 p.m. Council reconvened at 7:27 p.m. No action was taken by Council pertaining to the Slate Belt Regional Police Association  Contract.. ADJOURNMENT  On motion by Steve Bender to adjourn the meeting of June 29, 2023. Council agreed  unanimously. The meeting of. June 29, 2023, adjourned at 7:27 p.m.  Cuus Ausbou Louise Firestone! Borough Manager    JUNE 20, 2023 MONTHLY REPORT  STREETS:  Traffic Light at Lehigh Avenue and Alpha Road: Work Completed 5/19/23 Signal Services Installed a new controller approved by Council 3/21/23-$ $4,923.00 Signal Services replaced the damaged northwest corner pedestrian button- - $146.00  New Street Workers:  Joshua Sportelli started on Monday, June 12, 2023 Scott Paukovits started on Monday, June 19, 2023  Constitution Ave Project Bid Submission - Tuesday, June 20 at 1:00 p.m.  Roosevelt St - Received 4 Inlet Basins = $5,925.00  PENDING ITEMS:  Meeting on East First St for placement of Street Light- - B. Pysher to schedule  meeting with Met Ed for location of existing wiring. Funding from Gap' View Estates Escrow  POLICE:  May 2023 = Parking Violations -5total  Inspections-2 Commercial Vehicle-2 Park Against Traffic-1  $20.00 $20.00 $15.00 $55.00  April Monthly Calls for Service 415 Police Activities May Monthly Calls for Service 485 Police Activities  Wind Gap -119 Wind Gap - 145  Pen Argyl-152 Pen Argyl -155  Plainfield Township -144 Plainfield Township - 185  The Department welcomed K9 Officer Zorro into its ranks with an appearance prior to Officer Lowe has begun his monthly required K9 trainings with Zorro. Officer Zorroi is  the Thursday, May 18th Slate Belt Regional Police Commission meeting. settling into his new home, both with Officer Lowe and at the Police Station.  1    The K9 program began with an initial $61,000 donation from Waste Management, which paid for Officer Lowe's training. Waste Management donated an additional $25,000, which 2023 SBRPD Lease Discussion - the Slate Belt Regional Police Commission is awaiting The Slate Belt Regional Police Association contract expires December 31, 2023. The Association has presented a new Contract proposal. The Slate Belt Regional Police Commission iss scheduling a meeting to sit down with the SBRPD Association to discuss the proposal. NATIONAL NIGHT OUT - Tuesday, August 1, 2023 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Will be held in Wind Gap Borough Park and will incorporate all three (3) Municipality Fire Depts as well as Wind Gap Borough acted as the lead agent for submitting a grant application through the 2023 NORCO Grant process, Northampton County. The SBRPD is requesting funding for a 2023 Ford F-3501 to be used to provide MCSAP (Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program) services, accident reconstruction and crime scene processing for all 3 municipalities.  helped offset the cost of the K9 patrol vehicle. correspondence from Attorney Karasek.  other vendors.  EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT: WASTE MANAGEMENT:  Still To Be Ordered New Hand-Held Radio Neighboring Partnership Agreement:  Total Funds Received in 2023= $323,873.71 April 2023 Tipping Fees = $69,910.88  Hosted a "Recycle Education Lunch and Learn" at Wind Gap Park Saturday, June 17 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.  WIND GAP AMBULANCE:  131 total calls - Wind Gap Boro =! 59 /Monroe Cty= 18/Transports =! 54 Response Times 1.76 Minutes Avg (from dispatch to responding) 2023 Subscription Mailers were sent - Period of coverage 5/15/23t05/14/24  FIRE COMPANY:  Fire Company Carnival -J June 29, 30, July 1, 2023 Calls fori the Month of / Calls for the Year  2023 Calls:  3D Dwelling Fires 1Wire Down 3Fire Alarms 1Gas Leak 10 Chimney fire 1Spill  2    1MVA with Injuries 1Vehicle Fire 1Indoor Odor Investigation 1Wire Fire 1Brush Fire  PARK:  Bandshell and Small Kitchen roof replacement scheduled in. July 2023. Kensol Airways scheduled to inspect & reduce potential fire hazards of the commercial kitchen exhaust system - Thursday, June 22, 2023 The small kitchen has been cleaned, / painted in order to be utilized as the "Concession Stand" for Summer Sounds. Food and drink sales from the Summer Sound Concerts benefit the Wind Gap Area Athletic Association. Non-profits holding activities in Wind Gap Park - Free of Charge  IU20  Special Olympics Day Welsh Society  Girl Scouts - Girl Scout Twilight Camp Wind Gap Volunteer Fire Company Carnival Slate Belt Rising - Vendor Event  Blue Mountain Community Library- Summer Reading Program  Pen Argyl PTO Families First 5K Rotary Car Show  Boy Scout Trail to Town Camporee: Was cancelled due tol limited number oftroops/campers  WIND GAP MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY:  Meeting held on' Wednesday, May 24, 2023  CRG-V WGMA accepted a conditional funding offer to upgrade their lines in the borough, contingent upon plan approvals from both Wind Gap Borough and Plainfield Township. Plainfield Township would also be required to update their Act 537 Plan toi include the property at 90 Pennsylvania Avenue to be included ini the franchise service area. Report, Supplemental Information - December 2021 and December 2022. Discussion regarding WGMA 2024 Constitution Avenue Project  Borough has been provided with WGMA's Financial Statements, Independent Auditors' During examination of Met-Ed electric bills, it was discovered that the WGMA has been paying sales tax on their electric consumption. New Administrator rectifying the sales tax.  3    PLANNING:  April 6, 2023/M May 4, 2023 - Chicken and Billboard Ordinances discussed June 1, 2023 - Meeting was cancelled. Draft proposed Chicken Ordinance was sent to  Lehigh Valley Planning Commission for review/comments.  ZONING:  Zoning Hearing Board - Tuesday, April 25  R. Smith, 34 Alpha Rd = Variance request denied for chickens  A. David, 155 Alpha Ave - Mr. David submitted an application for home occupation (sale  of dogs) Denial letter send on May 8, 2023.  OFFICE/BUILDING:  Parking Lot- $35,000 from 2021 Grow NORCO Grant - Deadline Dec 31, 2023  FINANCIALS: - Balances as of May 31, 2023:  General Funds: Money Market Funds: Capital Reserve Funds:  $171,526.21 $1,382,528.82 $1,767,001.79  5665,104.39- Sale of Borough Properties) (Allocation Based on 9.36 miles / Population of2 2720)  State Liquid Fuels Funds: Current Balance = $240,543.29  SLATE BELT RISING:  Steering Committee Meeting - Thursday, June 8, 2023:  ) Awarded 7- $1,000 Scholarships to graduating Seniors from Bangor and Pen Argyl Approved funding for Wind Gap Community Garden - Spigot, Outdoor Bottle Filler with Portland Borough - "Welcome to Portland" building mural completed Bangor - Commercial Lease Subsidy Program - Approved for Stage Door Brewing LLC Bangor- - Initial discussions for a mural on 29 S Main Street formerly First National Bank  School Districts Bi-Level Drinking Fountain  building  4    SLATE BELT COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENT (SBCOG): 5 day rental oft the Street Sweeper $500.00  Sweeper used 45.555 gallons of diesel fuel at a cost of $177.62  MISCELLANEOUS:  Liquid Fuels Audit - Department oft the Auditor General No Nonsense Neutering 2023 Report To Date March 2023 1 Female Cat April 2023 May 2023  Scheduled/Completed on Wednesday, June 14, 2023 - Jan. 1, 2021 to Dec. 31, 2022  1Female Cat/1 Male Cat 4 Female Cats/1 Male Cat  5