BOROUGH OF WIND GAP 545 East' West Street WIND GAP, PA 18091 610-863-7288 FAX 610-863-1011  EXECUTIVE SESSION - Council went into Executive Session from 6:45 p.m. to 7:05 p.m. due  top pending litigation, no action taken.  The Council meeting of the Borough of Wind Gap on Wednesday May 22, 2019, was called to order at 7:06 p.m. by Council President Dave Hess, at which time he reminded those present that the meeting was being recorded. In attendance were Councilmembers: George Hinton, Joyce McGarry, Mike McNamara, David Manzo, and Jeff Yob. Also in attendance were Borough Solicitor Ronold Karasek, Borough Engineer Brian Pysher, and Borough Administrator Louise Firestone. Absent were Councilman Kerry Gassler and Mayor Mitchell D. Mogilski Sr.  PUBLIC COMMENT  1.  John McLean of 41 Washington Street came before Council regarding the erosion of the creek behind his garage. Over the last ten years the water has eroded the land between the stream and his garage and he is afraid that this will damage the foundation oft the garage. Mr. McLean stated that an alley exists between his property and the stream is eroding the alley. Brian said that ifi it is an ordained alley with the sewer line and it is being eroded away, Council may want to address this issue once he determines where the alley actually is located. Rich Fox said that he has never been in the alley but the street departments does maintain the grates sO it does not overflow on the roads. Brian will look at the location and report back to Council.  APPROVAL OF MINUTES  On motion by Mike McNamara to approve the April 16, 2019 minutes and seconded by Dave Manzo. Roll call taken. Int favor: D. Hess, G. Hinton, D. Manzo, M. McNamara, Jeff Yob.  Abstained: J. McGarry. Motion carried 5-0-1.  NEW BUSINESS 1.  Park Ordinance Amendment - Kiddie Play - Louise Firestone said we had vandalism at the kiddie play area, they broke one of the bouncy rides. At the recommendation oft the Slate Belt Regional Police Lieutenant, the Borough should post a sign with an age restriction ini the Kiddie Play area sO it can be patrolled and enforced by the police. In addition, Louise reported that this may be an opportune time to post no smoking signs that are eye catching. The signs will be free to us if we pass a resolution prohibiting tobacco use in our park. Attorney Karasek said that if Council wants to adopt an ordinance he will need the age window and as to smoking On motion by Jeff Yob to begin the process of age restriction in the kiddie paly area and no tobacco or smoking in the park and seconded by Dave Manzo. Roll call taken. Council  that would also include vaping and other similar cigarettes etc.  agreed unanimously.  1    2.  Local Share Account (LSA) Awards - Borough/WGA - Louise Firestone reported that we had requested funding through the Local Share Account grant to put concrete aprons around the entire garages of the municipal building. The Borough had requested a grant amount of $90,000, but were awarded $40,000. On behalf oft the' Wind Gap Municipal Authority, the Borough submitted a grant application in the amount of $20,000 for a sewer line study and they were awarded to entire amount of $20,000. Louise reported that Council will have to discuss the concrete project and if we are going to proceed with the project as proposed ori if we were going to scale back the scope of the project. Dave Manzo suggested that if there is no time limit Council may want to pursue the loan or bond issue and do the whole thing project as planned.  Louise will confirm what the contract term will be.  OLD BUSINESS  1. Alpha Road Project Update = Brian Pysher reported that they had the pre-bid meeting, four contractors attended. There is an addendum that has to be sent out regarding quantity on leveling course and clarification on trench restoration. The project bid deadline is Monday, June Brian said the going back to the concrete apron, the original proposal was 451 feet on Borough Manager Discussion -I NorhamptonLehigh Compensation Comparison Dave Hess said that Council should have received the salaries for borough managers within the Lehigh Valley including a report that shows municipalities with similar tax bases and population. Attorney Karasek reported that he has a sample of a Borough Manager Ordinance that Council can review to determine if those duties of the manager go too far or not far enough. He also checked with various places as to the average salary of Borough Managers within Pennsylvania and rechecked the Borough Code to confirm that the Borough Manager has to be appointed by  3, 2019, with project award at the Council meeting that evening.  both sides. 2.  ordinance. All of this will be provided to Council.  COMMITTEE REPORTS  1.  EMS - Dave Manzo reported that the Ambulance responded to 23 ALS calls and 33 BLS calls in Northampton County, 6 ALS calls and 7 BLS calls in Monroe County, and 71 transports. Response time is 2.39 minutes, calls in Wind Gap Borough 141, calls year to date 618. Dave Manzo said that on May 30th there will be a legislative breakfast at Bushkill Fire Fire - Mike McNamara reported that the Fire Company carnival is scheduled for the end Regional Police - Dave Hess reported that Police Department responded to at total of Chief Mettin attended Career Day again at the Middle School on April 5th. Officers Anderson, Daly, and Connolly submitted memorandums expressing interest in taking the promotional examination for the position of Sergeant. The written examination is scheduled for October 3rd. The oral interview will be held within two weeks after the written Officers took part int the Torch Run on May 17th starting at the Wind Gap Middle School and ending at the Wind Gap Park. Officers volunteered to be part of the run to start the Special Olympics Young Athletes events held at the park. Children ages 2-8 8 took part int the event.  hall. He will be attending with the Mayor Mogilski.  2. of June. 3.  600 calls for service, 173 were for Wind Gap.  examination.  2    Detective Donaldson took part in the trial of two offenders who robbed the Verizon Wireless store on Broadway in' Wind Gapi in 2017. He worked with the Northampton County District Attorney's Office Task Force, helping with the investigation of other robberies and homicides conducted by the two suspects. This month, a trial was held for one of the defendants. The other defendant has pled guilty, sparing him the death sentence. The second defendant was found guilty of all 56 charges, including the burglar of the Verizon Store and the Detective Donaldson and Officer Daly also preparing for a trial where charges were lodged against a Pen. Argyl resident for involuntary manslaughter. The female suspect was charged in the death of the disabled toddler. Prior to the trial commencing, the defendant pled This month, the department received a generous donation from the Pen Argyl Accreditation is back under way they are just about done with all their requirements. They are scheduling their first mock assessment which is when the State comes in and they go through everything int the department. At the end of the year they should be ready for their final Regional Police Department were awarded $66,000 from the LSA Grant for one patrol George Hinton reported that he was on Lehigh Street by the park and saw that Regional Police was out and they pulled over two vehicles, within 5 minutes, for running the stop sign. Emergency Management - Jeff Yob reported that he received notification that al low flying helicopter is planned to observe vegetation growth below the power lines from now until  homicide in Palmer Township.  guilty.  Republican Club for $1,000.  examination and hopefully they will be accredited. car. They did purchase one last month.  4.  the end oft the month.  5.  Zoning - Mike McNamara reported that at the last Zoning Hearing Board Meeting, Pete Albanese was granted his request to demolish the trailer and build a single family home at the Planning - There is a Planning Commission meeting scheduled for June 6th for. JERC's Brian Pysher reported he has some concerns regarding the storm water. He is in the process of setting up a meeting with the design engineer, the applicant, and Plainfield Township to go over storm water requirements. The developer has completed a traffic impact study, the scope oft the study generated with this project and with the adjoining property, Green Knight Industrial Park. He asked Council to authorize his firm to have Traffic Planning and Design review their Traffic Impact Study because of their expert knowledge. This cost for this would go to the developer. According to the plans submitted, the plan are in compliance with our  site on Utica Avenue.  6.  proposed warehouse at 550 Male Road.  ordinance in respect to the height requirements. the Green Knights Industrial Park.  They are not showing al bypass road. They are providing one entrance that is opposing There are storm water concerns with the pipes sO they will discuss this with the applicant's engineers. They are not proposing the widening of Male Road oni the south side and there was no waiver request for that. Widening that road might require wetland mitigation. Municipal Authority = Dave Hess reported that the agreement has been signed for the lateral to be hooked up and a check was submitted to the Wind Gap Municipal Authority.  7.  3    8.  Streets - Jeff Yob reported that we received a letter from the County regarding an award for Rick Fox. Congratulations! Rich Fox reported that the street sweeper was delayed and Park/Athletic Fields - Dave Manzo reported that he and Louise met with Ron DeCesare and on Sunday he met with the new coordinator of the car show. We are trying to establish the line of communication with the Athletic Association. There is a meeting on May 28th at the Scorecard Restaurant when new officers may be elected. Dave Manzo, Louise, and Dave Hess will attend the meeting. Dave Hess commended Dave Manzo for his work on establishing attempting to secure funding through DCNR grants to upgrade the kitchen electrical. Unfortunately, no funding has been received sO does Council want to solicit estimates to section off a portion of the kitchen and make it an actual utility room with a panel box and is up to code. On motion by Jeff Yob to get estimates to upgrade the electric at the park and B. Fill Louise Firestone reported that in discussions with the Street Leader, Rich Fox, there was discussion regarding location fori fill to be stored. The Borough plans on digging and repaving Alpha Road and the Municipal Authority is going to repave their lot down at the sewer plant. Would it be possible to dump the fill off the parking lot in the park where the future field house is being proposed since that area will have to be brought up to grade. Brian Pysher said a better option would be to stockpile the fill on the municipal complex grounds. The 10. Tipping Fees - Kerry Gassler was absent sO there was nothing to report. 11. C.O.G. - Mayor Mogilski is attending the meeting tonight.  should be out first thing tomorrow.  9.  communication with the Wind Gap. Area Athletic Association.  A.  Electrical Upgrade = Louise Firestone reported that the Borough has been  seconded by Dave Manzo. Roll call taken. Council agreed unanimously.  property at the park will need control plans.  12. Slate Belt Rising - George Hinton said that the Community Garden has been planted, fence is being erected, there will be a tool bin inside the fenced in area along with the water supply. The Steering Committee reviewed and approved the budget for 2019-2020. On Thursday, May 30, 2019 they are holding a networking event at Weona Park from 6:00 p.m. to 13 Mult-Municipal Plan - Louise Firestone reported that the next meeting is in. June. 14. Mayor's Report - Louise Firestone on behalf of Mayor Mogilski, he collected the $40.00 from unclaimed property through the State, he attended the 2020 Census meeting this morning and he copied the No Nonsense Neutering and would like to get Council involved. There is a meeting on May 28th at 7:00 pm at Pen Argyl where No Nonsense is going to discuss Pen Argyl's needs and the Mayor thought we could join in that meeting. Mike McNamara  8:00 p.m., everyone is invited  volunteered to attend that meeting.  4    QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS  Brian Cole of Wind Gap Ambulance asked Dave Hess if he knew what the Regional Police are doing with their decommissioned vehicles as they upgrade or who he can contact. Dave Hess said one was rusted through and went to the junk yard and the other ones get put on Municipal Bid, he will confirm that. Brian said they would be interested is any that are in good  condition. ADJOURNMENT  On motion by George Hinton to adjourn the meeting of May 22, 2019. Council agreed  unanimously. The meeting of May 22, 2019 adjourned at 8:02 p.m.  Zuchi  Louise Firestoné = Borough Administrator  5