MINUTES June 5, 2023  NORTH CATASAUQUA BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETING  PEOPLE PRESENT CALL TO ORDER- -7pm PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PRESENT:  President Peter Paone, Vice President John Yanek, Councilpersons: Mike Macsisak, Michele Hazzard, Dan Snyder. Mayor Wm. Molchany. Solicitor Steven Goudsouzian, Treasurer Christina Czonstka, Secretary Tasha Jandrisovits Also present were Police Chief Christopher Wolfer, Fire Chief Roger Scheirer, and  Public Works Supervisor Travis Brett. Jessica Cope and Mark Gioielli  ABSENT:  APPROVAL OF MINUTES  Correction to Minutes from May 15, 2023, Dan Snyder was present, Kaitlyn Lawton and  Christina Czonstka and Annette Englert were not present.  MOTION: PEOPLE PRESENT  By Dan Snyder to approve the minutes from May 15, 2023, with above corrections. 2nd by Mike Macsisak. No additional discussion, alli ini favor.  1425 Howertown Rd. Subdivision Rob Piligian - Bascom Sieger Inc. Willl Hill - owner Dave Kutzor - Borough Engineer  Dave Kutzor read the engineer's review letter. He then discussed that the additional storm seweri is under 10k, SO they can ask for the waiver, not a bigi issue. Regarding #27 - he was wrong, there is only one exit for handicap, and it does not cross Howertown Rd. They will remove and replace that one. Regarding open space -1 they are asking for a waiver to plant 2 trees and contribute. $1200 to the borough in additioni to the $600 open space fee per lot. Dave recommends we approve pending unresolved comments. It was asked what is being done with the existing home. Rob answered that it is being kept as is. Asked what about the barn? Will stated is remains as well. Pete stated the milling and paving is a good solution to the water runoff problem. Travis and the Engineer can have a conversation to discuss plans to complete the property. Travis asked if the lateral runs out to Howertown. Will said yes and they are  tapping off oft that one, no street cuts.  Page 1 of6    MOTION:  By. John Yanek to approve the subdivision plan for 1425 Howertown Rd. as presented pending final legal and engineering reviews and along with the conditions listed below and with the following waivers. 2nd by Dan  Snyder. No additional discussion, all in favor.  Conditions:  1. Payment of all fees and costs  2. Entry of all legal and related documents as drafted by the Borough 4. Milling Palomino/H Howertown Road in accordance with Borough  Solicitor  3. Compliance with all engineering letters standards and to the Boroughssatifaction  With the following waivers:  1. Waiver of Act 167 Stormwater Management due to the small increase of 2. Partial waiver oftrees. Specifically, planting of two trees and a waiver of  impervious coverage  the additional four trees with a payment of $1200.  TREASURER REPORT - Christina Czonstka  Requested money from New York Life to replenish the police pension fund. Needed to issue retirement checks on May 1s, sO pulled money from special fund, will transfer back Our credit cards through Truist we have rewards points, she requested $500. We  once funds received.  discussed using that money for a chair for Roger.  OFFICE REPORT - Tasha. Jandrisovits  PA PUC hearing update - Keystone called and offered to pay the $500 fine we had Stratix proposal -S server warranty extension - wer need approval ont the quote from Stratix for $569.00 to extend the warranty ont the: server. The plan is to meet with Ty from Stratix  remaining instead of us appealing the decision, we agreed. to do some planning around future computer needs.  MOTION:  By. John Yanek to approve the Stratix proposal to extend the server warranty at a cost of $569.00. 2nd by Mike Macsisak. Noadditional  discussion, all in favor.  Page 2 of6    Freedom upgrade to City Share  MOTION:  By Mike Macsisak to approve upgrading the Freedom System to City Share for a cost of $1495.00. 2nd by Dan Snyder. No additional  discussion, all in favor.  Liquid Fuels Audit - audited on liquid fuels from 2021 and 2022. No written findings. MRM WC annual review - Travis, Roger, Chris and Tasha met with MRM to review WC's and do safety walk through PW. Will share final report once finalized. Grant for Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce - received from Mayor, turned around same day, requested money for items we would already spend money on such as mulch  and flowers for the park, as the grant is a match grant.  Letter from Suzanne Borzak our inspector asked us to share at council:  As your primary property maintenance inspector, Iwant toi take the time to congratulate the Council for establishing a team of dedicated individuals who have made North Catasauqua rise Recently, we had a non-responsive landlord that pressured code, police and office staff. We had no recourse but to obtain an administrative warrant to ensure the property complied with The work your dedicated employees, especially Chief Wolfer, Corporal Santiago and Detective O'Donnell put forth ensured not only the safety of all involved, but also the protection ofi the residents oft the Borough. Add Emergency Management Coordinator Roger Scheirer and EMA team member Greg Scheirer and the task, which may seem typical to them, clearly rose above and beyond to ensure a well-executed, safe and precise plan that achieved what the ordinances  above others to make the Borough a strong, safe place to live.  the ordinances in place at the Borough.  require. This team shows leadership skills above the norm.  Thank you, Suzanne Borzak  Pete agreed and shared his thanks as well.  July council meeting move to summer schedule and hold only one?  MOTION:  By Mike Macsisak to approve cancelling the. July 3rd council meeting and holding the meeting as scheduled on. July 17th. 2nd by Michele Hazzard.  No additional discussion, all ini favor.  Pete mentioned it is the season for it to overheat in snack stand, ask Stratix about getting a  cooling unit for the bathroom server.  Page 3 of6    PUBLIC' WORKS SUPERVISOR REPORT-Travis Brett  No report.  CIVIL SERVICE- - Roger Scheirer  MOTION:  By Mike Macsisak to approve the civil service list. 2nd by Michele Hazzard. No additional discussion, all in favor.  EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT REPORT - Roger Scheirer Worked with Police Chief to create a plan for carnival. FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT - Roger Scheirer  North Catasauqua Borough  Council Meeting Report - June 5,2023 -F Fire/ EMA/Civil Service  Fire Chief Report  1. 23 calls for service for the month of May  2. We had two firefighters that pass the emergency Medical Responder Class. Zack Scheirer, Adam Reinhart. The same two firefighters will be testing out this month to be certified drivers on 1831 and 1811 they have all their classes and meet the requirements  to be drivers.  Roger thanked the Whitehall Chamber of Commerce grant for $1k. Pete congratulated them as well. Pete also said thank you for the focus on training and thank the guys who put in a  month's worth oft full-time work in training. POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORT - Chief Wolfer Chief Wolfer requested an Executive session. Chief Wolfer then read the following to council:  Borough Council, and Mayor,  A check of records shows Officer Steven Santiago has no negative write-ups and/or remarks in his personnel file. Since he began his tenure, Officer Santiago has made himself an invaluable asset to this department and the community. As oft today's date, June 5th, 2023, Officer Santiago is in good standing with the police department, has the required experience, knowledge and training required for a supervisory position. Based on the abovementioned along with Officer Santiago's unwavering dedication and loyalty to this department, it is with great pride that I give my full recommendation that Steven Santiago be promoted toi the rank of  Corporal effective immediately.  Page 4 of6    MOTION:  By Mike Macsisak to approve the promotion of Officer Steven Santiago to Corporal. 2nd by Michele Hazzard. No additional discussion, all ini favor.  Handicap parking spot 1036 3rd street - 100' from his home - but there is truly a need for this  one.  MOTION:  By Michele Hazzard to approve handicap parking spot for 1036 3rd Street. 2nd by Dan Snyder. No additional discussion, all in favor.  OFFICE INSURANCE & PERSONNEL REPORT- Mark Gioielli  No report.  PUBLIC WORKS REPORT John Yanek  John mentioned to Travis he assumed courts would not be worked on until next year as they are in use from the 3rd weeki in August through the end of September. There are holes around the  upper courts ift they can fill in with dirt in the meantime.  MOTION:  By Michele Hazzard to allow' Volleyball Practices during summer on. June 10,11,17,24,25. 2nd by Mike Macsisak. John Yanek abstained. No  additional discussion, all in favor.  RECREATION COMMITTEE REPORT: - Michele Hazzard  Let council know there will not be summer program, could not find qualified leaders.  LAW COMMITTEE REPORT - Michele Hazzard  MOTION:  By Michele Hazzard to Increase Shawn Saylor's salary by $2 per hour due to the additional responsibilities he has taken on as assistant supervisor. 2nd by Mike Macsisak. No additional discussion, all int favor.  PUBLIC PROPERTY & PARKS REPORT - Jessica Cope PUBLICSAFEIY-POUCE - Michael Macsisak  No report.  MOTION:  By Mike Macsisak to approve the termination of Officer Brian Douglas based on the recommendation from Chief Wolfer. 2nd by Michele  Hazzard. Noa additional discussion, all in favor.  Page 5 of6    PUBLIC SAFETY-FIRE REPORT - Daniel Snyder MAYOR REPORT - William J. Molchany,Jr.  No report.  Received grant information at his last Chamber meeting, shared with the office. Congratulations tot the Fire Department for their $1k grant from the Whitehall Chamber of Commerce and to the  Recreation Committee for their $2k grant for new picnic tables, SOLICITOR REPORT - Atty. Steven Goudsouzian COUNCIL PRESIDENT REPORT- Peter Paone  No report.  Pete stated there are grants out there for other projects, DL and others doing open space projects. Bryan Cope working on block walls for sitting walls along the trail. He spoke to Travis.  NEW BUSINESS None APPROVAL OF BILLS MOTION:  By Dan Snyder to approve all invoices. 2nd by Mike Macsisak. No  additional discussion, all in favor.  ADJOURNMENT MOTION:  By Mike Macsisak to adjourn the meeting at 8:04pm. 2nd by Michele  Hazzard. No additional discussion, all in favor.  ATTEST:  ay  Tasha Jandrisovits  Page 6 ofe 6