Minutes October 2, 2023  NORTH CATASAUQUA BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETING  CALLTOORDER 7pm PLEDGE ROLLCALL PRESENT: ABSENT:  President Peter Paone, Counciipersons: Mark Gioielli, Mike Macsisak, Jessica Cope, Dan Snyder. Solicitor Steven Goudsouzian, Secretary Tasha Jandrisovits  Michele Hazzard, John Yanek, Mayor Molchany  APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION:  By Mike Macsisak to approve the minutes from September 18, 2023. 2nd  by Dan Snyder. No additional discussion, all in favor.  PEOPLE PRESENT  Marc Hillenbrand- - Autumnfest 86 cars, 35 vendors. Normal street closing, Grove and 6th. Chief Wolfer confirmed PD willl be there to fingerprint. Crafts, pumpkin décor, bounce house, basketball, pony rides. Sunday 9-4. Travis taking care of tents, stakes, banners. Marc also confirmed the Hometown Hero banners were ordered. Should have for Veteran's Marc stated a new idea has been raised, for next summer- Betterment and Rec- -j joint adventure- = fun in the park day on a Saturday with 3 bands, food trucks, around the perimeter of the field. No cost to borough, or attendees. Local band in discussion to play along with a band from NJ. Asking council for permission to begin planning and schedule, looking to do late  Day.  August, early September. Council agreed to move forward.  TREASURER REPORT - Tasha Jandrisovits MMO 2024 - police pension MMO 2024-non uniform  MOTION:  By Mark Gioielli to approve the 2024 Police Pension MMO at $133,436.00. 2nd by Mike Macsisak. No additional discussion, all in  favor.  MOTION:  By Mark Gioielli to approve the 2024 Non-Uniformed Pension MMO: at $55,360. 2nd by Mike Macsisak. No additional discussion, all in favor.  Page 1of7    OFFICE REPORT - Tasha Jandrisovits  Freedom upgrade is scheduled for next week. PUBLIC WORKS SUPERVISOR REPORT-7 Travis Brett  MOTION:  By Mark Gioielli to approve the advertisement to go out to bid for the work on Railroad Street. 2nd by Mike Macsisak. No additional discussion,  all in favor.  Mike mentioned road work is needed on Front Street between Arch and 2nd ift there are millings  left.  CIVIL SERVICE = Roger Scheirer  Meeting tomorrow evening 7pm, for committee to schedule testing dates.  EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT REPORT - Roger Scheirer FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT - Roger Scheirer  No report.  21 calls, all trucks inspected and passed. All inspected, passed pump and hose testing.  Fire Chief Report  21 calls for service for the month of September. All trucks are inspected and passed. 1811 inspection newi tires/ pump and hose testing 1871 just inspection/ hose testing  1831 inspection new tires/pump and hose testing and repair blowen head gasket. 1831 and 1811 ladder testing are this Wednesday and Thursday. (aerial and ground  ladders)  POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORT - Chief Wolfer  North Catasauqua Borough Police Department October 2023 1st Monthly report  August 2023 Dispatched calls- 335 2022 August Total- 306 +9.5% increase) 2021 August Total- 291 (+15.2% increase)  Page 2of7    2020 August Total- 244 (+37.39increase) 2019 August Total- 208 (61.7% increase)  2011 August' Total- 122 [+174.6% increase) 8 officers rostered in 2011.  August 2023 synopsis of calls fors service  Domestic violence in progress- 17 Burglary- 1 Shoting/Stabbing-2 animal complaints-5 Suspicious activity- 14 EMS-24 Fire calls- 11 MVA's-3 911 hangup's-3 Burglar alarm- 8 Welfare check- 9 Assist other PD- 14 Theft-6 Vandalism-2 Assault- 3 Fight in progress- 2 Harassment-1 Wanted persons- 1. Warrants served- 4. Psych emergencies-2 Terroristic Threats- 1 Abandoned vehicle- 4. Vehicle pursuit-3 Foot pursuit-2 Use of force-3 3 Taser deployment (shot or not)-1 1. Missing person-1 Parking tickets- 8 Traffic citations- 18 Vehicles impounded- 6.  Emergency Protection from Abuse Order's-1  Summaryarrests- 43  1-P Parking within a crosswalk 1-72-hour parking violation  3- Operating vehicle with expired inspection 3- Operating vehicle with expired registration 1- Operation of unregistered vehicle  Page 3 of7    1-Operating vehicle without insurance 5-Failure to stop at properly posted stop sign 4-failure to use turn signal 1-Parked blocking traffic 1-0 Operating vehicle on wrong side of roadway 2-F Failure to pay parking ticket 2-C Operating vehicle without rear lights 2-0 Operating bicycle at night without lights 2-C Operating vehicle without a valid driver's license 2-C Operating vehicle with suspended driver's license 1-Operating vehicle with child under 2 not in a car seat  2-C Careless driving 3-C Careless driving 3-R Reckless driving 1-Seatbelt violation 1-Public Drunk 1-Harassment Misdemeanor arrests- 35  4-P Possession of a small amount of Marijuana 4-F Possession of drug paraphernalia 2-D DUI Schedule 1 controlled substance 2-DUI metabolite of a schedule 1 controlled substance 5-DUI general impairment unsafe driving 2-DUI highest rate of alcohol 1-DUI highest rate with child under 12 years old in vehicle 1-DUI high rate of alcohol 3-A Assault stemming from domestic violence 3-Harassment by physical contact stemming from domestic violence 1-Terroristic threats stemming from Domestic Violence  1-F Fugitive from Justice 2- Resisting arrest 1-False imprisonment 1-C Open Lewdness  1-R Recklessly endangering another person 1-Endangering the welfare of a child  Felony Arrests- 2  1- Aggravated assault as a result of domestic violence F-2 1-Strangulation (domestic violence) F-2  Page 4 of7    Moving Forward  Sincere thank you to Chief Scheirer for 4th & Chapel traffic study.  Cpl Santiago represented our Borough at the Northampton County Emergency Behavioral Health Crisis Partnership meeting conducted on September 29th. Future policy changes, strategicoperational guidelines, and future pilot programs were Wei instructed a Stop the Bleed. course at the Palisades Middle School in Kintnersville.  discussed.  Led by Cpl. Santiago.  Sgt. Tramonte re-certified as a child safety seat technician.  Sgt. Tramonte attended the annual International Association of Chiefs of Police  Impaired Driving & Traffic Safety Conference  TRAINING COMPLETED  Ofc. Hazim completed Standard Field Sobriety Testing Practitioner training through ILLEE & Bucks County Police Training Center. All officers in our department are now Ofc. Pursell completed responding to utility emergency training through UGI Utilities Sgt. Tramonte completed school bus safety training through the National Child  certified.  Passenger Safety Program Safety Program  Sgt. Tramonte completed car seats 201 training through the National Child Passenger Sgt. Tramonte completed Emergency Transport training through the National Child Sgt. Tramonte completed using rear facing car seats beyond age 1training through the Sgt. Tramonte completed vacation travel safety training through the National Child Icompleted Local Limited Access training through the Pennsylvania Justice Network Icompleted Commonwealth Law Enforcement Network training through the  Passenger Safety Program  National Child Passenger Safety' Program  Passenger Safety Program  Pennsylvania Justice Network  Page5of7    Sgt. Tramonte completed vehicle safety 201 training through the National Child Ofc. Pursell completed Advanced Red Dot Sight Instructor training through SAGE ICompleted Advanced Internet and Open-Source Investigation and Intelligence gathering training through the United States Drug Enforcement Agency  Passenger Safety Program  Dynamics  Pete thanked Chief Wolfer and Fire Chief Scheirer for working on the traffic study for 4th and Chapel. Recommendation looks to be a 4 way stop. We will look to get the word out to slow down traffic and make people aware of the new sign once in place. Final report needs to be submitted yet. Pete also mentioned that we approved a police administrative position prior but never hired, needs a motion to approve the advertisement of this position as we move forward  to! hire.  MOTION:  By Mike Macsisak to advertise a part-time police administrative position. 2nd by Mark Gioielli. Noadditional discussion, all in favor.  OFFICE INSURANCE & PERSONNEL REPORT - Mark Gioielli - no report.  PUBLIC WORKS REPORT John Yanek - absent.  RECREATION COMMITTEE REPORT -I Michele Hazzard - absent. LAW COMMITTEE REPORT Michele Hazzard - absent. PUBLIC PROPERTY & PARKS REPORT Jessica Cope = no report. PUBUCSAFETY-POUCE - Michael Macsisak = no report. PUBLIC: SAFETY-FIRE REPORT - Daniel Snyder - no report. MAYOR REPORT = William J. Molchany, Jr. - absent. SOLICITOR REPORT - Atty. Steven Goudsouzian - no report. COUNCIL PRESIDENT REPORT- Peter Paone Trail clean-up was postponed due to rain. No new date.  NEW BUSINESS No new business Page 6of7    APPROVAL OF BILLS  MOTION:  By Mark Gioielli to approve payment of all invoices. 2nd by Mike Macsisak. No additional discussion, all int favor.  ADJOURNMENT  MOTION:  By Dan Snyder to adjourn the meeting at 7:32pm. 2nd by Mike Macsisak.  No additional discussion, all in favor.  Het:   Tuholulossis  lange Sulg  Page7of7