MINUTES April3, 2023  NORTH CATASAUQUA BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETING  PEOPLE PRESENT CALLTO ORDER-7 7pm PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PRESENT:  Vice President John Yanek, Councipersons: Mark Gioielli, Dan Snyder, Michele Hazzard, Mike Macsisak. Mayor Wm. Molchany. Solicitor Steven Goudsouzian, Treasurer Annette Englert,Secretary Tasha Jandrisovits, Jr. Councilperson Kaitlyn Also present were Police Chief Christopher Wolfer, Public Works SupervisorTravis President Pete Paone, Jessica Cope - joined the meeting virtually at 7:35pm.  Lawton  Brett and Fire Chief Roger Scheirer  ABSENT:  APPROVAL OF MINUTES  MOTION:  By Mike Macsisak to approve the minutes from March 6, 2023. 2nd by Michele Hazzard. No additional discussion, all in favor.  PEOPLE PRESENT  Chris and Becky Houser - regarding 1051 Howertown Road. He has owned this property for 41 % years. Chris thanked us for the opportunity to speak, he has owned property for 41 % years, he provides affordable living in expensive times. He: spends al lot of time and money on his property and the police are rarely there. Chris shared his frustration with the rental inspection process and the fact that boarding houses which are an 8x10 room are charged the same asa full apartment inspection. He thinks the inspections are held too often and are too expensive. He thinks we are targeting boarding houses. Chris shared prices from other towns. Discussion continued on, Steve, the solicitor, stated that we appreciate Mr. Houser sharing his opinion, he reminded councii that the people present section was a time for people to express their thoughts but that it did not need to be a question and answer forum. He reminded Mr. Houser that he was welcome to share his thoughts, but council has decided this is our current process and they were not going to get into it with him. He asked how we can just doi this without notifying them. We shared that with any ordinance, it was advertised per the regulations,  shared on website and Facebook and voted on at council meeting.  Page 1of9    Adam Landis - here to discuss his proposal to place baseball netting at park to allow for games there again. Would go up in early May and come down at the end of June. Discussion around this and the groups using the park and any potential conflicts with other groups and/or scheduled events on the field or at the park. The carnival and car shows being large ones. Council agreed to purchase the netting with Public Works installing. Dan stated that he wished there was more time to discuss and items like this should be vetted through the committee first sO that rush decisions did not need to be made at the council meeting. Council agreed that due to seasons starting soon, we needed to decide tonight, Dan said for that reason he would be  voting no.  MOTION:  By Mark Gioielli to approve the purchase of netting with PW handling install. Equipment being the property of North Catasauqua Borough. 2nd by Michele. John abstained, Dan voted no. No additional discussion, By Mark Gioielli to allow CYAA to use thei field as per requested in their letter and as long as there are no prescheduled borough events and in coordination with CYSA. Also need the insurance policy to reflect the Borough as additional insured. 2nd by Michele. Alli in favor. No additional By Mike Macsisak to allow CYSA to use the field as per requested in their letter and as long as there are no prescheduled borough events. Also need an insurance policy to reflect the Borough as an additional insured. 2nd by Michele Hazzard. All ini favor. No additional discussion, motion By Mark Gioielli to rescind prior motion regarding the purchase of baseball netting. 2nd by Michele Hazzard. No additional discussion, all in  motion passed.  MOTION:  discussion, motion passed.  MOTION:  passed.  MOTION:  favor.  MOTION:  By Mark Gioielli to approve the purchase of baseball netting spending no more than $6052.00. Equipment will belong to the Borough of North Catasauqua and Public' Works will install and take down. 2nd by Michele Hazzard. Dan voted no.. Jess Cope abstained. No additional discussion,  motion passed.  Page 2of9    TREASURER REPORT-A Annette Englert  TREASURER'S REPORT April 2023#1  1. Approval to have Chrissy added to all of the account signature cards at Truist Bank. 2. Appoint someone to be the Trustee of the Police Pension Plan and Non-Uniform  Pension Plan.  3. Update on the Grant Reimbursements-  a. D&L-  - - Liz from the D&L Heritage Corridor has submitted for thet final reimbursement from DCNR, awaiting ck for $63,318.30 ii. Public Works hasi installed the last sign, Sherry Acevedo from Northampton County is scheduled to do her final walkthrough and inspected on April 10 at 1 PM, waiting for release of final  reimbursement of $46,718.33 reimbursement of $75,000.00  b. Riverfront Road Program- - Trail Connectivity Plan-  i. Sent paperwork to Sherry Acevedo from Northampton County for  - Submitted paperwork but received the last bill afterwards, waiting on approval of invoice from tonight's list and then can prepare final - Waiting on education signs and al Maintenance Plan before Sherry Acevedo will sign off on the current purchases. We still havea balance of $8,076.00 left to spend. Need to know if monies willl be  reimbursement of $7,488.00  d. North Catasauqua Park Improvements-  spent or should I close it out now.  4. We are offering two options to replace the Invoice. Approval List- Open Invoices by Fund Report or Open Invoices by Department. We can enter alli invoices into the system, print this report and upon approval by council either pay or pull anyi invoice prior to issuing checks. We would like council to decide which report they prefer. 5. An update on the Garbage invoices-of the 1,205 invoices at total of 920 were paid- 76 paid the quarterly option, 355 paid the full amount, 235 paid the normal discount  and 254 paid the senior citizen discount.  Page 3 of9    MOTION:  By Mark Gioielli to add Chrissy to the signature cards at Trust Bank. 2nd by Michele Hazzard. No additional discussion, all in favor.  MOTION:  By Mike Macsisak approving Resolution #374 - appointing Chrissy as the pension trustee for uniform and non-uniform pension plans. 2nd by Mike  Macsisak. No additional discussion, all in favor.  Annette discussed with Jess the money left on grant. Jess and her committee will schedule a meeting to discuss and Annette will join them. Chrissy discussed the two new reports replace the old invoice list for council. Discussed we willl be moving to a system reportversus the manual  report that Annette typed up which takes a significant amount of time.  OFFICE REPORT: -Tasha Jandrisovits  Concern with intersection of 4th and Chapel - Message FB, Jarred Snyder Chief Wolfer discussed this is on his agenda to discuss as well. 2022-year end Planning Commission letter = asked council to read. application for 1425 Howertown Rd and 408 Buttonwood PUBLIC WORKS SUPERVISOR REPORT - Travis Brett - no report  Currently working to finalize the subdivision at 1021 5th street, also have subdivision  CIVILS SERVICE - Roger Scheirer  Corporal exam - due back 4/17 by 4pm. May 9 test, 5/11 interviews at 6pm  EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT REPORT - Roger Scheirer Safety for rail car incident response class in Whitehall FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT - Roger Scheirer Any questions on DCED answer 2 members 16 hours each of training 6members ariel ops 16 hours each  $11k state grant, purchased 2 thermal image trucks, 6 personal air packs, 7 fire fighter lights.  12 calls  Page 4 of9    POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORT - Chief Wolfer  North Catasauqua Borough Police Department April 2023 1st Monthly report  March Dispatched calls- 2023 Total for March- 267 2022 March total- 365 2021 March Total- 231 % change year over year-- -26.8% Traffic stops- 53. Domestic violence- 11 animal complaints-7 Suspicious activity-4 EMS- 28 Fire calls-2 MVA's-6 follow up investigations- 32 citizen assists- 27 911 hangup's-7 Burglar alarm- 5 Welfare check- 8 Assist other PD-9 Theft- 3 Vandalism- 1 Assault- 2 Harassment-1 Fraud- 1 Wanted persons- 2 Warrants served- 3 Threats-1 Abandoned vehicle-1 Pursuit- Use of force- 3 Missing person-: 1 Injuryt to officer- 1 Parking tickets- 7 Traffic citations- 12  Protection from abuse order violation- 3  Page 5of9    Traffic warning notices given- Summary arrests- 48 G  Vehicke equipmeni violation 2- Public Drunkenness  7-C Operating vehicle with expired inspection 2-C Operating vehicle with expired registration 1-Operating vehicle without insurance 5-F Failure to stop at properly posted stop sign 2-Possession of dog without proper license 2-E Borough ordinance, dog at large 2- Parking in al no parking zone 2-f failure to use turn signal 1-Operating vehicle without working headlights 1- Operating vehicle on wrong side ofroadway hailureio: pay parking lickei 4- Operating vehicle without rear lights 2- Operating vehicle without a valid driver's license 2-C Operating vehicle with suspended driver's license 4-P Passing a: school bus with activated stop arm (BusPatrol)  3-C Careless driving 1-A Abandonment of dog 1-P Parked blocking sidewalk 2-B Borough Ordinance disturbing the peace 1-C Open alcoholic beverage container violation 2-P Possession of a schedule 1 controlled substance 4-P Possession of a small amount of Marijuana 4- Possession of drug paraphernalia 4-DUI Schedule 1 controlled substance 5-1 DUI metabolite of a schedule 1 controlled substance 6-DUI general impairment unsafe driving 1-DUI high rate of alcohol 2- Domestic violence assault 1-D Disorderly Conduct 1-Graffiti damage over $150 1- Resisting arrest  Misdemeanor arrests-  1-D Domestic violence Harassment by physical contact 1-C Criminal mischief, vandalism at park damage excess of $1,000  2-Leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident  Moving Forward  Active shooter drill conducted successfully @ CHS. 60 of our officers attended. Active Shooter drill conducted successfully @ Air Products in Allentown. 5 of our officers  attended. Page 6of9    Active Shooter drill conducted successfully @ Salisbury Middle School. 4 of our officers Roger and lare working to set up a traffic. study at the intersection of Chapel and Fourth Streets. In the last 61 months, we have had 7 motor vehicle accidents that either involved CRASE course and self-defense to be conducted 4/15/23 at the Catasauqua YMCA. 9 Hire Michael Renner part-time pending his willingness to accept the obligationsiset for All officers and staff have been re-certified on CPR & 1st aid. This training was conducted On March 20th Ofc. Santiago and I gave a Project Lifesaver presentation at the Catasauqua YMCA. Good attendance and all were very receptive and appreciative, OnN March gth,ldid a "show and tell" at Good Shephard Catholic School in Northampton. Ibrought the Peacekeeper and some of our equipment. The kids and faculty were very  attended.  injury to an involved party or required a tow.  registered for Self Defense, 26 registered for CRASE.  availability.  by Ofc. Santiago.  appreciative. Handicapped parking request 1151 Railroad Street re-visit TRAINING COMPLETED  Ofc. Douglas completed Tactical communications and realistic de-escalation training through the Institute for Law Enforcement Education Ofc. Santiago completed Ambush Attacks training, Importance of physical wellness training, Mental Health and Wellness training, and casualty care  training through the VALOR program.  Ofc. Santiago completed DUI checkpoint training through the PA DUI Association Ofc. Santiago completed Police Supervisory In-Service training through the Penn Ofc. Hazim completed cyber threats to public safety training through NW3C. Ofc. Hazim completed anxiety and depression training through NW3C.  State Justice and Safety Institute  Page 7of9    Icompleted PER-374 Active Threats on Campus Protective Measures and Response training through Louisiana State University National Center for Biomedical Research and training Academy of Counter-Terrorist Education Sgt. Tramonte attended the 23d annual Traffic Safety Seminar hosted by the  center for traffic safety.  Motion to rehire Michael Renner - pending his willingness to accept conditions - no part time officer, willing and able to do the job - conversations will be able to meet = have not touched  part time budget. MOTION:  By Mike Macsisak to rehire Mike Renner as a part time officer. 2nd by Michele Hazzard. No additional discussion, all int favor.  Discussion of1151 Railroad Street handicap parking being placed on 2nd Street.  MOTION:  By Dan Snyder to approve the handicap parking space for 1151 Railroad Street on 2nd Street. 2nd by Mark Gioielli. Jess abstaining. No additional  discussion, all in favor.  OFFICE INSURANCE & PERSONNEL REPORT - Mark Gioielli = no report.  PUBLICWORKS REPORT John Yanek - no report.  RECREATION COMMITTEE REPORT - Michele Hazzard - no report. LAW COMMITTEE REPORT- Michele Hazzard - no report. PUBLIC PROPERTY & PARKS REPORT- Jessica Cope - no report. PUBLIC SAFETAPOUCE-Michae. Macsisak - no report. PUBLIC: SAFETY-FIRE REPORT - Daniel Snyder - no report. MAYOR REPORT - William J. Molchany,Jr.  Mayor Molchany shared that he was awarded Mayor of the Year by the Lehigh Valley Chamber  of Commerce. Bill stated it was an honor - council all congratulated him. SOLICITOR REPORT-A Atty. Steven Goudsouzian - no report. COUNCIL PRESIDENT REPORT- Peter Paone  Page 8 of9    NEW BUSINESS  Jess - asked if we can look to improve our technology with virtual calls, asked the office Dan - just wanted to note they he is not against netting; he is just against rushing decisions and  committee to investigate.  thinks things should be put to committee to review  APPROVAL OF BILLS MOTION:  By Mark Gioielli to approve all the invoices. 2nd by Mike Macsisak. No  additional discussion, all in favor.  ADIOURNMENT  MOTION:  By Dan Snyder to adjourn the meeting at 8:26 pm. 2nd by Mike Macsisak.  No additional discussion, all in favor.  ATTEST:  Tasha andrisovits Borough Secretary  Page 9 of9