Minutes October 16, 2023  NORTH CATASAUQUA BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETING  PRESENT:  President Peter Paone, Councilpersons: Mark Gioielli, Mike Macsisak, John Yanek, Jessica Cope, Dan Snyder. Mayor Molchany, Solicitor Steven Goudsouzian, Also present were Police Chief Christopher Wolfer and Fire Chief Roger Scheirer  Secretary Tasha Jandrisovits  ABSENT:  Michele Hazzard  APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION:  By Dan Snyder to approve the minutes. 2nd by Mark Gioielli. No  additional discussion, all in favor.  PEOPLE PRESENT  Mrs. Galm - long time resident, discusses formal complaints regarding Chestnut and Current. Filed in June, blight, weeds, trees, feral animals, saplings, brown, fire hazard, abandoned vehicles, neighbor made a complaint well over one year ago - what period oft time does owner have? Do we keep complainants informed? Pete stated we are actively working on it, Code Enforcement, Zoning, Roger and Police involved. Roger stated the owner continues to file for extensions, granted by thej judge, we have nothing to do with it. Move on it, move on that property. Vehicles, letters and citations for weeds and grass, We will continue to actively move 804 Locust - Michael Reed wanted to discuss the cars there, came to council last month. There is still an issue with license plates being switched, cars with no inspection plates. Mayor Molchany answered that hei turned that over to the Chief. Mike replied they are in the garage all night long, cars on the: street he could not park. He also said they have a dumpster and solar panels and wanted to confirm they got permits, Tasha said office will confirm.  forward.  TREASURER REPORT - Tasha Jandrisovits OFFICE REPORT - Tasha Jandrisovits  Budget sheets need to be turned in asap to Annette.  Freedom upgrade done last week, was successful. Reporting and search capabilities alone Letter of Interest for Rec Committee from Christine Onkotz Cooper, letter read to council.  were worth it.  This would be for a non-voting position.  Page 10 of7    MOTION:  By. John Yanek to approve Christine Onkotz Cooper joining the Recreation Committee in a non-voting position. 2nd by Dan Snyder. No additional  discussion, all ini favor.  Ordinance 441 - Amending Solid Waste Collection and Replacing Ord. 367 - ordinance updated language to match current contract and allows outstanding debt to be sent to  Solicitor to collect. MOTION:  By Mark Gioielli to Ordinance #441-Amend Solid Waste Collection, replace Ordinance 367. 2nd by Dan Snyder. Noadditional discussion, all  int favor.  John confirmed the price of recycling bins is $12.00. PUBLIC' WORKS SUPERVISOR REPORT -1 Travis Brett - no report  Pete thanked Public Works, and everyone involved for all of the effort in Autumnfest. 245 cars at car show, recreation stand did well. Thanked EMA, fire, police, and Betterment Committee.  CIVIL: SERVICE - Roger Scheirer 11/3 7pm civil service meeting  Police positions are advertised, due back 10/31/2023 at 4pm EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT REPORT - Roger Scheirer East and West - 4 way stop intersection. Conducted traffic study.  Keystone engineering report, 4th and Chapel - need a resolution to add two stop signs on Chapel Keystone approved, need resolution, and move forward with signs. Signs on chapel that say stop sign ahead. 30 days. Posted on website, Facebook, etc. Bob - discussed at last meeting. Draft Pete suggested we make a motion to adopt the traffic study with pending resolution revised and  and consideration at the next meeting.  reviewed by solicitor.  MOTION:  By Mike Macsisak to approve the traffic study and advertisement as required, drafted, and reviewed by Solicitor. 2nd by Mark Gioielli. No  additional discussion, all in favor.  Page 2of7    FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT - Roger Scheirer  4 calls for October. Fire prevention month, doing tours, daycares, etc. Please remember to  change smoke detector and carbon monoxide detectors. POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORT - Chief Wolfer  North Catasauqua Borough Police Department October 2023 2nd Monthly report September Dispatched calls  2023 September Total- - 2022 September Total- 2021 September Total- 2020 September Total- 2019 September Total- 2013 September Total-  273 (Baseline) 246 (+1196increase) 218 (+25.29increase) 425 f-34.1% decrease) 224 (+21.9% increase) 108 £+152.7% increase)  September 2013 we had 5 full-time, 1 32-hour, and 4 part-time officers totaling 10 usable officers. This is 5 more than we had available in September of this year. In 2013, we had at total  of 108 calls for service, 152.7% less than September, 2023.  September 2023 Call-for-service breakdown  Domestic violence in progress- 15 Armed person-1 animal complaints- 1 Suspicious activity- 10 EMS-18 Fire calls-5 MVA's-4 911 hangup's-7 Burglar alarm-3 Welfare check-7 Assist other PD- 16 Theft-2 Vandalism- 3 Assault-1 Fight in progress-: 1 Harassment-1 Wanted persons- 1 Warrants served- 3 Psych emergencies-1 Reckless driver-1 Road rage- 1  Page 3 of7    Terroristic threats-1 Fireworks-: 1 Emergency PFA's-2 Abandoned vehicle- 1 Use off force- 5 Parking tickets- 9 Traffic citations- 20 Vehicles impounded- 2  Summary arrests- 33 1-Public Drunkenness 1-Parking on Sidewalk  6-C Operating vehicle with expired inspection 2-C Operating vehicle with expired registration 2-C Operating vehicle without insurance 3-F Failure to stop at properly posted stop sign 1- Parking in a no parking: zone 2- Operating vehicle without working headlights 2- Operating vehicle without working tail lights 2- Operating vehicle on wrong side of roadway 1-C Operating vehicle without a valid driver's license 1- Operating vehicle with suspended driver's license 2-F Passing a school bus with activated stop arm (not BusPatrol) 4-Failure to stop at a properly posted stop sign  2- Careless driving 1-Careless driving  Misdemeanor arrests- 11  1-P Possession of a schedule 1 controlled substance 1-P Possession of a small amount of Marijuana 2-P Possession of drug paraphernalia 1-DUISchedule 1 controlled substance 1- Open Lewdness 1-D DUI general impairment unsafe driving 1-DUI high rate of alcohol 1-D Domestic violence assault 1- Medical Marijuana Act violation  1-D Domestic violence Harassment by physical contact  Felony Arrests- 0  Page 4 of7    Moving Forward  Submitted a grant application through the Department of Justice BulletProof Vest Our department taught a Stop the Bleed class to the teachers and staff of Notre Dame Highschool. There were 40 participants including the principal. Corporal Santiago was Our Department taught another CRASE course at Catasauqua High School, and CPR/1st Aid at BluePrint Basketball Academy. These were led by Corporal Santiago who also assisted int teaching shotgun qualification fori the Lackawanna Police. Academy. Request Police vacation & personal time extended to July 2024.  Partnership and we were awarded $484.50  the lead instructor.  Resolution for 2 stop signs on Chapel Street @ 4th Street. Traffic study has been  submitted and approved thanks to Chief Scheirer  Requesting to move forward and hire Deborah Bailey as PD's administrative assistant  TRAINING COMPLETED  lattended Drone. Assessment, Operation, and Response Training in Playas New Mexico through New Mexico Tech College. This is the 1st step to our department  having our own drone capabilities and resources.  MOTION:  By Mike Macsisak to approve extending police vacation through June 2024. 2nd by Mark Gioielli. No additional discussion, all in favor.  Pete and Marki interviewed the candidate. Roger and Chiefi interviewed prior. The admin position and especially someone who has previous experience will be a huge asset to the department, paperwork, handling various things that will keep officers on the street. Mark: stated he felt she was highly qualified and looked forward tol having her ont thet team. Pete confirmed. startingsalary  of $18.00 per hour, after probation $22.00 per hour.  MOTION:  By Mark Gioielli to hire Debra Bailey as part time police admin at $18.00 per hour while in 90-day probation, then increase to $22.00 per hour. 2nd by Mike Macsisak. No additional discussion, all in favor.  Page 5of7    OFFICE INSURANCE & PERSONNEL REPORT- Mark Gioielli  No report.  PUBLIC WORKS REPORT - John Yanek John will meet with Travis on budget.  RECREATION COMMITTEE REPORT - Michele Hazzard LAW COMMITTEE REPORT- Michele Hazzard PUBLIC PROPERTY & PARKS REPORT Jessica Cope PUBLICS SAFETY-POLICE -I Michael Macsisak  Update on signs and grants. Tasha reported the signs were received and will be installed.  People are concerned about cars going down the wrong way down his street. Thinks we need blinking signs or one-way signs. Roger and Chris stated the street is clearly marked. Asr requested before, residents need to call int to non-emergency: and make the complaint, soi it goes on record,  justify putting someone out there to watch. PUBLIC SAFETY-FIRE REPORT = Daniel Snyder MAYOR REPORT = William. J. Molchany, Jr.  No report.  Mayor stated that Autumnfest was al big success, nice event. SOLICITOR REPORT - Atty. Robert Eyer - no report. COUNCIL PRESIDENT REPORT Peter Paone  Schedule budget meeting - Wed 25th- 6:30pm looks good. Good luck to everyone.  Halloween parade this Wed at 7pm - groups should have received where to meet, set up vehicles, 6pm. Thanks to the road crew and police and fire for participating. Weather  Mayor and Pete - schedule ribbon cutting for Chamber for new tables.  Executive session.  NEW BUSINESS  Mike - has received complaints again about parking, he wants to let council know he is starting to looki into permit parking for Front, 2nd and 3rd. to start. No details to share yet, researching.  How others do it prior to sharing with us.  APPROVAL OF BILLS  Page 6 of7    MOTION:  By Mark Gioielli to approve payment of all invoices, 2nd by Dan Snyder.  No additional discussion, all in favor.  Executive session - began at 7:35, resumed at 7:53.  ADIOURNMENT  MOTION:  By Jess Cope to adjourn the meeting. 2nd by Mike Macsisak. No  additional discussion, all in favor.  ATTEST:  Tasha Jandrisovits Borough Secretary  Page 7of7