Minutes May 6, 2024  NORTH CATASAUQUA BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETING  CALLTOORDER PLEDGE ROLL CALL PRESENT:  President Peter Paone, Councilpersons: Adam Landis, Michele Hazzard, Dan Snyder. Mayor Molchany, Solicitor Stephanie Steward, Treasurer Annette Englert, Police Chief Chris Wolfer, Secretary Tasha Jandrisovits, Jr. Councilperson Kaitlyn  Lawton  ABSENT:  Vice President John Yanek, Jessica Cope, Michael Macsisak  APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION:  By Adam Landis to approve the meeting minutes from the April 15, 2024. 2nd by Dan Snyder. No additional discussion, all in favor  PEOPLE PRESENT  Pivot Energy- - Seth Shafer and Jacob came to do presentation. They are typically a community solar facility, 20-30 acres in MD and DE, company is based out of Colorado. These facilities are not available yet in PA, legislation pending, green energy allowed, people can subscribe and save 10-25% on their energy bills. They are in discussions with various locations with open space, the airport being one oft them. They understand this parcel was originally left open for the flight plan. Their company is interested in community engagement and impact -1 their website shared this as well, they often look to help a program within the community, there is also an anticipated tax revenue with this type ofi improvement. They provided an early sketch for council to review, showing how they use screening to make it the least visible, there is no water, sewer or electric use. There is no nighttime lighting. Requires a monthly visit to check. The equipment on site is like the sound of a washing machine = one piece in middle of field which produces al light hum. He noticed that our zoning ordinance was from the 90's-so obviously when that was written this was not even a potential use at the time. He then asked Dan Snyder asked if there are other small boroughs or townships that he can provide as reference? Seth said yes, and they are listed on their website. Pete discussed this areai is zoned rural, residential open space. Pete stated that this would need to go through zoning. He also noted we: are ini the midst of updating that through the multi municipal plan. Pete questioned the community funding. Seth said there is a % oft the budget that is designated for this, can be on a local or county level. Workforce development can be a fairly significant chunk of the  council if they! had questions.  Page 1 of4    budget, improvements are normally one large item or project. Mayor Molchany asked what is the timeframe and is there ani interconnection process with PPL? Seth said yes, and that can take the longest, have to do a separate application and they may come back with improvements, there is distribution, no substation, just a small equipment pad, will it work relative to their design. Pete then said there is the County Conservation and borough approvals, site plan approval, storm water etc. Would need to tie ini from Howertown Rd. Seth stated it would tie into the overhead system that is there. Dan questioned the noise level again and was told that the panels do not make noise, just the small central equipment. Seth stated there is 8' high AG fencing, grounded, with screening as all the new homes are there. Seth mentioned he saw all the dirt that washed down Hunter St., assuming we have a stormwater issue. Pete said wej just paid to fixi it, added rock. Dan asked if there were any concerns with these being ini the flight path. Seth said there would be an FAA glare study done, and that too is whyt the screening is done. The panels rotate north to south and follow the path oft the sun, the rotate veryslowly. Discussed benefits to the community as subscribers. Dan confirmed they are in a preliminary agreement with the airport - Seth said yes, needed that to get to this point, they did an RFP 3-4 years ago, they won the bid, and this is one oft the potential properties in the area. Confirmed there is pending legislation - passed through house and senate - house bill 1872-F PA Alternate Energy Bill- - Supported by Lisa Boscola.  OFFICE REPORT = Tasha Jandrisovits  Stratix Server Warranty extension quote One year-$599.00  MOTION:  By Dan Snyder to approve the purchase of extended server warranty for one year at $599.00. 2nd by Adam Landis. No additional discussion, alli in  favor.  TREASURER REPORT - Annette Englert  Pitney Bowes mail machine quote - PB -STR - mail meter company = decertifying our postage meter, current lease is $105 per month, new machine is $79 per month - single envelopes only but they will pick up larger mailings at no charge, put postage on and bill  us for just the postage amount. Also-f for .03 they will fold and stuff.  MOTION:  By Dan Snyder to approve the new lease of the PB mail machine at $79.00 per month, with additional services as discussed and needed. 2nd by Adam Landis. No additional discussion, all in favor.  2024/2025 MRM payroll data - Annette completed report. PUBLIC WORKS SUPERVISOR REPORT - Travis Brett no report. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT REPORT = Greg Scheirer no report. FIRE/CIVILSERVICE/OPERATIONS- Roger Scheirer report attached.  Roger reported that the Civil Service list for SRO is complete. Michael Renner is the only candidate on the list - he: scored an overall 84.6%, Civil Service approved the list on May 2nd.  Page 2 of4    MOTION:  By Michele Hazzard to approve the Civil Service list. 2nd by Dan Snyder.  No additional discussion, all ini favor.  POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORT- Chief Wolfer  Report attached.  OFFICE INSURANCE & PERSONNEL REPORT - Adam Landis - no report.  PUBLIC WORKS REPORT- - John Yanek - absent. RECREATION COMMITTEE REPORT - Michele Hazzard  Next meeting Wednesday 15th-6:30pm. Snack stand opens Monday 5/20.  Concertsand community daysplanned. Forms out for registration for YMCA fors summer program  and wiffle ball.  LAW COMMITTEE REPORT- Michele Hazzard -I no report. PUBLIC PROPERTY & PARKS REPORT Jessica Cope = absent. PUBLIC SAFETY-POLICE - Michael Macsisak absent. PUBLIC SAFETY-FIRE REPORT - Daniel Snyder- - no report.  MAYOR REPORT - William J. Molchany-  Reported they had the ribbon cutting fori the bench at the park, Bill thanked all attendees.  SOLICITOR REPORT - Atty. Stephanie Steward  Presentation this evening by Pivot, she wanted to note that the multi-municipal agreement supports sustainability and green energy, however, this is currently not a Civil service - Stephanie followed up on earlier question, name and final score on list with acopy posted on bulletin board, when ready to fill the position, borough council shall Thursday - Northampton Borough = opened a bid for road materials, jointly submitted, wasn't aware until opened at their meeting = bid would be opened by Northampton, 4/21, individual awards will be granted, we will need to put on a future agenda as we  permitted use.  submit a written request to civil service commission.  want in place prior to new orders being placed. Borough Pollutant Reduction Plan - update  COUNCIL PRESIDENT REPORT Peter Paone  Requirement from state to work on limiting runoff due to ms4, original plan approved 2/2021 - among things to do was implement sediment control socks, replace, conservation district came to us about Hunter Street station to reduce runoff, working with airport and farmer. Last year, met with all - including Bryan  Page 3 of4    Cope. Travis in midst of implementing new plan, putting in large rock, etc. Keystone stated with this work being done, that is all we need to do to hit our target for reduction SO we will replace our prior proposal and meet our ms4 requirements. Received the amendment to 2021 plan once all figures in we will need to approve after 30-day comment period. Approve and then submit to the  state.  NEW BUSINESS  Tasha discussed the meetings fori the summer.  Discussed holding meetings on. June 17th, July 1st and August 19th. Thanked Kaitlyn for being a very active. JR. Counciperson.  APPROVAL OF BILLS MOTION:  By Dan Snyder to approve the payment of all invoices. 2nd by Adam  Landis. No additional discussion, all in favor.  ADIOURNMENT  MOTION:  By Dan Snyder to approve adjourning the meeting at 8pm. 2nd by Adam  Landis. No additional discussion, all in favor.  ATTEST:  Tasha Borough Secretary  4  Page 4 of4    North Catasauqua Fire Company This report was generated on 5/6/2024 8:59:15 AM  CATASA FIREDEPT.  North Catasauqua, PA Incident Statistics  Zone(s): All Zones I Start Date: 04/01/2024 IEnd Date: 04/30/2024  INCIDENT COUNT  INCIDENT TYPE EMS FIRE TOTAL  #INCIDENTS 2 11 13  TOTAL TRANSPORTS (N2 and N3)  APPARATUS TOTAL  # of APPARATUS TRANSPORTS  #of PATIENT TRANSPORTS TOTAL # of PATIENT  CONTACTS  PRE-INCIDENT VALUE $0.00 TOTAL Aid" Type Aid Given Aid Received #OVERLAPPING 2  LOSSES $0.00  CO CHECKS MUTUAL AID  Total 8 3 % OVERLAPPING 15.38  OVERLAPPING CALLS  LIGHTS AND SIREN A AVERAGE RESPONSE TIME (Dispatch to Arrival)  Station North Catasauqua Fire  EMS  FIRE 0:10:01 0:10:01 FIRE 0:04:50 0:04:50  AVERAGE FOR ALL CALLS  LIGHTS AND SIREN AVERAGE TURNOUT TIME (Dispatch to Enroute)  Station North Catasauqua Fire  EMS  AVERAGE FOR ALL CALLS  AGENCY North Catasauqua Fire Company  AVERAGE TIME ON SCENE (MM:SS)  86:32  Only Reviewed Incidents included. EMS for Incident counts includes only 300 to 3991 Incident Types. All other incident types are counted as FIRE. CO Checks onlyi includes Incident Types: 424, 736 and 734. # Apparatus Transports =* # ofincidents where apparatus transported. # Patient Transports = All patients transported by EMS. # Patient Contacts emergencyxeporingcom =# of PCR contacted by apparatus. This report now returns both NEMSIS 28 &3 3 data as appropriate. For overlapping Docld:1 1645  EMERGENCY REPORTING Page #1of1  calls that span over multiple days, total per month will not equal Total countf for year.    CNTAS FIREDEPT.  North Catasauqua Fire Company This report was generated on 5/6/2024 8:57:11 AM Incident Type Count per Station for Date Range Start Date: 04/01/2024 IE End Date: 04/30/2024 Station: 18 NORTH CATASAUQUA FIRE  North Catasauqua, PA  INCIDENT TYPE 111-E Building fire 132-1 Road freight or transport vehiclet fire 161 - Outside storage fire 311-N Medical assist, assist EMS crew 353- Removal of victim(s) from stalled elevator 551- Assist police or other governmental agency 571 Cover assignment, standby, moveup 611- Dispatched & cancelled en route 714-Central: station, malicious false alarm 811-E Earthquake assessment  #INCIDENTS 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 13  #1 Incidents for 18. - North Catasauqua Fire:  Only REVIEWED incidents included.  EMERGENCY REPORTING emergeneyepartng.com Docld: 857 Page#1of1    C a   - 2 U 2 s  2 3  5 8 o  e  -  3    a  3  A  a 3 8 2  2   C   Q    00000000000  0000000000000  T  o o   D   e A   3 d CD        #ofDisincReponts  W  a  Q    0 d 9 q CD    OlfenseCodeName  upl8  f Sal  uMaN N.  %  1SPI  SABNEI  wain St isuooun 154  ONOH jauw. uris  -    Comparative chart of incidents  100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0%  420,  438  418  406  289  6%  2%  5%  Paperless  ChildI Involved  Supervisor called  Cam Activated  Drug impairment  Report volume per day  20 18 16 14 12 10 10 8 0  16 13 12 11 10  1414 17  14  14  12 11 9 9  12  9  8  6  2  Marl Mar3 Mar5 5 Mar7 Mar 9 Mar11 Mar13 Mar 15 Mar17 Mar1 19 Mar: 21 Mar23 I  Event Start Date  4IPage  15-April-2024    Mutual aid Breakdown  Other 10%  Total outside agency assist reports= 59  PSP 10%  NCI Boro, 7%  Catasauqua 54%  Northampton 5%  Coplay 14%  ( Catasauqua  Coplay  Northampton  NC Boro "PSP Other  Traffic Stop Breakdown  Search Warrant 2%  Drug Arrest 3%  Driver Impaired 8%  Total traffic stop reports= 126  Impoundment 2%  DUI 4%  Warning 52%  Arrest 7%  Citation 22%  Warning Citation Arrest DUI Impoundment Search Warrant "Driver Impaired I Drug Arrest  5IPage  15-April-2024    Incident locations  5ihSI  -  145)  ANG  hall way  Coplay >  2nd5t 2    Willow Brook ublic GolfCourse  z Thomasiro WorksPrope  Stiles 145)  CANS 3  Hokendauqua  "a Quarry  or gs  engny  ArlingtonKholls  -38  a  Catasauqua  Ou  o  iS  Mickleys Gardens  Moving Forward  Awarded a grant through the National Alliance for Mental Illness to send an officer to CIT coordinator training. Value of $450.00. Corporal Santiago will be attending on behalf of our  department  We: instructed the Civilian Response Active Shooter Events course (CRASE) at the Lehigh Conference of Churches (48 students) on March 15th Primary Instructor was Cpl. Santiago assisted by Sgt.  Tramonte  Training Completed  Sergeant Tramonte completed Law Enforcement Executive Development  Training through the Federal Bureau ofInvestigation  6Page  15-April-2024    (yojedsia 01 wnelv) IWIL HOIVdsIa (eno.us 01yojedsia) IWIL NOILOVIS (eApy 01 yopedsia) EWIL ISNOdsI8 (pe.eeo 01 BAIAV) IWIL INJOS (uoeupsegi 01 pauealo) IWIL. INOdSNVAI (e1eoyo eysueu 01 welv) EuVO LNEILVd (1saa paeeio 01 uoeupsea 1V) EWIL NOILVNIISIG (Aes uoy yojedsia) HI9N3777V)    Borough of North Catasauqua  POLICE PA From the desk of: ChiefofP Police Thriuad & Plife 2024 March Total- 2023 March Total - 2022 March Total- 2021 March Total- 2020 March Total-  Police Department  Bi-Monthly. Borough Council Report 2024, (April) (2of2)  386 267 365 231 285  (Baseline) (44.6% increase) (5.8% increase) (67.1% increase) (35.4% increase)  March 2024 Call-for-service breakdown  Domestic violence in progress- 13  Burglaries- 3 Burglar alarm- 5 Suspicious persons- 8 EMS-2 23 Fire calls- 2 MVA's- 1 Welfare check- 7 Assist other PD- 59 Vandalism- 3 Reckless driver- 2 Fight in progress- Public drunk- 1 Fraud- 1 Harassment- 3 Missing Persons- 1 Hostage situation- 1 Sexual assault- 1 Wanted persons- 2 Warrants served- 3 Psych emergencies- 3 Terroristic threats- 1 Emergency PFA's- 2 Abandoned vehicle- 1 Use of force- 1 Noise complaints- 1    Parking Tickets- 22 Traffic Stops- 126 - Resulting in: Citations- 34 Warnings-81 Arrests-11 Drugs-2 DUI-6 Drug possession- 3 Other- Impoundment-4  Summary arrests- 35  7- Operating vehicle with expired inspection 2- Operating vehicle with expired registration 5- Failure to stop at properly posted stop sign 1-Parking in a posted no parking zone 3- Operating vehicle without working tail lights 2- Operating vehicle without working head lights 1-Operating vehicle without a valid driver's license 3- Operating vehicle with suspended driver's license 1- Operating vehicle without valid insurance  1-D Disorderly conduct 2-F Failure to use turn signal 1-Failure to pay parking ticket 1-F Parked blocking a fire hydrant 1-F Passing in a no passing zone  2- Fraudulent use of a vehicle registration plate  2- Careless driving  Misdemeanor arrests- 22  1-F Possession of a schedule 1 controlled substance 4-F Possession of a small amount of Marijuana 4- Possession of drug paraphernalia 3-DUI Schedule 1 controlled substance 3-1 DUI drug metabolite 3-1 DUI general impairment unsafe driving 1-[ Domestic violence assault 1-[ Domestic violence terroristic threats  2- Domestic violence Harassment by physical contact  2/Page  15-April-2024    129-Pursell 131- Tramonte 135- O'Donnell 136- Santiago 141- Hazim 142- Safadi 143- Knecht  Reports  60  123  95  63  89  117  129 131 135 136 H141 142 #143  Report Breakdown Total unique reports= 737  34 Arrest Report 5%  217 Supplements 30%  Evide  33 Citations/Tix 4%  441 Crime Report 60%  Supplements  Evidence proc. Citations/Tix - Crime. Report Arrest Report  3Page  15-April-2024    Office From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Attachments:  Seth Shafer shaterepnotemergynet Thursday, May 2, 20241:57PM Office Jacob Voyzey  Sketch Plan for Monday, 5/6 Borough Council Meeting PAL502 Sketch Plan 2024-05-02.pdf  Good afternoon, follow upt to our call yesterday, here's a sketch plan of what we wanted some initial Pivot Energy is ani independent power producer (IPP) SO we develop, build, own and operate solar  feedback fort the property on the far east end of the Borough off Breings Lane. facilities ins several: states across the US. Our website isi in my email signature.  We are: starting to develop sites in PA and are starting to work with LNAA who owns this parcel. We had briefly spoken to yourz zoning officer and the mayor to get somei information on the Boroughand confirming this use is not something mentioned int the current: zoning ordinance. So our questions and comments at the Borough Council Meeting on Monday, 5/6, are:  1. Briefly explain Pivot Energy and who we are.  2. Briefly explain ourt typical project and how we look to provide community impact to eithera  department or group' within the community or the broader county area. 3. Briefly explain the sketch plan & look for feedback oni it.  And ify you could confirm you received this email and that the meeting is Monday evening at 7 pm at the  Borough office, thanks, Seth  SETH SHAFER, PE Director, ProjetDevelopment  shalerepvotenersy.net C(412) 495-5453 LinkedIn Pivot Energyl Clean Energy. Clear Choice. pivotenergy.net  STATEMENT OF CONFIDENTIALITY & DISCLAIMER: The information contained in this email message is confidential and intended only for the use oft the individual or entity named above. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you arel hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, or copy of this email is strictly prohibited. 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