Minutes February 20, 2023  NORTH CATASAUQUA BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETING  PEOPLE PRESENT CALLTO ORDER - 7pm PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PRESENT:  President Peter Paone, Vice President John Yanek, councipersons: Mark Gioielli, Jessica Cope, Dan Snyder, Michele Hazzard, Mike Macsisak. Mayor Wm. Molchany. Solicitor Steven Goudsouzian, Treasurer Annette Englert, Secretary Also present were Police Chief Christopher Wolfer and Fire Chief Roger Scheirer  Tasha Jandrisovits  APPROVAL OF MINUTES  MOTION:  By Mark Gioielli to approve the minutes from February 6th, 2023. 2nd by  Jessica Cope. No additional discussion, all in favor.  PEOPLE PRESENT  Marc Hillenbrand - 2022 activity and financial report.  Attached isi the report from Marc Hillenbrand for the Betterment Committee's activities and financials from 2022. It was discussed that the Betterment Committee donated towards the  following in 2022:  Flowers for the park and the office $636 Police association of $500 Boro Flags of $2679 Christmas lights and décor $4642 Benches on the DL Trail $1856 Charotin $1k Toys fori tots $1k Food bank $500  Marc would like approval to run the car cruises at the park from May to September, not including June because of the carnival. They willl be held on the first Monday with a rain date of the 2nd Monday. Marc also mentioned that the Carnival will be held from June 14tht to. June 17th,  MOTION:  By Michele Hazzard to approve the car cruises and the carnival dates and times listed above. 2nd by Mark Gioielli. No additional discussion, alli in  favor.  Page 1of7    Pete thanked the Betterment Committee for all their support in 2022. Marc mentioned that people asked him about the banners the Catty Legion is doing for Hometown Hero's, and asked if North Catty was participating. Pete said we can check into it for more detail, Brian Panella stated he could check with Northampton. Mark confirmed on Facebook that the cost is $160 per flag, but the holders and poles cost extra. Jess stated in her travels she normally sees them on the main streets int towns. Brian Panella stated Northampton committed to keeping up for 3 John asked Marc about the growing tree, someone is interested in adding toi it. Marc said he needs to talk to the committee, discuss maybe one plaque on the wall with names added toi it.  years, year-round.  Money goes towards beautification at the park. TREASURER REPORT - Annette Englert  TREASURER'S REPORT February 2023 #2  1. Official Retirement Notification - Annette read letter below. Council will hold off on 2. Christina Czontska has accepted the position as Treasurer, her start date is Monday,  accepting until the April meeting.  February 27, 2023.  Annette R. Englert 1097 Howertown Road North Catasauqua, PA 18032  February 20, 2023 TO : FROM : RE : April 28, 2023.  North Catasauqua Borough Council Annette R. Englert, Borough Treasurer  Retirement  Please accept this letter as my formal notice of my retirement. My last day of work willl be Friday, lhave enjoyed working with and learning from my various colleagues for the past 23 years, and am ready to move on the next phase ofr my life. During the next two months, lam willing to assist in any way to make thet transition as smooth as possible. Please let me know if there is anything specific that you would like me to do and know that lam always only ai few blocks away. Again, it has been a please to work for and be a part of the Borough of North Catasauqua.  Sincerely, Annette R. Englert Borough Treasurer Page 2of7    OFFICE REPORT - Tasha Jandrisovits  Authorization to begin to source new Payroll companies.  Pete asked the finance committee to keep in mind the budget for next year, we also willl be looking at a new accountingsystem for AP and GL. They aree expensive new programs, to take after Freedom, makes sense to switch over after new Payroll, we need to do that first, ok to begin to look into this year.  treasurer, will need to budget for next year.  MOTION:  By Mike Macsisak to approve sourcing new payroll companies. 2nd by  Mark Gioielli. No additional discussion, alli in favor.  PUBLIC WORKS SUPERVISOR REPORT - Travis Brett- No report.  CIVIL SERVICE- - Roger Scheirer Advertise for meeting, then meet.  The committee is holding a meeting in the next few weeks to set up dates for corporal exam.  MOTION:  By. Jess Cope to advertise for a civil service meeting. 2nd by Mark Gioielli.  No additional discussion, all in favor.  EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT REPORT - Roger Scheirer  Chief Wolfer and Roger attend in-house tabletop drill. Greg Scheirer conducted the training. Unknown what will be thrown at them, react live and handle training to explain.  FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT - Roger Scheirer  Received $11k from state, no match, will share information on what is being purchased. Roger stated the council received an emailed copy of the DCED study last week. Regionalization = recommend, sort of already doing, stay that way. Need ordinance for approval of report and process.  Pete stated that Wednesday was a presentation to North Catty and Catty, he was unable  to attend.  Overall recommendation, not a merger, regionalization Points in the report -4 levels of cooperation Two departments operate out of Catasauqua. Still have our own personnel departments has been cut by almost 2 minutes. Improved service - cooperation tot that extent  Operating out of there since May 2022 - interesting, response time for  Page 3 of7    Mayor = stated the report was very well written, very well done, talked to Roger last Mark - asked if our trucks will remain in Catty, all 3 apparatus in Catty - Roger said yes, the main out of there, all personnel qualified on all trucks for both departments. Mike - does that mean that nothing will run out of our borough hall - Roger, yes. Roger stated that Catty approved accepting the report and all recommendations as  Friday.  written.  Roger gave Atty. Panella the sample ordinance.  Roger also mentioned there is a $1k Whitehall Area Chamber of Commerce = we put in for that  grant.  MOTION:  By Michele Hazzard to advertise the ordinance. 2nd by Mark Gioielli. No  additional discussion, all in favor.  POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORT - Chief Wolfer  North Catasauqua Borough Police Department February 2023 2nd Monthly report  January Dispatched calls- 253 2023 Total for January: 2022, January total- 366 % change year over year-- -30.1% Traffic stops- 83 Domestic violence-1 14 Armed person- 3 Buryrlamn/sang animal complaints-6 Suspicious activity- 6 EMS- 19:ire calls MVA's-3 follow up investigations- 20 citizen assists- 23 911 hangup's- 2 Burglar alarm- 2 Welfare check- 8  Page 4of7    Assist other PD-8 Theft-3 Vandalism- 1 Assault- 1 Fight in progress- 2llarassmeni Fraud-1 1 Wanted persons- 1 Warrants served- 3 Psych emergencies- 3 Pursuit- 1 Parking tickets- 3 Traffic citations- 28Trailic wriiten warnings Summary arrests- 32 Vehicle equipment violation Operating vehicle with expired inspection Operating vehicle with expired registration 5-Failure to stop at properly posted stop sign 1-Parking in a no parking zone 1-failure to use turn signal  3-C Operating vehicle without working headlights 3-C Operating vehicle without rear lights 7-C Operating vehicle without a valid driver's license 3- Operating vehicle with suspended driver's license 1-Passing a school bus with activated stop arm (Bus Patrol) 1-C Operating vehicle with prohibited license plate cover  1- Careless driving 1-Harassment  1-L Limitations on turning around  Misdemeanor arrests-  5- Possession of a schedule 1 controlled substance 13- Possession of a small amount of Marijuana 19- Possession of drug paraphernalia 9- DUI Schedule 1 controlled substance 8- DUI metabolite of a schedule 1 controlled substance 10- DUI general impairment unsafe driving 1-DUI high rate of alcohol 1-D Disorderly Conduct 1- Medical Marijuana Act violation 1-C Operating vehicle with al DUI suspended license  Felony Arrests-  1-Felony Trespassing of an occupied residential structure 1-Defiant trespass, break into occupied residence 3-F Possession with intent to deliver schedule 1 controlled substance  Page 5of7    TRAINING COMPLETED  Officer Douglas and Icompleted ODIN training through the PAJustice Network Ofc. Santiago completed Responding to individuals in crisis through VALOR Ofc. Santiago completed active shooter preparedness webinar through US dept.  training.  of Homeland Security  OFFICE INSURANCE & PERSONNEL REPORT: - Mark Gioielli  PUBLIC WORKS REPORT- John Yanek Annette stated yes, they have a zoning permit. all businesses need al business license to operate ini town.  John talked to Annette - asked ift there were permits pulled fori the enormous garage being built. Minir mall - Brothers pizza and new pets store-new businesses in town website - reminder that Discussion regarding Puaiertnvlemnd next month and are due to be renewed  with a supplier prior to. June,  RECREATION COMMITTEE REPORT - Michele Hazzard Motion to advertise for summer program workers.  MOTION:  By Michele Hazzard to approve advertising for the summer rec positions. 2nd by Mark Gioielli. No additional discussion, all in favor.  LAW COMMITTEE REPORT: Michele Hazzard - No report. PUBLIC PROPERTY & PARKS REPORT  Jessica Cope- - No report. PUBLIC: SAFETY-POLICE: - Michael Macsisak No report. PUBLIC SAFETY-FIRE REPORT: - Daniel Snyder - No report. MAYOR REPORT - William J. Molchany, Jr. - No report. SOLICITOR REPORT - Atty. Brian Panella - No report. COUNCIL PRESIDENT REPORT - Peter Paone  Pete: stated that. Jess, Bryan Cope, Travis andl himselfmet withl Northampton County Conservation District. Keystone was there as well. Regarding the runoff on Hunter Street. Discussed reducing sedimentation. Keystone had a prior plan that was drafted, it is a good project to take on get more MS4 credit than planned. Asked Steve to start working on an agreement with the airport  to allow us access tot the land.  Page 6of7    LVPC - River Central Plan, Pete asked Council and residents to please review and provide John = asked if the item discussed in the last meeting's executive session had any movement. Pete stated he submitted questions to those involved, it seems as if that idea tapered, no  feedback.  movement at this time.  NEW BUSINESS  Annette - Just a reminder, we have an event on Thursday dedicating Moyer Way at 1:30pm = refreshments after at Boro hall. Annette also let council know we met with Catty to discuss the Chief Wolfer = stated the park was spray painted, we noticed today, they are actively Mark-had a question for. John - when and if are we putting out to schools to see ift they want to  sewer flows and billing. investigating and are aware.  do summer help or do we need help for public works  MOTION:  By. John Yanek to advertise summer help as needed in the schools. 2nd by  Mark Gioielli. No additional discussion, all ini favor.  APPROVAL OF BILLS  MOTION:  By. Jessica Cope to approve payment of all invoices. 2nd by Michele  Hazzard. No additional discussion, all in favor.  ADJOURNMENT  MOTION:  By Jessica Cope to adjourn the meeting at 7:53pm. 2nd by Michele  Hazzard. No additional discussion, all ini favor.  ATTEST:  Awl wy  Tasha Jandrisovits - Borough Sécretary  Page 7 of7