MINUTES October 17,2022  NORTH CATASAUQUA BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETING  PEOPLE PRESENT CALL TO ORDER - 7pm PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PRESENT:  President Peter Paone. Vice President. John Yanek. Councipersons: Mark Gioielli, Michele Hazzard, Dan Snyder, Jessica Cope. Mayor Wm. Molchany. Solicitor Steven Goudsouzian, Treasurer Annette Englert, Secretary Tasha Jandrisovits, Jr. Also present were Police Chief Christopher Wolfer and Fire Chief Roger Scheirer  Councilperson Kaitlyn Lawton.  ABSENT:  Mike Macsisak (late-7:15pm)  APPROVAL OF MINUTES  Michele commented that she wanted it noted for the record that the comment in last meeting that Chief Wolfersstatement referred toi the dogs as pit bills was wrong, his statement made Jess believes in the last paragraph of the minutes, where it stated Pete let Dan know we can review ordinances, that it was Steve whom said that. Tasha will review recording and correct.  no mention of the dogs by breed.  MOTION:  By Michele Hazzard to approve the minutes from 10/3/2022. 2nd by. John  Yanek.  PEOPLE PRESENT  Dave Kutzor - report on inflow investigation for basement inspections. Dave provided council with a detailed packet of the review that was done. Dave found 14 floor drains and 6: sump pumps going into the sewer. The flow creates too much for our pumps to handle and in addition we are charged for processing clean water as sewer. A normal pump handles approx, 10k gallons per day, with these additional sump pumps we are pushing through over 21k gallons per event. Sump pumps are what he would address first. They need to be re-routed outside. Dave called plumbers for a price but has not received yet. Drains would be next. Steve will review what options we can take and provide to council at the next meeting.  Page 1of5    TREASURER REPORT- - Annette Englert  TREASURER's REPORT OCTOBER 2022# #2  1. Received our PA Utility Realty Tax check for the year in the amount of $1,1234.35. 2. Ihave completed the MRM Premium Audit for1 their Fiscal Year October' '21t to 3. Would like to set up a meeting with the Finance Committee to review the 2023  September' 22. Alli information was forwarded for review.  Proposed Budget.  4. 2022 Budget-I would like all purchases to come thru me before being made. This year's budget is extremely tight mostly due to issues with delays in our grant reimbursements.  OFFICE REPORT -Tasha Jandrisovits  MOTION: MOTION:  By Mike Macsisak to approve the UCC amendment ordinance #438. 2nd By Michele Hazzard to approve the following as members of the Building Code Appeals board: William Kimmel, Kevin. Armbruster and Paul Barna.  by Mark Gioielli. No discussion, alli in favor.  2nd by Mike Macsisak. No discussion, all in favor.  Email move to Office 365-Stratix. Pete discussed there are potentially emails being lost  ofn not received, this poses a retention and right to know risk.  MOTION:  By Michele Hazzard to approve moving two email addresses to Office  365. 2nd by John Yanek. No discussion, all ini favor.  Additional options through Diversified- = discussed new options for receipt of permit fees gth Annual Lehigh Valley Outlook Awards breakfast $60 cost = council to vote on reimbursement fort those who wish to attend. Jess will be attending from LVPC: sO no cost to borough but thought we might someone else to represent from North Catty.  and other items by credit card online  MOTION:  By. Jess Cope to approve the attendance by council to the LV Outlook Awards breakfast. 2nd by. John Yanek. Discussion from Mark that he does noti feel this is al benefit to the borough and should be an out-of-pocket expense. Mike is noti in favor either. Vote 5-2 yes, sO motion passes.  PUBLIC WORKS SUPERVISOR REPORT-Travis Brett- no report  Page 2of5    CIVIL SERVICE- Roger Scheirer  FT police list - One person tested and ended with an 84.34% as final score. Nabil Hazim,  approved by civil service board, ready to hang list fori tomorrow.  EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT REPORT - Roger Scheirer  Code Red 911 reverse info - people tried to sign on, get error message not in coverage area, contacted them today and Northampton County-bothi the same, counties do not have different ones. We tried multiple times, were able to sign people up here. We will assist residents as needed to sign up. Roger said a thank you to Belfor for the police carport project done and for  the picture they provided us which is hung up ini the hallway upstairs.  FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT - Roger Scheirer  14 calls. Parade scheduled on Wednesday. Roger would like to recognize Anthony Barber for completing all 4 mods and becoming a certified firefighter. Roger let council know that Secret  Santa started.  POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORT - Chief Wolfer  POLICE  Moving Forward  Recommendation to hire Nabil Hazim full-time  Request an ordinance for a no-match PCCD grant in the amount of $180,156.00. This is for 5 mobile in-car License plate readers along with permanent mounted ones on the We are onboarding with the Catasauqua School district for project Buspatrol. This is an automated system that photographs bus stop sign violations. Ofc. Santiago will be the Sent proposed law stipulation and change to Mako's office for review & comment  Lehigh Street bridge and Howertown Road @ Grove Street. primary liaison between the PD and the school district  Handicapped parking request  1034 2nd Street Placard verified, adequate room for space. Discuss available off-street  parking  FTI police hire - recommendation to hire Nabil Hazim.  MOTION:  By Michele Hazzard to hire Nabil Hazim as a full-time officer. 2nd by Mike  Macsisak. No additional discussion, all in favor.  Page 30 of5    Grant update -PCCD grant, iti isan no match grant. He needs a motion to apply for 5 mobile in car license plate readers, and then stationary ones at Lehigh Street and Howertown Rd.  MOTION:  By Mark Gioielli to approve applying for a grant for license plate readers. 2nd by Mike Macsisak. No additional discussion, all in favor.  MOTION:  By Michele Hazzard to approve handicap parking sign for 1034 2nd Street. 2nd by Mark Gioielli. No additional discussion, all in favor.  Officer Santiago on the 7th of this month won the Office of the Year for the Crisis Intervention Pete stated that yes, they met with Rep. Mako for 11/2 hours, discussed the issue and the dog warden, ordinance, laws. Chief wolfer pointed out the loophole, who captures the dog, it was eye opening, all very positive. Pete thanked his office for the invitation to attend.  Team. Out of all the county, the recognized all he has done in this area.  OFFICE INSURANCE & PERSONNEL REPORT- Mark Gioielli financially, with less stress on the budget. PUBLIC WORKS REPORT . John Yanek  Mark stated he agrees with the email move, incremental steps better way to go. Able to do it  John received compliments about fence at the park, that it was a great idea, looks very nice. Volleyball is good, practice through end November, thanked borough for allowing them to use. John asking for a motion now to accept that they do the Jess Finn fest for 7/22 - 3rd annual - made $14k that day. John asked when the zoning appeal for the church was, Tasha replied it is  schedule for 10/25. MOTION:  By Michele Hazzard to approve the 3rd Annual Jess Finn fest with rental fee waived. 2nd by Mike Macsisak. No additional discussion, all in favor.  RECREATION COMMITTEE REPORT - Michele Hazzard LAW COMMITTEE REPORT Michele Hazzard - no report PUBLIC PROPERTY & PARKS REPORT Jessica Cope come together to review; it is on the job training. PUBLIC SAFETY-POLICE-Michael Macsisak = no report. PUBLIC: SAFETY-FIRE REPORT - Daniel Snyder- no report. MAYOR REPORT- William J. Molchany,l-morepor.  Autumnfest, did well. Next meeting on 10/24- - 7pm, use community room.  Jess asked if there was an update on the traffic study. Dave said he was coordinating a time between himself, Public Works and the Police to do the training. They will collect the data and  Page 4 of5    SOLICITOR REPORT - Atty. Steven Goudsouzian - no report. COUNCIL PRESIDENT REPORT- Peter Paone Grants for DCNR greenways projects  Project updates-C closed out DL project. Annette has not heard yet.  Lock wall - Pete has still have not heard back from Hunter Research-and Estimate from DL - to use Keeney = cost per linear foot, backfill and grading, estimate that Main Street greenway would cost $559k. DCNR grant is a20% match required which is over $100k. Intalking withA Annette, this is not a wise move for 2023, will look to go for funding in spring.  confirmed wel have no money for this project.  Moyer Way - Pete should receive a map by the end of the week, placed in ordinance, begin, expect to vote to advertise, ordain street, advertised fori two weeks, 1st meetingi in December vote, vote into place - 45-day appeal period, end January orl later to do formal unveiling. Will reach out to the Moyer family regarding the specific dates they would like.  NEW BUSINESS  John - noted they patched the drain by his uncle's house, Pete said no, it was lifted. John said he has not heard any complaints. Pete said he hoped not as this was a lot of extra work. John mentioned that Jess Finn's mom is interested in plaques for tree wall - let him know this is  through Betterment committee, he should ask Marc.  APPROVAL OF BILLS MOTION:  By Mike Macsisak to approve the payment of all invoices. 2nd by Michele  Hazzard. No additional discussion, all in favor.  ADJOURNMENT MOTION:  By Mike Macsisak to adjourn the meeting at 7:58pm. 2nd by Michele  Hazzard. No additional discussion, all in favor.  ATTEST:  Tasha. Jandrisovits  4  Page! 5of5