MINUTES March 18, 2024  NORTH CATASAUQUA BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETING  CALLTO ORDER PLEDGE ROLL CALL PRESENT:  President Peter Paone, Vice President John Yanek, Councipersons: Adam Landis, Mike Macsisak, Jessica Cope, Michele Hazzard, Dan Snyder (virtual). Mayor Molchany, Solicitor Stephanie Steward, Secretary Tasha. Jandrisovits Treasurer Annette Englert, Jr. Councilperson Kaitlyn Lawton  ABSENT:  Also in attendance was Police Chief Wolfer (virtual) and Sgt. Tramonte.  APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION: PEOPLE PRESENT  By Adam Landis to approve the meeting minutes from the March 4, 2024, meeting. 2nd by Michele Hazzard. No additional discussion, all ini favor.  OFFICE REPORT - Tasha Jandrisovits  2023. Audit review - Summary of comments from auditors -1 formal letter to council will First area of feedback was tied to the end of month reconciliation process. We need to update the accounting system to allow for all of our accounts to bet tracked in the system, rather than on spreadsheets. We can do this now that we upgraded Freedom. Once this iscomplete, wer needi to besuretoreconcileallofthel bank accountstothe GeneralLedger balance each month. In addition, we need to create clear reports showing the reconciliation and balances for council. We need to have these reports signed off each Next area is that payroll register needs to be signed off on by Office Committee Chairperson, in addition to the timecards that are already reviewed and signed off on by Anew area reviewed this year was IT controls around passwords. We have a number of shared passwords, and we need to move away from this where possible, in addition we need to work with our IT vendor to look for tools to help us manage and secure existing  follow.  month by the Office Committee Chairperson.  council.  passwords. Page 1of5    Mention of the inadequate segregation of duties due to being such a small office. Suggestion was to hire additional staff and/or to make sure that council remains closely involved and aware ofi financial operations. Inaddition, to reports above being signed by office committee chair- = we will look to develop a monthly report for council to review as  well.  TREASURER REPORT - Annette Englert (given by Tasha Jandrisovits) Service Electrici franchise check received $11,185.19. YMCA proposal for summer program  2024 State Funds for liquid fuels was deposited March 13"-$85,002.47.  PUBLIC WORKS SUPERVISOR REPORT-Travis Brett- no report EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT REPORT - Greg Scheirer - no report  FRE/CIILSERVICE/OPERATIONS- - Roger Scheirer (given by Tasha Jandrisovits)  Update on 1492 Main Street - The property was condemned due to a serious electrical safety issue. We have talked to the Property Manager and the Owner and put them in touch with Keycodes Inspection Agency to discuss what needs to be done in order to re- occupy the property. The borough has not imposed a timeline for these repairs. The  owner is responsible fori taking the next steps to move this forward. POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORT- ChiefWolfer- - report given by Sgt. Tramonte  Statistical report attached tot the end of the minutes.  Moving Forward  Iwould like to formally thank Senator Nick Miller for his ongoing support of the law enforcement community. Senator Miller announced, on March 12th, that we have been awarded $15,000.00 for law enforcement recruitment. By supporting this action, Senator Miller has assured we have the funding available to support the recruitment of professional Police Officers with the highest level of morals and integrity here in North Catasauqua. II look forward to future endeavors with Senator Miller to meet our mutually shared goal of continually improving the safety and prosperity of the citizens Iwould also like to formally thank the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency, known as the PCCD, who provided the funding for this grant. The funding was provided following an application deemed worthy of award. The PCCD has been an invaluable asset to our department and the improvements made overt the past 5 years  we serve, protect, and represent.  would not have been possible without them.  Officer Safadi is currently in Phase 1of FTO and is meeting all standards.  Page 20 of5    Officer Knecht has successfully completed his re-introductory: field training. He is currently filling the shifts of ouri former officer. This has permitted our detective to leave the patrol rotation and resume his assigned duties and focus on his primary role as the  lead criminal investigator.  OFFICE INSURANCE & PERSONNEL REPORT - Adam Landis no report.  PUBLIC WORKS REPORT-J John Yanek-r no report. RECREATION COMMITTEE REPORT - Michele Hazzard  Michele reviewed the proposal for summer program from the YMCA. Michele stated the recreation committee posted the camp leader position and received no applications. The YMCA has an established program and is willing to run our summer camp. All employees are licensed and have all the clearances. The rec committee is interested in the 2 % hour program, which includes lunch provided free byt the church. John asked whyt they were looking to do only6 6weeks instead of 8 weeks like other years, Michele said this length of time works better. The reci is also hoping to offeri the wiffle ball program in the afternoon, leaders are working on clearances now. Rec committee'snext meeting is April 17th. It was asked ift there was money in the budget to pay for this and Tasha stated there was $4500 budgeted for summer program salaries and $500 for supplies that could be used towards the program. Michele stated there would still be waged for the wiffle ball help. Rec is looking to register North Catty kids first andi then goi from there. Next steps are to get a contract drafted and then they willl bring to council to approve. Tasha said in future years, we may need to consider a nominal fee to those attending, neighboring towns charge for their summer programs. Jess mentioned and yes, ours includes  free lunch as well, not sure others do.  LAW COMMITTEE REPORT- Michele Hazzard - no report. PUBLIC PROPERTY & PARKS REPORT Jessica Cope - nor report. PUBLICSAFEIN-POLCE: - Michael Macsisak - no report. PUBLIC: SAFETY-FIRE REPORT- - Daniel Snyder no report.  MAYOR REPORT - William J. Molchany  Mayor Molchany reported he will take over the Hometown Hero flag program from Marc Hillenbrand, Marci is busy with upcoming carnival, etc. John stated he noticed they were kept up over the winter, will discuss with publicv works on how we want to handle going forward.  SOLICITOR REPORT- - Atty. Stephanie Steward - no report.  Page 3 of5    COUNCIL PRESIDENT REPORT - Peter Paone  Roof study - Keystone Engineering. Pete discussed the quote received from Keystone Engineering to do the prework fori the roof project. There are 3 phases. Phase 1- $18,500 - plan, drawings, meet, finalize bid docs, professional services, meet for final project review. This will allow us to get consistent bids. Pete is concerned that ifv we don't do this, we will be at the mercy of the contractor to determine final costs and add additional amounts. The trusses are sagging, but we don't have a good estimate on how many of them need to be replaced. We could get bids with great variation. Pete explained that he discussed with Tasha, and the counter point to this is how do we know we get value for the money spent up front and can we afford the project in the end anyway. Pete thinks he will be able to go for a grant or a low-cost loan. Phase 2- $3800 -t they will put the quote up on Penn Bid, handle pre bid meetings, eval, Phase 3-$7800-C construction admin - applications, ensure project done.  prepare, pre-design meeting.  Pete hopes it could go out for bid in May or. June, get backl by August and we can get fixed before temporary that there is warp wheret thei two meet, it is deflecting the water down and ponding. Mike agrees  repairs fail. Mayor Molchany commented that we have a flat roof. Pete mentioned  to move forward with the study.  MOTION:  By Mike Macsisak to approve the estimate from Keystone Engineering- Dave Kutzor for Phase la at $18,500. 2nd by Adam Landis. No additional  discussion, alli ini favor.  NEW BUSINESS  John wanted to confirm if the thank you notes for the police donations were sent. John stated the nets will go up, the courts look good, he will get with Travis for volleyball. John stated he knows the police have a lot to do, but there are a lot of skateboard and bike tire marks on the courts, they were just, painted a few years ago, the courts will get ruined. John asked that the. police head off issues at the park early this year. John mentioned that the Jess Finn fest is being planned, scheduled for. July 13th, insurance will be given, asked them to meet the rec committee  this year to have better communication around food donations, etc.  APPROVAL OF BILLS  MOTION:  By Mike Macsisak to approve payment of all invoices. 2nd by Adam  Landis. No additional discussion, alli ini favor.  Page 4of5    ADJOURNMENT  MOTION:  By. John Yanek to adjourn the meeting at 7:41pm. 2nd by Mike Macsisak.  No additional discussion, all in favor.  ATTEST:  Tashaandrisovits Borough Secretary  Page 5of5    CATA  Borough of North Catasauqua  POLICE PA Fromt ChlefofPolice thedeskof: Chatptha GA:  Police Department  Bi-Monthly Borough Council Report 2024, March (1of2)  2024 February Total- 227 2023 February Total - 266 2022 February Total- 311 2021 February Total- 228 2020 February Total- 368 2019 February Total- 406 2013 February Total- 107  (Baseline) (14.6% decrease) [27% decrease) (0.4% decrease) 38.3% decreasey £44.1% decrease) (112% increase)  *  February 2024 is the first month since I began recording statistics in 2019 where we  have the lowest crime rate in 5 years*  February 2023 Call-for-service breakdown  Domestic violence in progress- 16  Shooting/Stabbing- Burglaries-3 Burglar alarm- 3 animal complaints- 6 Suspicious persons- 5 EMS- 16 Fire calls- 1 MVA's- 4 911 hangup's-2 Welfare check- 9 Assist other PD-8 8 Citizen Assist- 21 Theft- 5 Vandalism- 1 Trespassing- Reckless driver- 3 Assault- 5 Fight in progress-2 2 Public drunk- Fraud-2 Harassment-    Missing Persons- 1 Wanted persons- 3 Warrants served-2 Psych emergencies- 5 Terroristic threats- 2 Emergency PFA's-3 Abandoned vehicle- Use of force- Noise complaints- 1 Parking complaints- 9  Distinct Reports by Officer  65  51  42  85  55  -Ofc. Pursell Sgt.Tramonte  Det. .O'Donnell Cpl.Santiago Ofc. Hazim Ofc.Safadi  Ofc. Knecht  Report Breakdown Arrest Report 1%  Supplements 27%  Evidence proc. Citations/Tix 3%  Crime Report 66%  Supplements Evidence proc. n Citations/Tix Crime Report Arrest Report  2IPage  4-February-2024    304  Comparative chart of incidents  100% 80% 60% 40% 20% 0%  Paperless  Child! Involved  Supervisor called  CamActivated  Drugi impairment  16 14  13  Feb1 Feb3 Feb5 Feb7 Feb9 Feb71 Feb13 Feb15 Feb17 Feb19 Feb21 Feb23 Feb25 Feb27 Feb29  Event StaitDate  3Page  4-February2024