MINUTES July1,2024  NORTH CATASAUQUA BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETING  CALLTOORDER PLEDGE ROLL CALL  PRESENT: President Pete Paone, Councilpersons: Michele Hazzard, Mike Macsisak; Dan  Snyder, Adam Landis Mayor Molchany; Solicitor Mathew Potts, Treasurer. Annette Englert, Secretary Tasha Jandrisovits. Police Chief Chris Wolfer  ABSENT:  Vice President John Yanek, Jessica Cope  APPROVAL OF MINUTES  MOTION: By Mike Macsisak to approve the meeting minutes from. June 17, 2024.  2nd by Dan Snyder. No additional discussion, all in favor  PEOPLE PRESENT - none OFFICE REPORT -1 Tasha Jandrisovits Vacation week of 7/13. Meeting on. July 15th will be cancelled. TREASURER REPORT - Annette Englert  Sewer relief request for 1120 Howertown Rd.  MOTION:  By Dan Snyder to approve sewer relief for 1120 Howertown Rd. @nd by  Adam Landis. No additional discussion, all in favor  Budget sheets next meeting 4 2025 projects need to better anticipate and account for.  6-month budget comparison year-end review  Vacation 7/24-8/7  PUBLIC WORKS SUPERVISOR REPORT- -Travis Brett  Sewer repair - Travis stated we went out for bid twice, one estimate at $85k, waiting on Dalton Laurel for an estimate - $20-$25k less. Need council guidance. Repairing sewer main on Almond between RR and Front. Mike asked if it is all terra cotta? Travis - yes. Pete - solicit - anyone else to do the work? Travis will review with NBMA and  Northampton.  Page1of3    Mayor asked about the painting oft the double yellow lines-T Travis talked to Rich they will bring a guyi in at some point to do = cheaper if we do when they do theirs.  EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT REPORT - Greg Scheirer - no report. FIRE/CIVILSERVICE/OPERATIONS = Roger Scheirer  11 calls - see attached reports.  POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORT- Chief Wolfer  Police report attached to the end of the minutes.  Resolution to council - schedule changes - significant increase multiple double officer  coverage. MOTION:  By Mike Macsisak to approve the resolution to change police schedules. 2nd by Michele Hazzard. No additional discussion, all in favor  Executive session personnel matters  OFFICE INSURANCE & PERSONNEL REPORT-A Adam Landis - no report  PUBLIC WORKS REPORT John Yanek absent RECREATION COMMITTEE REPORT- - Michele Hazzard program going well, wiffle ball ended 3rd, week. LAW COMMITTEE REPORT Michele Hazzard - no report. PUBLIC PROPERTY & PARKS REPORT Jessica Cope absent. PUBLICSAFETY-POLCE - Michael Macsisak - no report. PUBLICSAFETV-FIRE REPORT - Daniel Snyder - no report.  Next meeting in August. Next Saturday 7/13 - Jess Finn Fest, park and: snackstand open, morning  MAYOR REPORT- William J. Molchany  State mayors conference 7/17-7/21- will share documents to reimburse.  SOLICITOR REPORT-A Atty. Matt Potts- - no report. COUNCIL PRESIDENT REPORT: Peter Paone  Bamboo Ordinance -we will review at future meeting.  Food Bank collection buckets - will bei in lobby and at park through the month of July. River Central - Multi Municipal Plan = proposal from EPD $15,555 = over this budget year and next there was $11k put in this year's budget all members need approval to  proceed with proposal and to move: forward.  Page 2of3    MOTION: By Mike Macsisak to approve the proposal for $15,555 for this year and  next for the Multi Municipal plan from EPD. 2nd by Michele Hazzard. No  additional discussion, all ini favor  YMCA5k MOTION:  By Mike Macsisak to approve the YMCA holding a! 5k run on the DL trail on October 12th. 2nd by Michele Hazzard. No additional discussion, alli in  favor.  Mike asked Pete status of the roof. Pete stated he and Tasha met with Keystone - expressed displeasure over nothing happening- - still needastructural engineert toreview. Hewilll be coming  back this week or next to go up and give final recommendation.  NEW BUSINESS APPROVAL OF BILLS MOTION:  By Dan Snyder to approve payment of all invoices. 2nd by Mike Macsisak.  No additional discussion, all in favor  Executive session regarding personnel matters began at 7:40pm and meeting resumed at  8:04pm.  ADJOURNMENT MOTION:  By Dan Snyder to adjourn the meeting at 8:04pm. 2nd by Mike Macsisak.  No additional discussion, all ini favor  Attest:  aay  Tasha. Jandrisovits Page 3of3    Borough of North Catasauqua  POLICE PA Fromt the deskof: ChiefofPolice Chagthard dA  Police  Department  Monthly Borough Council Report  2024, (July (lof1)  2024 May Total-395 2023 May Total -299 2022 May Total- 268 2021 May Total- 296 2020 May Total- 316  (Baseline) 32% increase, 47% increase) 133% increase! 25% increase)  May 2024 Call-for-service breakdown  Domestic violence in progress- 14  Noise complaint- 5 Burglaries- 1 Burglar alarm- 2 Suspicious persons- 15 EMS- 19 Fire calls- 5 MVA's- 4 911 hangup's- 6 Welfare check- 7 Child abuse- 1 Suspicious death- 1 Assist other PD-4 48 Citizen assist- 32 Animal complaint- 5 Theft- 1 Vandalism- 1 Trespassing- 1 Reckless driver- 5 Assault- 5 Fight in progress- 2 Fraud- 2 Wanted persons- 3 Warrants served- 5 Psych emergencies- 2 Use of Force- 3  Indecent sexual assault of a minor- 1    Emergency PFA's- 1 Abandoned vehicle- 2 Catasauqua High School Patrols- 12- Parking complaints- 15 Parking Tickets- 8 Traffic Stops- 100 - Resulting in: Citations- 16 Warnings-84 Arrests-  Drugs- 18 DUI-7 Wanted person- 2 Impoundment- 9 Search Warrants- 4  Summary arrests- 23  3- Operating vehicle with expired inspection 1- Operating vehicle with expired registration 2-Failure to stop at properly posted stop sign 1-F Parking in a posted no parking zone 1-C Operating vehicle without working tail lights 1- Operating vehicle without working head lights 4- Operating vehicle on wrong side of roadway 2- Operating vehicle without a valid driver's license 1- Operating vehicle with suspended driver's license  1- Operating vehicle with a DUI suspended driver's license 2nd or  subsequent offense 1- Operating vehicle without valid insurance 2-Failure to use turn signal 1- Parked blocking a cross walk 1-C Careless driving  1- Operating vehicle with open alcoholic beverage container  Misdemeanor arrests- 34  3-F Possession of a schedule 1 controlled substance 4- Possession of a small amount of Marijuana  2Page  1-July-2024    6- Possession of drug paraphernalia 6-1 DUI Schedule 1 controlled substance 6-D DUI drug metabolite 5-DUI general impairment unsafe driving 1-D Domestic violence assault  2-[ Domestic violence Harassment by physical contact 1-Tampering or attempting to destroy evidence  Felony Arrests- 0 129-Pursell 131- Tramonte 135- O'Donnell 136- Santiago 141- Hazim 142- Safadi 143- Knecht  2024 Distinct Reports by Officer  92  83  77  71 52  94  158  129 181 185 186 141 142 148  11 Report  Report Breakdown Arrest  Total MAY unique reports= 713  281 Supplements 82%  mSupplements E Evidence proc. ( Citations/Tix Crime Report mArrest Report  894 Crime Report 55%  18 Evidence proc. 2% 64 Citations/Tix 9%  3/Page  1-July-2024    May Comparative chart ofincidents  100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 39.4 0% Paperless  356  370  880  235  388  821  6.5%  3.7  68.0  7.4  8%  ChildInvolved Supervisor-called CamActivated Drug impairment Mental health  Total MAY 2024 outside agency assist PSP 9% reports=44  Mutual aid Breakdown  Other 7%  NCI Boro 9%  Catasauqua 51%  Lehigh Twsp. 2%  Coplay 22%  ( Catasauqua Coplay LehighTwsp. NCBoro DPSP D Other  4IPage  1-July-2024    Impoundment 6%  Search Warrant May 2024 Traffic Stop Breakdown  3%  Total traffic stop reports= 100  Driver Impaired 5%  DUI 4%  Warning 55%  Arrest 17% Citation 10%  Warning Citation Arrest DUI "Impoundment Search Warrant Driver) Impaired .  5Page  1-July-2024    Trafnc Stop Warning Citizen Assist/Complaint Security Check Assist Agency Parking Complaint Ems Call Agency Assist Walking Patrol Follow-Up Check Welfare  90  48  21 18 18 17 13 13 10 10  May 2024 top 10 call types  20  30 5uhSt  40 #ofDistinct Reports  50  60  70  80  90 2000ft WHalbl  May 2024 heatmap FedEx. Ground Lehighy Valley! Hub  Sinur  Coplay  Willow Brook ublic Golf Course  Stiles  Thomasiron WorksProperty Hokendauqua  North Catasa Catasa  Arlington! Knolls ig Gardens  5orr more 3orl eMicMleysG  Hawktown BainAve FaihDr  CichaRe  Lehigh) Valley International. Airport  O Mapbox o OpenStreetMap Improve this map  Moving Forward  Watchguard replacement unit 77 $1,500 *Emergency approved via email* New schedule has been instituted. (Present paperwork & resolution) Mike Renner passed all the necessary MPOETC requirements  250 Ordinance door hangers ordered and arrived  6IPage  1-July-2024    We taught a "stop the bleed" course at the Slate Belt Regional PD. There were 32 students, we were assisted by St. Lukes Trauma Center and our primary  instructor was Cpl. Santiago. Units 72 & 76 both out of service Executive session for personnelJ.L.  Purchases for Approval  Ammo restock totaling $5,393.62  Handicapped parking request  o X  Training Completed  Cpl. SANTIAGO completed CIT coordinator certification training through CIT Ofc. Knecht completed IoT Considerations in Criminal Invest. & Community  International Awareness  7/Page  1-July-2024    Mayor asked about the painting oft the double yellow lines-Travis talked to Richi they will bring a guy in at some point to do - cheaper if we do when they doi theirs.  EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT REPORT = Greg Scheirer - no report. FIRE/CIVILSERVICE/OPERATIONS- Roger Scheirer  11 calls - see attached reports.  POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORT- Chief Wolfer  Police report attached to the end oft the minutes.  Resolution to council - schedule changes = significant increase multiple double officer  coverage. MOTION:  By Mike Macsisak to approve the resolution to change police schedules. 2nd by Michele Hazzard. No additional discussion, all ini favor  Executive session personnel matters  OFFICE INSURANCE & PERSONNEL REPORT: - Adam Landis - no report  PUBLIC WORKS REPORT- John Yanek absent RECREATION COMMITTEE REPORT - Michele Hazzard program going well, wiffle ball ended 3rd, week. LAW COMMITTEE REPORT- Michele Hazzard - no report. PUBLIC PROPERTY & PARKS REPORT Jessica Cope - absent. PUBLIC SAFETY-POLICE- Michael Macsisak - no report. PUBLIC SAFETY-FIRE REPORT - Daniel Snyder - no report.  Next meeting in August. Next Saturday 7/13-Jess Finn Fest, park and: snack stand open, morning  MAYOR REPORT - William J. Molchany  State mayors conference 7/17-7/21- -will share documents to reimburse.  SOLICITOR REPORT - Atty. Matt Potts - no report. COUNCIL PRESIDENT REPORT- Peter Paone  Bamboo Ordinance -we will review at future meeting.  Food Bank collection buckets - will be in lobby and at park through the month of. July. River Central - Multi Municipal Plan - proposal from EPD $15,555 - over this budget year and next - there was $11k put in this year's budget all members need approval to  proceed with proposal and to move forward.  Page 2 of3    MOTION:  By Mike Macsisak to approve the proposal for $15,555 for this year and next fori the Multi Municipal plan from EPD. 2nd by Michele Hazzard. No  additional discussion, all in favor  YMCA5k MOTION:  By Mike Macsisak to approve the YMCA holding a 5k run on the DL trail on October 12th. 2nd by Michele Hazzard. No additional discussion, all in  favor.  Mike asked Pete status of the roof. Pete stated he and Tasha met with Keystone = expressed displeasure overr nothinghappening-sti. needa as structural engineer tor review. Hewill be coming  back this week or next to go up and give final recommendation.  NEW BUSINESS APPROVAL OF BILLS MOTION:  By Dan Snyder to approve payment of all invoices. 2nd by Mike Macsisak.  No additional discussion, all in favor  Executive session regarding personnel matters began at 7:40pm and meeting resumed at  8:04pm.  ADIJOURNMENT  MOTION:  By Dan Snyder to adjourn the meeting at 8:04pm. 2nd by Mike Macsisak.  No additional discussion, all ini favor  Attest:  Tasha. landrisovits Page 3 of3