Minutes August7,2023  NORTH CATASAUQUA BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETING  PRESENT:  President Peter Paone, councipersons: Mark Gioielli, Mike Macsisak, Jessica Cope, Dan Snyder. Mayor Wm. Molchany. Solicitor Steven Goudsouzian,  Treasurer Christina Czonstka, Secretary Tasha. Jandrisovits  ABSENT:  Michele Hazzard, John Yanek  APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION:  By Mark Gioielli to approve the minutes. 2nd by Mike Macsisak. No  additional discussion, all in favor.  PEOPLE PRESENT  LVPC re: River Central Muiti Municipal Comprehensive Plan  VPCrepresentatives were there for support. Stated working with several communities and everything went very smoothly, communities all worked well together and were active and attended the meetings. This is meant asa a community feedback session and then asking council to vote to approve adoption of the River Central Multi Municipal Comprehensive Plan. Vote on River Central Multi Municipal Comprehensive Plan  MOTION:  By Mike Macsisak to adopt the River Central Multi Municipal Comprehensive Plan. 2nd by Dan Snyder. No additional discussion, all in  favor.  Resolution #378 River Central Multi Municipal Comprehensive Plan  MOTION:  By Mark Gioielli to approve Resolution #378 for the River Central Multi Municipal Comprehensive Plan. 2nd by Mike Macsisak. No additional  discussion, all in favor.  Page 10 of7    Rodney' Wolfe - discussion about rental property next tol him. Police issues with tenants that were addressed, issues with condition of the property, has tried to have addressed. Grass, weeds, stagnant pond. He went toi the state due to no maintenance on the pond in 2 years, itis a mosquito breeding site. He filed a complaint with the state, they came out and tested and came back positive for West Nile virus. Roger stated that hei is aware, and he contacted the owner of property, who claims to know nothing about condition oft the property or the tenant issues. Rodney stated the owner allowed him to throw chemicals ini the pond, but they will only work for sO long. Rodney stated he knows the PD addressed tenant issues, but still things need to bet fixed. Allowingr rentals to getl like this is what causes towns to go downhil. Pete explained that we do havea rental ordinance and there are requirements and codes that we hold people to, but iti is a process. Tasha stated that once a property gets to this level, ali departments are Eric Snyder - is here to discuss why rental properties need to bei inspected every two years. Why are we targeting rental properties. There are homes between his rental properties that are in bad shape, why aren'twe going after them. People have cars in their years, boards on windows. Pete explained wej just started the process ai few years ago and that we continue to review. We do require a CO inspection when people sell a home, and we also address complaints as they are reported to us. We have processes to deal with these issues. And we will continue to review and refine. Tasha stated that we are not yet at the point of looking to reduce timelines on rentals, we still are finding too many issues and we are only halfway through our second round ofi inspections. Marc Hillenbrand - The carnival was a success, the car cruises have been sluggish, the hometown heroes' banners are for sale. Cost may increase in September; betterment is putting $25 towards each banner right now, Council agreed to keep the banners up from Memorial Day to Veteran's Day. Probably for two years. Autumn fest is scheduled for October gth with a rain date of the 14th. There will be finger printing, a bounce house, pumpkins, crafts, pony rides and other things. There will also be a cornhole tournament, run by Adam and the rec committee. And there are 100 new American flags coming next week. Pete thanked Betterment once again for their hard  aware and are addressing it from all potential angles.  work.  TREASURER REPORT - Christina Czonstka  Sewer: relief request for 1115 Front Street -P pool filled 6/14 to 6/16  MOTION:  By Mike Macsisak to approve the Sewer Relief request for 1115 Front Street for filling their pool between 6/14 and 6/16. 2nd by Dan Snyder.  No additional discussion, all ini favor.  OFFICE REPORT - Tasha Jandrisovits  RRS recycle event - September gth 9-11 am cost $855.00.  Dan asked why it is more expensive - discussed overall costs for everything go up  annually.  Page 2of7    MOTION:  By Mark Gioielli to approve the annual RRS Recycle Event. 2nd by Mike  Macsisak. Noadditional discussion, all in favor.  Stratix IT review  Email upgrade $5.50 per month per email Quote for police computers computers with Chief Wolfer.  Reviewed high-level of these upcoming costs. Will meet and discuss police  408 Buttonwood 2021 taxes $1917.41. Taxes were missed when the borough purchased. Discussed with Steve, stated it is at the borough's discretion if they want to pay. Council  agreed to reimburse. MOTION:  By Mark Gioielli to approve the borough reimbursing the $1917.41in 2021 past due taxes that were paid. 2nd by Dan Snyder. No additional  discussion, all in favor.  Stipend for Code Enforcement Board Appeals  Resolution #379  $25.00 per person, per hearing, lines up with Zoning Hearing Board stipend  Need to add to 2024 Fee Schedule.  MOTION:  By Mike Macsisak to approve Resolution #379 Stipend for the Code Enforcement Board of Appeals to approve the minutes from XX. 2nd by  Dan Snyder. No additional discussion, all in favor.  Resolutions for subdivisions - Resolutions include the language of conditions and final  review from Steve's office.  1425 Howerton Road - Resolution #380  MOTION:  By Dan Snyder to approve resolution #380 and the conditions outlined in it for the subdivision of 1425 Howerton Rd. 2nd by Mark Gioielli. No  additional discussion, all in favor. 408 Buttonwood Street - Resolution #381  MOTION:  By Mike Macsisak to approve resolution #381 and the conditions outlined in it for the subdivision of 408 Buttonwood St. 2nd by Dan Snyder. No  additional discussion, all in favor.  Page 3 of7    ) 10215tStreet- - Resolution #382 Mark/Dan  MOTION:  By Mark Gioielli to approve resolution #382 and the conditions outlines in it for the subdivision of 1021 5th Street. 2nd by Dan Snyder. No  additional discussion, all in favor.  Hometown Heroes Banners = posted on Facebook and website. Betterment committee supplementing cost for first round of banners. The cost for now is $180.00, need to complete application, bring in 5x7 service picture to the borough office.  PUBLIC WORKS SUPERVISOR REPORT = Travis Brett- no report.  CIVILSERVICE - Roger Scheirer  EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT REPORT - Roger Scheirer  Roger reported to council that the permit for the salt shed was approved and the steps are being  started.  FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT - Roger Scheirer  18 calls for service for. July. Roger shared reports with council.  Enterprise Leasing quote - Roger reviewed with council the cost for a new pickup truck with 2 side boxes for gear and a clean boxi installed for the fire chief. Itis coming time to trade in vehicles. Roger's car would go to the PD for the detective - who has the oldest vehicle. Roger also discussed that the old squad truck is up for discussion for sale or move to public works. It does not get used; it just sits there, It was noted that the fire police now operate out oft their own vehicles. Roger willl bring details to council at next meeting along with current leasing costs for PD vehicles. Vehicle #77 would then be traded into Roger made council aware that we will need to begin to discuss replacement of engine 1811, new builds are 3 years out and it takes almost a yeart to spec out. Itisrecommended to replace it at 10 -15 years or 150k miles, by the time a new truck comes in we will be almost out to 24 years. Trucks over 20 - 25 years the fire apparatus will be seen as Roger and Chief Hertzog are working to secure money from the state to help with Pete asked when he needed to decide on the Silverado. Roger said trucks are limited through Enterprise and they have one to hold. Steve's office will draft information needed if we decide to sell squad truck, Roger will review with Travis. Pete also asked Chrissy to look up the existing fire truck loan for the next meeting. All will be discussed Marc from the Betterment Committee stated they would chip in towards the clean box-  Stratix to reduce the cost by about $24k.  replaced. Discuss more in depth soon.  equipment.  at the next meeting. can help pick up the difference.  Page 4 of7    POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORT - Chief Wolfer- -  North Catasauqua Borough Police Department August 2023 Monthly report  June Dispatched calls- 2023 Total for. June- 294 2022 June total- 269 2021. June Total- 282  % change year over year- 2021-2023+9.29942022-2023+4.39  Traffic stops- 55 Domestic violence- 16 Armed suicida/homicidal person-1 Armed suspicious person- 2 Burglary- 1 Suspicious activity- 6 EMS-28 Fire calls- 4 MVA's-4 911 hangup's-9 Burglar alarm- 10 Welfare check- 8 Assist other PD- 11 Theft-6 Vandalism- 2 Assault-1 Fight in progress- 1 Fraud- 1 Wanted persons- 2 Warrants served- 4 Psych emergencies- 3 Abandoned vehicle- 2 Use of force- 3 Missing person- 1 Missing. juvenile-3 Report of shots fired-1 Vehicle fire-1 Parking tickets- 10 Traffic citations- 18  Protection from abuse order violation- 2  Page 5 of7    Summary arrests- 35  1-Ordinance violation open burning 1-72-hour parking violation 1-Operating vehicle with fraudulent registration 4-C Operating vehicle with expired inspection 2-C Operating vehicle with expired registration 2- Operating vehicle without insurance 1-F Failure to stop at properly posted stop sign 1-P Parking in a no parking zone 1-failure to use turn signal 7-Failure to pay parking ticket 4-C Operating vehicle without rear lights 2-C Operating vehicle without a valid driver's license 1-Operating vehicle with suspended driver's license 1-P Passing a school bus with activated stop arm (Bus Patrol)  2-Careless driving 2-P Parked blocking driveway 1-Reckless driving  1-B Borough ordinance Illegal storage of abandoned vehicle 1-P Possession ofa schedule 1 controlled substance 2-Harassment by physically fighting 2-P Possession of a small amount of Marijuana 2-Possession of drug paraphernalia 2-DUI Schedule 1 controlled substance 2-DUI metabolite of a schedule 1 controlled substance 5-DUI general impairment unsafe driving 1-DUI highest rate of alcohol 1-DUII high rate of alcohol 1- DUI alcohol and drug combination 1-Trespass by motor vehicle 1-F Fleeing the scene of a motor vehicle accident  Misdemeanor arrests 21  OFFICE INSURANCE & PERSONNEL REPORT- Mark Gioielli- no report.  PUBLICV WORKS REPORT - John Yanek (absent)  RECREATION COMMITTEE REPORT- Michele Hazzard (absent) LAW COMMITTEE REPORT- Michele Hazzard (absent)  Pete reported that Wednesday 8/9 is family night. Band The CLAP = they collect for the food  bank at that concert.  PUBLIC PROPERTY & PARKS REPORT Jessica Cope - no report.  Page 6 of7    PUBLIC SAFET-POUCE-Micnae Macsisak- = no report. PUBLIC: SAFETY-FIRE REPORT - Daniel Snyder- - no report. MAYOR REPORT - William J. Molchany, Jr.  Summary of the 2023 Mayor's conference  Mayor Molchany reviewed the topics discussed at the 2023 Mayor's conference. There was discussion on FEMA and working with emergency managers, National cybersecurity strategy, gun policies, recent legal developments, and the  challenges for urban communities large and small.  SOLICITOR REPORT - Atty. Steven Goudsouzian - no report. COUNCIL PRESIDENT REPORT Peter Paone  Traffic study at 4th and Chapel - Roger and Chiefworking to finalize the study. Mayor asked about the red blinking stop signs. Pete stated they are $3k eachx2.  NEW BUSINESS  Roger- - noted there was: storm damage tonight on Arch Street - the wooden sign is down,  will call PW to confirm no live electricity. No other damage as of now.  APPROVAL OF BILLS MOTION:  By Dan Snyder to approve payment of all invoices. 2nd by Mark Gioielli.  No additional discussion, all in favor.  ADJOURNMENT MOTION:  By Mike Macsisak to adjourn the meeting at 8:30pm. 2nd by Dan Snyder.  No additional discussion, all in favor.  ATTEST:  asha Jandr vits Borough Secretary  Page 7of7