MINUTES February 5, 2024  NORTH CATASAUQUA BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETING  CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE ROLL CALL PRESENT:  President Peter Paone, Vice President John Yanek, Councilpersons: Adam Landis, Mike Macsisak, Jessica Cope, Michele Hazzard and Dan Snyder. Mayor Molchany, Solicitor Stephanie Steward, Secretary Tasha Jandrisovits, Treasurer Annette  Englert  ABSENT:  Jr. Councilperson Kaitlyn Lawton  Also in attendance was Police Chief Christopher Wolfer and Fire Chief Roger Scheirer.  APPROVAL OF MINUTES  MOTION:  By. John Yanek to approve the minutes from the January 15th meeting. 2nd by Dan Snyder. No additional discussion, all in favor.  PEOPLE PRESENT No people present. OFFICE REPORT - Tasha Jandrisovits  Resolution #386 = amend fee schedule.  MOTION:  By. Jess Cope to approve Resolution #386 - the amended fee schedule. 2nd by Dan Snyder. No additional discussion, alli in favor.  Resolution #387 - 1507 Lincoln St. subdivision Adam/Michele  MOTION:  By Adam Landis to approve Resolution #387-1 1507 Lincoln Street subdivision. 2nd by Michele Hazzard. No additional discussion, all in  favor.  2023 end ofy year federal and state taxes filed. Worked with Annette and Pam on audit prep. Set up new account with Concerta for new hire physicals.  W2'si issued.  Out for 2nd bid on Heavy Equipment rates and bid on Almond Street repair projects.  Page 1 of5    TREASURER REPORT - Annette Englert  TREASURER's REPORT FEBRUARY 2024# #1  1. By the end of the January, IC completed year end processing of 1099R's for the retirees, IRS Form 945, PennDot Actual Use Report for our 2023 Liquid Fuels expenses. Ihave also completed the 2024 Report of Elected and Appointed Officials and will complete 2. Campbell, Rappold & Yurasits LLP started our audit today and probably working fora few days. We received 4 pages ofi items they need us to prepare for the audit.  the PAI DCED 2024 Tax Information Form by February 15th.  PUBLIC WORKS SUPERVISOR REPORT - Travis Brett- - no report.  CIVIL SERVICE - Roger Scheirer  Looking to run a new hire test, will meet with Civil Service board for dates. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT REPORT - Roger Scheirer- no report.  FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT - Roger Scheirer Allen Township Fire Chief Dale Hassler. 14 calls for service ini the month of. January. Chief Scheirer then shared the following:  Chief Scheirer reported that with the bridge on Willowbrook Road being closed they were asked for fire coverage for Willowbrook Road from Race Street to the bridge. This request came from  Good evening,  At the last council meeting on January 15th, there were some concerns brought to council's attention from some citizens about the fire department equipment and firefighter's location. After the DCED performed the study and presented the study to both councils of North Catasauqua and Catasauqua, both councils agreed to accept the study. This was all done in a public council meeting. Tonight, Iwould like to: share with you some of the numbers ofr response times. These times and reports are from Lehigh County Dispatch and Emergency Reporting. The times are automatically uploaded to the reporting system and these reports go directly to the In 2021, we were still in our station on Arch Street. We ran 182 calls for service and our average response time from dispatch to arrival was 8 minutes and the average response time from  state when completed.  dispatch to en-route was 4 minutes 51 seconds.  Page 2of5    In 2023, running out of the Catasauqua Fire House, we ran 227 calls for service and our average response time from dispatch to arrival was 6 minutes and 33 seconds. The average response Both departments are responding toi incidents quicker and with more qualified manpower. There is no extra cost to either borough with both departments being in one location. This is also al benefit oft training, we have more members involved in training. This makes it easier to hold and conduct more intense training courses for our members. hope this answers some  time for dispatch to en-route was! 3 minutes and 42 seconds.  ofthe questions and concerns about the Fire Department. Thank you.  POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORT - Chief Wolfer  Chief Wolfer presented three reports, all of which are attached to the end oft the minutes. 121630-handicap request. Chief Wolfer stated iti is a significant walk to the parking.  MOTION:  By Dan Snyder to approve handicap parking at 1216 3rd Street. 2nd by Adam Landis. No additional discussion, all in favor.  Executive session for personnel matters.  OFFICE INSURANCE & PERSONNEL REPORT - Adam Landis- no report.  PUBLIC WORKS REPORT -. John Yanek  John said we continue to try toi fix the depressions at 4th and Main, we should just do concrete in  that area.  RECREATION COMMITTEE REPORT - Michele Hazzard  The recreated committee would like council's approval to advertise for summer counselors for the arts and crafts program. Michele read the year end recreation committee report which is  attached to the end of the minutes.  MOTION:  By Michele Hazzard to advertise for summer program positions. 2nd by  Adam Landis. No additional discussion, alli 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 - please let him know when we want to dedicate the  benches from the Whitehall Chamber of Commerce, and he will schedule.  Page 3of5    SOLICITOR REPORT-A Atty. Stephanie Steward - no report. COUNCIL PRESIDENT REPORT - Peter Paone  Roof leak - received the report from KCE and W2A and the quote from Belfor for a temporary repair oft the leak with a cost of $4336.22. Thet temporary repair willi include all Keystone - 3 components of quote to review, prepare bid and oversee work. W2A-because Keystone does not have a structural license, we need to use them, received bid in this afternoon, the quotei is not at all what we are looking for, prior tot them doingt the quote, they want someone to do: al lot of prework, laytemporary floor upstairs, which does not make sense, since the joists they need to examine Petei is going to contact Daniels engineer-tos seei ift they can provide a quote more inline with what we are looking for. Dave is on vacation for 2 weeks, sO Pete will  materials to patch and seal all holes. Quote was high.  will be under the temporary floor. Quote was for $46k as is.  discuss it with him when he gets back.  The Scout group that meets at 4tha and Pine asked ift they could tour the Council Chambers and PD, years ago we did a mock meeting with scout groups, asking council if they are OK if we do that again, looking at Wednesday the 21st at 6:30pm. Council was OK with this.  MOTION:  By. Jess Cope to allow Belfor to do temporary repairs to roofi in the amount of $4336.22. 2nd by Adam Landis. No additional discussion, all in  favor.  NEW BUSINESS - no new business.  Executive session - began at 7:44pm and ended at 8:21pm. Discussion on personnel matters.  MOTION:  By Mike Macsisak to accept the settlement as proposed on the outstanding arbitration matter with Brian Douglas as recommended by our solicitor. 2nd by Adam Landis. No additional discussion, all in favor.  APPROVAL OF BILLS MOTION: ADIOURNMENT  By Jessica Cope to approve payment of all invoices. 2nd by Mike Macsisak.  No additional discussion, all ini favor.  MOTION:  By Jess Cope to adjourn the meeting at 8:23pm. 2nd by Dan Snyder. No  additional discussion, all in favor.  Page 4 of5    ATTEST:  Tasha Jandrisovits BoroughSecretary  Page 5 of5    North Catasauqua Borough Police Department February 2024 1st Monthly report  Moving Forward  Yearly breakdown & Review  Executive Session request for personnel matter  Handicapped parking request  1216 3rd Street Off-street parking IS available. Placard verified. Open for  discussion APPROVED  TRAINING COMPLETED  Icompleted Traffic Signal Basic training through LTAP    Borough of North Catasauqua  POLICE PA From thedeskof: ChiefofPolice Chaguhard SAa  Police  Department  Bi-Monthly Borough Council Report  2024, January (1of2)  December Dispatched calls-  2023 December Total - 266 2022 December Total- 311 2021 December Total- 228 2020 December Total- 368 2019 December Total- 406 2013 December Total- 107  (Baseline) (16.9% decrease) (16.7% increase) (27.7% decrease) (34.4% decrease) (148% increase)  December 2013 we had full-time, 32-hour, and part-time officers totaling usable officers. This is more than we had available in December of 2023. In 2013, we had a  total of calls for service, % less than December, 2023.  December 2023 Call-for-service breakdown  Domestic violence in progress- 17 Shooting/Stabbing- 1 animal complaints- 3 Suspicious activity- 6 EMS-21 Fire calls- 3 MVA's- 5 911 hangup's- 1 Welfare check- 10 Assist other PD- 12 Theft- 3 Vandalism- 2 Assault- 1 Fight in progress- 2 Public drunk- 1 Fraud- 1 Harassment- 1 Wanted persons- 2 Warrants served- 4 Psych emergencies-; 3    Terroristic threats- 1 Emergency PFA's-5 Abandoned vehicle- 3 Use of force- 1 Parking tickets- 6 Traffic citations- 20 Vehicles impounded- 2  Summary arrests- 30  2- Disorderly conduct  1-P Parking in a handicapped spot without a placard 4- Operating vehicle with expired inspection 1- Operating vehicle with expired registration 3-F Failure to stop at properly posted stop sign 1-Turning without proper signal 1-P Parking in a no parking zone  1-C Operating vehicle without working headlights 2- Operating vehicle without working tail lights 1- Operating vehicle without a valid driver's license 1- Operating vehicle with suspended driver's license 4- Passing a school bus with activated stop arm (BusPatrol) 1-[ Driving the wrong way on a one-way street 3-F Failure to stop at a properly posted stop sign  2- Careless driving  1-A Abandonment of vehicle 1-Failure to pay parking ticket  Misdemeanor arrests- 19  1-F Possession of as schedule 1 controlled substance 2- Possession of a small amount of Marijuana 3- Possession of drug paraphernalia 1-[ DUI Schedule 1 controlled substance 1-DUI general impairment unsafe driving 3- Domestic violence assault 1-Criminal Mischief $200+ 1-D Domestic violence Terroristic threats  4- Domestic violence Harassment by physical contact 2-D Direct Violation of a Protection From Abuse Order  Felony Arrests- 0  2Page    Moving Forward  We have been invited to attend and provide a life coach to the 2024 PSP Camp Cadet in June. Cpl. Santiago has volunteered to represent our PD for the duration. Created and implemented a newly updated mandatory wear ballistic vest SOP  Handicapped parking request  1340 3RD Street. Placard verified valid until 2026, no off-street parking available  Purchases for approval  2door locks for the Cpl. & Sgt. Office $328.58 currently a $90 promotion  TRAINING COMPLETED  Icompleted dark web and cyber crime investigative training through NW3C Cpl. Santiago, Administrative Assistant Bailey, andlc completed Pennsylvania Incident Based Reporting System Training through the Pennsylvania State Police  3Page    Borough of North Catasauqua Police Department  POLICE PA Fromt the deskof: ChiefofPolice Chagthard dA6  2023 Accomplishments and Short- & Long-Term Goals  Began conducting bi-annual defensive tactics, Project Lifesaver, CPR, 1st aid, and stop the bleed training. Our 1s formal,  entirely in-house, training regimen. 1stin-house DT & PLI training recertified PLI7/14/23. Secondary Taser, Pistol, Shotgun, Rifle, and Bola-Wrap Instructor added internally. Wel have become thet first Department int the area to have a Taser Master Instructor.  Partnered with Lehigh Township Police Department and became members of the Northampton County DUI Task Force. This provides officers with the opportunity to attend up to! 5 DUI checkpoints per year and numerous DUI rove patrols Began hosting Civilian Response to Active Shooter courses to the public. Our 1st CRASE course hosting was 4/15/23. We have since taught the Catasauqua YMCA, all schools in the Catasauqua School District, and Northampton Highschool Created and implemented a self-defense training curriculum for our community with 3 events hosted in 2023. Our 1st Implemented a contractual partnership with MAGLOCLEN, the Middle Atlantic-Great Lakes Organized Crime Law Enforcement Network, which is an elite nationwide Regional Information and Intelligence! Sharing System (RIISS) & Patrol rifles were completely rebuilt, adding the necessary equipment to properly perform patrol duties. This included shortening the barrel length, adding digital optics, optic enhancing magnifiers, high-output lighting, ergonomic slings, Project Lifesaver was adopted by our department and modified to meet the needs of our community and our department. We have conducted many "open houses" thei first of which were conducted at the Catasauqua YMCAon 3/16/2023. We currently have multiple high-risk clients in North Catasauqua, Catasauqua, and Northampton. Participated in 7 active shooter drills with entire PD. CHS, Salisbury, Air Products, Lehigh County MERT, and Catasauqua Developed Active threat/shooter response and reaction plans with the Catasauqua School District and created a Organized, planned, and set-up what will be an annual Catasauqua High School Active Shooter drill.  here in the Borough. Entirely funded through PennDot.  Self-defense course was conducted at and hosted by the Catasauqua YMCA on 4/15/23.  and high security, easy access mounting hardware.  YMCA, Western Salisbury Middle School Full MERT team training. comprehensive. SOP for our department's response.  Steve Santiago was promoted to Corporal and delegated many responsibilities enhancing our department's capabilities.    Sergeant Tramonte became a DRE instructor.  Corporal Santiago was recognized as Northampton County Crisis Intervention Officer of the Year.  Sergeant Tramonte was awarded the DUI Top Gun award. He had the most DUI's of any Borough officer in the state and Rode with NYPD's 75 precinct and learned their procedures and protocols to intertwine the positives with ours. Acquired funding through the dispersion of impounded vehicles which supported 100% of the cost required to convert tor new top-of-the-line patrol firearms with the most advanced optic and lighting system available in the nation. Total Applied for funding through the National Sheriff's Association and was awarded 61 ballistic Ivl. III helmets. *7/16/23* - Applied fori funding through the Trooper Keaton Foundation and was awarded a new Preliminary Breath Testing Device Received CAT tourniquets and holders for hosting a stop the bleed training. Donation received from St. Lukes Trauma Created digital auditable forms for vehicle damage, car wash usage, and K-9 monitoring to lessen civil liability. Obtained access to all cameras in the Catasauqua School District to better prepare for an emergency response 8/31/23. Audited, documented, and created a system of management for all handicapped parking spots within the Borough.  had the 3rd highest amount of Drug Recognition Evaluations in the country.  value of $15,860.00. Total value of $3,000.00.  *7/13/23* Total value of $1,200.00. center Total value of $500.00.  Acquired an Administrative Assistant. Corporal was given his own office.  Organized, Sorted, and accounted for all material goods, uniforms, and equipment within the building. Applied for 8 grants/funding sources. Awarded all except 1 giving us an 88% success rate. Created a system of assigned patrol vehicles to increase accountability within our Department. Created an Account withi the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco & Firearms known as E-Trace  Anew system of analytics and event statistics was created and implemented to track keyi intormation sources regarding Created a partnership with Carfax to streamline accident exchange information. And improve citizens' ability to obtain  thes severity ofcalls- per-year along with quality of response.  accident information.    2024 GOALS  Finalize and implement Drone program including outfitting each patrol vehicle with a drone and getting all officers  their pilot license.  Finalize agreement with Catasauqua SD to get an SRO in the High School. Become at least 95% paperless with all of our filing and paperwork systems. Develop Ofc. Hazim to assume all community relations roles.  ATV Acquisition & MOU's with neighboring municipalities for trail coverage. Increase Patrol staff to improve officer well-being, mental health, & work/life balance. Develop and train a Secondary Detective Position with thei focus on Digital and white-collar crimes. Acquire TrueNarc drug testing device and training which we have been preemptively: approved for.  Acquire purpose built 5-seater ATV through grant applied fori in 2023.  Begin offering $5,000 sign-on bonuses to incentivize new hires. Funding has already been approved.  5-Year Plan  Negotiate and enter service agreements with neighboring municipalities that currently do not have police  protection specifically where trail systems travel through. Digitize and update entire. SOP manual.  10-Year Plan  Reach state and national accreditation.    Outside Assistance Recognition  Roger Scheirer for alll he has done to: support our Department. Lockers, Handicapped Audit, and overall resource Recognize Public Works specifically Travis, Sean, Shawn, and Danny for their assistance in overhauling our storage room,  acquisition and willingness to assist.  Command Staff Offices, Temp Evidence Room, and Locker Room  Recognize Administrative Office Staff for their Constant support Specifically, Tasha, Annette and Pam.  - Recognize Mayor Molchany, President Paone, and all of council who have tirelessly supported our PD and encouraged our Recognize Political advocates for their support, including Representative Zach Mako, Senator Nick Miller, County Executive  internal and external growth.  Lamont McClure, Northampton PD Chief Kadingo, Whitehall PD Chief Marks, Coplay PD Chief Emerich  Sincerely,  Christopher Wolfer Chief of Police  Borough of North Catasauqua Police  1066 Fourth: Street, North Catasauqua Pennsylvania 18032 Phone: (610)-264-1504 e Fax: (610)-266-3516    -  o LE Lm 68 1  #9F o 11 W 7 B 3 N 6 3  9  +  80  0o 1  00 6o a E  6 9 3  6  3) 3 5 4  in 2 4 1  0 1  6 0 3 0    n -  9  6 6 2 in 7 N D9 1 C 3 1 1 8 ooN N  3 - 3   S8  92  2 B Da 89 1e D0 80 - awo 4  3)  o 6 0 4 5 4 6 s 1 2 o 1 P 1    EBEBEBES  D    MBEBEBEBES  688888838  5  0 Do  &o    1    6 9  3 8  0 a 2 0 5 8 E I  - 5 6 3 - &o € 3  -      - D T 0   € f I      1 a 5 0  0 3  5  1  <  o a &o S    2023 Treasurer's Report- North Catasauqua Recreation Committee The committee started the year with a beginning bank balance of $8,621.29. The concession stand and pavilion rentals are our biggest source of funds bringing in $4,568.62 and $3,080.00 respectively. The Northampton County Hotel grant of $4,000.00 allowed us to hold a series of concerts including locals The Clap and Shark Sandwich as well as ap performance by Flirtin' with We applied for and won a $2200 grant from the Whitehall Area Chamber of Commerce which funded the purchase ofa a handicap accessible picnic table. Donations totaling $6,395.64 were made by the committee in 2023 including: $600 to the Boro for new police lockers, $5,707.64 to the Boro for new aluminum picnictables, and $584 to the. Jess Finn foundation. We  the Mob in conjunction with the Betterment Committee,  ended the year with a balance of $11,296.92.