March 17 2025 1 MACUNGIE BOROUGH COUNCIL AGENDA Monday March 17, 2025 Regular Meeting 7:30 p.m. 1. Call to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Call 4. Announcements 5. Barry Isett Engineering a. Report-none 6. Public Comment a. Public b. Council Members 7. Presentations / Guest Speakers 8. Complaints, Petitions, and Appeals 9. Approval of Minutes a. March 3 2025 10. Financial Agenda a. Treasurer' S report (2nd meeting of month) i. January 2025-revised ii. February 2025 b. Approval of] Paid Bills Detail report 11. Correspondence a. Macungie Ambulance Monthly Report b. PSAB-Municipal Retirement Trust Monthly Report February 2025 C. Congressman Ryan Mackenzie-Office location update. d. Robert Ibach Upper Macungie lownahp-Organzationa meeting of Station 57. 12. Reports a. Macungie Institute Manager Quarterly Report i. April 15, July 15, October 21 b. Zoning Monthly Update Report (2nd meeting of month) C. Solicitor d. Macungie Police Department Update (2nd meeting of month) e. Mayor's Report f. Borough Manager March 17 2025 2 13. Unfinished Business a. Bill Reiss Letter 2/20/2025-sewer bill relief request. 14. New Business a. Arle Grant application-Phase II Pedestrian Lighted Signals i. Approval for BIA to apply for grant. b. Main Street Commons, Phase I-Embassy Bank Maintenance Security Release #2 $86,946.84. C. South Walnut Street Land Development request for approval. d. John Yerman Pedestrian Crossing email. 15. Executive Session a. Legal, Personnel, Real Estate 16. Action as a result of executive session 17. Adjournment MACUNGIE BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Monday, March 3, 2025 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES 7:30 P.M. Council Members: Ron Karboski Greg Hutchison Barry Bloch ( via phone) Todd Ritter (absent) Robert Rozak (absent) Carl Sell John Yerman Mayor: Ronald Conrad Solicitor: Pat Armstrong Borough Manager: John Brown President Karboski called tonight's meeting to order at 7:30 pm. 1. Barry Isett Report a. None 2. Public Comment a. Public i. None b. Council Members i. Councilman Bloch mentioned the mud on the street caused by residents parking in their yards and requested that it be looked into. 3. Presentations/Guest Speakers a. Hayden Rinde and Emily Broski = Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce i. Hayden Rinde commented that the Chambers help stimulate the economy and help local businesses. ii. Emily Broski commented that the Chamber would happily engage in any Borough events. Both Hayden and Emily encourage the Borough to reach out if they can be of any resource. b. Hometown Heroes Program - Ashley Rinker i. 16 applications have been received since beginning the program. The photos, along with the applications, have been sent to William Signs, and Public Works will hang the banners in April. 4. Complaints, Petitions, and Appeals a. None 5. Approval of Minutes a. February 18, 2025 i. President Karboski requested two changes 1. Financial Agenda - Number 2, President Karboski withdrew his motion a. President Karboski withdrew his motion until treasurer's was clarified and will be accepted at the March 3rd meeting based on Councilman Yerman's comment. 2. New Business 10(b), recommendation to hire Raphael Rivera to read- a. President Karboski made a motion to hire Rapheal Rivera as a 30-hour Patrol Officer based on Sgt. Kocher's comments and letter of recommendation. MOTIONS: 030325-A, / 030325-B / 030325-C/C 030325-D / 030325-E / 030325-F / 030325-G / 030325-H/030325-1/ 030325-J / 030325-K / 030325-L/ 030325-M / 030325-N MACUNGIE BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Monday, March 3, 2025 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES 7:30 P.M. ii. President Karboski made a motion to approve the minutes with the two corrections. Vice President Hutchison seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. (030325-A) 6. Financial Agenda a. Treasurer's Report (2nd meeting of the month) i. President Karboski made a motion to amend the agenda to add the previous month's treasurer's report and P/L. Vice President Hutchison seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. ii. The Borough Manager stated this report was to be brought back at the second meeting in March. iii. President Karboski made a motion to table the acceptance of the treasurer's report until March 17th. Vice President Hutchison seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. (031325-B) b. Approval of Paid Bills Detail report i. Councilman Yerman questioned the BIA invoices - Stan commented this is for designing the Hickory St. Bridge project. ii. Councilman Sell questioned Cintas Fire Protections for Macungie Institute - Borough Manager commented the Macungie Institute was upgraded however this is a yearly inspection. iii. President Karboski asked what the EM Kutz invoice was for - Borough Manager commented this was for the plow repair. iv. President Karboski made a motion to approve the invoices for $140,971.68. Vice President Hutchison seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. (030325-C) 7. Correspondence a. None i. President Karboski requested that the two letters be put under correspondence. 1. Ron Karboski's letter of interest for the Planning Commission. 2. Bill Reiss Letter 2/20/2025 - sewer bill relief 8. Reports a. Macungie Institute Manager Quarterly Report i. April 15, July 15, Oct 21 b. Zoning Monthly Update Report (2nd meeting of the month) C. Solicitor d. Macungie Police Department (2nd meeting of the month) e. Mayor's Report i. Mayor Conrad attended a special birthday party for Margert Bachman, also known as Molly. Molly turned 100 years old. Molly is a lifetime Macungie resident and a member of the Grace Lutheran Church. She was a choir director for many years, as well as a pianist. f. Borough Manager i. At the last meeting, Mr. Reiss requested that PennDOT be contacted about the plowing of the main street. The letter was sent to District 5. ii. Borough Garage expansion - Public Works, BIA, and Manager Brown worked out different options with the recommendations for a new building right next to the current garage, and adding a second floor to the current garage to add office space would be an estimated cost of $1,545,264 million dollars. 1. Grants are limited for this type of municipal need. MOTIONS: 030325-A/ / 030325-B / 030325-C/ 030325-D / 030325-E / 030325-F / 030325-G / 030325-H/0303254/ 030325-J / 030325-K / 030325-L/ 030325-M / 030325-N MACUNGIE BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Monday, March 3, 2025 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES 7:30 P.M. 2. Vice President Hutchison asked what kind of heat would be anticipated in the new building. Manager Brown commented that it would be an expansion of the current heating source. 3. Councilman Yerman asked how much more it cost to heat this new building. As of now; there is no definite answer. He asked for a 10-year projection of heating cost. ii. Councilman Yerman asked Borough Manager Brown if there are any plans for the bump-outs waterbed this year. The previous plans made with Public Works have to be modified since the new pedestrian lights were put in. 9. Unfinished Business a. None 10. New Business a. Ron Karboski's letter of interest for the Planning Commission. Appointment to Planning Commission for at four (4) year term expiring 3/31/2029. i. Councilman Yerman made a motion to appoint Ron Karboski to the Planning Commission. Vice President Hutchison seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. President Karboski abstained himself from the vote. (030325-D) ii. Solicitor Armstrong commented that this may require a resolution. b. DPW - Tree Removal and Pruning Rte. 100 at the bridge just north of the railroad tracks. Joshua Tree Experts - $8,406.40 i. This is Borough property and will not cause any stream bank issues. ii. Borough Manager Brown commented this was not a budget item. iii. President Karboski asked that the transfer not come from the capital account. Brown will review different options iv. Vice President Hutchison made a motion to approve the tree removal using Joshua Tree Experts for $8,406.40 as presented. President Karboski seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. (030325-E) C. Herr Contracting Change order #1 $1,500 Pedestrian Crosswalk Lighting - ratify i. President Karboski made a motion to approve Change Order #1. Vice President Hutchison seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. (030325-F) ii. Change order #1 is due to an unknown gas line that was discovered. d. Herr Contracting Pay Application #1 $131,630 Pedestrian Crosswalk Lighting i. President Karboski made a motion to approve Pay Application #1. Vice President Hutchison seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. (030325-G) i. Payment in full for the four singles that were installed. This is the original amount and does not include the change order of $1,500.00 iii. Councilman Sell asked if there was a warranty on the lights. BIA Engineer Stan commented there is a 12-month guarantee on the lighting e. Herr Contracting Pay Application #2 $1,500 Additional Pedestrian Crosswalk Lighting i. President Karboski made a motion to release pay application #2. Vice President Hutchinson seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. (030325-H) f. Herr Contracting Change order #2 $29,500 to have pedestrian sign with LED border installed at Main Street and Brookfield Rd, Grant Funded. i. This is the fifth light that was installed. MOTIONS: 030325-A / 030325-B / 030325-C/ 030325-D / 030325-E / 030325-F / 030325-G / 030325-H 1/030325-1/ 030325-J / 030325-K / 030325-L/ 030325-M / 030325-N MACUNGIE BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Monday, March 3, 2025 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES 7:30 P.M. ii. Vice President Hutchison made a motion to release Change order #2. Councilman Sell seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. (03032-1) iii. Borough Manager Brown commented that this is fully funded by the ARLE grant. g. Bill Reiss Letter 2/20/2025 = sewer bill relief request i. Mr. Reiss is requesting relief of the sewer bill of $914.04. Mr. Reiss went before the Water Authority asking for relief of his water bill, which was declined. ii. Mr. Reiss is asking for relief because he stated the water goes into the Swabia Creek and not in the sanitary sewer. iii. Solicitor Armstrong mentioned that any decision should be conditional upon the Lehigh County Authority agreeing. iv. In previous situations, the Lehigh County Authority has not approved any waivers. V. Manager Brown will send the waiver request to Lehigh County Authority vi. President Karboski made a motion to table until the next meeting. Councilman Sell seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. (030325-J) h. 124 E Main St Development - request for approval i. Steve Slaski, owner of 124 E Main Street, stated they will pave the current parking lot and renovate the current 8 garages on the property. ii. The garages will be extended 5.6 feet in footprint. iii. Planning Commission approved waivers $305-7A, $305-9A, to allow preliminary and final approval and $305-21A.B.(1) requiring the dedication of 15' of right of way along Main Street. iv. Parking lot paving will be completed in phases SO the tenants will have a place to park. V. President Karboski made a motion to approve the two waivers regarding $305-7A, $305-9A, and 5305-21A.B.(1). Councilman Bloch seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. (030325- K) vi. President Karboski made a motion to approve the plan conditional upon the applicants satisfying all of the comments outlined in the February 13, 2025, BIA letter as well as complying with the zoning requirements associated with the parking in a manner satisfactory with the Borough. Councilman Sell seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. (030325-L) i. South Walnut Street Land Development - request for approval i. Joe Renko is an engineer and Victor Scomillio, Esq. representing the South Walnut Street project. The property in question is known as 201 Oak Street. The proposed plan is to build five townhomes associated with off-street parking, utilities, and stormwater management facilities. ii. Waiver SALDO $305-9A final plan to be submitted after approval of the preliminary plan and a waiver from SALDO $305-29A.A(10)ta) which requires a sidewalk along South Walnut Street were recommended by the Planning Commission. iii. Solicitor Armstrong commented that the vacation of Oak Alley resulted in a sanitary sewer easement. The driveway proposed in the plan is in the easement. The solicitor will look at the easement to make sure that there is nothing in the easement that prevents the ability to construct the driveway or parking lot within that easement. iv. Councilman Yerman commented that his concern is the streambank, which is slowly eroding, and wanted to ensure no trees were to be removed. He made it clear that property owner is responsible for the creek bank and not the Borough. MOTIONS: 030325-A, / 030325-B / 030325-C / 030325-D, / 030325-E / 030325-F / 030325-G / 030325-H / 030325-1/ 030325-J / 030325-K/ / 030325-L/ 030325-M / 030325-N MACUNGIE BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Monday, March 3, 2025 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES 7:30 P.M. V. President Karboski commented that the upper property rear yard setback is only @ 8 feet from the bank of the creek. He is concerned about the quality of life, use of the yard, for the person who will live there. The definition of setback was discussed and will be reviewed by the Solicitor. vi. President Karboski commented that the sidewalk proposed looks messy. Joe Renko stated that if this were something that the Council would like to be removed, they would do SO. vii. Dominic Villani - owner of the property = proposed a solution for the quality-of-life concern raised and having an improved yard/backyard on unit one by moving the sprinkler room and having the patio door on the side. Mr. Villani commented on the common procedure to speak with the Zoning Officer before moving forward with any plans. Mr. Villani said he is willing to work with the Borough and make any changes. vili. Councilman Bloch raised concern regarding potential stormwater run-off due to the projected curb-cut for the emergency access from Cotton Street. Bia has requested details of this portion of the plan. ix. Councilman Carl Sell raised concern over cost of tearing up the blacktop over the easement if repairs are required. Mr. Villani agreed to put in writing that they would be responsible for the cost associated with blacktop cutting/replacement work the borough would need to do to repair the sewer line within the easement. President Karboski said he is not asking Mr. Villani to make any changes and understands the frustration. X. President Karboski made a motion to table the land development approval until the next meeting. Vice President Hutchison seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. (030325- M) 11. Executive Session i. Legal, Personnel, Real Estate 12. Action as a result of executive session a. None 13. Adjournment a. President Karboski made a motion to adjourn tonight's meeting at 9:37 pm and Vice President Hutchison seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. (030325-N) Respectfully Submitted AphleyRinkeu Administrative Assistant MOTIONS: 030325-A, / 030325-B / 030325-C/ / 030325-D / 030325-E / 030325-F / 030325-G / 030325-H / 030325-1/ 030325-J / 030325-K / 030325-L / 030325-M / 030325-N e 4 PAID BILLS BY FUND-SUMMARY March 17 2025 Fund 3/4/2025 3/11/2025 Total General Fund $ 159,925.76 $ 41,469.09 $ 201,394.85 Sewer Fund $ 2,481.00 $ 2,481.00 Refuse-Sanitation Fund $ 50,122.00 $ 50,122.00 Liquid Fuels Fund $ 62.96 $ 4,290.87 $ 4,353.83 Water Authority Fund $ General Fund Capital $ Sewer Fund Capital $ Water Fund Capital $ Total $ 162,469.72 $ 95,881.96 $ $ 258,351.68 Notes 3/4 General Fund Includes Herr Singal payment 2:07 PM Borough of Macungie - General Fund 03/04/25 Paid Bills Detail All Transactions Type Date Memo Open Balance Ashcraft, John M III Bill 02/28/2025 File No. 25-003 Re: Kay Brookside 2,541.00 Total Ashcraft, John M III 2,541.00 Cintas Fire Protection Bill 02/26/2025 Inv #0F50720919- MI Fire Sprinkler Inspection 1,086.00 Total Cintas Fire Protection 1,086.00 Grim, Biehn & Thatcher Bill 02/24/2025 Inv #231194-0001 General Matters 2,232.00 Bill 02/24/2025 Invi #231197-0129 BT Stone V Macungie Borough 666.00 Bill 02/24/2025 Inv #231198-0133 - Hickory Street Bridge Replacement 486.00 Total Grim, Biehn & Thatcher 3,384.00 Haldeman Allentown Bill 02/20/2025 Inv #69818 Truck #4 178.75 Bill 02/20/2025 Inv #69816 -Police vehicle #705 188.75 Bill 02/24/2025 Inv: #69817 -Police vehicle #703 634.63 Total Haldeman Allentown 1,002.13 Herr Signal & Lighting Co., Inc. Bill 02/12/2025 Project No. 24-102 Payment #1 131,630.00 Bill 02/18/2025 Project No. 24-102 Payment #2 (change order) 1,500.00 Total Herr Signal & Lighting Co., Inc. 133,130.00 IntegraOne Bill 02/25/2025 Invi #CW81082 Agreement SentinelONE Protection 60.00 Total IntegraOne 60.00 Isett, Barry & Assoc. Bill 02/14/2025 Inv #0197463 - Macungie Sidewalk Program 172.50 Bill 02/14/2025 Inv# #0197465 Main St Lighted Pedestrian Crossings 934.50 Bill 02/14/2025 Invi #0197421 - MS4 126.00 Bill 02/17/2025 Inv #0197559 S. Church St and Hickory St Connection 2,637.50 Total Isett, Barry & Assoc. 3,870.50 iWorQ Bill 03/03/2025 Inv; #211610 Rental license Software Management & S... 2,350.00 Total WorQ 2,350.00 Lantek Bill 02/20/2025 Inv: #CW58022 Various Tickets 577.50 Total Lantek 577.50 Linde Gas & Equipment Inc. Bill 02/28/2025 Inv #48388329 Adapter 8.43 Bill 03/04/2025 Inv #48427292 Coupler hose 4.22 Bill 03/04/2025 Inv #48427291 - Cylinder rental 65.47 Total Linde Gas & Equipment Inc. 78.12 Master Supply Line Bill 02/28/2025 Inv #8-187750- MI Supplies 141.30 Bill 02/28/2025 Inv: #8-187749 Shop supplies 218.70 Bill 02/28/2025 Invi #8-187751 - TH & Polices supplies 148.50 Bill 02/28/2025 Inv #8-187760 Police supplies 27.90 Total Master Supply Line 536.40 NAPA. Auto Parts-Allentown Bill 02/25/2025 Inv #2647267- - Truck #4 & Police vehicles #702, 703, 7... 223.29 Total NAPA. Auto Parts-Allentown 223.29 Page 1 2:07 PM Borough of Macungie - General Fund 03/04/25 Paid Bills Detail All Transactions Type Date Memo Open Balance PPL Electric Utilities Bill 02/25/2025 Acct #96864-28016 102 E Main 57.89 Total PPLI Electric Utilities 57.89 Rave Mobile Safety Bill 03/01/2025 Inv #66493 Rave Alert for Swift 911 Customers Conv... 1,250.00 Total Rave Mobile Safety 1,250.00 Susquehanna Municipal Trust Bill 02/25/2025 2024 Audit Statement 7,030.00 Total Susquehanna Municipal Trust 7,030.00 Times News (East Penn Press) Bill 02/13/2025 Acct #14321 - Renewal through 03-11-26 12.95 Total Times News (East Penn Press) 12.95 UGI Bill 02/21/2025 Acct 411002564895 Macungie Institute 738.97 Total UGI 738.97 UniFirst Corporation Bill 02/26/2025 Inv: #1290223842 Uniform Service 84.13 Total UniFirst Corporation 84.13 Verizon Wireless Bill 02/21/2025 Inv #6106568874 Police Phone 200.11 Total Verizon Wireless 200.11 Wehrung's Macungie LLC Bill 02/25/2025 Inv #51273 Shop supplies 29.97 Bill 02/27/2025 Inv #51351 Shop racking 324.73 Total Wehrung's Macungie LLC 354.70 Williamson Law Book Co. Bill 02/28/2025 Inv #205515 Minute books 1,358.07 Total Williamson Law Book Co. 1,358.07 TOTAL 159,925.76 Page 2 2:15 PM 08- SEWER COMPANY 03/04/25 Paid Bills Detail All Transactions Type Date Memo Open Balance Barry Isett & Associates, Inc. Bill 02/14/2025 Inv #0197464 Sewer I & Work 2,409.00 Total Barry Isett & Associates, Inc. 2,409.00 Grim, Biehn & Thatcher Bill 02/24/2025 Invi #231195 Sewer Matters 72.00 Total Grim, Biehn & Thatcher 72.00 TOTAL 2,481.00 Page 1 1:39 PM 35-LIQUID FUELS 03/04/25 Paid Bills Detail All Transactions Type Date Memo Open Balance PP&L Bill 02/26/2025 Acct #73239-69005 Lumber & Lehigh St 62.96 Total PP&L 62.96 TOTAL 62.96 Page 1 2:07 PM Borough of Macungie - General Fund 03/11/25 Paid Bills Detail All Transactions Type Date Memo Open Balance Don Kemp Bill 03/04/2025 PW Uniforms 443.75 Total Don Kemp 443.75 Financial Related Services, LLC Bill 02/28/2025 February 2025 Bookkeeping Services 5,520.00 Total Financial Related Services, LLC 5,520.00 Foley, Incorporated Bill 03/10/2025 Inv #0527368 - Skid steer & backhoe maintenance 60.66 Bill 03/11/2025 Inv #0527367 Skid steer & backhoe maintenance 427.00 Total Foley, Incorporated 487.66 Kocher, Travis J. Bill 03/11/2025 Annual Healthcare Deductible 250.00 Total Kocher, Travis J. 250.00 NAPA Auto Parts-Allentown Bill 02/28/2025 Inv #267478 Truck: #2 & #4 & Police vehicle #705 401.48 Total NAPA Auto Parts-Allentown 401.48 PMHIC Bill 03/07/2025 Inv; #204943-0 April 2025 Coverage 30,117.10 Total PMHIC 30,117.10 PPLI Electric Utilities Bill 02/26/2025 Acct #57170-05005 Macungie Institute 571.65 Bill 02/27/2025 Acct #59439-06004 Main St & Mill Display 27.99 Bill 02/27/2025 Acct #49380-17017 301 S Church St 906.84 Bill 02/27/2025 Acct #26780-17002- 21 Locust St 317.60 Bill 03/04/2025 Acct #91499-97230- Holiday Lighting 34.25 Total PPL Electric Utilities 1,858.33 PSAB Municipal Retirement Trust Bill 03/11/2025 Ryan Keiser Match 02-13-25 pay 69.45 Total PSAB Municipal Retirement Trust 69.45 Service Electric Telephone Co Bill 03/11/2025 Acct #0675203872: Macungie Institute 42.79 Bill 03/11/2025 Acct #0677969959 Police Department 42.79 Bill 03/11/2025 Acct #0675203880 Borough Hall 79.93 Bill 03/11/2025 Acct #0675192497 Garage 24.23 Total Service Electric Telephone Co 189.74 UniFirst Corporation Bill 03/05/2025 Inv: #1290225069 - Uniform Service 84.13 Total UniFirst Corporation 84.13 Wehrung's Macungie LLC Bill 01/28/2025 Inv #50363 Shop supplies 140.56 Total Wehrung's Macungie LLC 140.56 WEX Bank Sunoco Bill 02/28/2025 Invi #103212028 February 2025 Fuel 1,906.89 Total WEX Bank: Sunoco 1,906.89 TOTAL 41,469.09 Page 1 2:05 PM REFUSE-SANITATION COMPANY 03/11/25 Unpaid Bills Detail AIl Transactions Type Date Memo Due Date Open Balance Whitetail Disposal Bill 02/28/2025 Inv #1445439 February Trash & Recycling 03/10/2025 50,122.00 Total Whitetail Disposal 50,122.00 TOTAL 50,122.00 Page 1 2:06 PM 35-LIQUID FUELS 03/11/25 Paid Bills Detail All Transactions Type Date Memo Open Balance PP&L Bill 02/26/2025 Acct #41239-94001 Rte 100 & Chestnut, Signal 36.55 Bill 02/26/2025 Acct #49939-16013 Rte 100, Pedestrian Signal 89.10 Bill 02/27/2025 Acct #36794-55007 N Church St & Lehigh-AVL 53.11 Bill 02/27/2025 Acct #57253-72006 1WMain St 96.67 Bill 03/01/2025 Acct #68055-05002 Borough Street Lights 3,744.38 Bill 03/01/2025 Acct #70000-43002- Borough Street Lights 271.06 Total PP&L 4,290.87 TOTAL 4,290.87 Page 1 MACUNGIE AMBULANCE CORPS, INC EMERGENCY 5550 N. WALNUT ST PO Box 114 18062 9-1-1 MACUNGIE, PA - Phone: (610) 966-2601 www.macamb.org! Fax: (610) 966-1561 Monthly Report for February 2025 Macungie Borough Call Volume The Macungie Ambulance Corps responded to 406 calls for service this month. 34 of those calls were in Macungie Borough While we were busy on other calls, our mutual aid partners responded to 1 call for assistance in the Borough this month. Other Points of Interest February was "Heart Month!" While the month is over, there is always time to Love your Heart! LOVE YOUR HEART Get active Eat well Control cholesterol Manage blood pressure Reduce blood sugar Lose weight Quit smoking AMERICAN HEART MONTH Conmitted to Daring Pennsylvania State Association of Boroughs Municipal Retirement Trust Municipal 2941 North Front Street, Harrisburg, PA 17110 Retirement (717) 236-9526 I (800) 232-7722 I Fax (223) 322-7470 I www.mrtpensionsorg TRUST of Municipal Net Assets Monthly Report MACUNGIE BOROUGH DEFINED BENEFIT POLICE PENSION SCHEDULE OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS PSAB MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT TRUST BALANCED FUND MRT:90421 For the 2 Months ended February-28-2 2025 Month to Date Year to Date Receipts: 0.00 0.00 State Aid 0.00 0.00 Employer Contributions 1,263.24 1,894.23 Employee Contributions 0.00 0.00 Interest, DROP/Escrow. Acct. 941.88 1,531.65 Interest, Net of Investment Fees 994.03 2,023.62 Dividend Income 1,361.71 4,015.54 Realized Gains(Loss) 3,030.70 39,120.28 Unrealized Gains(Loss) 0.00 0.00 Misc. Income 0.00 0.00 Transfer In Other Funds 0.00 0.00 Transfer In Previous Trust 1,530.16 48,585.32 Total Receipts Disbursements: 3,291.61 6,583.22 Pension Payments 0.00 0.00 Lump Sum Payments 0.00 0.00 Payments to DROP/Escrow. Acct. 0.00 0.00 Interest Pd to DROP/Escrow Acct. 0.00 0.00 Return of Excess State Aid 0.00 0.00 Return of Employee Contrib. 0.00 0.00 Return of Excess Employer Ctb. 0.00 0.00 Actuarial/Consulting Fees 250.00 500.00 Admin. Fees 879.68 2,116.23 Admin. Fees Allocated 0.00 0.00 Insurance Premiums 0.00 0.00 Legal Fees 0.00 0.00 Misc. Expenses 0.00 0.00 Transfer Out -Other Funds 0.00 0.00 Transfer Out Withdrawal 4,421.29 9,199.45 Total Disbursements (2,891.13) 39,385.87 Net Change in Assets 2,069,565.11 2,027,288.11 Other Assets, Begin. of Period 2,066,673.98 2,066,673.98 Other Assets, End of Period : == = := 0.00 0.00 Restricted DROP/Escrow Balance = Pennsylvania State Association of Boroughs Municipal Retirement Trust Municipal 2941 North Front Street, Harrisburg, PA 17110 Retirement (717) 236-9526 I 800) 232-7722 I Fax (223) 322-7470 - www.mrpensions.org TRUST Monthly Report of Municipal Net Assets MACUNGIE BOROUGH NON-UNIFORM DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PENSION SCHEDULE OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS PSAB MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT TRUST BALANCED FUND MRT:90422 For the 2 Months ended February-28-2025 Month to Date Year to Date Receipts: 0.00 0.00 State Aid Employer Contributions 155.57 791.49 Employee Contributions 155.57 293.26 Interest, DROP/Escrow. Acct. 0.00 0.00 Interest, Net of Investment Fees 16.90 27.26 Dividend Income 17.84 35.92 Realized Gains/Loss) 24.44 71.05 Unrealized Gains(Loss) -54.39 685.94 0.00 0.00 Misc. Income Transfer In Other Funds 0.00 0.00 Transfer In Previous Trust 0.00 0.00 315.93 1,904.92 Total Receipts Disbursements: 0.00 0.00 Pension Payments 0.00 0.00 Lump Sum Payments Payments to DROP/Escrow. Acct. 0.00 0.00 Interest Pd to DROP/Escrow Acct. 0.00 0.00 Return of Excess State Aid 0.00 0.00 Return of Employee Contrib. 0.00 0.00 Return ofE Excess Employer Ctb. 0.00 0.00 Actuarial/Consuling Fees 0.00 0.00 30.95 60.62 Admin. Fees Admin. Fees Allocated 15.79 37.50 Insurancel Premiums 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 LegalF Fees 0.00 0.00 Misc. Expenses Transfer Out Other Funds 0.00 0.00 Transfer Out Withdrawal 0.00 0.00 Total Disbursements 46.74 98.12 Net Change in Assets 269.19 1,806.80 Other Assets, Begin. of Period 37,144.44 35,606.83 Other Assets, End of Period 37,413.63 37,413.63 ::= == := Restricted DROP/Escrow Balance 0.00 0.00 Pennsylvania State Association of Boroughs Municipal Retirement Trust Municipal 2941 North Front Street, Harrisburg, PA 17110 Retirement (717) 236-9526 I (800) 232-7722 I Fax 223) 322-7470 I www.mrpensions.org TRUST Monthly Report of Municipal Net Assets MACUNGIE BOROUGH NON-UNIFORM DEFINED BENEFIT PENSION SCHEDULE OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS PSAB MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT TRUST BALANCED FUND MRT:90423 For the 2 Months ended February-28-2025 Month to Date Year to Date Receipts: State Aid 0.00 0.00 Employer Contributions 0.00 0.00 Employee Contributions 853.25 1,266.91 Interest, DROP/Escrow: Acct. 0.00 0.00 Interest, Net of Investment Fees 1,024.97 1,668.68 Dividend Income 1,081.72 2,205.46 Realized Gains(Loss) 1,481.83 4,378.33 Unrealized Gains(Loss) -3,298.05 42,707.30 Misc. Income 0.00 0.00 Transfer In - Other Funds 0.00 0.00 Transfer In Previous Trust 0.00 0.00 Total Receipts 1,143.72 52,226.68 Disbursements: Pension Payments 10,021.21 20,042.42 Lump Sum Payments 0.00 0.00 Payments to DROP/Escrow. Acct. 0.00 0.00 Interest Pd to DROP/Escrow: Acct. 0.00 0.00 Return of Excess State Aid 0.00 0.00 Return of Employee Contrib. 0.00 0.00 Return of Excess Employer Ctb. 0.00 0.00 Actuarial/Consuling Fees 0.00 0.00 Admin. Fees 250.00 500.00 Admin. Fees Allocated 957.27 2,306.89 Insurance Premiums 0.00 0.00 Legal Fees 0.00 0.00 Misc. Expenses 0.00 0.00 Transfer Out Other Funds 0.00 0.00 Transfer Out Withdrawal 0.00 0.00 Total Disbursements 11,228.48 22,849.31 Net Change in Assets (10,084.76) 29,377.37 Other Assets, Begin. of Period 2,252,129.57 2,212,667.44 Other Assets, End of Period 2,242,044.81 2,242,044.81 ==== = Restricted DROP/Escrow Balance 0.00 0.00 = RYAN MACKENZIE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE UNITED STATES CONGRESSMAN SUBCOMMITTEE WORKFORCE PENNSYLVANIA CHAIR, 7m DISTRICT OF PROTECTIONS WASHINGTON, D.C. OFFICE * COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN AFFAIRS 121 CANNON: HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING WASHINGTON, D.C. 20515 COMMITTEE ON HOMELAND 202-225-6411 ppr & SECURITY Congress of the AHniteb Sstates Touse of Representatibes Dear Community Partner, As I step into my new role as Congressman for Pennsylvania's 7th District, I wanted to reach out with information about my new offices and the services that we offer. 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Sincerely, Bn Meckyo RYANI MACKENZIE United States Congressman 7th District of Pennsylvania From: Robert] Ibach To: Bruce Beitel; Shane Pepe; Cathy Bonaskiewich; Thomas Petrucci; Randy Cope; snemeth@abutts.org; Brian Carl; John Brown; Michael Divers Cc: Peter Christ Subject: Upper Macungie Township Fire and Rescue Date: Tuesday, February 25, 2025 8:40:57 PM Good evening everyone - I'm sure everyone knows firsthand the: struggle volunteer fire companies face in recruiting and retaining enough staffing to complete their mission of providing fire protection to their municipalities. The volunteer companies in Upper Macungie are facing the same problems as the rest of the Pennsylvania and the nation. - would like to share with you the idea we have and are about to implement in our Township to overcome this problem and, perhaps, dispel any anxiety or rumors' you may have heard about the program. Our current three fire companies have a long history of providing assistance and mutual aid to our neighboring municipalities and can assure you that will not change. In fact, we are hopeful that adding Upper Macungie Township Fire and Rescue Company (Station 57) will provide an increased level of service, notj just to our community but to yours as well. Ouri three volunteer companies and the Township have developed a plan to hopefully alleviate some of the challenges we face and provide for a level of fire services our citizens need. want to provide everyone with some details about our plan and its' implementation. On Monday night there was an organizational meeting of Station 57 electing their Board of Directors and Officers. This new company was formed to allow us to provide fire services coverage nights and weekends by scheduling shifts with our volunteers. These volunteers will earn modest stipends for their service for their time at the station and for any calls they respond to during their shift. Daytime coverage will be provided by our fire inspector's, who also double as volunteers at Station 57, and available volunteers from our current companies. Currently 55 members of our other three volunteer companies have also joined Station 57 and will be eligible to schedule duty shifts as their personal schedule allows. Iti is ouri intention to also offer this opportunity to any qualified member of other companies in the area. Our intention is not to negatively impact any other fire company or municipality in the area but to offer volunteers opportunities to serve. For the near term, Station 57 will be sharing facilities at Station 8 (Fogelsville) until the Township can provide a long-term solution. We do expect some bumps and setbacks along the way with this program but we are also committed to talking and working through those bumps and setbacks to find a solution. Please feel free to reach out to me with any questions, concerns or ifyou need additional information, including a full briefing on the details of our program. Although Upper Macungie Township Fire and Rescue Companyi is newi to everyone, you can be assured of the same level of commitment to the fire service that everyone expects from Upper Macungie and our volunteer companies. Regards, Bob Robert Ibach, Jr. Township Manager Upper Macungie Township ribachuppermac.org - Phone : 610.395.4892 8330 Schantz Road Breinigsville, PA 18031 Mww.uppermac.org FEBRUARY 2025 POLICE ACTIMITY REPORT WACUNGI - - - - 1857 TO PROTECT & SERVE POLICE MACUNGIE POLICE JANUARY 2025 ACTIVITY REPORT February 10, 2025 Authored bys Sgt. Travis Kocher LEHIGH COUNTY RADIO DISPATCH LOG FEBRUARY 2025 Alarm-Burglar 6 Reckless Driver 2 Animal Complaint 1 Repossession 1 Assist Other Department 3 Road Hazard 1 Check on Welfare 8 Standby 1 Citizen Assist 8 Suspicious Activity 2 Criminal Mischief 2 Suspicious Vehicle 4 Disturbance-Specify 2 Theft 2 EMS Call-Allergic Reaction 1 Threats 2 EMS Call-Back Pain 3 Traffic Complaint 1 EMS Call-Breathing Problem 2 Trespassing 1 EMS Call-Chest Pain 2 Unclassified Complaint 1 EMS Call-Fall Victim 4 Unwanted Person 2 EMS Call-Lacerations 2 Vehicle Stop 69 EMS Call-Sick Person 7 Visitor Present 12 EMS Call-Stroke Victim 2 Grand Total 195 EMS Call-Unconscious Person 3 EMS Call-Unknown Problem 2 Fight 1 Fire Call-Dwelling Fire 1 Follow Up 16 Fraud 1 Hit and Run 1 Lift Assist-No Injuries 8 Music Complaint 4 Noise Complaint 2 Parking Complaint 2 Psych Emergency 1 AC 1857 1857 * FEBRUARY 2025 TOFAOTECTESTVE IOHOIGIASLVE POLICE POLICE MACUNGIE POLICE MONTHLY. ACTIVITY. REPORT INCIDENTS DISPATCHED (CURRENT) 2024 COMPARISON CHANGE YTD 2024 CHANGE 195 204 -4% 364 373 -2% **PART I CRIMES- HOMICIDE, RAPE, ROBBERY, ASSAULT, BURGLARY, THEFT, ARSON, STRANGULATION ***PART II CRIMES - ALL OTHER OFFENSES INCLUDING SUMMARY NON-TRFFIC CITATIONS CRIMES (UCR) MONTH 2024 MONTH CHANGE YTD CLEARED COMPARISON YTD *PART CRIMES 4 * * 5 5 (Persons Charged) **PART II CRIMES * * 2 2 (Persons Charged) TOTAL CRIMES REPORTED 9 13 -6 16 10 ARRESTS/ASAUITYAGHTS, MONTH MONTH CHANGE YTD DISTURBANCES 2024 ASSAULTS AGAINST OFC. DOMESTICS/DISTURBANCES/FIGHTS 3 4 -1 6 JUVENILE ARRESTS 1 ADULT ARRESTS 4 2 +2 7 TRAFFIC RELATED ACTIVITY VEHICLE ACCIDENTS 4 -4 2 VEHICLE STOPS 69 67 +2 128 CITATIONS/WARNINGS/PARKING 39 56 -17 71 *Higher numbers will show changes in %, those with lower numbers will show whole number changes. * CHARGED CRIMES MONTH YTD OF PERSONS ARRESTED ASSAULTS/FIGHTS 1 2 DU-DRUG/ALCOHOL 1 2 ILLEGAL SUBSTANCES P0SSESS/SEL/MAKE 1 3 FRAUD/ THEFT/BURGLARY 0 * PROPERTY CRIMES CRIM. MIS./VANDALISM 0 2 OTHER (SPECIFY) Trespass 1 1 VEHICLE USEAGE Unit # 2025 MONTH 2024 MONTHLY YEAR TO DATE COMPARISON UNIT 702 * * * UNIT 703 * * * UNIT 705 * * * UNIT 706 * * * OTHER/MISC. N/A Panning/Zoning/code Enforcement Status Report Project Updates Date 3/14/2025 PLANNING Fields at Brookside Zoning and Foundation permits for forty-seven (47) houses have been issued. Building & MEP permits for forty-three (43) of those houses have been approved. Six (6) new permit application for new houses have been submitted which brings the total to (50) homes (out of 66 total). No as-built foundation wall confirmations are pending. Temporary Certificates of Occupancy have been issued for thirty-four (34) houses. The issue with respect to the cluster mail boxes appears to have been resolved. The water leak has been repaired. Main Street Commons Stack Storage The signs were installed on the building. A Cof O was issued for the fire sprinkler system. A Partial Cof O was issued for the use of only the 1st floor of the building and will expire on 5/7/2025. The construction is complete, however, the elevators have not been inspected by L & Iso the upper levels cannot be accessed. Woodmount Properties Significant progress has been made on both the site development and buildings. Unless otherwise advised, this project will be eliminated from this report at the next publication. Stone Hill Meadows The curbing/sidewalk repairs on Spring Street were completed, although it is likely that BIA was never contacted to perform the inspections. Same status as previoust reports dating back to 2/15/2024. Main Street Commons - Mavis Tire & Brake Facility Waiting for LD plans to be recorded before issuing permits. A Demolition permit was issued for the removal of the SFD at 160 West Main Street. A ZHB appeal was heard on 10/9/2024 seeking interpretation/appeal of the definition of a motor vehicle mechanic and pre-construction site conditions. The ZHB determined that they had no jurisdiction over the site condition appeal as that is a SALDO matter and the interpretation of a motor vehicle mechanic stands as defined in the Zoning Ordinance. The applicant was advised that the definition could be amended for future situations by submitting a written request to Borough Council in accordance with the required procedure. The applicant has indicated that he may appeal the ZHB's decision. A permit was issued for the installation of two (2) retaining walls. Sealed 1of 3 plans have been submitted. Received plans executed by the applicant on 3/14/2025. Said plans need to be signed by Borough officials before recording. Lumber Street Development (including the All waivers and the Preliminary/Final plans have been approved by Borough Council. The recorded plans Additional Parking) have not been received by the Borough. Same status as last report. Pickleball Courts - Brookside Country Club The Zoning Permit (4 courts) and Building Permit (8 foot barrier fence) were issued on 4/11/2024. Limited progress on the start of construction. Same status as last report. 124 East Main Street Yoga/Ofice/Apartments PC recommended approval at the 2/18/2025 meeting and was approved by Borough Council on 3/3/2025. An issue with respect to a HOP needs to be addressed by the applicant. Recorded plans have not been received. South Walnut Street Land Development PC recommended approval at the 2/18/2025 meeting, however, Borough Council did not approve the project at their 3/3/2025 meeting. 52 West Main Street 3-Story Building The owners of the EZ Shoppe were provided with a letter dated July 23, 2024 outlining what they need to submit for review along with the answers to their questions, the parking requirements and setback limits. No response has been made to the July 23, 2024 letter. Same status as last report. Garage Addition Macungie Maintenance The expansion of the garage to house the newly purchased truck is in preliminay stages of planning/review. Same Status as last report. ZONING/CODE ENFORCEMENT Proactive Code Enforcement Initiative Over five hundred properties have been visited for compliance with the Proactive Code Enforcement Initiative in addition to numerous call-in complaints. The new code enforcement officer started on 10/14/2024 and will be handling this function on a part time basis. A significant portion of violations are with respect to sidewalks and curbs. The Streets and Sidewalks ordinance does not permit the pouring of concrete between December 1st and March 31st. The focus now is on missing premise address and exposed trash container violations. A flyer is being 2 of 3 placed into the upcoming newsletter informing the residents of the importance to properly identify their property for safety reasons. A significant amount of the properties, both residential and commercial, are not in compliance with the Borough's address ordinance. Street Paving Proposed street repaving by Public Works was reviewed for 2024 and 2025. Sidewalks and Curbs on South Walnut Street (from Lea to the dead end) and a section of Race Street (from Cedar Street to the first buildings) were inspected. Work to commence in Spring. Residential Decks A deck variance appeal for 227 Sawgrass Circle was denied at the September 20, 2024 ZHB meeting. The applicant has submitted a Zoning Permit Application for a paver patio rather than the deck. This application needs to be reviewed and approved by the Borough Engineer with respect to impervious coverage limits imposed by the NPDES permit before the zoning permit can be issued. Lehigh Engineering presented as-built plans and the Borough's engineer will submit those to LCCD in order to obtain the fully approved NOT. Once received, permits can be issued. Kay Builders appealed the Zoning Officer's determination denying a deck permit wherein the structure encroached into the rear setback. The appeal was heard by the ZHB on 1/8/2025 wherein the ZHB denied the appeal. On 2/27/2025 the applicant filed an appeal of the ZHB decision in the Court of Common Pleas - Civil Division. MVFD Facility An inspection of the building was conducted by the Zoning Officer on August 13, 2024. The complaints that were made have been satisfactorily addressed and the building is in the process of being refurbished. A written report is being prepared and will soon be available. Turkey Hill Minit Market The facility has been closed down. The canopy, pumps and underground fuel storage tanks (under the direction of the PA DEP) have been removed. Raceway Gas is considering leasing the property. Same status as last report. Prepared by: Joe Peterson, BCO 3 of 3 ARLE Phase II Grant Scope 2024 Locations 1. Lehigh Street a. Piano keys at gate leaving park 2. Sycamore/S. Chestnut Street 3. Cotton Street BARRY ISETT& associatess MULTI-DISCIPLINE ENGINEERS/ AND CONSULTANTS - 5420 Crackersport Road, Allentown, PA 18104 610.398.0904 610.481.9098 barryisett.com March 17, 2025 BIA# 399914.006 Mr. John Brown, Borough Manager Borough of Macungie 21 Locust Street Macungie, PA 18062 Dear John, RE: MAIN STREET COMMONS, PHASE 1 EMBASSY BANK MAINTENANCE SECURITY Security Release No. 2 As requested by the Lot Owner and developer for the Embassy Bank Land Development Plan at Main Street Commons, we examined the request and have no issues with the expiration of the maintenance period. The current maintenance. security of $ 86,946.84 may be released by the Borough once all escrow requirements have been satisfied by the Developer. Let us know if you need any additional information. Sincerely yours, Stan G. Wojciechowski, PE Borough Engineer CC via email: Pat Armstrong, Esq., Borough Solicitor Mr. Joseph Peterson, Zoning/Code Enforcement Officer Chad Helmer, Helmer Company BiaceascomwexProjeatgov4U9BVAANN.Mauny.oowruwu.an.srestLCommonsLco. RUC NI 6 ecurly_Releaseisit e.mprovementiSeunyRaasa.NezguasaR.LSe.ReLNo2.docx BARRY ISETT& associatess MULT-DISCIPLINE! ENGINEERS/ ANDCONSULTANTS: - 5420 Crackersport Road, Allentown, PA 18104 610.398.0904 610.481.9098 barryisett.com February 28, 2025 Project # 399924.009 Macungie Planning Commission 21 Locust Street Macungie, PA 18062 RE: South Walnut Street Land Development Land Development Plan Dear Commissioners, We reviewed the following plans and supporting documentation prepared by Black Forest Engineering, LLC, dated July 28, 2024 (unless noted otherwise) against the Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance (SALDO) and the dimensional requirements of the Zoning Ordinance (ZO). 1. Preliminary/ Final Plan South Walnut Street Land Development, 8Sheets dated July 28, 2024, last revised February 17, 2025. 2. Pipe schematics and apron calculations. 3. Two waiver request letters dated February 17, 2025. 4. Response Letter The property in question is known as 201 Oak Street, PIN 547396681060-1, which is an existing, vacant 11,330 square foot lot located between Cotton Street and Walnut Street approximately 900 feet east of S. Church St. The Plans identify that the entire vacated right-of-way will be combined into the above premises and the construction of five (5) townhomes, associated off-street parking, utilities, and stormwater management facilities. Based upon our review, the following comments are offered for your consideration: WAIVERS REQUESTED The following waivers have been recommended by the Planning Commission. All wavier granted should be listed on a plan to be recorded with the date of approval by Borough Council. 1. A Waiver from SALDO S 305-9A which requires a Final Plan be submitted after the approval of the Preliminary Plan. 2. A waiver from SALDO 305-29A.A(10)a) which requires sidewalk along South Walnut Street. The plan proposes the preservation of 3 large shade trees on the south side of South Walnut Street which would interfere with the construction of a sidewalk. Macungie Planning Commission 2 February 28, 2025 GENERAL 3. The Planning Commission approved the five (5) proposed Acer Buergeriaum Trident Maple" trees as required by SALDO $305-29A.A(10).00. 4. Emergency access is being provided to Cotton Street with grass pavers. The plans should include a curb cut detail and grading, with spot elevations for construction. Documentation of the design being sufficient to support the weight of Lower Macungie's largest fire truck should be provided. 5. The 90-degree cleanout upstream of the proposed doghouse manhole should be a standard manhole. 6. A Lighting photometric plan depicting a point-by-point footcandle value grid should be provided per $305-15A.F(14). The underground basin should not be shown on the lighting plan, SO the grid is visible. 7. The design of the apron for the discharge of stormwater should consider the velocity of Mountain Creek as well as the discharge velocity. The apron. protrudes into the tree line and the erosive effect from the creek needs to be accounted in the rock sizing. 8. An inlet protection detail should be provided. 9. The yards should be clearly labeled, e.g., Front Yard, Side Yard, etc,. per SALDO S 305-15A.E(4) and S 305-16A.C(4). 10. The sidewalk detail for the sidewalk connecting along Cotton Street should comply with Streets and Sidewalk Ordinance within the right-of-way. The stone bed is to be 2A stone, expansion joints every 20' and sloped 14" per foot from the right-of-way line to the curb line. 11. All existing storm and sanitary sewer and storm sewer lines in Cotton Street should be shown and labeled per SALDO $305-15A.D(14). POLICYINFORMATION 12. Based on the proposed 5 units, 10,000 square feet of land should be dedicated to the Borough as open space per SALDO $305-27A.C(1)a). At the sole discretion of Borough Council, $10,000 cash in lieu of the recreation land may be contributed to the Borough per SALDO $305-27A.C()D). 13. A request for a "Will Serve" letter from the Borough Authority has been submitted. The Letter will be issued separately. 14. Act 537 Sewer Planning in the form of a Planning Module was submitted to the Borough. This will be reviewed under separate cover, but we note that Component 3 has not been signed by the Wastewater Treatment Provider and all conveyors downstream of the Borough. In addition, Components 4A must be submitted for Borough completion and Component 4B must be endorsed by the LVPC. Macungie Planning Commission 3 February 28, 2025 15. The Operation and Maintenance Plan Acknowledgement must signed by the landowner per SALDO $305.21.C4. 16. The property owner should sign an operations and maintenance agreement with the Borough covering all stormwater BMPS that are to be privately owned. The agreement should include the terms of the format agreement referenced in Appendix E 16 of this Part 2 per SALDO S 305.32. 17. A blanket easement over the whole lot is offered in plan note 12 providing municipal access to all stormwater BMPS per SALDO $305.21.B.13. It is recommended that the Borough Solicitor review this arrangement with the Solicitor and any additional agreements required by prepared. 18. A Subdivision Improvements Agreement should be provided per SALDO $305-16A.D(6). 19. The cost estimate should show the following additional information: a. Break out the costs for the stormwater system into excavation, geotextile and stone, perforated piping, inlet, end section, piping, outlet structure and apron. b. Break out costs for all landscaping and lighting individually. C. Include an estimate for the sidewalk in the right-of-way. d. Include an estimate for the curb installation and paving restoration for each street separately. e. Include an estimate for emergency access construction. f. Include an estimate for the dumpster enclosure. g. Include an estimate for as-built drawings. h. Provide separate estimate for the sanitary trunk, T's" for the lateral connection and testing i. Provide the cost for the vacuum testing of the sanitary doghouse manhole j. For the Authority provide a separate estimate for: (i) the water trunk; tie in and testing. (i) and the fire hydrant installation. 20. A Maintenance Guarantee should be provided per SALDO $305-16A.D(8). 21. No earth moving or soil disturbance should take place until an Erosion Control plan is approved per SALDO $305-27A.A(2). 22. All plans should be signedsealed/notanzed as required. 23. Plan resubmissions should be accompanied by a letter stating how each comment above is addressed. 24. Comments provided herein may be supplemented as additional information becomes available or because of subsequent plan changes. 25. Any additional information requested by the Borough Council should be provided. Macungie Planning Commission 4 February 28, 2025 Comments above are provided with the understanding that all features are accurately displayed on the submitted plans and that they comply with all current laws, regulations, and currently acceptable professional land surveying and engineering practices. Please do not hesitate to contact us at 610-398-0904 if you should have any questions regarding this letter. Sincerely, A Stan Wojciechowski, PE Borough Engineer CC via email: Joseph Peterson, Borough Zoning Officer John Brown, Borough Manager Pat Armstrong, Borough Solicitor Ashley Rinker, Administrative Assistant, Macungie Borough Dominic Villani lbiaces.comwoxPojescBASA2AOO,Maaunge.BoouiunVainutSULD2025 Samlsm.sRalawams2ZSManaas From: ohn) Yerman To: ohn Rown Ce: BonKarboski: Macungie. Slany MbicechowskFE Ome Subject: Rease putt thisi in thep packet and addt tot thea agenda Date: Monday, March 10, 2025 4:41:43 PM Attachments: Gossing.areaono Pleaseput this email and drawing int thepacket. Drawingincolor. At thelast meetingl heard something about apedestrian crossing on cotton street. Instead propose putting one on church st at west chestnut. Thisv would providemore pedestrian safety benefitsa ast follows: 1. Thereisahigh density neighborhood tot thewest of churchst (seed drawing). 2. Thesep peoplegenerally cross at west chestnut then proceed to cotton. 3. 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