BOROUGH OF SLATINGTON The Finance Planning/Zoning, Public Safety and Human/Community Services Committee Workshop Meetings were held on March 18, 2024, in Council Room, 125 South Walnut Street, Slatington, PA 18080. The meeting was called to order by President Schnaars at 6:40 PM with the following in attendance: PRESENT ABSENT OTHERS PRESENT VISITORS David Schnaars Greg Winokur Krystall Borman Ryan Mayberry Jeralyn Schoch Kevin Borman Ronald Kratz Lisa Young Zachari Halkias Daniel Stevens Robert Reph PUBLIC COMMENT: None A. FINANCE/PLANNINGIZONING Ryan Mayberry- Chairman; Members: Ronald Kratz, Zachari Halkias Committee Member discussion on listed topics: a. The committee discussed information concerning hiring a temp. Councilor Mayberry has information on 2 firms, Councilor Kratz has information on 4 firms, and Manager Stevens spoke to 2 firms. Manager Stevens has spoken to Allied Personnel Services and HTSS. Council members will get their information to Manager Stevens b. The committee discussed adding digital capability to Council Chambers. Councilor Mayberry felt 2 TV screens could be erected with a projector. A laptop would be another option. The cost for a 75-inch TV screens ranges from $500.00 to $700.00, plus mounting, laptop, Bluetooth, HDMI, etc. President Schnaars is concerned about Bluetooth and security. The committee discussed placement of the system in the Council Chambers. Manager Stevens stated that we have an extra laptop. They agreed to a 75-inch TV, with the HDMI wireless and a wall mount that will swivel, and necessary services. The committee agreed to have Manager Stevens obtain quotes for no more than $2000.00. This could be paid for with COVID19 funds. There were no questions from the committee members; the Finance Committee Meeting was adjourned. B. PUBLIC SAFETY Ronald Kratz - Chairman; Members: Ryan Mayberry, Zachari Halkias a. Discussion concerning revisions to Right-To-Know requests for police department. This will require new resolution. Chief Winokur informed the committee that one of the officers was in a traffic accident this weekend and was checked out at the hospital. He is now back at work. Chief Winokur stated that the Right-To-Know requests take up a lot oftime and sometimes they are not picked up. He would like to start charging fees that are permissible. He feels that would cut down on the frivolous Right-To-Know requests. Attorney Young stated that the Borough would need a resolution to adopt a policy with a fee structure. Attorney Young will use the adoption sections of the Borough Code for the resolution and the fee schedule will be obtained from Chief Winokur. 1 Robert Reph informed the committee he is obtaining prices for the doors and alarm system. He has 2 gentlemen coming on April 15t. He stated that their cascade system is currently malfunctioning. He has contacted a contractor, but they are not sure when they can repair it. However, they can utilize mutual aid companies to fill their cylinders. Robert inquired if there was any word on the grant money for the extra air packs. Manager Stevens stated that he is still waiting for the paperwork from Lehigh County. Chief Winokur informed the committee that they will be giving a Consortium test on March 231d, together with the other participating police departments. He has received his list for eligible officers for the borough. There are approximately 24 people on the list that can sign up for Slatington. However, only four of them are eligible. There were no questions from the committee members; the Public Safety Committee meeting was adjourned. C. HUMAN/COMMUNITY SERVICES Zachari Halkias = Chairman; Members: Ryan Mayberry, Ronald Kratz 1. Committee Member discussion on listed topics: Solicitor Young gave an update on the Masonic Lodge Community Center Agreement. There were no questions from the committee members; the Fuman/Community Services Committee meeting was adjourned. EXECUTIVE SESSION: President Schnaars recessed to executive session at 7:16 PM. At 7:32 PM President Schnaars reconvened the meeting. Matters of personnel and legal were discussed in executive session. D. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: None E. COURTESY TO THE FLOOR: None Councilor Kratz made a motion, duly seconded by Councilor Mayberry, to adjourn. Being no further business, President Schnaars declared the meeting adjourned at 7:33 PM. Daniel L. Stevens Borough Secretary 2 BOROUGH OF SLATINGTON The Water, Sewer/Solid Waste, and Highway Committee Workshop Meetings were held on March 25, 2024 in Municipal Building, 125 South Walnut Street, Slatington, PA. The meeting was called to order by President Schnaars at 6:30 PM with the following in attendance: PRESENT ABSENT OTHERS VISITORS David Schnaars Jeralyn Schoch Aaron Schoch Walter Niedermeyer Justin Gross Kevin Steckel Daniel Stevens PUBLIC COMMENT: None A. HIGHWAY Walter Niedermeyer - Chairman; Members: Kevin Steckel 1. Committee Member Discussion: a. Walnut Street Bridge replacement. Communication from Mark Lemon concerning relocation of ductile iron pipe. Manager Stevens stated that originally, they were talking about relocating three pipes, but now they are down to one. However, now they are saying we have to go to Lehigh County to çover the cost. Any reimbursement would need to be coordinated between Lehigh County and Slatington Borough, because Penn DOT is denying responsibility Manager Stevens reminded the committee that the Borough had turned over the MultiModel Grant (that was received about 5 years back) to PennDOT. We had received over $400,000.00 in the grant, and the agreement was that if we gave that back to the state, our maximum for the whole bridge project would be capped at approximately $132,000.00. b. The committee discussed the complaint about no parking signs on Kuehner Ave. Review existing ordinance. Councilor Niedermeyer stated that years ago the school kids would park there, and now the kids can park in the school parking lot. There is hardly anyone parking on that street now. Manager Stevens asked if anyone had talked to the other residents on the block. President Schnaars suggesting sending a letter to the neighbors to obtain their opinions. Manager Stevens will compose the letter and send it to the residents on Kuehner Ave. C. The committee reviewed the letter from Susan Layland concerning request for handicap parking for the Slatington Library. Councilor Steckel feels that another handicap parking spot would further hamper people's ability to park on Main Street. There is other handicap parking available. It was suggested to place the handicap sign at the library along with an additional sign that states 2-hour parking and no parking overnight. President Schnaars would like this placed on the next regular Council agenda. d. The committee reviewed the letter from Robert Stettner concerning the color of the traffic poles. The committee agreed to keep the poles gray. Council already voted on this at the March meeting. e. Justin Gross provided an update on the submission and bidding for CDBG projects. Justin Gross stated that the applications have been signed and they are essentially done, but are waiting for a few general Borough documents that go with everything. As far as the North Street and Fifth Street CDBG grants, Justin is currently working on the bid documents. 1 I f. Manager Stevens provided an update on liquid fuels funds match for 2023 CDBG projects. Manager Stevens stated that he had another meeting with the liquid fuels representative last week. He okayed the material certs for South Street, but not Franklin Street. Justin added that the contractor had sent them the wrong certs for Franklin, and the contractor is now sending the correct ones. Being no further questions from the committee members, and SO the Highway Committee Meeting was adjourned. B. SEWER Vacant - Chairman; Members: Walter Niedermeyer, Kevin Steckel 1. Committee Member Discussion: a. Manager Stevens provided an update on the permit submissions to PennDOT for sewer installation and water line break. He stated that he was working on it with the liquid fuels representative and has submitted all the additional information for the permit on the Masonic Lodge Community Center sewer hookup. It could be another 30 days till we get the answer from PennDOT. The permit for the repairs that need to be done on Rte 873 was granted an extension from PennDOT. b. Manager Stevens provided an update on clarifier drive unit repairs. Manager Stevens stated that the clarifier is up and running. C. Discussion concerning request for increased capacity from Walnutport. President Schnaars stated that the Sewer Authority is working on it. Waiting for information from the engineers. Manager Stevens informed the committee that the office was hit with another power outage and surge, which also produced a surge at the pump station. Hearn was at the pump station reviewing the damage and is working o11 quotes. Manager Stevens has started filing the insurance claim. The register in the office also got fried, even though it was on a new surge protector. Manager Stevens is waiting to hear back from Mr. Britton concerning the register. President Schnaars suggested obtaining a battery backup for the register. Being no further questions from the committee members, the Sewer Committee meeting was adjourned. C. WATERISPECIAL SEWER COMMITTEE Kevin Steckel - Chairman; Members: Walter Niedermeyer 1. Committee Member Discussion: a. The committee reviewed quotes concerning filter bed effluent valve control upgrade. There are only two quotes at this time and we are waiting for a third quote. President Schnaars would like this placed on the next regular Council agenda. If we don't get the third quote, we can still proceed because we have made the effort to obtain the third quote. b. Inquiry concerning bulk water sales for filling swimming pools. The Water Plant operator is not in favor of this idea. It would require the installation of equipment and constant monitoring. It was decided that the increase in revenue would be minimal compared to the cost and potential problems. 2 C. Update on the control panel project and SCADA system. Manager Stevens stated that they are basically done. The system will be reviewed in a month to see how it is working. Manager Stevens informed the committee that we. just missed having the reservoir at the Water Plant get hit by a tree. Being no further questions from the committee members, and SO the Water/Special Sewer Committee Meeting was adjourned. D. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: None E. COURTESY TO THE FLOOR: None Councilor Niedermeyer made a motion, duly seconded by Councilor Steckel, to adjourn. All in favor. President Schnaars adjourned the meeting at 7:03 PM. Daniel L. Stevens Borough Secretary 3