BOROUGH OF SLATINGTON The Water, Sewer/Solid Waste, and Highway Committee Workshop Meetings were held on October 28, 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 Michael Beck Core & Main Kevin Steckel Justin Gross Mathew Panczer Core & Main Aaron Schoch Stephen Carr Robert Herzog, Hung Le William Schippers Stewart Gouck PUBLIC COMMENT: Mathew Panczer - Core & Main Water Works Supply. Was recognized to speak. Mathew wished to discuss the water meters for the Borough. The meters had been installed back in 1994. Mathew, along with other colleagues will provide a special presentation for the next council agenda to look in to upgrading and making it more efficient for reading the water meters. Stewart Gouck Architect in Allentown. Stewart discussed 670 Main Street, Slatington. The homeowners would like to have 3 garages face W. Church Street. Duane Dellecker stated that he was concerned about the cars backing out of the garages and suggested Stewart attend a committee meeting to review this. The committee review photographs of the location. President Schnaars suggested that Stewart discuss this with Justin Gross from Lehigh Engineering. A. HIGHWAY Aaron Schoch - Chairman; Members: Kevin Steckel, William Schippers 1. Committee Member Discussion: a. The committee reviewed the request from Lee Architectural Associates to allow the Borough to officially vacate Kern Alley. Justin informed the committee that this is potential a direct conflict and we may not be able to vacate it. It is currently part of HOP for the Mason's and granted an easement. Justin suggested to have this reviewed by Attorney Young to see if we can vacate that half. The committee agreed. b. Justin provided an update on the CDBG projects. Justin stated that they are waiting for comments from PennDOT for 5th Street by November 6", 2024. The concrete work for North Street is all complete and the gating is supposed to be done the first week of November. C, The committee reviewed 3 quotes for new trucks. Robert Herzog pointed out the negative and positive differences between the quotes. The committee agreed to the Miracle Ford quote the 2025 Ford F350 4x4 reg cab for $60,335.91. President Schnaars would like this placed on the next regular council agenda. d. Review equipment to be replaced. Councilor Steckel asked about the leaf sweeper. Robert Herzog suggested a vac truck because it is less maintenance, moving parts, can vacuum catch basins, big tank, etc. Robert informed the committee that he had requested the specs from the company for the 2004 vac truck in order to get it repaired, but they did not have one. For the company to fabricate and make one it would cost $3,100.00. Robert will obtain a quote from Szoke. President Schnaars stated that may be there is a grant available for next year for a leaf sweeper. 1 e. Budget review - Justin stated that there are 3 CDBG grants for next year, each one is about between $90,000.00 and $100,000.00. The biggest capital would be a truck which would be taken out of liquid fuels. The committee agreed to budget for a full-time employee and a seasonal employee. Being no further questions from the committee members, and sO the Highway Committee Meeting was adjourned. B. SEWER William Schippers Chairman; Members: Kevin Steckel. Aaron Schoch 1. Committee Member Discussion: a. Discussion concerning request for increased capacity from Walnutport. President Schnaars suggested to approve this and forward to the next regular council agenda. b. The committee reviewed the letter confirming capacity for 4U Homes, LLC. President Schnaars would like this placed on the next regular council agenda. C. The committee discussed the generator and water tanks for the pump station. Duane Szczesny has received pricing for these. The committee discussed maintenance contracts for all 7 generators in the Borough. What did you want on the agenda? The maintenance contracts or the generator and water tanks for the pump station? Sewer employee on council agenda? d. Budget review. The sewer budget has an excess of $4,131.00. It was recommended to pay for the certificate for the new employee at the sewer plant. Being no further questions from the committee members, the Sewer Committee meeting was adjourned. C. WATERISPECIAL SEWER COMMITTEE Kevin Steckel - Chairman; Members: Aaron Schoch, William Schippers 1. Committee Member Discussion: a. The committee discussed the Atlas Copco Compressor Services quote - 2- or 5-year plan. The committee recommends the 5-year plan for 3 compressors. There are 4 compressors - 1 at the sewer plant, 2 at the water plant and 1 at the shop. b. The committee discussed the broken water fountain at Trailhead. The committee agreed to just remove it and cover it up. A workorder will be issued. C. Update on Maple Spring waterline replacement (Small Water and Sewer Grant). Justin informed the committee that they are finishing up the paving today. The storm sewer pipe that collapsed has been dug and replaced, which will be an additional item. Justin stated that one of the fire hydrants up at the school is failing and should be replaced as soon as possible. The committee is concerned that this hydrant may belong to the school and not the borough. President Schnaars will contact the school to clarify. d. Budget review. Steve stated that there are no issues at this time. The committee discussed replacing the water meters and start looking for a grant. The committee is considering using the police grant writer. Being no further questions from the committee members, the Water/Special Sewer Committee meeting was adjourned. 2 D. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: None E. COURTESY TO THE FLOOR: None Councilor Schippers made a motion, duly seconded by Councilor Steckel, to adjourn. All in favor, President Schnaars adjourned the meeting at 8:00 PM. David Schnaars Council President 3