May 5 2025 MACUNGIE BOROUGH COUNCIL AGENDA Monday May 5, 2025 Regular Meeting 7:30 p.m, Note: Executive Session at 6:30 PM 1. Call to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Call 4. Amouncements 5. Barry Isett Engineering a. Report-none 6. Public Comment a. Public b. Council Members 7. Presentations / Guest Speakers a. Phil Armstrong Lehigh County Executive 8. Complaints, Petitions, and Appeals 9. Approval of] Minutes a. April 21, 2025 10. Financial Agenda a. Treasurer': S report (2nd meeting of month) b. Approval of Paid Bills Detail report 11. Correspondence a. Lehigh Valley Planning Commission notice Lehigh Valley General Assembly b. Barry Bloch letter of resignation effective 5/1/2025 (see 14 (a)) 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 i. Locust Street Water Shut Off-was there prior notice? ii. LMFD Fire Drill Monday May 12, 2025, 7:00 PM May 5 2025 2 iii. LVPC: Lehigh Valley General Assembly 13. Unfinished Business a. Ordinance Change Proposal 345-21.A(12) i. Unenclosed decks as an exception-discussion b. Estates at Brookside-Borough to formally accept dedication of all public improvements. (from 4-7-2025 meeting) i. Notice of Termination of NPDES Permit No. PAD390086 14. New Business a. Barry Bloch letter of resignation effective 5//2025-acceptance b. Kline's Island Sewer System-BIA-Charley Myers discussion C. Authorization to sell 2003 F550 for $ 7050 bid via Municibid. 46 bidders. d. Resolution 2025-01 Council Ethics Policy i. Amendment to Resolution 2022-20 ii. Note only change page (4) B. Conduct of Meeting 2. (b) line 4 change from five (5) minutes to (3) minutes. e. Ratify Labor Attorney Siana Law engagement f. Workshop schedule to focus on DPW Garage expansion 15. Executive Session a. Legal, Personnel, Real Estate 16. Action as a result of executive session 17. Adiournment May 5 2025 1 MACUNGIE BOROUGH COUNCIL AGENDA Monday May 5, 2025 Regular Meeting 7:30 p.m. Note: Executive Session at 6:30 PM 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 a. Phil Armstrong Lehigh County Executive 8. Complaints, Petitions, and Appeals 9. Approval of Minutes a. April 21, 2025 10. Financial Agenda a. Treasurer", S report (2nd meeting of month) b. Approval of Paid Bills Detail report 11. Correspondence a. Barry Bloch letter of resignation effective 5/1/2025 (see 14 (a)) b. Lehigh Valley Planning Commission notice Lehigh Valley General Assembly 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 i. Locust Street Water Shut Off-was there prior notice? May 5 2025 2 ii. LMFD Fire Drill Monday May 12, 2025, 7:00 PM 13. Unfinished Business a. Ordinance Change Proposal 345-21.A(12) i. Unenclosed decks as an exception-discusion b. Estates at Brookside-Borough to formally accept dedication of all public improvements. (from 4-7-2025 meeting) i. Notice of Termination of NPDES Permit No. PAD390086 14. New Business a. Barry Bloch letter of resignation effective 5//2025-acceptance b. Kline's Island Sewer ystem-BIA-Charley Myers discussion C. Authorization to sell 2003 F550 for $ 7050 bid via Municibid. 46 bidders. d. Resolution 2025-01 Council Ethics Policy i. Amendment to Resolution 2022-20 ii. Note only change page (4) B. Conduct of Meeting 2. (b) line 4 change from five (5) minutes to (3) minutes. e. Ratify Labor Attorney Siana Law engagement f. Workshop schedule to focus on DPW Garage expansion 15. Executive Session a. Legal, Personnel, Real Estate 16. Action as a result of executive session 17. Adjournment MACUNGIE BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Monday, April 21, 2024 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES 7:30 P.M. Council Members: Ron Karboski Greg Hutchison Barry Bloch (via phone) Todd Ritter Robert Rozak (absent) Cari 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. Bump-out report - See Borough Manager report (see 9(f).ii) b. Sidewalks at Borough Hall See Borough Hall Update see (9(d)) C, Building Permits - BIA processed 76 building permits in 2023, 72 building permits in 2024, and 16 to date in 2025 d. Estates at Brookside i. Sidewalks -Waiver did not include the sidewalk; it appears this was just designed and left on the plans. The borough has the right to require the sidewalk to be installed by the lot owners, Borough Council ii. Basins - Borough is responsible for maintaining basins and any closed stormwater piping with drainage easements on the lot. The Stormwater Management agreement states the Borough has the right to be inspected when deemed necessary by the Borough. The property owner is responsible for maintenance. e. Kline's Island - Charley Myers, BIA and Operations Manager, has been involved with the upgrade and the new Act 537 plan. Myers will be at the Borough Council on May 5th to update the council. 2. Public Comment a. Public i. Brian Wittman, 235 S. Walnut St. - Mr. Wittman showed Council photos of the streambank areas that have been cut. Manager Brown will visit the property and follow up with Mr. Wittman directly. ii. Janet Sell, 101 S. Church St. a Mrs. Sell commented that the water, sewer, and refuse bill is significantly higher; she stated that the residents of the Borough should be notified of any increase. iii. Mary Nixon, 404 E Main St. - Nixon asked how much communication the Borough has with the State Police when they are responding to calls in the Borough. President Karboski commented that any questions should go to the Borough Police Department. President Karboski commented that the State Police do not attend to calls in the Borough; they just pass through. Nixon's concern is the excessive speed at which the State Police are traveling. Sgt. Kocher said he is in direct contact with the State Police and requested Nixon reach out to the department. Miss. Nixon also asked who the direct contact fort the fire company is and who oversees the property. MACUNGIE BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Monday, April 21, 2024 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES 7:30 P.M. President Karboski commented Lower Macungie Township Fire Department s our Fire Department. 3. Announcements a. President Karboski asked the mayor to respond to Janet Sells' question at the previous meeting regarding tractor-trailers on Main St. Mayor Conrad commented that if an officer is sitting on Main St., they will pull the truck over and issue a ticket. b. Council 4. Presentations/Guest Speakers a. Chris Greb, Macungie Ambulance Annual Report i. 2025 Marks Macungie Ambulance Corps 70th anniversary ii. In 2024, Macungie Ambulance Corps taught 21 community courses, certified 303 individuals in first aid /CPR, attended dozens of community events, held an open house, and helped maintain over 40 automated external defibrillators in the community. iii. 4,552 calls were. serviced in 2024. b. Diane Angermeier The Macungie Memorial Park is run with only volunteers. Mrs. Angermeier requested that anyone who is interested in helping reach out to her directly. 5. Complaints, Petitions, and Appeals a. None 6. Approval of Minutes a. April 7, 2025 i. President Karboski requested (4) changes 1. New Business (E) - Councilman Bloch was a NO. 2, New Business (Cii# #3) = Vice President Hutchison requested that Mayor Conrad talk to Sgt. Kocher and gather more information. 3. New Business (H) - President Karboski, along with Vice President Hutchison and Councilman Sell, will act as Lower Macungie Township Fire Department Liaisons. 4. New Business (J) - Manager Brown will investigate the cost for Kline's Island Sewer System. ii. Vice President Hutchison made a motion to approve the minutes with the said corrections. Councilman Ritter seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. (042125-A) 7. Financial Agenda a. Treasurer's Report (2"d meeting of the month) b. Approval of Paid Bills Detail report i. Councilman Sell made a motion to approve payment of invoices for $248,884.54. Vice President Hutchison seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. (042125-B) 8. Correspondence a. Macungie Ambulance Monthly Report b. Diane Angermeier Macungie Memorial Park Volunteer - Volunteers Needed C. PSAB = Municipal Retirement Trust Monthly Report - March 2025 d. Zoning Hearing Notice May 14, 2025 - 314 Abby Rd. 9. Reports a. Macungie Institute Manager Quarterly Report i. April 15, July 15, Oct 21 1. 4Q2024 and 1Q2025 reports MACUNGIE BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Monday, April 21, 2024 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES 7:30 P.M. a. There were 36 rentals between October, November, and December of 2024. b. There were 41 rentals between January, February, and March of 2025. C. Continuing Contracts for 2025 include WAWA, Drama/Zumba/Boy Scouts, and Macungie Institute Historical Society, d. Upcoming events include book club, pinochle, mahjong, children's story/craft time, etc, e. Fire Alarm inspections took place and passed. 2. President Karboski requested being notified when the MI Coordinator is scheduled to meet with the Friends of MI committee, b. Zoning Monthly Update Report (2nd meeting of the month) i. BIA to provide Zoning support in the interim ii. Ad for a full-time Zoning Officer has been posted ili. President Karboski to meet with Ashley on 4/22/2025 to review the permit process C, Solicitor i. None d. Macungie Police Department Update (2nd meeting of the month) i. 236 dispatches for February 2025. ii. 11 crimes reported ili. 6 adult arrests, 9 domestic incidents reported iv. 7 vehicle accidents, 82. vehicle stops, 43 citations/warnings issued. V. Officers visited a local preschool for a requested presentation vi. Officers conducted a proactive traffic detail with the grant money from PennDOT. vii. President Karboski asked Sgt. Kocher, how would he like to proceed with the budgeting of the LPR. Sgt. commented that he can arrange a meeting, e. Mayor i. None f. Borough Manager i. Pedestrian Crosswalk LED-ARLE Grant work at Main and Brookfield 1. Work targeted to start April 21, 2025 2. Public Works Sewer Truck - President Karboski suggested having a Workshop to have a specific plan in place. President Karboski made motion to table discussion. Vice President Hutchison seconded. Motion passed unanimously. (042125-C) ii. Bump Out upgrade plan detail (see 13 (e) detail 1. Target meeting in May for update 2. President Karobski made a motion to table the Bump Out upgrade plan detail decision until future information is brought forth by Manager Brown and BIA. Councilman Ritter seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. (042125-D) 10. Unfinished Business a. Park Improvement i. BIA - Prepare cost estimate and revised plan for Village Walk Park 1. Estimate was $ 280, 149.00 ii. BIA - Prepare cost estimate and plan for Spruce Street Park 1. Cost estimate of $ 285,000 2. Council made multiple recommendations including walking path, replacing parking lot, (1) trash can etc. (see BIA plan details) MACUNGIE BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Monday, April 21, 2024 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES 7:30 P.M. 3. Councilman Yerman made motion for BIA to apply for grant to improve Spruce Street park. Councilman Sell seconded. Motion passed unanimously. (042125-E) b. Ordinance Change Proposal 345-21.A(12) i. Solicitor Armstrong was tasked with speaking with Zoning Officer Joe Peterson. That conversation never happened. ii, Solicitor Armstrong does not feel that the ordinance needs any change unless Council does not want unenclosed decks to follow under the exemption the encroachment in the side/rear setbacks. iii. President Karboski made a motion to table the conversation until the May 5th meeting. Councilman Sell seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. (042125-F) C. Rezoning proposal - Carl Sell (see map) R7.8/Tc to R-10 i. Prepare proposed Zoning Map as suggested by Mr. Sell ii. Check that the proposed zoning is consistent with the Borough's Comprehensive Plan iii. BIA to provide "Zoning Map" with proposed changes 1. Solicitor Armstrong will prepare. the Ordinance and will circulate it to the council at the next. meeting for review 2. President Karboski made a motion to dissolve the rezoning proposal until it becomes an interest to the Council to decide on. Councilman Ritter seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. d. Borough Hall report update i. Review Sidewalks and Curbs outside of Borough Hall and coordinate with Zgura for cost. 1. The contract with Zgura has expired. 2. President Karboski made the. motion to authorized BIA to prepare a bidding package, with primary and alternate, to address Locust St. Vice President Hutchison seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. (042125-G) e. Bump Out upgrade plan detail i. BIA and Borough met to review their (Borough's) current plan proposal ii. Plan update to include: 1. Specific design details 2. Specific materials list requirements 3. Timeline 4. Determine potential impact on MS4 5. Review and recommendations from a professional landscaper a. Include plant recommendations for drought tolerance f. Lehigh County - Police Radio Upgrades bulk purchase for Macungie Police Department via ECCO Communications for $91,225.17. i. Lehigh County will fund the purchase upfront li. Repayment via Promissory Note 1. 5-year payback, zero interest starting in 2026 at $18,245.03/year 2. Request approval to execute a Promissory Note and Security Agreement with a (5) year payback schedule 3. President Karboski authorized Manager Brown to commit to the purchase of 17 radios and gather the necessary paperwork to bring to council for review at a future meeting. Vice President Hutchison seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. (042125- H) MACUNGIE BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Monday, April 21, 2024 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES 7:30 P.M. g. Macungie Institute Classroom closet doors i. How to improve appearance and eliminate chain/padlock 1. Manager Brown met with Public Works Mike Smith, who is addressing the issue with new locks and new paint. 2. President Karboski made a motion to remove/dissolve this tem from the agenda. Vice President Hutchison seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. (042125-1) h. New Business i. John Walsh, Part-time Code Enforcement Officer - Letter of Resignation 1. President Karboski made a motion to accept Mr. Walsh's letter of resignation with regret. Vice President Hutchison seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. ii. Administration request to hire Keith Braim, part-time summer help for DPW @ $15.00 per hour starting May 1, 2025 1. President Karboski made a motion to hire Keith Braim for the DPW summertime help, Vice President Hutchison seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. iii, Mavis Tire Deveiopment Agreement - Authorize Ron Karboski,, Council President, to sign the following agreements: 1. Memorandum of Development Agreement 2. Stormwater 0&M Agreement 3. Development and Financial Security Agreement 4. Vice President Hutchison made a motion to authorize President Karboski to sign all agreements. Councilman Ritter seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. (042125-J) iv. Sidewalks 1. Carl Sell's review of the cost to replace the sidewalks and report to council a. Independent of the S. Church Street Project. V. Carl Sell - Restricting Parking Adjacent to High Traffic Crosswalks 1. Mr. Sell requests that the following street (in the bump-out area) be restricted to Passenger cars/light trucks only parking. a. Pine and Main (both sides) b. Lea and Main C. Creek and Main 2. Mr. Sell requests that the following street be a No Parking area (in the bump-out area) a. Poplar and Main (southbound side only) 3. Confirmation of this restriction and approval of signage would need to be obtained from PennDOT. 4. Councilman Sell made a motion to authorize Solicitor Armstrong to draft an ordinance to restrict parking within a certain distance from the bump-outs on Pine/Main, Lea/Main, and Creek/Main to passenger cars and light trucks only. The motion also includes eliminating parking adjacent to Sal's Pizza at Poplar/Main, prohibiting any parking. Councilman Ritter seconded the motion. Motion passed 4-2. (042125-K) 11. Executive Session i. Legal, Personnel, Real Estate 12. Action as a result of the executive session a. None 13 Adjournment MACUNGIE BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Monday, April 21, 2024 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES 7:30 P.M. i. President Karboski made a motion to adjourn tonight's meeting at 10:45 pm. Councilman Sell seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. (042125-L) Respectfully Submitted AahleyRinkerv Administrative Assistant PAID BILLS BY FUND-SUMMARY May 5: 2025 Fund 4/22/2025 4/29/2025 Total General Fund $ 8,114.70 $ 3,073.86 $ 11,188.56 Sewer Fund $ Refuse-Sanitation Fund $ Liquid Fuels Fund $ 100.71 $ 55.93 $ 156.64 Water Authority Fund $ General Fund Capital $ Sewer Fund Capital $ Water Fund Capital $ S. Church St Capital $ Total $ 8,215.41 $ 3,129.79 $ 11,345.20 9:21 AM Borough of Macungie - General Fund 04/22/25 Paid Bills Detail All Transactions Type Date Memo Open Balance Avalon Insurance Bill 04/15/2025 Inv #251050023868 Secure Rx 166.00 Total Avalon Insurance 166.00 Foley, Incorporated Bill 04/09/2025 Inv #0546927- Vehicie Maintenance 187,51 Total Foley, ncorporated 187.51 Lantek Bill 04/17/2025 Inv #CW58446 Various Tickets 82,50 Bill 04/18/2025 Inv #42119 Data migration and selup for Ryan K. 866.25 Bill 04/21/2025 Inv #CW5847 Various Tickets 206,25 Total Lantek 1,155.00 NAPA Auto Parts-Allentown Bill 04/16/2025 Inv #269537 Vehicie Maintenance 96,19 Total NAPA. Auto Parts-Allentown 96.19 Pitney Bowes Bank Inc. Purchase Power Bill 04/20/2025 Acct # 3488 04-20-25 Stmt 314.99 Total Pitney Bowes Bank Inc. Purchase Power 314.99 ProAsys Bill 04/15/2025 Inv #0197337-IN - Quarterly Billing for Chem/Svc 280.00 Total ProAsys 280.00 PSAB UC Plan Bill 04/21/2025 1st Quarter 2025 UC Contribution 4,499.07 Total PSAB UC Plan 4,499.07 PSAB Municipal Retirement Trust Bill 04/24/2025 Ryan Keiser Match 04-24-25 pay 63.50 Total PSAB Municipal Retirement Trust 63.50 Veritext, LLC Bill 04/14/2025 Inv #8238656 ZHB Prof.. Attendance: Appeal #2024-05 1,222.80 Total Veritext, LLC 1,222.80 Wehrung's Macungie LLC Bill 04/15/2025 Inv #53254 - Storm sewer repairs 45.67 Bill 04/15/2025 Invi #53282 MI lock 83.97 Total Wehrung's Macungie LLC 129.64 TOTAL 8,114.70 Page 1 9:19 AM 35-LIQUID FUELS 04/22/25 Paid Bills Detail All Transactions Type Date Memo Open Balance PP&L Bil 04/11/2025 Acct #96619-34013 - WI Main St 68.10 Bill 04/11/2025 Acct #96229-63007 Church St & Rte 100 32.61 Total PP&L 100.71 TOTAL 100.71 Page 1 9:56 AM Borough of Macungie - General Fund 04/29/25 Paid Bills Detail All Transactions Type Date Memo Open Balance Adam, Jessica Bill 04/29/2025 Security Deposit Return 75,00 Total Adam, Jessica 75.00 American United Life Bill 04/17/2025 050125-053125 STD-LTD and Life Insurance 703.87 Total American United Life 703.87 Ashley Picht Bill 04/29/2025 Security Deposit Return 75.00 Total Ashley Picht 75,00 Dewing, Chad Bill 04/29/2025 Security Deposit Return 75.00 Total Dewing, Chad 75.00 E.M. Kutz, Inc. Bill 04/24/2025 Inv #45170 Truck #7 106.30 Total E.M. Kutz, Inc. 106.30 Home Depot Credit Services Bill 04/18/2025 04-18-25 Stmt 333.34 Total Home Depot Credit Services 333.34 IntegraOne Bill 04/24/2025 Inv #CW81966 Agreement SentineloNE Protection 60.00 Total IntegraOne 60.00 Johnston, Amanda Bill 04/29/2025 Security Deposit Retumn 75.00 Total Johnston, Amanda 75.00 Lantek Bill 04/22/2025 Inv #CW58481 Various Tickets 82.50 Total Lantek 82,50 Linde Gas & Equipment Inc. Bill 04/22/2025 Inv #49312239 Cylinder rental 72.51 Total Linde Gas & Equipment Inc. 72.51 Masters, Mary Bill 04/29/2025 Security Deposit Return 75.00 Total Masters, Mary 75.00 PA Chiefs of Police Assoc. Bill 04/25/2025 Inv #8639 Job Posting 200.00 Total PA Chiefs of Police Assoc. 200.00 PPL Electric Utilities Bill 04/25/2025 Acct #96864-28016 102 E Main 52,03 Total PPL Electric Utilities 52.03 Schafer, Allison Bill 04/29/2025 Security Deposit Return 75,00 Total Schafer, Allison 75.00 Page 1 9:56 AM Borough of Macungie - General Fund 04/29/25 Paid Bills Detail All Transactions Type Date Memo Open Balance UGI Bill 04/21/2025 Acct 411002564895 Macungle Institute 341.82 Total UGI 341.82 UniFirst Corporation Bill 04/16/2025 Invi #1290232472 Uniform Service 76.19 Bill 04/23/2025 Inv #1290233685 Uniform Service 76.19 Total UniFirst Corporation 152.38 Verizon Wireless Bill 04/21/2025 Invi #6111547358 - Police Phone 200.05 Total Verizon Wireless 200.05 Wehrung's Macungie LLC Bill 04/15/2025 Inv #53274 Storm sewer 7.49 Bill 04/15/2025 Invi #53251 Storm sewer 281.58 Bill 04/17/2025 Invi #53408 Extreme tape 29.99 Total Wehrung's Macungie LLC 319.06 TOTAL 3,073.86 Page 2 9:54 AM 35-LIQUID FUELS 04/29/25 Paid Bills Detail All Transactions Type Date Memo Open Balance PP&L Bill 04/25/2025 Acct #73239-69005 Lumber & Lehigh St 55.93 Total PP&L 55.93 TOTAL 55.93 Page 1 DECEIME MAY - 1 2025 Borough Council Borough of Macungie BY: 21 Locust Street Macungie, PA 18062 Date: 5/1/25 Dear Borough Council: With this letter I wish to inform you that - I will be resigning from my position with Borough of Macungie as a Borough Council Member as of May 1st. 2025 I regret any inconvienece that this will cause, wish the Borough Council much success. Sincerely, MBeny bcf Barry Bloch John Brown From: Hannah Milagio <HMilagio@lvpcorg> Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2025 11:48 AM To: Ronald Conrad; Barry Bloch; Greg Hutchison; Ron Karboski; Todd Ritter; Robert Rozak Jr; John Yerman; John Brown; Ashley Rinker; arcdmd@erols.com; ms.donnamariekohut@gmail.com; Carl Sell; mhinkle@gmaikcom; tikohler@rcn.com; igodwod5s@20.com: velodog@hotmail.com Subject: Macungie representation at the Lehigh Valley General Assembly - April 30 Dear Macungie Borough Partners, Our records show that we do not have a representative from Macungie registered to attend the April 30 Lehigh Valley General Assembly. We want to make sure that your Borough receives the most up to date information on what's going on in the region, what the LVPC is doing this year, and what trainings and supports are available to you. Is there someone from Macungie that can represent the Borough? The meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 30 at 7 PM at our office. More information and registration can be found at this link. As always, please let me know if you have any questions. Thanks, Hannah Milagio (she/her) Regional Planner for Community Engagement - VPI C is Lehigh Valley Planning Commisslon Lehlgh Valley Transportation: Study Planning for the Future of Lehigh + Northampton Counties 615 Waterfront Drive, Suite 201 Allentown, PA 18102 T: 610.264.4544 E: hmilagio@lvpc.org LVPConnect on Facebook, Instagram, X and Linkedin O in a CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: The contents of this email message and any attachments are intended solely for the addressee(s) and may contain confidential and/or privileged information and may be legally protected from disclosure. If you are not the intended recipient of this message or their agent, or if this message has been addressed to you in error, please immediately alert the sender, by reply email and then delete this message and any attachments. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any use, dissemination, copying, or storage of this message or its attachments is strictly prohibited. 1 2003 FORD F-550 Usting Number: 73886856] 9 Macungie, PAI US Macungie Borough E Seller's Other Auctlons Bidding on this item has ended Missed out on this deal? Get Notified When New Deals Near You Are Listed! Email ZipCode Submit WgibineArtire AUCIONIENDDI OROAPOLR 1 VNAIIDS0O DSEA 3 an H 315 Winning Bid: $ 7,050.00 Total Bids: 46 5PE7 2003 Ford F-550 for sale listing. Information for item description 2003 Ford F-550 Dump truck four-wheel drive automatic transmission. Lower are of fenders are rusted through. Cab floor also has rust. Frame is solid but also rusty. Bed and tailgate also very rusty with holes in spots. 6.0 liter diesel engine. 70,849 miles Fisher 9' x-blade. Plow intermittently loses power. Tailgate spreader. Additional information for auction Will item results be voted on- yes Date of voting-? ? Will you ship item - no In person item inspection information Contact Tracy or Ryan for appointment. 610-966-3705 Pickup location details. 245 South Church Street. Macungle PA 18062 Does it start - yes Is it drivable off the lot - yes Is it currently inspected - no Vehicle has transferrable title - yes Miles - 70,849 Vin number - 1FDAF57P93EC42811 Year - 2003 Make - Ford Trim level - Regular cab four-wheel drive dual rear wheels. Body style Chassis cab Engine type - 6.0 V8 diesel Transmission short - no data Transmission long long Driveline - four-wheel drive Fuel economy city- no data Fuel economy highway - no data RESOLUTION NO. 2025-01 Macungie Borough Council Lehigh County, Pennsylvania A RESOLUTION OF MACUNGIE BOROUGH AMENDING RESOLUTION 2022-20 WHICH ESTABLISHED A CODE OF ETHICS AND CONDUCT APPLICABLE TO ALL ELECTED AND APPOINTED OFFICIALS OF THE BOROUGH WHEREAS, the Borough of Macungie is organized and operating under the laws of the Commonwealth ofl Pennsylvania; and WHEREAS, the Macungie Borough Council holds public meetings to conduct the business ofthe Borough; and WHEREAS, various Boards, Committees, and Commissions of the Borough also hold public meetings to conduct the business of the Borough; and WHEREAS, the Borough is obligated to provide the members of the public a reasonable opportunity at each public meeting to comment on matters of concern and on official actions or deliberation on matters which are or may be before Council and/or the various Boards, Committees, and Commissions of the Borough pursuant to the Sunshine Act (Title 65 Pa.C.S.A. $701 et seq.); and WHEREAS, Macungie Borough Council may adopt by official action rules and regulations necessary for the conduct of its meetings and the maintenance of order pursuant to the Sunshine Act (Title 65 Pa.C.S.A. $701 et seq.); and WHEREAS, Macungie Borough Council expects all elected and appointed officials oft the Borough to conduct themselves in an ethical, forthright, professional, and courteous manner when dealing with Borough business, other officials, other governmental entities, Borough Staff, and the public; and WHEREAS, Macungie Borough Council may adopt by official action certain rules and regulations concerning the conduct of the elected and appointed officials of Macungie Borough pursuant to the Sunshine Act (Title 65 Pa.C.S.A. $701 et seq.); the Borough Code; and, the Public Official and Employee Ethics Act (Title 65 Pa.C.S.A. $1101 et seq.); and WHEREAS, Macungie Borough Council previously adopted Resolution No. 2022-20 establishing a Code ofl Ethics and Conduct on or about November 7, 2022; and WHEREAS, Macungie Borough Council wishes to amend Resolution No. 2022-20 and its adopted Code of Ethics and Conduct by revising the time provided to each individual for public comment. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Macungie Borough Council, Lehigh County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, that the Macungie Borough Code of Ethics and Conduct is hereby amended to read as follows: MACUNGIE BOROUGH CODE OF ETHICS AND CONDUCT PURPOSE Macungie Borough Council adopts this Code of Ethics and Conduct to assure that all elected and appointed officials who are members of Borough Council and all Boards, Committees and Commissions of the Borough; Borough Staff; and/or Borough Consultants (hereinafter referred to as "Officials"), while exercising their office and/or duties, conduct themselves in a manner that will instill public confidence and trust in the fair operation and integrity of Macungie Borough's government. A. ETHICS The citizens and businesses ofMacungie Borough are entitled to have fair, ethical, and accountable local government. To this end, the public should have full confidence that their Officials: Comply with both the letter and the spirit of the laws and policies affecting the operations of government; Are independent, impartial, and fair in their judgement and actions; Use their public office for the public good, not for personal gain; and Conduct public deliberations and processes openly, unless required and/or permitted by law to be confidential, in an atmosphere of respect and civility. Therefore, all Officials shall conduct themselves in accordance with the following ethical standards: 1. Act in the Public Interest. Recognizing that stewardship of the public interest must be their primary concern, Officials will work for the common good oft the people of Macungie Borough and not for any private or personal interest, and they will assure fair and equal treatment of all persons, claims, and transactions coming before them. 2. Comply with both the spirit and the letter of the Law and Macungie Borough Policy. Officials shall comply with the statutes, laws, ordinances, codes, rules and regulations of the Federal Government, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Lehigh, and the Borough of Macungie in the performance of their public duties. 3. Conduct ofOfficials. The professional and personal conduct ofOfficials while exercising their office must be above reproach and avoid even the appearance of impropriety. Officials shall refrain from abusive conduct, personal charges, 01 verbal attacks upon the character or motives of other members of Borough Council and/or other Boards, 2 Committees, and Commissions of the Borough; the staff; Borough Consultants; or the public. 4. Respect for Process. Officials shall perform their duties in accordance with the processes and rules of order established by Macungie Borough Council. 5. Conduct at Public Meetings. Officials shall prepare themselves for public issues; listen courteously and attentively to all public discussions before the body; and focus on the business at hand. 6. Confidential Information. Officials must maintain the confidentiality of all written materials and verbal information provided to Officials which is confidential or privileged in nature. Officials shall neither disclose confidential information without proper legal authorization, nor use such: information to advance their personal, financial, or other private interests. 7. Advocacy. Officials shall represent the official policies or positions of Borough Council to the best oftheir ability when designated as delegates for this purpose. When presenting their individual opinions and positions, Officials shall explicitly state they do not represent their body or Macungie Borough, nor will they allow the inference that they do. 8. Policy Role of Officials. Officials shall respect and adhere to the structure of Macungie Borough government. In this structure, Borough Council determines the policies of the Borough with advice and information provided by Staff, Consultants, Borough boards and commissions, and the public. Officials shall not interfere with the administrative functions ofthe Borough nor the professional duties of Borough Staff and Consultants; nor shall they impair the ability of staff to implement Borough Council policy decisions. 9. Positive Work Place Environment. Officials shall support the maintenance of a positive and constructive work place environment for Borough Staff and Consultants, and for citizens and businesses dealing with the Borough. Officials shall recognize their special role in dealings with Borough Staff and shall in no way create the perception of or attempt to undertake inappropriate direction to Borough Staff or Consultants. B. CONDUCT GUIDELINES The Conduct Guidelines are designed to describe the manner in which Officials should treat one another, Borough Staff, constituents, and others they come into contact with while representing Macungie Borough. 1. Officials' Conduct with Each Other at Public Meetings Officials are individuals with a wide variety of backgrounds, personalities, values, opinions, and goals. Despite this diversity, all have chosen to serve the public good in order to preserve and protect the present and future of the community. In all cases, this 3 common goal should be acknowledged even though individuals may not agree on every issue. (a) Honor the role ofthe Council President/Chair in maintaining order It is the responsibility of the Council President and/or Chair of any Borough Board, Committee, or Commission to keep the comments of Officials on track during public meetings. Officials should honor efforts by the President/Chair to focus discussion on current agenda items. If there is disagreement about the agenda or the President's/Chair's actions, those objections should be voiced politely and with reason, following procedures outlined in parliamentary procedure. (b) Practice civility and decorum in discussions and debate Difficult questions, tough challenges to aj particular point ofview, and criticism ofideas and information are legitimate elements of debate undertaken within a free democratic government in action. Free debate does not require nor justify, however, Officials to make belligerent, personal, impertinent, slanderous, threatening, abusive, or disparaging comments. (c) Demonstrate effective problem-solving approaches Officials have a public stage and have the responsibility to show how individuals with different points of view can find common ground and seek a compromise that benefits the community as a whole. 2. Officials' Conduct with the Public in Public Meetings (a) Be welcoming to speakers. While questions of clarification may be asked, the Official's primary role during public comment is to listen. (b) Be fair and equitable in allocating public hearing lime to individual speakers. The President/Chair will determine and announce limits on speakers at the start of the public meeting/hearing process. Itis the general policy ofthe Borough to limit speakers to three (3) minutes a piece to ensure everyone at the meeting has the opportunity to speak and no one speaker or group of speakers monopolizes the time set aside for public comment. 3. General Rules of Conduct for Officials and the Public at Public Meetings (a) An agenda shall be prepared in advance of all public meetings which shall be posted on the Borough's website in accordance with the Sunshine Act. (b) There should be placed at the beginning ofthe agenda for each public meeting a time for members of the public to comment on matters of concern, official actions or deliberation which are or may be before the Council or other Borough Boards, Committees, Or Commissions. Such time on the agenda shall be titled Public Comment". The following guidelines are established for this portion ofthe meeting: 4 (1) All members of the public in attendance shall sign in 011 a sign-in sheet made available at the meeting and those wishing to make public comment shall indicate SO on the sign-in sheet; (2) Members of the public shall comment only after being recognized by the President/Chair conducting the meeting; (3) Members of the public should announce their name and the municipality wherein they reside prior to addressing the Council, Board, Committee, or Commission; (4) The President/Chair may rule out-of-order scandalous, impertinent, and redundant comments, 01 comments the discernible purpose or effect of which is to disrupt the proceedings of the meeting; (5) The time allocated for 'public comment" to each member ofthe public will be three (3) minutes but may be extended at the discretion of the President/Chair; and, (6) Ini the event that therei is insufficient time for public comment, the Borough Council, Board, Committee, or Commission holding the meeting, at its discretion, may continue the Public Comment to its next regular meeting or to a special meeting occurring in advance of the next regular meeting. (c) When a group of individuals wish to address Borough Council and/or a Board, Committee, or Commission on the same subject matter, the President/Chair may request that a spokesperson be chosen by the group to address the Borough body SO as to avoid unnecessary repetition. (d) No person shall obstruct, in any way, any entrance or exit to the public meeting room, (e) Any member of the public proposing to operate recording equipment at a public meeting shall make a general announcement, prior to the operation of the recording equipment, which will include the name of the person recording the meeting and the municipality wherein they reside and that the meeting shall be SO recorded. To facilitate the business of the Borough and to maintain order, there shall be no foul or vulgar language used or gestures made during any public meeting. (g) All comments at aj public meeting should be substantive and not include any defamatory content and/or personal attacks on the integrity of others whether or not they are present. (h) At all times, each attendee shall respect the point of view of others. No comment disagreeing with another", s point ofview shall involve a personal attack on the character of others with a different point ofview. 5 Any conduct disruptive of the public meeting and interfering with the business of the Borough, such as talking when not recognized by the President/Chair; talking beyond the allotted time; and/or raising comments violative ofthis Code, shall not be tolerated. () If the conduct and order of the public meeting can no longer be maintained, the President/Chair may recess the meeting in order to calm the situation and restore order SO the business oft the Borough may be conducted when the meeting resumes. 4. Officials' Conduct with Borough Staff and Consultants Governance of a Borough relies on the cooperative efforts of elected officials (Council), who set policy, appointed officials who advise the elected officials, and Borough Staffwho implement and administer Council's policies. Therefore, every effort should be made to be cooperative and show mutual respect for the contributions made by each individual for the good of the community. (a) Treat all Staff and Consultants as professionals Clear, honest communication that respects the abilities, experience, and dignity of each individual is expected. Poor behavior towards Staff 01 Consultants is not acceptable. (b) Do not disrupt Borough Stafffrom their, jobs Officials should not disrupt Borough Staff while they are in meetings, on the phone, or engrossed in performing their job functions in order to have their individual needs met. (c) Do not get involved in administrative, functions Officials acting in their individual capacity must not attempt to influence Borough Staff on the making of appointments, awarding of contracts, selecting of consultants, processing ofdevelopment applications, granting Borough licenses and permits, or any other discretionary administrative function. C. SANCTIONS 1. Behavior and Conduct The Macungie Borough Code ofEthics and Conduct expresses standards ofethical conduct expected from members of Macungie Borough Council and Borough Boards, Committees and Commissions. (a) Council: Council members who intentionally and repeatedly do not follow proper conduct may be reprimanded by Borough Council and/or lose committee assignments. (b) Board, Committee and Commission Members: Borough Council may impose sanctions on Board, Committee, and Commission members whose conduct does not comply with the Borough's policies, up to and including removal from office, 6 D. IMPLEMENTATION This Code of Ethics and Conduct is intended to be self-enforcing and is an expression of the standards of conduct for Officials expected by Macungie Borough Council. It therefore becomes most effective when Officials are thoroughly familiar with it and embrace its provisions. For this reason, this document shall be included in the regular orientations for candidates/applicants for Borough Council; Borough Administnmtor/Manager; Borough Secretary/lreasurer, Borough Consultants; and any Borough Board, Committee, and Commission member, In addition, the Code ofEthics and Conduct shall be periodically reviewed by Macungie Borough Council and updated as necessary. DULY ADOPTED by Macungie Borough Council, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, in the lawful session duly assembled this 5th day of May, A.D. 2025. MACUNGIE BOROUGH COUNCIL Council President Attest: Macungie Borough Manager 7 SIANA LAW ENPERENC *- SERVICI HESL 1S CHRISTOPHER P. GERBER pgetber@.ianalaw.com April 24, 2025 Borough of Macungie CONFIDENTIAL COMMUNICATION Attn: John A. Brown, Manager ATTORNEY/CLIENT PRIVILEGE 21 Locust Street ATTORNEY WORK PRODUCT Macungie, Pa 18062 Re: Representation by Siana Law of Macungie Borough Dear Mr. Brown: This letter will set forth the terms of the engagement between the Borough of Macungie and Siana Law, LLP ("SL" or "Siana Law") or its successor in conjunction with the rendering of professional services by SL to the Borough. The terms oft this engagement letter shall apply to all services which we perform as the Borough's labor counsel, as well as any additional services that we perform on your behalf. In our capacity as your legal counsel, we will provide you with advice, recommendations, instructions, or legal opinions pertaining to our representation ofyou as set forth above. In the event you disregard such advice, recommendations, instructions 01 opinions or act in a manner contrary to the same, we: reservethe: right tot terminate our representation ofy you. Notwithstanding the termination of our representation of you under such circumstances, you agree to compensate us for any professional services and costs, plus any and all applicable taxes, as provided for in this agreement, up and through the date ofsuch termination, and, to the extent necessary, any collection-related costs as provided for hereinbelow. In connection with our representation, SL will bill on a monthly basis for our fees and disbursements for our unbilled time plus disbursements at the end of the preceding month. Our fees will be charged to you at SL's prorated hourly rates for those transactions to which we give substantive attention from time to time. I will be primarily responsible for working on your file. My hourly rate is $300.00. However, we reserve the right to utilize and assign attorneys and support within SL as we deem necessary and appropriate to discharge our obligations pertaining to our representation ofyou. The hourly rates for the services of our attorneys range from $220.00 to $330.00 depending upon their level of experience. All hourly rates are subject to change from time to time, and typically on an annual basis at the commencement of the calendar year. The foregoing rates reflect a reduction from our usual and customary rates to reflect your status as a municipal entity. Ludwigs Corner Professional Center 941 Pottstown Pike Suite 200 - I Chester Springs, PA 119425 Phone: 610-321-5500 I Fax: 610-321-0505 I www.sianalaw.com SIANA LAW To: John A. Brown Re: Representation by Siana Law of Macungie Borough Date: April 24, 2025 Page: 2 You should also understand that SL operates as a firm. Therefore, a client who retains a particular lawyer within SL has, at its disposal, all ofthe expertise and resources that the firm can bring to bear upon his or her legal issue. Therefore, the lawyer who serves as your primary contact within SL may seek assistance from or assign responsibility for the undertaking to another lawyer who has experience in the particular area involved or is in a position to perform the work in a more cost-efficient manner and who is for that reason in a position to do the work as efficiently as possible. In assigning work within the firm, we striveto achieve the most efficient mix ofseniority and expertise, with the goal of providing effective representation to our clients on an economical and cost-efficient basis. Our statements will contain reasonably detailed descriptions of the services rendered and the identity of the attorney rendering the services. We reserve the right to bill in minimum increments oft two-tenths ofe an hour. Our services will also include a media charge for emails and local telephone charges as well as charges for all costs and out-of-pocket expenses, such as those incurred in connection with long distance telephone calls, facsimiles, expert consultants and computer research, plus any applicable taxes. Should the need arise, SL may, in its discretion, utilize a database management service to assist in the review and/or production of documents. The cost of maintaining an electronic database and utilizing database management services is increasingly common and necessary in the legal field. You agree to pay the monthly cost of the electronic database, and the cost associated with database management services, should the need arise. The terms for payment oft these statements will be 30 days after the date of such statement. I encourage you to talk with me if you have any comments or questions at all with respect to the statements that we send to you sO that we can resolve any questions or problems which you might have before the statement becomes 30 days old as interest will be charged at the rate 1.5% per month on overdue accounts. In addition, in the event we have to resort to legal process to collect an overdue account, we shall also be entitled to collect from you reasonable legal fees, including, but not limited to, those fees resulting from time incurred by attorneys and paralegals ofSL at their standard billing rates (very likely no less than $5,000) and costs of collection. We reserve the right to terminate our representation if payment is not received within 60 days ofthe date of a statement and you hereby agree not to contest our withdrawal from any court or administrative proceeding in the event payment has not been received within 60 days of the date of a statement. You may terminate our engagement at any time, Subject to our ethical obligations to you, we may terminate our engagement with you at any time upon your non-payment of our fees and expenses on the basis set forth above, 01 when we otherwise believe it is appropriate to terminate our engagement. Bffective legal representation requires a high level of cooperation between attorney and client. By signing this letter, you therefore agree to cooperate with us, to keep us fully informed ofall developments, and to perform your obligations under this letter. We, in turn, will rely on the SIANA LAW . To: John A. Brown Re: Representation by Siana Law of Macungie Borough Date: April 24, 2025 Page: 3 information that you provide to us. We agree to provide the legal services reasonably required to represent you with respect to the matter's assigned to us and to take reasonable steps to keep you informed of our progress and to respond to your inquiries. If this engagement contemplates our representation of you in connection with a business transaction, the issuance of an opinion letter, or litigation, you hereby acknowledge that we reserve the right to require a payment on account of our services prior to the commencement of such business transaction, the issuance of an opinion letter, or the commencement oflitigation. We also reserve the right to require payment in full for our services prior to the consummation of the transaction, issuance of our opinion or the commencement oftrial or settlement oflitigation. During the course of our representation we will provide you with copies of correspondence and other documents related to our representation of you. As our client, we will honor your preferred method of communication; however, there may be instances that require use of a different or secondary method of communication to increase efficiency and responsiveness to you and your matter. Should you choose email as a preferred method of communication, it is important to note that electronic communication does not guarantee maximum efficiency when addressing substantial or intricate information and correspondence. In these circumstances, our attorneys may elect to communicate with you by phone or by other means, and will use their discretion in doing sO. Consistent with our obligations under the Rules of Professional Conduct, we shall maintain the confidentiality ofi information relating to our representation of you. However, the use of such technology (by any business) carries inherent risks of unauthorized access or inadvertent disclosure. While reasonable steps will be taken to guard against such possibilities, the risks cannot be completely eliminated. Your execution of this letter will confirm that you understand the above-referenced risks and consent to the use of electronic communications. In addition, you, as the client, need to preserve all electronic records related to the matter. This includes all electronically stored information (i.e. computer, smart-phones, tablets, and email). The electronic records can take the form of document files, picture files, text messages and email messages (sent and received)- all ofwhich can be stored on business computer devices, personal computer devices, smart-phones and remote computer servers (such as I-Cloud, Hotmail, G-mail, or other cloud based servers or web-based email accounts). Any such electronic files related to this matter must be retained and not deleted. Ifyou intentionally fail to take reasonable steps to preserve electronically stored information, and it cannot be restored or replaced, a court of law may issue sanctions against you including, but not limited to, dismissal of the matter or the entry of a defaultjudgment against you. While SL maintains a record retention policy, it does not necessarily require that all correspondence and documents pertaining to your matter be retained by Siana Law. At the conclusion of our representation of you, we may inquire as to whether you wish to retain your file. In the event that you do not wish to do sO, some of the records which we do not believe to be material and subject to retention in accordance with our policy may be destroyed. The balance of your file willl be retained consistent with the terms ofour retention policy, as such may be modified SIANA LAW MI To: John A. Brown Re: Representation by Siana Law ofMacungie Borough Date: April 24, 2025 Page: 4 from time to time, and you may request the remaining portion within said timeframe. At the conclusion of that timeframe, you should assume that your file will be destroyed in a manner consistent with our ethical obligations regarding any confidential information. We encourage you to participate actively in the matters we are handling for you. Because you are more knowledgeable ofthe factual details than we are we require your attention and input. Furthermore, we want to be certain that our efforts are consistent with your goals. If at any time you have a question, comment or concern, I ask that you raise it with us at once SO that we can address the matter without delay. No action or proceeding shall be instituted or maintained by a party who is or was a party to this Agreement in any court of law or equity to interpret, recover damages or otherwise enforce the provisions of this Agreement. Any party who is or was a party to this Agreement, or anyone claiming by, from or through such a party who wishes to commence such an action or proceeding shall, in lieu of all other remedies, be required to submit such party's claim to private arbitration consistent with the rules for commercial arbitration of the American Arbitration Association ("AAA") provided, however the dispute shall not be submitted to AAA. Rather, any such arbitration proceeding shall be held in Chester County, Pennsylvania, before an arbitrator selected by mutual agreement of the parties to the dispute. If the parties cannot agree upon a single arbitrator, each party shall select one arbitrator and the two arbitrators selected by the parties shall select a third arbitrator. The decision of the arbitrator or arbitrators shall be final and binding upon the parties and judgment upon such decision may be entered in any court of competent jurisdiction. This Agreement is to be construed in accordance with the substantive laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The Pennsylvania Revised Statutory Arbitration Act shall displace the Federal Arbitration Act and shall govern any arbitration proceeding arising in whole or in part out of or relating in any way to this Agreement. This is a legal document that may affect your legal rights. You are encouraged to consult with independent legal counsel of your choosing concerning your legal rights. By signing this engagement letter, you acknowledge that you have been afforded adequate time to consult with independent legal counsel and that you have done SO or that you voluntarily waive your right to do SO. Ifthe foregoing correctly sets forth the understandings between you and SL pertaining to our engagement, please sign this letter where indicated below and return this letter to me. SIANA LAW Ms BI To: John A. Brown Re: Representation by Siana Law ofl Macungie Borough Date: April 24, 2025 Page: 5 We thank you very much for the opportunity to work with you. Ifyou have any questions, please do not hesitate to give me a call. Sincerely, SIANA LAW By: Christopher P. Gerber Christopher P. Gerber, Esquire Accepted and Agreed on this date: MACUNGIE BOROUGH By: John A./Btown, Borough Manager