Borough of Coaldale

The meeting addressed several key areas, including the Treasurer's report, clarification of a double PPL street light bill, and concerns regarding the Systems Design Engineering bill. The Hazard Mitigation Plan was ratified, and a donation was approved for Tamaqua Animal Rescue. Reports were given on police activities, fire incidents, and code enforcement actions. Discussions covered handicap ordinance updates, winter parking regulations, and the potential sale of a property in repository. The council also decided to hold Trick-or-Treat on October 31st and addressed the resignation of a Joint Water Authority appointee.

The meeting addressed concerns about a building at 257/259 High Street, with a motion to have the Solicitor work on getting it torn down. Discussions also covered the Code Officer's responsibilities, rental inspections, vehicles parked on sidewalks, and Panther Valley tax millage. The council discussed filling the vacant Mayor position, ratified a cell phone and computer purchase for the Code Officer, and addressed a line painting fee correction. The Tamaqua Police Department meeting was mentioned, along with the borough's financial obligations. There were discussions on condemning unsafe properties, dumpster permits, and illegal sidewalk blockages. The council also considered a move-in packet for new residents and landlords. Other topics included handicap parking applications, line painting, milling/paving, solar cameras for the Complex, wasteful spending, water shutoffs, parking issues on Phillips Street, livestock zoning, zoning permits for apartments, pool drainage complaints, Rock the Block event, property owner contact information, Fall Cleanup, Fall Community Yard Sale, and moving permit fees.

The meeting addressed various topics, including discussions with the DEP regarding wetland and sewer issues, and potential repairs for basketball hoops. The council considered an ordinance for amusement ride operators to have Act 34 clearances and appointed a new Emergency Management Coordinator. Approvals were given for the 2025 Fee Schedule and the Planning & Zoning Fee Schedule. Issues related to properties on High St, Phillips St, and Water St were discussed, including structural concerns and demolition priorities. The council also considered increasing the office salary and ratified an agreement for heating repairs at the Coaldale Complex. A request to hold an Easter Egg Hunt at Black Diamond Park was reviewed, and the Tax Collector's salary and rent were discussed. The legality of appointing an Assistant Office Clerk on a volunteer basis was also considered.

The meeting included discussions on code enforcement experience from Advanced Code Consultants, veterans banners placement, Scott Gerber as Emergency Management Coordinator, LVCC summer usage request, Borough Handbook regarding Marijuana, Bull Run Street issues, tax sale refund for 112 6th Street, gym rental refund, Coaldale Rural Hospital Media Event invitation, Kline Hill project bids, CHOSE covering backboards, Schuylkill County Tax Claim Borough private sale offers, hiring Tamaqua Police Department via contract, potential of hiring outside sources for Code Enforcement, insurance issues, demolition on High Street, PennDOT drainage issues on Route 209, flag donation at Complex, street sweeping schedule, lawnmowers purchase, signs for dog poop, benches at the baseball field, playground cameras upgrade, Letter of Intent regarding the police monies, Borough equipment usage, Zoning Hearing Board member replacement and code enforcement.

The council meeting addressed several key issues, including inquiries about past-due fees and the process for sewer hookups. Concerns were raised regarding the 5th street project and traffic control. A demolition ordinance and nuisance act were discussed in relation to a property on W Phillips Street. Financial matters included the approval of bills, a non-uniform pension payment, and a review of the budget. The council reviewed the police report, fire report, and code enforcement reports. Discussion included the appointment of a new chief of police, updates on building maintenance, demolition grants, and the upcoming 200th-anniversary celebration. The council also addressed issues related to illegal dumping, purchase orders, and the relocation of council meetings. A motion to move select council meetings to the complex was passed. Finally, the removal of a basketball backboard was approved due to safety concerns.