Borough of Jim Thorpe

The meeting included discussions and actions on various topics such as the Kanick Minor Subdivision, offering employment to a new police officer, and addressing water and sewer connections for a property on High Street. Council members also discussed timber harvesting proposals, approved expenditures and fund transfers, and addressed facilities projects related to the Public Works Building and Memorial Hall. Additionally, there were discussions on the Memorial Park Project, the Center Avenue Water Main Project, and proposed amendments to ordinances related to vehicle traffic, the Police Department, and the Fire Department. The council also considered resolutions for grant applications, pension plans, and the sale of public service and police department items. Other topics included sidewalk repairs, the purchase of a tractor and related equipment, meeting chairs, kitchen equipment for Memorial Hall, and potential sports tourism initiatives. Finally, the council discussed lead line replacement programs, water and sewer fees, zoning map boundary lines, rental housing safety inspections, and scheduling future budget meetings.

The meeting included discussions on timber harvesting, facilities projects (Public Works Building, Memorial Hall, Memorial Park Project), the Center Avenue Water Main Project, and the High Street Wall Project. The council also discussed applying for grants, including the 2025 LSA Monroe Grant for the Lehighton Ambulance and Police Department Drone. Additionally, they reviewed the 2026 Police Pension Plan Minimum Obligation and Non-Uniform Minimum Municipal Obligation, zoning map updates, and a Zoning Ordinance Amendment for Non-Residential Parking Lots. Other topics included the Carbon County Open Space Program, Borough Railroad Group, line item transfers, and a Tourism Improvement Meeting. Public service discussions covered water and sewer fees, Streets Department F550 Financing, past due utilities garbage, and a Lead Line Replacement Loan Program. Police matters included vehicle and traffic amendments, police department amendments, and employment updates. Building and parks discussions involved the Kemmerer Park Board Appointment, T-Mobile Hometown Grant for Memorial Hall Kitchen Equipment, hall chairs, and the Sports Marketing & Tourism Account. The council also discussed the Asa Packer Mansion, emergency services, and the Planning Commission's safety inspections for all rental housing units.

The meeting included discussions on various topics such as vacancies on the Shade Tree Committee, International Property Maintenance Board, and Zoning Hearing Board. A public hearing was held for a liquor license transfer from Lehighton to Jim Thorpe. The council discussed PMVB's collaboration, statistics on tourism in Carbon County, and workforce development. The council also discussed and took action on the Vehicle & Traffic Ordinance Amendment for One-Way Streets, Stop Signs, and a 15-Minute Parking Space, as well as the Police Department Ordinance Amendment for Updating Staff Positions. Additionally, there were discussions and actions taken on Facilities Projects, Memorial Hall, Memorial Park Project, Center Avenue Water Main Project, High Street Wall Project, Kemmerer Park Lease Agreement, Olde Time Christmas, Veteran's Dinner, Water Meter, Fire Siren, wedding photos on Mansion grounds, and employment for Asa Packer Mansion Tour Guides.

The meeting included discussions on various topics such as filling vacancies on the Shade Tree Committee, International Property Maintenance Board, and Zoning Hearing Board. Public comments addressed the need for a fire siren and curfew implementation. The council reviewed the Liquor License Transfer, CDBG Grant, Third Party Inspections, and Water Treatment Plant Equipment Warranties. Updates were provided on the Facilities Project, Memorial Hall, Memorial Park Project, Center Avenue Water Main Project, and High Street Wall Project. Other topics included Trick or Treat scheduling, Olde Time Christmas, Veteran's Dinner, Cyber Insurance Policy, Municipal Waste Vacant Unit Options, and Water Tank Appropriations Submittal. The council also discussed Vehicle & Traffic Ordinance amendments, Police Department Ordinance updates, Pest Control, Memorial Hall Weekly Cleaning Proposals, Kemmerer Park Lease Agreement, and the Asa Packer Mansion.

The Planning Commission reviewed the Kanick Subdivision Plans, discussing zoning requirements such as lot access, parking spaces, floor area, conservation subdivision design, and steep slope delineation. They also discussed short-term rental ordinance amendments, including inspection requirements and the establishment of a rental property inspection program, considering feedback from the Borough Council and reviewing related ordinances. Additionally, the Inn at Jim Thorpe's Conditional Use Application extension was addressed.