Alysha Curtin

The meeting featured a presentation on local death statistics from 2022 to 2025, with heart disease and cancer identified as leading causes. Staff provided updates on property condition complaints, food establishment inspections, and recent animal control reports. Discussions included the 'Love Your Heart' event, a draft ordinance regarding live animals in retail food establishments, and a potential ordinance requiring multi-unit residential complexes to provide tenant pet information. The board also explored the development of a community program to support individuals with disabilities and their families.

The board discussed health promotion reports, inspection findings regarding cleanliness at local businesses, and animal control reports. A draft ordinance concerning the reporting of pets in multi-unit housing was presented for future consideration. The board also addressed the resignation of the board liaison and introduced an ordinance amending the borough sanitary code. Finally, the board discussed the development of a community program and resources for residents.

The Mayor and Council discussed various infrastructure and municipal projects, including roadway resurfacing, installation of rapid-flashing pedestrian beacons, and upcoming water main improvements to address lead service line replacement mandates. Improvements to Union Boulevard, a change order for the Police Department building project, and HVAC system needs for firehouses were reviewed. Additionally, the Council convened in executive session to discuss litigation, negotiations, and employment relationships. Several resolutions were approved via a consent agenda, including authorization for bill payments, municipal building alterations, and property appraisals. The Council also introduced and held public hearings on ordinances concerning affordable housing, zoning, and water rate revisions, and successfully filled a council vacancy.

The Mayor and Council discussed several agenda items, including the approval of various resolutions related to financial payments, raffles, engineering services, and fire department appointments. A capital ordinance was introduced for a 9/11 memorial, and multiple ordinances were adopted regarding resident parking programs, municipal building security, and personnel salary compensation. The Borough Engineer provided updates on infrastructure projects, including Union Boulevard improvements, police department building construction, and stormwater management. The council also met in executive session to discuss litigation, negotiations, and employment relationships.

The agenda includes the swearing in of a new council member, a hearing for citizens, and a consent agenda covering resolutions for health savings account contributions, closed session authorization, payment of bills, and budget reserve transfers. Additionally, the meeting will address the adoption of an ordinance regarding the Midland Avenue affordable housing zone, the introduction of an ordinance to revise water rates, the review of the Police Department's monthly report, and a closed executive session to discuss litigation, negotiations, and employment relationships.