Brenda Bower

The council reviewed the February Police and Treasurer's reports, noting higher-than-expected snow removal costs. Approved projects include road work for Chestnut Street, Stone Alley, and the intersection of 3rd and Walnut, the appointment of an independent auditor for the 2026 fiscal year, the purchase of new pole banners through a grant, and the sewer manhole chimney seal project. Additionally, the council authorized the purchase of a replacement engine for the maintenance bucket truck and discussed a proposed networking event, potential 250th anniversary celebrations, and various security upgrades for the borough hall.

The council discussed various financial and administrative matters, including the payment of bills, the review of the treasurer's report with concerns regarding rising expenses such as snow removal, and the acceptance of police, engineer, and ambulance reports. New business items included the approval of 2026 road projects, the sale of a police vehicle via online auction, the appointment of an independent auditor, and the purchase of pole banners. The council also authorized a sewer manhole chimney seal project, approved the purchase of a replacement engine for the borough's bucket truck, and initiated planning for a community networking event and the upcoming 250th-anniversary celebration.

The council discussed the Lockridge fitness trail concept and upcoming plans for the borough's 250th anniversary. A resolution was passed appointing ARRO Consulting, Inc. as the borough engineer. Financial items addressed included the approval of bills for payment and the acceptance of the Fiscal Consultant's and Police reports for January. New business included authorizing the advertisement of a maintenance position, approving grant applications for dog waste stations and the rehabbing of the Raines Park Ballfield, and tabling a request to purchase electric heaters for the Lockridge Historical Church. Additionally, informational items regarding the Redevelopment Authority annual report, NIMS training courses, and PennDOT traffic studies were reviewed.

The council discussed various operational and administrative items, including 2026 road projects for milling and overlay, the sale of a surplus police vehicle via online auction, and the appointment of an independent auditor. Additional agenda topics included requests for purchasing pole banners, sewer manhole chimney seal projects, maintenance truck options, municipal reviews, and participation in the America 250th celebration. The meeting also included reports from various municipal departments and officials.

The agenda for the Borough Council Meeting included several significant items. Key discussions involved Resolution 2026-4, which appoints ARRO Consulting, Inc. as Borough Engineer following the acquisition of Ott Consulting, Inc. Other new business topics included requests to advertise a Maintenance position, apply for the 2026 LV Greenways Grant and the T-Mobile Hometown Grant, purchase electric heaters for Lockridge Historical Church, review the Redevelopment Authority of Lehigh County Annual Report, and discuss the G402 Incident Command System Overview and traffic counting on municipally owned roads. The supporting documentation also detailed the 2025 activities of the Redevelopment Authority of Lehigh County, focusing on the Iron Works Project remediation and the establishment of a County Demolition and Rehabilitation Fund.