Joseph LaSpina

The council addressed several administrative and financial items. Key actions included authorizing resolutions for council members to attend a state association conference, hiring a crossing guard, extending the discount period for real estate taxes, and establishing rental rates and protocols for local parks and halls. The council also increased the police administrative property return fee and authorized the tax collector to provide tax certifications and duplicate bills for a fee. Additionally, a new three-year trash collection contract was awarded, and reports were received from the mayor, public safety, and engineering departments.

The council discussed several resolutions, including the sale of a dump truck on Municibid, authorization for a beautification event, and the awarding of a park contract. Committee reports covered topics such as recreation flyer costs, the potential establishment of a dog park, a resident welcome packet, and logistics for a planned bike show. Public safety concerns regarding car key fob thefts were addressed, and financial matters including a contract from Keystone Solutions were noted for the upcoming agenda.

The Council conducted a special meeting to address various appointments and administrative resolutions. Key actions included the appointment of the Borough Manager, Solicitor, Engineer, Towing Company, and Special Labor Counselor. Additionally, the Council authorized bank signatories and approved the intent to amend the 2026 annual budget and established a schedule for monthly legislative and committee meetings. Several motions, including the appointment of a part-time secretary and a code enforcement officer, were tabled for further review or future consideration.

The meeting includes authorizations for resolutions regarding conference attendance for officials, the hiring of a crossing guard, and the extension of the borough tax discount period due to late billing. The agenda also covers various committee and department reports, financial business including the review of the bills list, and a discussion regarding the rental of park and hall facilities and community block parties.

The council meeting addressed several municipal projects, including the approval of resolutions for a Community Development Block Grant, Walnut Street resurfacing, Water Street Park basketball court renovations, Borough Hall modernization, and Pine Street sanitary sewer improvements. The council voted to create an RFP for fleet maintenance, rejected all existing trash bids to re-advertise the services, and increased the monthly salary for council members. Additionally, appointments were made regarding the Borough Manager's roles as Open Records Officer and bank signatory, and the tax collector was authorized as a bank signatory. Reports were provided by the engineer, code enforcement, and the borough manager, and the council concluded with a review of financial bills.