Ron Kimes

The council approved the payment of bills and tabled a proclamation for the Bangor Public Works Department. Discussions were held regarding revisions to the Zoning and Snow Removal Ordinances. Additional topics included updates on public works, grant statuses, and a recent regional meeting, as well as a request from a local youth football organization to utilize a community park for practices.

The council discussed and authorized the advertisement for the North Main Street Storm Sewer Project to address infrastructure and runoff concerns. Additionally, the council reviewed plans to update and amend various ordinances, including zoning, snow removal, and traffic and parking regulations. Reports were provided on fire and police department call volumes, as well as updates from the Mayor, Borough Manager, and Public Works. The council also considered issuing a proclamation to recognize the performance of the Public Works department during recent snow events.

The meeting included a reorganization session where officers for the year 2026 were reappointed, including Barry Schweitzer as Chairperson and Brian Berger as Vice-Chairperson. An executive session was held to discuss pending litigation and personnel matters, during which no formal action was taken. Following the executive session, the Authority authorized the Alternate Solicitor to address insufficient funds checks from the Roseto Borough Sewer Authority and contact the Northampton County District Attorney. Action items approved the sewer capacity reservation requests for 6 Ridge Road and 327 N. 8th Street. Furthermore, the contract for the 2026 Sewer Lining Project was awarded to Musson Brothers, and payment applications for the WWTP EQ Tank project from Brendan Stanton, Inc. and Blue World Construction were approved. The Solicitor reported on preparing Construction Agreements for the Patriots Square and Ridge Road Projects, while the Engineer provided updates on RBSA High Flows and ongoing EQ Tank construction. New business involved authorizing the fueling of the backup generator at the WWTP.

The reorganization meeting included the swearing in of elected officials. Key actions involved nominations and elections for Council President, Council Vice-President, and Council President Pro Tempore. The Council reappointed several officials, including the Borough Solicitor, Borough Engineer, and Zoning Hearing Board members. A motion was passed to table the appointments of Fire Chief and Assistant Fire Chief pending further review related to Ordinance #1000, which stipulates elections should occur in even years. Furthermore, the Council approved an Intermunicipal Boundary Change Agreement with Washington Township concerning property off Ridge Road and accepted a Declaration of Open Space Easement Agreement for a Borough-owned property in Washington Township. An update on a grant and Public Works was also provided.

The meeting included an update from the Emergency Management Coordinator regarding a storm. Key action items involved presenting a Proclamation honoring several individuals and fire department members for their heroism during a residential fire in November 2025. The Council approved bills totaling $1,288,048.44, approved an application for a disabled parking sign, and approved having Empire's Coffee continue operating the pool concession stand. Furthermore, several appointments were made, including Dwight Danser as Alternate Zoning Hearing Board Solicitor, Amanda Snyder to the Disruptive Conduct Board-Owner, Marc Sperling as Deputy Emergency Management Coordinator, and Zachary Maslany to the Slate Belt Rising Board. The Fire Ordinance Committee recommended affirming Robert Engle as Fire Chief and Todd Albert as Assistant Fire Chief through 2026. Public comments included a request for establishing a snow emergency route, which will be added to the next meeting's agenda.