Stephen M. Reider

The Special Council Meeting agenda includes an executive session regarding personnel and legal matters, followed by discussion and consideration of personnel-related action items.

The Board discussed updates regarding Roseto Borough and reviewed the engineering progress on the EQ Tank Project, which is reported to be 90% complete. Actions included the approval of payment application number 6 for the Brendan Stanton Inc. electrical contract in the amount of $203,215.69 and payment application number 7 for the Blue World Construction site contract in the amount of $57,357.00. The board also addressed the status of the Corrective Action Plan based on recent flow data and confirmed the submission of the Chapter 94 Report. Additionally, an executive session was held to discuss legal matters.

The meeting included public comments regarding the distribution of funds from the sale of Episcopal Apartments, as well as inquiries concerning alley and sidewalk maintenance. Action items included the approval of bills totaling $502,925.13, the waiver of a yard sale permit fee for the Memorial Day weekend, and the authorization of a purchase from the Police Wish Fund for training equipment. The Council also discussed drafts for a new Fats, Oils and Greases Ordinance and a Fire Department Ordinance. Department updates were provided by the Fire and Police Chiefs, and a report on park and pool status was given by the Borough Manager.

The meeting included a public comment session regarding local animal permit moratoriums. Action items involved the approval of an advertisement for a handicap accessibility ramp project, the authorization of an ECMS resolution, and the acceptance of a Park Board resignation. The council also approved filling a part-time police officer vacancy, implemented a temporary curfew in public parks to combat vandalism, and authorized the advertisement of ordinances concerning vehicles, traffic, parking, and street excavations. Additional administrative discussions covered roof replacement estimates and general department updates.

The council discussed and took action on several items, including the approval of bill payments and a disabled parking sign application. Key decisions included setting the date and time for the local trick-or-treat event, authorizing the submission of a CDBG grant application for infrastructure improvements, lifting the moratorium on permits for keeping chickens, and approving the advertisement of a new snow removal ordinance. Additionally, the meeting included updates from the Police Department and the Mayor, a review of park and pool operations, and discussions regarding ongoing audit activities and a paving proposal from Hallett Contractors.