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BOROUGH OF SLATINGTON

The Public Safety, Finance/Planning/Zoning, and Human/Community Services Committee Workshop Meetings were held on December 23, 2013 in Council Room, 125 South Walnut Street, Slatington, PA 18080.

The meeting was called to order by President Stevens at 6:30 PM with the following in attendance:

PRESENT ABSENT VISITORS

Daniel Stevens Gwyneth Neff- 7:09 William Stein

Jon Rinker Melvin Gildner

David Schnaars Kris Burek

Robert Hertzog

Carol Gildner

VISITORS-none

PUBLIC SAFETY

Jon Rinker-Chairman; Members: Gwyneth Neff, David Schnaars

Keith Weaver updated the Committee on the end of the year and what is coming up for 2014. He noted that Anthony Gnas and Gary Phillips officially retired from the active fire service. He said they are going to help with the EOP. The Fire Company recognized them and gave them plaques. He hoping the Borough could recognize them in January for their many years of service.

Mr. Weaver said that he has been in contact with two companies for Workmen’s’ compensation and vehicle insurance. He said both are willing to give quotes for May. In order to get cheaper rates we will need to split Municipal and Fire.

He also informed Council that he applied for two grants one will be for 30 sets of rain gear and fire police gear. That will be for $15,200.00. The other one is through FEMA for $41,000 which is for a cascade system.

Keith Weaver noted that the carnival dates were set and will be the first full week in May.

He said that he spoke with a Harley Davison Representative about Bike Night, and they are interested in being a sponsor. He said that he would like to get together with Chief Rachman and change the road closures from last year.

Mr. Weaver asked if they gave approval to Mr. Hertzog to do oil changes, which will save the Borough about $2,000 in maintenance. President Stevens said that we haven’t discussed it yet.

He also said that we have to inform the Communication Center that we removed the hydrant from Second and Main Street.

Keith Weaver said he has been in contact with First Niagara about the Fire Police account that we can deposit into but can’t withdraw from. He said we can change the signers by resolution. President Stevens said there are a few legal issues with this account that we can’t discuss in public.

There were no questions from the committee members; the Public Safety Committee Meeting was adjourned.

FINANCE/PLANNING/ZONING

Gwyneth Neff – Chairman; Members: David Schnaars, Jon Rinker

There were no questions from the committee members; the Finance/Planning/Zoning Committee Meeting was adjourned.

HUMAN/COMMUNITY SERVICES

David Schnaars – Chairman; Members: Gwyneth Neff, Jon Rinker

1. Lutheran Academy 5K Run- Councilor Schnaars said that it will be held on Saturday, April 12, 2014 at 9:00 a.m. He said they are looking for permission to use the trail. The committee is requesting for this to be placed on the agenda for the next Council Meeting.

2. Peer to Peer Study- Councilor Schnaars said that the group met again and the municipalities have passed resolutions about sharing a Recreation Professional. He said that our Borough will be heading the study.

3. Taxes on the property at Victory Park- Councilor Schnaars said we are now tax exempt on the property that we obtained from PPL. President Stevens said that we submitted the paperwork, but he isn’t sure if it has been processed yet.

4. Thank you letters- Councilor Schnaars noted that we received Thank You letters from the Library and from the NL Pool, thanking us for our donations this year.

5. Request from the NL PTO- Councilor Schnaars said that the Northern Lehigh Elementary PTO are looking to have a color run on Saturday, May 17, 2014. They are looking to close the street from Shadow Oak Lane to Bulldog Lane and up to Oakhurst Drive from 9:00 am to 2:00 p.m. The Committee is requesting for this to be placed to the agenda for the next Council Meeting

6. Request to use the Covered Bridge- Councilor Schnaars said there is a couple looking to use the Covered Bridge to May 10, 2014 for a wedding. The committee is requesting for this to be placed on the agenda for the next Council Meeting.

7. Request from the Boy Scouts- Councilor Schnaars read a letter from Troop 65 requesting to move the monument that is located on the north side of the creek; and move it near the information post on the Slate Heritage Trail. He said that it will be more accessible there, and it will hopefully stop people from vandalizing it. The committee is requesting for this to be placed on the agenda for the next Council Meeting.

SLATINGTON SESQUICENTENNIAL COMMITTEE

David Schnaars – Chairman; Members: Gwyneth Neff, Jon Rinker

1. Update- Nothing new at this time.

There were no further questions from the committee members, other Council and the Sesquicentennial Committee Meeting was adjourned.

Chairman Schnaars made a motion to adjourn at 7:09 P.M.

Karen Gill

Assistant Borough Secretary