Slatington, Pennsylvania
Recent meetings
Borough Council
The Slatington Borough Council will consider two resolutions authorizing grant applications to Lehigh County. Resolution R-13-26 seeks a Tourism Grant for 2027 borough events, while Resolution R-14-26 requests a Quality-of-Life Grant for the Main Street Beautification Project.
- Discussion and possible approval of Resolution R-13-26 for a Tourism Grant for 2027 Borough Events
- Discussion and possible approval of Resolution R-14-26 for a Quality-of-Life Grant for Main Street Beautification Project
Water/Sewer/Highway Workshop Committee
The Water/Sewer/Highway Workshop Committee will meet to discuss several infrastructure topics, including a PennDOT traffic study at 2nd and Main streets, line painting completion, and intersection signage. Sewer capital investment planning and presentations from staff are also on the agenda. The meeting is primarily discussion-based with no votes scheduled.
- Discussion of Lehigh Valley Planning Commission (LVPC) PennDOT traffic study at 2nd and Main
- Line painting completion reported
- Intersection signage discussion
- Sewer capital investment planning kickoff
- Presentations by John Bolton (Highway), Duane Szczesny (Sewer), and Mike Evans (Water/Special Sewer)
Finance Planning/Zoning, Public Safety, and Human/Community Services Committee
This is a committee workshop meeting with no formal votes. The Finance/Planning/Zoning committee will discuss capital planning, including installing gas near schools, hiring a full-time code enforcement officer, a pavement condition study (Acela proposal), Shadow Oaks Lane budget, and tourism development grant possibilities. The Public Safety committee will consider an animal control officer and fire truck financing. All items are discussions only.
- Discussion on hiring a full-time Code Enforcement Officer
- Discussion on installation of gas near school areas
- Discussion of Acela proposal for Pavement Condition Study
- Discussion of Shadow Oaks Lane budget proposal from Acela
- Discussion of Tourism Development Grant possibilities (deadline July 6)
Borough Council
The Slatington Borough Council will decide on financing for a new fire truck and consider resolutions for grant applications to revitalize Roosevelt Park and West End Park. Other items include discussing inclusion of library employees in the borough healthcare program and reviewing requests for a food vendor and a power washing event. The meeting includes public participation and approval of accounts payable.
- Decision and possible action on financing the new fire truck (Public Safety)
- Possible approval of Resolution R-11-26 for Greenways grant for Roosevelt Park revitalization
- Possible approval of Resolution R-12-26 for DCNR grant for West End Park Phase 1
- Discussion and possible approval of Venue22's USDA Rural Business Development Grant application
- Review of request by Northern Lehigh Swimming Pool Assoc. for Vince's Cheesesteak sales at Main and Grove on June 12
Borough Council
The Borough Council will hold a special meeting on June 1, 2026. The primary agenda item is a discussion regarding the hiring of an Animal Control Officer.
- Discussion on hiring an Animal Control Officer
Water/Sewer/Highway Workshop Committee
The Water/Sewer/Highway Workshop Committee will meet to discuss upcoming road projects, including a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) application for 2026 (2027 paving) and associated cost overruns compared to full-depth work percentages. Specific streets under consideration include 6th Street from W. Franklin to W. Church St., W. Washington St. from 873 to 4th St., and W. Washington St. from Hill Alley to 7th St. Other items include line painting for parking spaces, discussion of Shadow Oaks Rd repaving, and visioning for highway, sewer, and water committees. No formal votes are expected as this is a workshop meeting.
- CDBG road application for 2026 (2027 paving) with discussion of cost overruns relative to full-depth work
- Line painting for parking spaces has begun
- Discussion of Shadow Oaks Rd repaving
- Visioning for highway, sewer, and water committees
Borough Council
This special meeting of the Borough Council includes discussion and possible approval of a Commitment Letter for the 2026 Greenways Grant application to revitalize Roosevelt Park. The remainder of the agenda is procedural, covering roll call, public participation, and adjournment.
- Discussion and possible approval of Commitment Letter for 2026 Greenways Grant application for Roosevelt Park revitalization
Finance Planning/Zoning, Public Safety, and Human/Community Services Committee
This is a committee workshop meeting for Slatington Borough's Finance/Planning/Zoning, Public Safety, and Human/Community Services committees. Topics for discussion include a capital planning presentation, library healthcare, code enforcement, visioning, consideration of an animal control officer, and requests for a food vendor and a power washing event. No formal votes or decisions are anticipated at this workshop.
- Capital Planning presentation by Steve Carr
- Discussion of Slatington Library healthcare
- Consideration of an Animal Control Officer
- Request by Northern Lehigh Swimming Pool Assoc. for Vince's Cheesesteak sales on June 12 at Main and Grove
- Request by Economic Development Committee for power washing event on July 19 in 600 block of Main Street
Borough Council
The Slatington Borough Council will hold a regular meeting on May 11, 2026. Key items include a discussion on selling borough-owned property adjacent to Rentschler's body shop, a fire department presentation on a proposed new fire truck, and updates on the 100 Steps project which may be over budget. The council will also consider requests from Caring Hearts for community events and discuss the Northern Lehigh Multi-Municipal Comprehensive Plan including tolerance for small data centers.
- Stop sign placement at Field Alley and W. Church St.
- Fire department presentation on proposed new fire truck
- Discussion and possible approval of selling property adjacent to Rentschler's body shop
- 100 Steps project update – potentially over budget
- Tolerance for small data centers (10k-20k sq ft) in comprehensive plan
Water/Sewer/Highway Workshop Committee
This is a committee workshop meeting for the Water/Sewer/Highway Committee. Members will discuss several items including handicapped parking line painting, sewer line inspection reports, a sewer grant update, and upcoming water plant projects. No formal votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion and planning.
- Discussion of handicapped parking regulations and line painting priority (Chapter 175, Article VI)
- Review of sewer line inspections report and next steps
- Update on sewer grant status
- Discussion of upcoming water plant projects
- Visioning for highway, sewer, and water committees
Finance Planning/Zoning, Public Safety, and Human/Community Services Committee
The Slatington Borough committees will hold a workshop meeting to discuss multiple agenda items including a request from the Slatington Library about using Borough healthcare, consideration of an Animal Control Officer, and requests from Denise Martinez/Caring Hearts for upcoming events. No final votes are expected; this is a discussion session.
- Request from Slatington Library about using Borough healthcare (attachment)
- Consideration of an Animal Control Officer
- Review of Caring Hearts requests: 10th Annual Project Warm & Cozy and 4th Annual Adopt-A-Tree Fundraiser on December 5th
- Review of Caring Hearts request for Park & Food Truck Festival on September 19th
- Capital planning and visioning discussions for police, fire, and community services
Borough Council
Slatington Borough Council will hold a public hearing on three proposed ordinances: creating an Economic Development and Town Beautification committee (Ordinance 729), establishing water and sewer connection requirements and fees (Ordinance 730), and amending the fire department chapter to create a Fire Commissioner and Code Enforcement Officer position (Ordinance 731). The meeting is scheduled for April 13, 2026, at 7:00 PM in the Council Room at 125 S. Walnut Street.
- Public hearing on proposed Ordinance No. 729 to create an Economic Development and Town Beautification committee
- Public hearing on proposed Ordinance No. 730 establishing water and sewer connection requirements, permits, and inspection fees
- Public hearing on proposed Ordinance No. 731 amending the fire department chapter to create a Fire Commissioner and Code Enforcement Officer position
Borough Council
The Slatington Borough Council holds a regular meeting with several action items, including possible sale of two fire trucks to fund a new rescue truck expected in spring 2027. The council will also discuss a design and budget for West End Park renovation, with a grant application due at the end of April. Other items include a proposed NPDES permit modification extending a copper limit to December 2028, and a motion to approve a Memorandum of Understanding with Venue22 LLC.
- Sale of 1993 and 1996 fire trucks to offset cost of new rescue fire truck (delivery spring 2027)
- Discussion and possible approval of West End Park renovation design and budget; grant application due April 2026
- Consideration of NPDES permit modification requesting extension of copper limit to Dec 1, 2028
- Motion to approve Memorandum of Understanding between Borough and Venue22 LLC
- Approval of Resolution R-10-26 to correct LSA grant designation to 'Statewide'