Slatington public meetings in 2023
3 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Borough Council
Council approved several public safety purchases, including body armor and a grant request for roadway cameras. Multiple community events at Victory Park were authorized, and appointments were made to the Zoning Hearing Board and Public Library Board.
- Approved $5,083.40 final payment to LB Construction Enterprises for E. Franklin Street ADA improvements
- Accepted resignation of Part-time Police Officer Christopher D’Andrea (6-1)
- Approved $2,042.00 purchase of police body armor using COVID19 LFRF funds
- Approved Resolution R-11-23 requesting $90,750.33 grant for equipment and roadway cameras
- Authorized Police Chief Greg Winokur to offer full-time employment to a qualified candidate
- Approved Candy Cane Hunt, Homecoming Parade, and Caring Hearts' 'Warm and Cozy' and 'Trees in the Park' events
- Appointed Rebecca Edwards to the Zoning Hearing Board and Beverly Benfer to the Public Library Board
- Approved $8,484.42 and $3,432.54 quotes from Envirep for sewer pump repairs
Water/Sewer/Highway Workshop Committee
The Water, Sewer, and Highway committees reviewed several project updates and equipment quotes. No final votes were taken; three quotes for pumps and a meter reading gun were referred to the next regular meeting agenda.
- Referred $8,484.42 Envirep quote for sludge transfer pumps to regular meeting agenda
- Referred $3,432.54 Envirep quote for impellers and wear plates to regular meeting agenda
- Referred $644.22 LB Water quote for Sensus Read gun to regular meeting agenda
Finance Planning/Zoning, Public Safety, and Human/Community Services Committee
The Public Safety Committee approved a request for the fire company to participate in Palmer Twp L.V. Rescue Training. Several other requests regarding board appointments and community events were referred to the next regular council agenda for a decision.
- Approved fire company participation in Palmer Twp L.V. Rescue Training on August 30, 2023