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AGENDA
TAMAQUA BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETING
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF TUESDAY, MARCH 15, 2022 AT 7:00 P.M.
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MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
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INVOCATION
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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ROLL CALL
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READING OF THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON FEBRUARY 15, 2022.
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COMMUNICATIONS:
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BOROUGH MANAGER: KEVIN A. STEIGERWALT
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CHIEF OF POLICE: MICHAEL HOBBS
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COMMITTEE REPORTS:
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BUILDING & EQUIPMENT:
Robert Amentler – Chairperson
Ron Bowman
Brian Connely
* Motion to approve a proposal from Structural Metal Fabricators Inc. for a new salt spreader at a cost of $3,678.82.
* Motion to purchase a 4-post, 14,000 lb. lift for the borough garage at a cost not to exceed $20,000
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PUBLIC SAFETY:
Brian Connely - Chairperson
Ron Bowman
Robert Amentler
* Motion to approve a proposal from Kovatch Inc. to update and repair the license plate readers on Unit 177 at a cost of $3,066.74.
* Motion to approve a request to send Sergeant Thomas Rodgers and Patrolman Tony Stanell to a three- day Pennsylvania Narcotic Officers’ Association Conference in Harrisburg, PA.
C. PARKING & TRAFFIC:
Kathy Kunkel – Chairperson
Jay Hollenbach Jr.
Robert Amentler
* Motion to move a handicapped parking sign from 632 East Broad Street to 302 Biddle Street.
* Motion to approve a request from the Tamaqua Area Chamber of Commerce to place up to 10 metal signs approximately 8-by-10-inches in size on existing poles in the downtown area.
D. FINANCE, WAGE & SALARY:
Ron Bowman – Chairperson
Jay Hollenbach Jr.
Ritchie Linkhorst
* Motion to adopt an ordinance amending the Defined Contribution and Normal Retirement pension benefits in the Non-uniformed Employees Pension Plan.
* Motion to retain Tonia L. Collevechio as Borough Secretary/Treasurer effective immediately.
* Motion to appoint Randy Clemson to the Water Treatment Plant Work Leader position effective immediately.
* Motion to appoint Todd Macalush to the Wastewater Treatment Plant Work Leader position effective immediately
* Motion to approve the transfer of Aaron Coggiano to a vacant Water Treatment Plant Operator position.
E. NEIGHBORHOODS, DOWNTOWN & HISTORIC DISTRICT:
Jay Hollenbach Jr.– Chairperson
Kathy Kunkel
Mary Linkevich
* (See minutes from the HARC meeting held on March 7, 2022.)
F. RECREATION & YOUTH:
Mary Linkevich – Chairperson
Ritchie Linkhorst
Kathy Kunkel
* Motion to adopt a resolution authorizing the filing of an application for a Community Conservation Partnerships Program Grant for renovation of the H.D. Buehler Memorial Pool.
G. POLICE & COMMUNITY BUILDING:
Brian Connely, Chairperson
Mary Linkevich
Ron Bowman
* Motion to approve a proposal from Alpine Building Supply for a 20-by-60-foot pole building kit at a cost of $37,632.
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MAYOR’S REPORT:
Mayor Nathan Gerace
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ANYONE FROM THE FLOOR WISHING TO ADDRESS COUNCIL?
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BOROUGH SOLICITOR: ANTHONY ODORIZZI
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REPORTS:
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FIRE CHIEF
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CODE ENFORCEMENT AND ZONING OFFICER
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CHIEF OF POLICE
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TAX COLLECTOR
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TREASURER
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BOARD OF HEALTH
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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BILLS AND CLAIMS
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NEW BUSINESS
* Motion authorizing legal counsel to sign the stipulation resolving the Bank on Broad tax assessment appeal.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION (Optional)
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ADJOURN
(2022 – 2ND WEEK)