Emmaus public meetings in 2023

Borough Council Meetings

The Emmaus Borough Council is meeting to consider several ordinances and resolutions, including the 2024 budget, a tax levy of 8.3155 mills, and a $400,000 general obligation note. They will also vote on establishing a Historical Commission and a disabled parking spot at 36 N. 6th Street. The agenda includes hiring decisions, fee schedules, and committee reports.

• Ordinance 1256: 2024 tax levy of 8.3155 mills, split among general fund, fire fund, roads fund, and street light fund
• Ordinance 1258: $400,000 general obligation note for sundry purposes
• Resolution 2023-32 to 2023-38: 2024 sewer rates, water rates, refuse fees, low-income refuse rate, board compensation, budget adoption, and fee schedule
• Ordinance 1255: Establishing a Historical Commission
• Ordinance 1257: Disabled parking spot at 36 N. 6th Street

Borough Council Meetings

The Emmaus Borough Council will consider three ordinances: establishing a Historical Commission, levying 2024 taxes at 8.3155 mills, and continuing a disabled parking spot at 36 N. 6th Street. The council will also decide on a parking lot loan and hire a part-time EMT. Committee reports and meeting notes are on the agenda.

• Ordinance 1256: 2024 tax levy at 8.3155 mills, split across general, fire, roads, and street light funds
• Ordinance 1255: Establish a Historical Commission
• Ordinance 1257: Continue disabled parking spot at 36 N. 6th Street
• Decision on parking lot loan
• Hire part-time EMT

Borough Council Meetings

The Emmaus Borough Council is meeting to consider several ordinances, including second readings for two disabled parking sign changes and new business items that would amend the zoning ordinance, SALDO, and create an official map for the borough. The agenda also includes commendations for police officers, a police pension COLA request, and a resignation.

• Ordinance 1249: Add disabled parking at 611 Walnut St, remove at 613 Walnut St (2nd reading)
• Ordinance 1250: Assign permitted parking space at 555 Broad St (2nd reading)
• Ordinance 1252: Amending Zoning Ordinance (new business)
• Ordinance 1253: Amending SALDO (new business)
• Ordinance 1254: Creating Official Map chapter (new business)

Borough Council Meetings

The Emmaus Borough Council is holding a public hearing on November 6, 2023, to consider amendments to the zoning ordinance, zoning map, and SALDO, as well as Ordinance 1254, which would create a new chapter establishing an Official Map for the borough. The council will also receive solicitor comments, including written comments from stakeholders, and hear public comments.

• Amendment of Zoning Ordinance
• Amendment of Zoning Map
• Ordinance 1253: Amendment of SALDO
• Ordinance 1254: Creating new chapter 'Official Map' for the whole borough
• Written comments from Todd Ackerman, David Keiser, Upper Milford Township, Salisbury Township

Planning Commission Meetings

The Emmaus Borough Planning Commission is meeting to consider a recommendation on the Zoning Ordinance, SALDO (Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance), and the Borough Official Map. This is listed under unfinished business, meaning it was previously discussed and is being revisited for a potential recommendation. The rest of the agenda is standard procedural items like minutes approval and bill review.

• Recommendation on Zoning Ordinance, SALDO, and Borough Official Map

Zoning Hearing Board

The Emmaus Zoning Hearing Board will meet on October 25, 2023, to hear a single appeal. Timothy Lin and Julie Hong are seeking a special exception and variances to build a 646-square-foot addition at 210 E. Harrison Street in an R-L zoning district.

• Appeal 10626 by Timothy Lin & Julie Hong for property at 210 E. Harrison Street
• Proposed 646 square foot addition
• Special Exception requested under Z.O. Section 27-806 (3)(C)(1)
• Variances requested under Z.O. Sections 207-86 (3)(C)(3), 27-806 (3)(A)(2), and 27-806(3)(C)(4)
• Meeting at Borough Hall, 28 S. 4th Street, and via Zoom

Borough Council Meetings

The Emmaus Borough Council is meeting to consider several items, including a second reading of an ordinance to add a residential disabled parking sign at 414 Keystone Avenue, and a first reading of an ordinance to let the East Penn School District oversee school crossing guards. The council will also discuss hiring public works employees and part-time auxiliary police officers, and review a request for a security reduction from the Emmaus Commerce Center.

• Ordinance 1248 (2nd reading): Add residential disabled parking sign at 414 Keystone Avenue
• Ordinance 1251 (1st reading): Allow East Penn School District to assume hiring and oversight of school crossing guards
• Hire full-time Public Works Department mechanic and employee
• Hire 2 part-time auxiliary police officers
• Emmaus Commerce Center request for security reduction

Planning Commission Meetings

The Emmaus Planning Commission is meeting to consider a recommendation on the Zoning Ordinance, SALDO, and Borough Official Map, and to review invoices from Hanover Engineering and Ott Consulting. The agenda includes standard procedural items like approving minutes and communications.

• Recommendation on Zoning Ordinance, SALDO & Borough Official Map
• Review of Hanover Engineering invoices
• Review of Ott Consulting invoices
• Approval of September 14, 2023 meeting minutes

Borough Council Meetings

The Emmaus Borough Council is meeting to consider two ordinances that would add or remove residential disabled parking signs on public streets, along with other routine business. The agenda includes personnel changes, a request to waive parking fees, and committee reports.

• Ordinance No. 1249: Add disabled parking at 611 Walnut St, remove at 613 Walnut St (1st reading)
• Ordinance No. 1250: Add disabled parking at 555 Broad St (1st reading)
• Emmaus Main Street Partners request to waive parking fees
• Retirement notice for Gerald Fehnel; resignations of PT Police Officer Troy Leonard and EMTs
• Hire part-time para-transit driver

Borough Council Meetings

The Emmaus Borough Council is meeting to conduct routine business, including a second reading of Ordinance 1247, which would add a residential disabled parking sign and assign a permitted parking space on a public street in front of 629 Walnut Street. The agenda also includes decisions on bids, committee reports, and a proclamation for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Most items are procedural, with the notable substantive action being the parking ordinance vote.

• Ordinance 1247: Add residential disabled parking sign and assign permitted parking space at 629 Walnut Street (2nd reading)
• Proclamation 2023-569: Breast Cancer Awareness Month - October 2023
• General Administration committee: Purchase parking lot, terminate lease agreement
• Budget and Finance committee: Pension policy statements, 2023 Minimum Municipal Obligation, Resolution 2023-25 (Bill List), significant revenue & expenses
• Executive session on crossing guards

Planning Commission Meetings

The Emmaus Borough Planning Commission is meeting to review and potentially recommend action on the zoning ordinance, subdivision and land development ordinance (SALDO), and the Borough Official Map. The commission will also review invoices from consulting firms and approve the minutes from the June 8, 2023 meeting.

• Recommendation on Zoning Ordinance, SALDO & Borough Official Map
• Review of Norris McLaughlin invoices
• Review of Hanover Engineering invoices
• Review of Ott Consulting invoices
• Approval of June 8, 2023 meeting minutes

Borough Council Meetings

The Emmaus Borough Council is meeting to consider two ordinances: one amending parking regulations (Ordinance 1246) and another adding a residential disabled parking sign at 414 Keystone Avenue (Ordinance 1248). They will also hear a request for a vending box from East Penn Press, receive reports, and discuss a union side letter agreement for public works.

• Ordinance 1246: Amends parking regulations (2nd reading)
• Ordinance 1248: Adds disabled parking sign at 414 Keystone Avenue (1st reading)
• East Penn Press vending box request
• Public Works Union Side Letter of Agreement - CDL
• Acceptance of Fire 2023 Training Center Capital Grant

Council hired Johnathan White as Director of Parks, Recreation, and Facilities and approved a $100,000 grant for fire tower repairs. The board also adopted updated parking regulations and authorized over $692,000 in bill and payroll payments.

• Hired Johnathan White as Director of Parks, Recreation, and Facilities at $73,500 salary (7-0)
• Accepted $100,000 Pennsylvania Office of the State Fire Commissioner grant for fire tower repairs (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-24 for bill list and payroll totaling $692,358.64 (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1246 amending parking regulations on 2nd reading (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1248 for disabled parking at 414 Keystone Avenue on 1st reading (7-0)
• Approved Memorandum of Agreement with Teamster Local 773 to amend Article 13 of Collective Bargaining Agreement (7-0)
• Removed Bernadette Patterson from the Emmaus Recreation and Entertainment Commission (7-0)
• Adopted August 21, 2023 Council Minutes (6-0, 1 abstention)

Zoning Hearing Board

The Emmaus Zoning Hearing Board will meet on August 23, 2023, to hear one appeal. Brian and Lynn Noreika request a variance to keep trellises at 415 N. 3rd Street, which would require relief from the front yard setback requirement in the R-M zoning district.

• Variance request for trellises at 415 N. 3rd Street
• Property located in R-M Zoning District
• Relief from Z.O. Section 27-202.C front yard setback
• Meeting at Borough Hall, 420 S. 10th St., and via Zoom

The Board determined that a trellis at 415 N. 3rd Street is not a structure under the Borough's Zoning Ordinance. Additionally, the Board granted a variance for a 3-inch front yard setback in the event the trellis is considered a structure.

• Interpreted that the trellis is not a structure (3-0)
• Granted 3-inch front yard setback variance if trellis is considered a structure (3-0)

Borough Council Meetings

The Emmaus Borough Council is meeting to consider several ordinances, including a second reading of a floodplain regulation ordinance and first readings of two parking-related ordinances. The council will also decide on a road project bid, hear reports from various committees, and consider event requests and personnel matters.

• Full Depth Reclamation Road Project bid decision
• Ordinance 1245: Floodplain areas establishment (2nd reading)
• Ordinance 1246: Parking regulations amendments (1st reading)
• Ordinance 1247: Disabled parking sign at 629 Walnut Street (1st reading)
• FEMA Grant Award for Ambulance Corps

Borough Council approved a road reclamation contract and passed an ordinance establishing floodplain areas. The council also authorized a FEMA grant for a defibrillator and approved a $1.9M bill and payroll list.

• Awarded 2023 Full Depth Reclamation Bid to Recon Construction Services, Inc. for $246,018.35 (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1245 establishing floodplain areas on 2nd reading (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1246 amending parking regulations on 1st reading (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1247 for disabled parking at 629 Walnut Street on 1st reading (6-0)
• Voted not to retain probationary Public Works employees Camilo Rodriguez and Scott Sell (6-0)
• Accepted FEMA grant and 10% match for $44,272.00 defibrillator (6-0)
• Hired Gannett Fleming for PFAS remediation design phase (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-23 for bills and payroll totaling $1,902,248.84 (6-0)

Zoning Hearing Board

The Emmaus Zoning Hearing Board will meet on July 26, 2023, to hear two appeals. The first seeks a variance to convert a single-family home into a two-unit apartment building on Dalton Street. The second requests a special exception to operate a motor vehicle detailing business on S. 1st Street.

• Appeal 10623: Variance to convert single-family home at 411 Dalton Street into two-unit apartment building (R-L district)
• Appeal 10624: Special exception for motor vehicle detail business at 7 S. 1st Street (B-H district)
• Meeting at Borough Hall, 420 S. 10th St., with Zoom option

Two zoning appeals were presented during the meeting; both applicants ultimately withdrew their requests. No approvals or denials were issued by the board.

• Appeal #10623 (411 Dalton Street) to convert a single family home into a two-unit apartment building withdrawn
• Appeal #10624 (7 S. 1st Street) for a motor vehicle detail business Special Exception withdrawn

Borough Council Meetings

The Emmaus Borough Council is meeting to consider a first reading of Ordinance 1245 establishing floodplain regulations, decide on bids for janitorial services and bituminous seal coating, and review various committee reports including appointments and a lease agreement. The agenda also includes several routine items such as minutes approval, communications, and committee updates.

• Ordinance 1245: Floodplain – first reading
• Bids: Janitorial Services and Bituminous Seal Coating
• Appoint Justin Fulmer to Recreation and Entertainment Commission (term to expire June 7, 2026)
• Hire Michael Himes as Part-Time Firefighter 2 - EMT
• 151 E Minor Street Lease Agreement

Borough Council passed the first reading of Ordinance No. 1245 to regulate floodplain areas and approved a franchise agreement and memorandum of understanding with Comcast. The council also awarded several service bids and approved a security reduction for the Emmaus Commerce Center.

• Adopted 1st reading of Ordinance No. 1245 regarding floodplain areas (6-0)
• Approved franchise agreement and MOU with Comcast of Southeast Pennsylvania, LLC (6-0)
• Awarded janitorial bid to Executive Building Services for a 3-year contract (6-0)
• Awarded bituminous seal coating bid to Asphalt Maintenance Solutions LLC for $23,650.00 (6-0)
• Approved $5,585.00 for security cameras at 311 Main Street parking lot (6-0)
• Granted $74,894.62 security reduction to Emmaus Commerce Center (6-0)
• Approved lease agreement for 151 E. Minor Street with East Penn Neighbors Helping Neighbors (6-0)
• Appointed Justin Fulmer to the Recreation and Entertainment Commission (6-0)

Zoning Hearing Board

The Emmaus Zoning Hearing Board will meet to hear an appeal from Andrew and Zachary Miller seeking a variance to convert a single-family home at 411 Dalton Street into a two-unit apartment building. The property is in the R-L zoning district, and the variance would allow an increased number of dwelling units beyond what is normally permitted.

• Appeal 10623 by Andrew & Zachary Miller for property at 411 Dalton Street
• Proposal to convert single-family home into two-unit apartment building
• Variance requested from Section 306 - Table of Uses and Z.O. 402.1.O
• Property located in R-L zoning district

The board appointed Roger Steinmayr as Chairman and retained Corkery & Almonti as Solicitor. A variance request to convert a single-family home at 411 Dalton Street into a two-unit apartment was continued to a future meeting.

• Appointed Roger Steinmayr as Chairman (3-0)
• Retained Corkery & Almonti as Solicitor (3-0)
• Granted continuance for Appeal #10623 regarding 411 Dalton Street (3-0)

Borough Council Meetings

The Emmaus Borough Council is meeting to consider several items, including a second reading of an ordinance regulating consumer fireworks, a resolution conditionally approving a land development plan for Wesley Works Properties, and various committee reports. They will also decide on bids for a curb and sidewalk project and discuss hiring a full-time paramedic.

• Ordinance No. 1244: rules for sale and use of consumer fireworks (2nd reading)
• Resolution 2023-20: conditional approval of Parkside at North Street land development plan
• CDBG Curb & Sidewalk Project bid decision
• Hire full-time paramedic
• Resolution 2023-21: bill list

Borough Council adopted Ordinance No. 1244 regarding consumer fireworks and approved a Road Reclamation Project funded by the 2023 roads tax. The council also authorized the installation of pickleball courts and approved a land development plan for Wesley Works Properties, LLC.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 1244 regulating consumer fireworks (7-0)
• Awarded CDBG curb and sidewalk bid to Zgura Concrete (7-0)
• Approved Road Reclamation Project and advertisement for bids (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-20 for Wesley Works Properties, LLC land development plan (7-0)
• Granted zoning ordinance waiver for Parkside at North Street (7-0)
• Approved installation of pickleball courts at Furnace Dam and pavement bases at Community Park (7-0)
• Approved Parks and Facility Director job description and advertisement (7-0)
• Granted Emmaus Youth Association request for pole building at S. 4th Street field (7-0)

Planning Commission Meetings

The Emmaus Planning Commission is meeting to review a site plan for a car wash at 17 S 12th Street, consider revised plans for Wesley Works, and receive updates on zoning ordinance and SALDO re-write, as well as the status of Iron Works, Turkey Hill, and Fields at Indian Creek. The agenda also includes approval of meeting minutes and payment of invoices.

• 17 S 12th Street - Car Wash Site Plan Review
• Wesley Works Revised Plans - Hanover Engineering Plan Review
• Zoning Ordinance & SALDO re-write update
• Status of Iron Works, Turkey Hill, Fields at Indian Creek
• Bill Review: Gross McGinley, Hanover Engineering, Norris McLaughlin, Ott Engineering invoices

The Planning Commission approved a site plan for a car wash at 17 S 12th St. subject to specific engineering and layout requirements. The commission also recommended a review of revised plans for the Wesley Works project.

• Approved 17 S 12th St. car wash site plan conditional on Hanover Engineering letter, soil stabilization, dumpster pad relocation, screening, and vacuum bay review (4-1)
• Recommended Planning Commission review of revised Wesley Works townhome plans before council approval (4-1)
• Approved April 13, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved submitted bills (5-0)

Borough Council Meetings

Borough Council decided to treat all Borough wells to address PFAS issues. The council also approved a dump truck lease, hired a new Codes Office Manager, and certified a police deputy for Civil Service protection.

• Approved treating all Borough wells for PFAS remediation (7-0)
• Awarded Public Works Mack Dump Truck Lease to Tax Exempt Leasing Corp for 5 years at 4.98% interest (7-0)
• Hired Eric Fuhrmann as full-time Codes Office Manager at $90,000 salary (7-0)
• Certified Deputy Chief Bryan Hamscher for Civil Service protection (7-0)
• Retained Sergeant Kevin Schmidt as Sergeant after successful probation (7-0)
• Approved police pre-employment testing vendors (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-19 to sell a wagon trailer to Jeffrey Kratz (7-0)
• Accepted resignation of Police Officer Alfred Kloss (7-0)

Borough Council Meetings

Emmaus Borough Council will hold second readings and votes on three ordinances: extending residential permit parking, adjusting school zone and other parking restrictions, and repealing unenforced alarm code sections. They will also introduce a new ordinance regulating consumer fireworks sales and use. The council will decide on bids for the S 2nd Street Multimodal Project, a sewer van, and a dump truck, and hear a PFAS presentation.

• Award S 2nd Street Multimodal Project bid
• Sewer van and dump truck sale decisions
• Ordinance 1241: extend residential permit parking to additional streets
• Ordinance 1242: school zone parking on Harrison St, 2-hour parking on Main St, disabled parking on N. 5th St
• Ordinance 1244: new consumer fireworks regulations

Borough Council awarded a multimodal improvements project to Gaver Industries and approved the sale of two municipal vehicles. Council also passed two ordinances regarding parking restrictions and residential permit parking. A presentation on PFAS water contamination was held, but no official action was taken on treatment options.

• Awarded South 2nd Street Multimodal Improvements Project to Gaver Industries, Inc. for $586,143.65 (7-0)
• Approved sale of sewer camera van via Municibid for $14,900.00 (7-0)
• Approved sale of 1995 Ford 350XL dump truck for $7,450.00 (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1241 extending residential permit parking areas (6-1)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1242 regarding school zone, two-hour, and disabled parking (7-0)
• Adopted April 17, 2023 Council Minutes (7-0)

Borough Council Meetings

Borough Council approved several event requests for Knauss Homestead, including the sale of alcohol at three festivals. The Council also hired a new full-time Public Works employee and authorized over $511,000 in payments. Additionally, new branding for park signage and a definition for pool family passes were approved.

• Approved Knauss Homestead Strawberry Festival for June 3, 2023 (7-0)
• Approved alcohol sales at Knauss Homestead Harvest, Peach, and Strawberry festivals (7-0)
• Hired Scott Sell as full-time Public Works employee, contingent on background check (7-0)
• Hired Bob Ayers for park signage project at $850 for entry sign, $660 for logo, and $100 per additional sign (7-0)
• Defined Community Pool family pass as 2 adults of the same household and dependent children aged 23 and younger (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-16 authorizing $511,532.36 in bill and payroll payments (7-0)
• Adopted April 3, 2023 Council Minutes (7-0)

Planning Commission Meetings

The Emmaus Planning Commission is meeting to review the LV Honda site plan at 685 State Avenue, along with approving minutes and reviewing invoices from several consulting firms. The agenda is mostly procedural, with the site plan review being the only substantive new business.

• LV Honda Site Plan Review - 685 State Avenue
• Approval of February 9, 2023 meeting minutes
• Review of invoices from Gross McGinley, Hanover Engineering, Norris McGlaughlin, and Ott Consulting

The Commission recommended approval of a site plan for 685 State Avenue, which includes five service bays, a tool room, and a carwash. Approval is contingent upon the conditions of Hanover and Ott review letters and a pending review by the Fire Chief. The Commission also approved a zoning waiver regarding plan contour lines.

• Approved February 9, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved waiver of Zoning Ordinance 117.1.l(1) regarding contour lines on plan (6-0)
• Recommended approval of Lehigh Valley Honda site plan to Zoning Officer (6-0)
• Approved submitted bills from Gross McGinley, Ott Consulting, Norris McGlaughlin, and Hanover Engineering (6-0)

Borough Council Meetings

The Emmaus Borough Council is meeting to consider three ordinances on first reading: one extending residential permit parking to additional streets, one adjusting school zone and other parking restrictions on Harrison, Main, and N. 5th Streets, and one repealing unenforced alarm code sections. The agenda also includes special presentations, including a visit from Lehigh County Executive Phil Armstrong and the swearing-in of a Deputy Chief of Police, plus routine items like bid decisions, event requests, and committee reports.

• Ordinance 1241: Extends residential permit parking areas to additional streets (1st reading)
• Ordinance 1242: Extends school zone parking restrictions on Harrison Street, amends two-hour parking on Main Street, and disabled parking hours on N. 5th Street (1st reading)
• Ordinance 1243: Repeals unenforced alarm code sections §6-302, §6-303, §6-308 (1st reading)
• Special presentation by Lehigh County Executive Phil Armstrong
• Swearing in of Deputy Chief of Police

Borough Council approved a construction change order for Borough Hall repointing and authorized over $588,000 in payments. Council also passed the first readings of three ordinances regarding parking restrictions and alarm system registration.

• Approved $166,837.00 for Borough Hall repointing option #3 with standard ribbon (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-15 for bill list and payroll totaling $588,215.77 (6-0)
• Passed 1st reading of Ordinance No. 1241 to extend residential permit parking areas (6-0)
• Passed 1st reading of Ordinance No. 1242 to extend school zone and amend other parking restrictions (6-0)
• Passed 1st reading of Ordinance No. 1243 to repeal alarm system registration requirements (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-14 to dispose of certain municipal records (6-0)
• Adopted March 20, 2023 Council Minutes (6-0)

Borough Council Meetings

The Emmaus Borough Council is meeting to consider second readings of two ordinances: one establishing parking kiosk zones with fees and penalties, and another setting hiring and promotion procedures for upper management. The council will also discuss hiring full-time public works employees, paramedics, and a deputy chief of police, as well as a fee schedule for the 311 Main Street parking lot.

• Ordinance 1239: Parking kiosk zones, including limits, payment, ticketing, and penalties (2nd reading)
• Ordinance 1240: Hiring and promotion procedures for upper management (2nd reading)
• Resolution 2023-9: Fee schedule for parking lot at 311 Main Street
• Hire full-time public works employee, paramedics, and deputy chief of police
• Probationary part-time firefighter retention and part-time EMT hire

Borough Council approved ordinances for parking kiosk zones and upper management hiring procedures. The council also appointed a new Deputy Chief of Police and several emergency and public works employees. A fee schedule for the 311 Main Street parking lot was established.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 1239 establishing Parking Kiosk Zones (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1240 establishing hiring and promotion procedures for upper management (5-1)
• Hired Sergeant Bryan Hamscher as Deputy Chief of Police (6-0)
• Hired Camilo Rodriguez as full-time Public Works employee (6-0)
• Hired Christani Allerano as full-time Paramedic (6-0)
• Hired Shelbey Delserro as full-time Paramedic (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-9 establishing fee schedule for 311 Main Street parking lot (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-13 authorizing payments totaling $1,542,048.99 (6-0)

Borough Council Meetings

The Emmaus Borough Council is meeting to consider a conditional approval of a revised preliminary/final land development plan for David Real Estate Holdings, LLC at 306 Broad Street, along with other routine business such as approving the bill list and minutes. The agenda includes committee reports and a possible executive session to appoint a primary Borough Code Enforcement Officer.

• Resolution 2023-11: Conditional approval of revised preliminary/final land development plan for 306 Broad Street
• Resolution 2023-12: Bill list approval
• Chestnut Ridge at Rodale security release number 1
• Appointment of primary Borough BCO (executive session)

Borough Council approved a revised land development plan for David Real Estate Holdings, LLC and authorized over $466,000 in payments. The council also appointed the Borough Manager as the primary Building Code Official.

• Adopted February 21, 2023 Council Minutes (7-0)
• Approved financial security reduction of $193,915.27 for Chestnut Street at Rodale's request (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-11 approving revised land development plan for 306 Broad Street (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-12 authorizing $466,907.72 in bill and payroll payments (7-0)
• Appointed Borough Manager Shane Pepe as primary Building Code Official (7-0)

Borough Council Meetings

Borough Council passed the first readings of ordinances to establish parking kiosk zones and formalize upper management hiring procedures. The council also approved several contracts, including fuel bids and a pension RFP consultant, and authorized road improvements on S. 2nd Street.

• Approved 1st reading of Ordinance No. 1239 for parking kiosk zones (7-0)
• Approved 1st reading of Ordinance No. 1240 for upper management hiring procedures (6-1)
• Awarded 2023-2024 fuel, oil, and kerosene bids to Lehigh Fuels and Diesel Direct Mid-Atlantic, LLC (7-0)
• Authorized bid advertisements for S. 2nd Street Multimodal Improvements Project (7-0)
• Approved $7,500 fee for Englebert Financial Advisors, LLC to perform pension RFP process (7-0)
• Modified curbside yard waste program to max 5 bags per pickup on Mondays (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 2023-10 for bill list and payroll totaling $624,828.25 (7-0)
• Granted request to close S. 4th Street for winter Farmers’ Market on 2nd and 4th Sundays (7-0)

Planning Commission Meetings

The Emmaus Planning Commission is meeting to discuss several development and improvement items, including updates on the Fields at Indian Creek crosswalk, the Iron Works property at 300 Furnace Street, and a sculpture garden at the Emmaus Public Library. They will also address unfinished business regarding 306 Broad Street and review invoices from various engineering and legal consultants.

• Fields at Indian Creek Crosswalk Improvements Update
• Iron Works - 300 Furnace Street
• Emmaus Public Library - Sculpture Garden
• 306 Broad Street
• Review of invoices from Gross McGinley, Ott Consulting, Norris McGlaughlin, and Hanover Engineering

The Planning Commission recommended approval for the 306 Broad Street land development project subject to several conditions. The commission also approved the December 2022 meeting minutes and various professional invoices.

• Approved December 8, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Recommended approval of 306 Broad Street land development subject to engineering, shade tree, and water/sewer review conditions, retaining wall guards, and additional infiltration testing (6-0)
• Approved submitted bills from Gross McGinley, Ott Consulting, Norris McGlaughlin, and Hanover Engineering (6-0)

Borough Council Meetings

The Emmaus Borough Council is meeting to consider two ordinances amending parking regulations, including one that would add a residential disabled parking sign and assign a permitted parking space on a public street in front of 106 S. 12th Street. The council will also decide on the sale of retired borough vehicles, review committee reports, and address various communications and resignations.

• Ordinance 1237: Amends parking regulations in several sections of the Codified Ordinances
• Ordinance 1238: Adds residential disabled parking sign and assigns permitted parking space at 106 S. 12th Street
• Sale of retired borough vehicles via Muncibid: 1991 Chevrolet Dump Truck, 1998 International Dump Truck, 2002 Chevrolet Impala, 2010 Ford Explorer
• Resolution 2023-7: Bill List
• Resolution 2023-6: Amends ARPA PA Small Water and Sewer Grant Program application

Borough Council adopted two ordinances regarding parking regulations and a specific disabled parking space. The council also approved street light and walking path requirements for the Towns at South Mountain project and authorized nearly $2 million in payments.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 1237 amending Borough parking regulations (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1238 for disabled parking at 106 S. 12th Street (7-0)
• Approved Towns at South Mountain street light proposal (6-1)
• Required Towns at South Mountain to install a cinder walking path (6-1)
• Approved sale of four vehicles via Municibid for total of $19,700 (7-0)
• Granted request to sell alcohol at Tunes on the Triangle Concert Series (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-7 for bill list and payroll totaling $1,970,549.13 (7-0)
• Appointed John Stover as alternate to the Zoning Hearing Board (7-0)

Borough Council Meetings

The Emmaus Borough Council is meeting to consider several ordinances and resolutions, including first readings of three parking-related ordinances (Nos. 1237, 1238, and 1239). The agenda also includes appointments to boards, a request for a building electrification policy, a banner fee waiver, and various committee reports with resolutions on a land development plan and a traffic signal maintenance agreement.

• First reading of Ordinance 1237 amending parking regulations (Chapter 15 sections)
• First reading of Ordinance 1238 adding a residential disabled parking sign at 106 S. 12th Street
• Ordinance 1239 regarding Borough parking lot and purchase of parking kiosk
• Resolution 2023-4 conditionally approving revised preliminary/final land development plan for 680 Ridge Street
• Resolution 2023-3: Traffic Signal Maintenance Agreement for 6th and Chestnut Streets

Council took the first reading of two parking ordinances and approved the purchase of a Flowbird Multi-Space Pay Station kiosk system. The board also filled several municipal positions and approved multiple board reappointments.

• Approved purchase of Flowbird Multi-Space Pay Station parking kiosk system (7-0)
• Adopted 1st reading of Ordinance No. 1237 amending parking regulations (7-0)
• Adopted 1st reading of Ordinance No. 1238 for disabled parking at 106 S. 12th Street (7-0)
• Hired Brent Reed as Code Official at $70,000 yearly salary (6-1)
• Hired Joanna Vanaman as Police Department Clerk (7-0)
• Denied Forino Co., L.P. request to waive $3,000 escrow invoice (7-0)
• Authorized Forino Co., L.P. to use a three-piece split rail system (5-2)
• Changed Borough Council meeting start time to 6:00 p.m. effective Feb 6, 2023 (7-0)

Borough Council Meetings

The Emmaus Borough Council is meeting to handle routine business, including reappointments to boards and commissions, a potential security reduction for the Fields at Indian Creek Phase 3, and a resolution for the borough's secretaries union contract. They will also review the projected year-end cash balances and a bill list. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Resolution 2023-1: Appointed Officials
• Borough of Emmaus Secretaries Union Contract
• Fields at Indian Creek Phase 3 Request for Security Reduction
• Resolution 2023-2: Bill List
• Reappointments to Shade Tree Commission, Board of Health, Vacancy Board, General Authority, Library Board, Zoning Hearing Board

Borough Council approved a bill list and payroll totaling $335,616.85 and authorized a collective bargaining agreement with Teamster’s Local Union #773. The council also appointed various borough officials, board members, and safety committee representatives. Additionally, a financial security reduction for Fields at Indian Creek, LLC was granted.

• Approved $335,616.85 for bill list and payroll (7-0)
• Authorized Collective Bargaining Agreement with Teamster’s Local Union #773 (7-0)
• Granted Fields at Indian Creek, LLC a financial security reduction of $230,523.92 (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-1 appointing borough officials (7-0)
• Appointed members to the 2023 Employee and Volunteer Safety Committee (7-0)
• Appointed members to the Police and Employee Pension Boards (7-0)
• Reappointed members to Shade Tree Commission, Board of Health, Vacancy Board, General Authority, Zoning Hearing Board, and Library Board (7-0)
• Adopted December 19, 2022 Council Minutes (7-0)