The council’s decision to maintain the tax rate was facilitated by the efforts of the finance committee and borough officers, which culminated in a balanced budget without increasing the financial burden on residents. The acknowledgment of the hard work by the Chief Financial Advisor Karen and Borough Administrator Andre was a focal point of the meeting, highlighting the collaborative effort to achieve this financial milestone.

Another noteworthy agenda item was the resignation of Gilbert J. Marshall from Marshall Geoscience Incorporated, who has served as the borough’s Licensed Site Remediation Professional (LSRP). His resignation will take effect on July 9, 2024. The council moved to approve his resignation with immediate effect.

The meeting also included the introduction of several ordinances: one authorizing the transfer of property to a nonprofit corporation, another amending stormwater control regulations, and a third setting salaries for borough officers and employees for the year 2024. Furthermore, bond ordinances were introduced for the acquisition of capital equipment and the completion of various capital improvements, including water and sewer infrastructure upgrades totaling millions of dollars.

In addition to these actions, the council addressed community concerns, such as a report about a damaged stop sign, which was taken up for immediate review and action by the borough’s Highway Department.

Other business included authorizing requests for proposals (RFPs) for the 2024 Craft Beer Festival, approving applications for upcoming community events like the Main Street Music and Arts Festival and an Easter egg hunt, and receiving committee reports that commended the borough employees for their prompt response to a flooding event.