November Borough Council Roundup

Here's a summary of last night's council meeting:

1. Jake Braking - Bob Mack (Borough Engineer) is going to be moving forward with the drafting of the ordinance for PennDOT review (they're required to sign-off on all anti-engine braking ordinances before municipalities pass them). Hopefully we can get something passed soon. More to come on this topic next month.

2. Signature Homes/Tatamy Farms Development Extension - Mr. Tom Maloney was at the council meeting last night and requested another six-month extension. The market conditions as most of you know are not conducive for real-estate development, nobody is buying houses right now, so he's not in a position to begin building. Hearing no opposition from anyone present, Council granted the six-month extension. We will readdress again in May.

3. Tatamy Hunt Street Lighting - After several attempts at faxing the inspection reports, MetEd FINALLY received a copy of them Monday morning and are now working to get the lights energized. Right now their target date is Friday, 11/14/2008. Hopefully we can get it done sooner, but that's the date that we were given. Stay tuned.

4. Tatamy Hunt Street Dedication - Council and the Developer have agreed on the terms of the dedication of the streets in Tatamy Hunt. This will most likely happen at the December council meeting.

5. The first reading of the 2009 Operating Budget was presented.

6. Northampton County has announced a program whereby residents without prescription drug coverage are eligible to receive a 22% discount off the cost of their prescriptions. If you're interested, please see Joanne in the Borough Office for the paperwork.

That's about it for this month. GET OUT AND VOTE!