Published March 12. 2026 08:00AM<\/p>\n
Alburtis Borough Council opened its 7 p.m. Feb. 25 meeting with the call to order and the Pledge to the Flag, then invited residents to speak during public comment.<\/p>\n
The agenda focused on professional services, grant opportunities and infrastructure planning.<\/p>\n
Council then approved the minutes from its Feb. 11 meeting before taking up Resolution 2026-4, which formally appoints ARRO Consulting Inc. as borough engineer following the acquisition of Ott Consulting Inc.<\/p>\n
The resolution ensures continuity in engineering services for municipal projects, land development review and infrastructure oversight.<\/p>\n
Council unanimously approved the appointment.<\/p>\n
There was no mayoral report for the evening.<\/p>\n
The current bills for payment were accepted and council reviewed the fiscal consultant\u2019s report, which provided an overview of the borough\u2019s financial position and ongoing budget monitoring.<\/p>\n
The monthly police report summarized recent activity, enforcement efforts and departmental operations. Members approved the report without comment.<\/p>\n
Under new business, council authorized advertising the borough\u2019s open maintenance position, continuing efforts to fill a vacancy in the public works department.<\/p>\n
Members also approved applications for two competitive funding opportunities: the 2026 Lehigh Valley Greenways Grant and the T-Mobile Hometown Grant.<\/p>\n
The Greenways program, administered regionally to support trail development, open space preservation and recreational improvements, could provide funding for projects that enhance connectivity and environmental stewardship.<\/p>\n
The T-Mobile Hometown Grant is a national program aimed at supporting small-town community development projects. Council expressed optimism that pursuing both grants could offset local costs for future improvements.<\/p>\n
Council also approved the purchase of electric heaters for Lockridge Historical Church.<\/p>\n
The Redevelopment Authority of Lehigh County\u2019s annual report was received and entered into the record, giving council insight into county-level redevelopment initiatives that may affect the borough.<\/p>\n
Council members also reviewed information on the G402 Incident Command System Overview for Executives and Senior Officials, a Federal Emergency Management Agency course designed to familiarize municipal leaders with high-level emergency management responsibilities. Alburtis Borough Manager Stephen Nemeth suggested to council members they take the course.<\/p>\n
Lastly, Nemeth announced there will be traffic counting on some of the municipally owned roads. There wasn\u2019t a clear understanding of the reason, but council members found it useful.<\/p>\n
With all agenda items addressed, council adjourned the meeting.<\/p>\n
The next Alburtis Borough Council meeting is scheduled 7 p.m. March 11.<\/p>\n
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