Bundra cites health issues<\/p>\n
Coplay Borough Mayor Joseph Bundra has submitted a letter of resignation, effective April 30, to council. During the April 14 meeting of council, President Rick Kern read the letter, which cited health issues as the mayor\u2019s reason for leaving the position early.<\/p>\n
The May 5 council agenda will include the request for a resolution to seek a new mayor. A council vote on the resolution is expected at the May 12 meeting.<\/p>\n
Council will then have 30 days to appoint a person to the mayor role. If that is unsuccessful, the issue will be moved to Lehigh County, whose officials will make an appointment.<\/p>\n
In other business, council approved the borough planning commission\u2019s recommendation to advance, conditionally, project plans on Silo Drive. A manufactured lighting warehouse is planned. The majority of the property on Silo Drive is in Whitehall; only 4% of the land is in Coplay Borough.<\/p>\n
The approval is subject to the developer\u2019s compliance with the borough engineer\u2019s comments.<\/p>\n
Council approved a Community Development Building Grant request for $123,915 to replace, and possibly update, fire suppression and rescue tools for the borough fire department. The grant will carry a $1,000 borough match.<\/p>\n
An estimate by Cintas for floor mat replacement and cleaning at both borough hall and the public works building was also approved. The work will be done weekly for a maximum annual cost of $6,518.<\/p>\n
Council approval an additional match, not to exceed $10,000, for a CDBG grant related to a paving and renovation project on 11th Street. During the work, it was discovered an additional coating of base fill on the roadway was required.<\/p>\n
Borough council, during the meeting, also made some summer-related approvals.<\/p>\n
Rachael Geiger was approved as the 2026 pool manager at a salary of $450 per week. The pool is scheduled to be open June 14-Aug. 23.<\/p>\n
Pool fees were also approved.<\/p>\n
The cost for season passes is as follows:<\/p>\n
\u2022 Student (age 5-18) \u2014 resident, $60; nonresident, $80; Catasauqua resident, $75<\/p>\n
\u2022 Adult (19-61) \u2014 resident, $75; nonresident, $125; Catasauqua resident, $100<\/p>\n
\u2022 Family \u2014 residents, $140; nonresidents, $225; Catasauqua residents, $200<\/p>\n
\u2022 Senior (62 and older) \u2014 resident, $15; nonresident, $35; Catasauqua resident, $35<\/p>\n
The fee for day cares to use the pool will be $50 per student.<\/p>\n
The cost for a daily pass is as follows:<\/p>\n
\u2022 Student (age 5-18) \u2014 resident, $5; nonresident, $9; Catasauqua resident, $8<\/p>\n
\u2022 Adult (19-61) \u2014 resident, $7; nonresident, $12; Catasauqua resident, $10<\/p>\n
\u2022 Senior (62 and older) \u2014 resident, $2; nonresident, $6; Catasauqua resident, $5<\/p>\n
Aqua Zumba is open to everyone at a $6 cost per class.<\/p>\n
Council will next meet May 5, for a workshop, and May 12, for a regular meeting. Both are held 7 p.m. at borough hall, 98 S. Fourth St.<\/p>\n
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