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Borough council reviews 2026 budget framework, public-works updates and approves holiday parking suspension
Summary
Council received a treasurer’s report showing delinquency reductions, reviewed 2026 budget groundwork and public-works progress on a digester lining and alley paving, and approved suspending parking enforcement for the holiday period. Several routine motions were approved on roll call.
The borough council met in a regularly scheduled session to review finances, public-works projects and routine agenda items, and to approve a short set of votes including a holiday parking-enforcement suspension.
Treasurer’s report: The treasurer reported that billing cycle 1 collections are underway and cycle 2 went out Nov. 1. The treasurer said delinquent accounts have fallen substantially — from roughly $1,000,000 in February to about $140,000 at present — and that overall fund balances are “in the green.” The treasurer also noted recent capital spending: a police Tahoe recorded at roughly $14,000 and the garbage truck paid from capital revenues at about $234,000.
Budget and finance: A council member identified as Scott provided a brief update on the 2026 budget process, saying the council has a basic framework and is addressing finer points such as possible millage adjustments requested by the fire department and EMS, and a likely small increase in the lighting specialty tax to cover utility costs.
Insurance and liabilities: Staff described an insurance contract clause that requires a one-time terminal/aggregate payment (discussed at roughly $37,000) to avoid future overage charges; staff said a new insurer’s year‑one discounts (estimated at about $50,000) would largely offset the payment. Council voted to approve the related payment and proceed with the insurance arrangement (see “Votes at a glance”).
Public works and infrastructure: Public‑works staff reported that alley paving and other street tie‑ins are complete in the project area but noted raised sections that will require side‑dressing. The borough’s digester lining is finished; staff said glass‑lined piping and chopper pumps are expected to arrive soon and that a roof unit is being shipped from Austria and should arrive in December.
Parking and meters: Staff said new parking meters (awaiting faceplates) should arrive by November and that meter revenue averages about $1,600–$2,000 every two weeks. The council discussed past practice on holiday enforcement and directed staff to publicize the suspension period once dates were finalized.
Procedural and community items: The consent agenda included routine approvals and a facility‑use request from New Life Church for monthly outreach in Fountain Square beginning Nov. 22; staff will return with details at the Nov. 17 meeting. The council voted to advertise a pension ordinance (referred to in the meeting as Ordinance 2025‑12) that would permit certain uniformed employees to voluntarily contribute additional retirement dollars without a borough match; advertisement moves that ordinance toward final consideration.
The meeting adjourned into executive session for items not expected to produce immediate votes. The presiding officer noted schedule changes for garbage pickup during Veterans Day week and asked staff to publicize the changes.
