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Council votes: ordinance tabled, playground grant application approved, pension study authorized and routine event/closures cleared
Summary
At its meeting, Borough of Northampton council tabled Ordinance No. 12-42 on compensation, approved Resolution No. 16-25 to apply for a playground grant, authorized an actuarial study of a 5% police pension COLA, approved an Eagle Scout project (3–2), and cleared holiday road closures and parking-meter covering.
The Borough of Northampton council took several formal actions at the meeting, summarized below. (All actions recorded as stated in the meeting transcript.)
Ordinance 12‑42 (compensation): Council considered Ordinance No. 12‑42 establishing new compensation for the mayor, council president and council members. Several recently re‑elected members intended to abstain; the council voted to table the ordinance to the next agenda.
Resolution 16‑25 (playground grant application): The council approved Resolution No. 16‑25 authorizing an application to the state-wide local share account for funding the Cindy Miles inclusive playground rehabilitation on 4th Street.
Police pension actuarial study: Council authorized an actuarial study to determine the feasibility of a permanent 5% COLA for police retirees; staff said the last study was performed about 4–5 years ago and the study cost will be borne by the pension plan. Any adoption of a COLA would require a later resolution and vote.
Eagle Scout project (Gavin Abraham): The council approved a proposal from Gavin Abraham (Life Scout, Troop 32) to install four PVC recycling bins along the Lehigh River and Hockendockle Creek after members raised questions about maintenance and signage. The measure passed by a 3–2 vote after a roll call was requested.
Event and operations approvals: The council approved a request from State Representative Zach Mako for an annual shredding event on April 18 in the Community Center parking lot; authorized road closures and portable facilities for Captain Michael Book’s memorial service; approved road closures for the Nov. 22 hometown holiday and tree lighting; and approved covering parking meters from Dec. 1 through Jan. 2 (dates as presented). The council also moved to pay the bills and adjourned.
Outcome table (as recorded): ordinance 12‑42 — tabled; resolution 16‑25 — approved; pension study — approved; Eagle Scout project — approved (3–2); shredding event — approved; memorial road closures — approved; holiday road closure — approved; parking meters covered — approved; pay bills — approved; meeting adjourned.
Provenance: each action and its outcome are recorded in the meeting transcript at the segments listed in the meeting timeline.
