A vote to advertise a 2024 budget with a 4-mill tax increase for Weatherly Borough taxpayers was rejected on a 4-3 vote at a recent borough council meeting.

Led by Joe Thomas, members Jeff Miller, Joe Cyburt and Norm Richie voted against the proposed budget, while Vince Cuddeford II, Teresa D’Andrea and Mayor P. J. Hadzick voted in favor.

After discussion, a proposed a 3-mill tax increase was put forward, with the budget to be adjusted to make the numbers work. Here, only Thomas and Cuddeford II were opposed. Thomas would like to see no increase.

Other business

Council voted to reject a proposed three-year fire protection agreement with Packer Township, and is seeking 10 years for Citizens Volunteer Fire Co. #1, as before.

• Council approved the 2024 tax anticipation loan and authorized borough manager Harold Pudliner and solicitor James Nanovic to work up the numbers and loan agreement.

• Council renewed the Weatherly Museum’s lease on its building.

• A two-lot subdivision for Kyle Feaster was approved.

• Preliminary plans are in the making for a company to renovate the C.M. Schwab School building for apartments, and construct an additional building to house a total of 30 apartments. The company has asked if council would consider a tax abatement on the new project for its first 10 years. The vote in favor an abatement 6-1 with Thomas opposed.

• D’Andrea commended basketball coach Luke Medico and his coaches and players, who gave out apple and pumpkin pies to residents on Nov. 21 after their practice.

December’s council meeting will be Dec. 28 to wrap up the year.