Nesquehoning Borough Council acted on or discussed the following items during the monthly meeting on Wednesday.

• Solicitor Robert Yurchak announced that after much planning with state officials, the borough has a meeting set up with various entities regarding tractor-trailers using Route 93, when coming down from the Hazleton area. The meeting will take place at 9 a.m. on Nov. 21 at the borough hall.

• Approved re-piping unit one at the sewer plant with stainless steel. The cost is $87,527 and will be done by Blooming Glen Contractors.

• Council approved Lansford borrowing barricades for the upcoming Carbon County Veterans Day parade.

• Approved sending Lehighton Ambulance the same amount the borough sent it as last year after a request for financial assistance was received.

• Council reminded residents that Trick or Treat night will take place from 6-8 p.m. on Oct. 31. There will be extra crossing guards and fire police, as well as fire departments at intersections. Candy will be given out at the police station and recreation center.

• Ratified the purchase of a battery operated chainsaw in the amount of $500.

• Authorized Yurchak to work with the Rush Township attorney on an amendment to the agreement regarding the charge for sewage treatment from properties in Lake Hauto. Nesquehoning handles the sewage on the Schuylkill side of the private development. It was noted that Rush Township has already approved this request.

• Approved the purchase of a pole, lighting and electrical installation at New Columbus Park, not to exceed $5,000.

• Approved the maintenance of a generator at the Recreation Center by Wire Guys. The cost is $325.

• Council asked the borough secretary to watch CD interest rates closely as the borough’s CDs mature on Nov. 1 and a decision on what to do must be made within 10 days of them maturing.

• Ratified the Consortium Insurance for borough employees. Council noted that this consortium will bring a minimum savings of at least $45,000 to the borough.