Police responded to 225 incidents and issued 19 parking tickets during July, according to a report presented to Slatington Borough Council last week, as officials also discussed animal services, approved a wastewater ordinance update and announced the hiring of a full-time code enforcement officer. Not in attendance, Mayor Jeralyn Schoch delivered the department’s report.

“There were 225 incidents, and 19 parking tickets,” Schoch said. “I want to thank the Slatington Lions Club for hosting our National Night Out.”

Schoch said Borst recently checked with the Humane Society about accepting stray dogs and encouraged borough officials to learn more about the organization’s services.

“Chief Borst checked in with the Humane Society about taking lost dogs. Borst suggests going to visit them. They have many different services,” Schoch said.

Councilman William Schippers volunteered to accompany the chief on a visit.

Schoch added that she would also attend.

Fire Chief Justin Frable reported that the department answered 20 calls in July, including four dwelling fires, one water rescue, three EMS calls, two spills and three carbon monoxide detector incidents.

“We did a cool down for Northern Lehigh Youth Football and one for the Northern Lehigh Band, which they always appreciate,” Frable said. “Thanks to the Lions Club for National Night Out and thanks to all the residents who came out to look at our trucks and learn about them.”

Frable also thanked the police department for sharing proceeds from donations collected during the community event.

“Thanks to the Slatington Police Department for giving us their share of the donations,” he said. “It will go a long way for our department.”

Code enforcement

Borough Manager Roy Hambrecht announced the hiring of Anita M. Einolf as the borough’s new code enforcement officer.

“We hired a Code Enforcement Officer. Her name is Anita M. Einolf. She is very qualified,” Hambrecht said.

Mayberry said the position will allow the borough to take a more proactive approach to enforcement.

“She will be a full-time code enforcement officer,” Mayberry said. “She will have the time to be proactive and go out to patrol the community. It will no longer be based on what complaints the office gets.”

Hambrecht also reported that the borough’s Edmunds software system is operational and that National Metering Services is installing approximately 30 meters per day. He added that the borough’s 2024 draft audit has been completed.

Councilman Dave Schnaars made a motion to have the Planning, Finance and Zoning Committee review and approve the draft audit. Council approved the motion unanimously.

Earlier in the meeting, Mayberry called the regular session to order at 7 p.m. and recessed three minutes later for a public hearing on Ordinance 731, which revises grease trap requirements and wastewater flow controls.

The ordinance applies to entities whose wastewater impacts operations at the Slatington Wastewater Treatment Plant and requires grease, oil and sand interceptors or retainers where applicable.

Council approved the measure.