Lehighton could spend up to $387,562 for a custom pumper truck for its fire department.

On a 5-0 vote, borough council on Monday agreed to purchase the truck for the fire department from KME of Nesquehoning.Borough Manager Nicole Beckett said council is awaiting the final proposal from KME.Beckett said the pumper will be purchased from out of the borough's fire apparatus fund.The borough had implemented a half-mill tax for fire apparatus purposes over a decade ago, she said.In addition, Beckett said the fire department will be looking for an aerial truck in about two years.In other business, council:Accepted John Achterman's resignation from the sewer authority, and announced it is looking for a new member.Adopted an ordinance allowing public dining.Adopted an ordinance prohibiting exotic animals on public property.Adopted an ordinance expanding and amending borough parks.Approved Lady Lionesses Pink Light Walk for Oct. 7.Approved Peaceful Knights holding a 5K Walk/Run/Bike on Lehigh Drive and the D&L Trailhead from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, July 19.