In other business, Lehighton borough council:

• Approved the Blanski Energy Management proposal for the HVAC maintenance agreement for the annex that should save the borough anywhere between $10,000 to $15,000 per year.

• Approved a request from H&K Group for use of the former sewer plant land Route 443 project staging area.

• Approved a request from Jim Thorpe Borough to contract for street sweeping.

• Declined a request from Kovatch to pay for the Light & Power truck chassis before delivery of vehicle.

• Accepted the resignations of Paul Wallace and Hilbert Haas as crossing guards. In conjunction with their resignations, council emphasized it has crossing guard openings to fill.

• Denied a request from a resident regarding their garbage bill.

• Ratified all items updated in the COVID-19 Action Plan.

• Adopted a resolution declaring a snow emergency on Jan. 31.

- Terry Ahner