Nesquehoning Borough Council acted on or discussed the following items during its monthly meeting last week.

• Approved a repository bid for several High Street parcels that were the site of a recent blighted structure that was demolished. The bid was received from Thomas Kuba.

• Received a copy of the 2023 Hauto Dam inspection report from Lake Hauto Club. The report states that the dam is classified as a “high hazard dam,” meaning that based on the location, if it fails, it will endanger populated areas downstream. Because of this, an emergency action plan has been developed for the borough.

• Councilwoman Lois Kuba announced that each fire department will receive $1,783.33 from the money collected as a result of avoidable fire alarms that happened throughout the year. Council decided last year to split the money between the three fire departments.

• Approved officers Brad Hess and Samantha Janner’s end of probation period for the police department.

• Councilman Bruce Nalesnik reported that the borough street department is in good shape with road salt/anti-skid material.

• Approved purchasing a lab machine to test chlorine and ammonia at the sewer plant from USA Bluebook at a cost of $2,190.

• Approved a quote to repair the 2012 Dodge Charger police cruiser at Kovatch in Nesquehoning. The cost to replace the blown engine is $6,261.26.

• Approved a survey of New Columbus Park by Brinkash at a cost of $5,300. The topographical survey will help with grant applications.

• Approved disconnecting a landline at the borough garage, because the employees utilize their cellphones instead of using a landline.

• Approved keeping the rental fees the same at this time while the quality of life committee works on updating the plan for short- and long-term rentals in the borough.

• The next meeting of the Recreation Commission will be at 7 p.m. on Feb. 5.

• Adopted resolutions appointing Statewide Tax Recover as the borough’s delinquent occupation tax collector and the delinquent per capita collector.

- Amy Miller