Slatington Borough Council acted on several matters.

Police Chief William Borst reported that officers Amanda Segarra and Kevin Torres have completed probation and are entering field training.

“I don’t expect it to take the full 16 weeks since they’ve both worked in the borough before,” Borst said.

Borst said Slatington will have foot patrols this summer, with each officer checking in at local businesses.

“Residents really seem to like that we do that,” he said. “This is the first time in years we have enough officers that we don’t need State Police coverage — even if someone is sick or on vacation.”

The department’s new police vehicle grant is currently on hold, and the investigation room remains unusable due to paperwork that needs to be shredded.

Slatington Fire Department Fire Chief Robert Reph said the fire department’s current building, constructed in 1985, is outdated and too small. They need a new building.

“It’s a pole building, and it’s beyond its useful life,” Reph said. “The repairs are mounting. Years ago, there was a plan to build a shared facility for fire, police, and ambulance — but it would have to be built on the current site, and space is limited.”

Reph reported that the department has 46 members with 20 certified for interior firefighting and eight qualified drivers. The department has five extra sets of bunker gear, which have a 10-year lifespan.

Council approved the 2025 Minimum Municipal Obligation for the police pension plan at $190,453.48. Council voted to invest $4.5 million in idle funds into interest-bearing accounts at Key Bank.

Council approved $19,500 to General Code to update all borough ordinances for the website and authorized an annual fee of $1,195 to maintain updates.

The 2022 audit report is expected to be ready within a week.

Council approved a contract with Doggy Day Care for stray dog services. The kennel will hold dogs for 14 days. If the dog is not claimed, they will attempt to adopt it out.

The daily cost is $50. If the owner is identified, they are responsible for the full cost. If not, the borough pays for the initial 14-day period.

Council authorized a transfer of funds to pay the following Sewer Authority bills, totaling $22,762.56, including: Tad Miller — $125; Lisa Young — $2,079, March 3, 2024 to March 31, 2025, and $6,352.50, April 2 to 30; Hamburg, Rubin, Mullen, Maxwell and Lupin — $3,750, Feb. 13 to 28; and $4,950, March 5 to 31; CRY LLP — $5,450; David Frederick, petty cash reimbursement of $56.06, treasurer.