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

• Solicitor Robert Yurchak reported that the borough now has the deed for the Lehigh Carbon Community College property off Tonoli Road and Route 54 in the village of Hauto. The college transferred the 40-acre property back to the borough to create a recreational use. Ideas include walking trails and a dog park.

• Approved the withdrawal of Bitfarm’s proposed plans at the Carbon County Planning Commission level. The company withdrew the plans from review at the December planning commission meeting, which took place last Tuesday, and expects to resubmit plans for January.

• Ratified a resolution to apply for a Commonwealth Finance Authority state grant for the New Columbus Fire Company for HVAC/flooring.

• Ratified a resolution to apply for a Commonwealth Finance Authority state grant for the three borough fire companies to help cover the cost of dual head radios for the departments.

• Ratified a resolution to apply for a Department of Conservation and Natural Resources grant for Nesquehoning Hose Co. 1 for the digital radio program.

• Thanked New Columbus Fire Company, the borough recreation commission for hosting the Christmas on the Hill event; as well as thanked the other two fire companies, and all volunteers who helped make the event a success.

• Confirmed that the new speed reader signs have been ordered and should be in this week. Four will then be installed along Catawissa Street and Route 54 and one is a mobile reader that police can place where they feel it is needed.

• Nesquehoning mayor Tom Kattner reminds residents to be careful traveling during the Christmas and New Year’s season. He noted that police will have zero tolerance for drivers not following the rules or driving after drinking.

“I want them to have a good time, but please do it right and do it safely,” Kattner said.

• Announced that police looking to apply for the full-time position in the borough can do so until Dec. 31. As of the meeting last week, the borough had received three applications.

• Announced the burn ban is no longer in effect.

• Approved an application of payment to Blooming Glen in the amount of $74,660 for a project at the sewer plant that was completed.

• Approved advertising an ordinance amending the installation and maintenance of smoke, heat and carbon monoxide detectors for rental properties. The borough was working with inspectors to fine tune the ordinance changes.

• Council recognized outgoing President David Hawk, who ends his term on Dec. 31. They thanked him for all of his years of service and dedication to the Nesquehoning community.

Councilman Bruce Nalesnik noted that in addition to council, Hawk started his career with Nesquehoning as a borough police officer before moving to serve on various borough boards and commissions.