Walnutport Borough Council took the following action on Thursday:

• Approved a resolution for the 4685 Poplar Drive property, as well as the purchase of the bid in the amount of $10,000, with closing to occur within 60 days of Nov. 5, with all closing fees, transfer taxes and administrative costs being the sole responsibility of the buyer. The buyer will provide a 10% down payment. The sale is contingent upon the 1.5 acres of auctioned land being awarded its own tax parcel number by Northampton County. If a separate tax parcel number cannot be obtained, then the sale will be void and any downpayment will be refunded to the successful bidder.

• Approved the Barley settlement vs. the Borough of Walnutport. The settlement was in the amount of $70,000.

• Rescinded the current workers’ compensation policy and agreed to have the prior policy go back into effect.

• Accepted the resignation of Jonathan Kenyon from the Walnutport Authority Board.

• Approved the appointment of Judith Burke to the Walnutport Authority Board.

• Approved a resolution to sell two Tasers in the amount of $100.

• Approved use of facilities from Lions Club for pavilion and canal park for Walnutport Canal Days.

• Announced that the 10th annual tree lighting will be held Dec. 5.

• Announced that the next meeting of borough council will take place at 7 p.m. Dec. 10.

— Terry Ahner