Alburtis Borough Council approved a major subdivision plan of Jaindl Land Co. in 2006, The Hills at Loch Ridge West. The plan was amended and re-approved in 2008 but put on hold until the real estate market improved.

There will be 56 twins and 27 single-family units including one existing residential dwelling for a total of 84 homes. There is one large commercial lot.

The market is opening up again according to Senior Manager Bruce Anderson of The Pidcock Co. as he reviewed the plan with council at their meeting July 10.

Two sample homes are expected to be ready in September for people to view.

David Jaindl, as a courtesy to Alburtis Borough Council, presented recent major changes to another subdivision, Spring Creek Properties in Lower Macungie Township, as it runs along the Spring Creek Road area right outside of Alburtis. With the impact this subdivision will have on the community at large in mind, and to reduce truck and other traffic, the number of homes has been significantly reduced from a possible 900 to 400 with about half for seniors 55 and older.

The industrial and commercial areas have been changed to provide 11 acres of new recreation and open space. Construction could start as early as late fall or as late as spring of 2014. This will not be fully developed for the next 20 years, said Jaindl, with 80 percent completed in five to seven years.

B. F. Brown was expected to begin working on the road and curbing on Church Street July 15. The street will be widened to 22 feet. There will be a "T" intersection at Scenic View Drive and Church Street. It is expected to take two or three weeks and be finished by Aug. 10, said William Erdman with Keystone Consulting Engineers. Council decided the paving, manholes and road on Third Street will be postponed until next year.

President Steve Hill asked council if they wanted Parks and Recreation Chairperson Kathleen Raines to complete the sign for the hockey court, as it is taking too long and Raines has put in a lot of time working on the project. He said it should be finished and Raines has gone above and beyond the call of duty on this. Council agreed she should complete the sign.

The Scout who would have been working on the sign for his Eagle Scout project missed two meetings and will be withdrawn from this project.

Following a presentation by Sam Augustine of J.P. Mascaro explaining why there will be a $4,000 increase in their contract with the borough, a motion was made by Raines to approve. It failed when there was no second because, Hill requested they do not approve the contract in the absence of Councilmembers Cathy Moyer, John Aleszczyk, Peg McCormack and Mayor Kathleen Palmer. Council decided to postpone their approval until their meeting when Augustine will return and present reasons for the increase again.

J. P. Mascaro recently donated $500 toward the Hawaiian Luau at Alburtis Pool July 13.

Council approved an agreement with Saylor's Lawn and Landscape, Inc. to cut the grass at the Dorney Landfill for $15,000 per year for three years.

Following a brief discussion about the last meeting with Lehigh County about Lockridge Historical Church and the Bird Sanctuary and cemetery, council decided to invite Lehigh County Commissioner Percy Dougherty to a meeting to discuss this matter.

Executive Secretary Sharon Trexler reported Diehl Insurance Agency notified the borough the Pa. State Department of Labor Act 46 is now in place and covers volunteer firefighters under the Firemen's Cancer Presumption Law. The minimum the borough is allowed to pay is $2,000. Council approved a motion to go with the state.