At the March 2 Catasauqua Borough Council meeting, a resolution passed unanimously to decertify three former Catasauqua fire houses.

The Phoenix Steam Fire Company No. 1, the Southwark Hose Company No. 9 and the East End Independent Hose and Chemical Company No. 1 are not permitted to provide firefighting services to the borough. The resolution also noted the Catasauqua Firefighters Association was named sole provider of firefighting services in the borough.

In related business, a resolution was granted to accept a bill of sale for a Wirt & Knox hose cart and equipment for $1 from the former East End fire group. The historic hose cart is on display in the lobby of borough hall.

Two other resolutions passed unanimously. Council voted to seek a $1.6 million grant request to pay for replacement components of waste treatment facility equipment and approved an agreement to enter into a multimunicipal comprehensive plan with several municipalities and the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission.

A resolution designating Barry Isett and Associates to provide code enforcement, zoning and rental inspection services in the borough passed unanimously. Council also voted to have Kraft Code Services as a third-party agency to provide services to Catasauqua as assigned by the borough manager. Kraft would be used if a conflict arises with the Isett group.

Borough Manager Steven Travers said Catty Corner Neighborhood Pub and Pie is seeking permission to hold a block party in June. Money raised at the event will be donated to borough organizations. After some discussion, the request was approved unanimously.

Mayor Barbara Schlegel noted the annual National Night Out will be held in August in conjunction with North Catasauqua. The event works to enhance the relationship between the community and police. More information is forthcoming.

In his engineer report, Brent Shriver said the Willow Street parking lot project is slated for work beginning this week. Councilman Brian Bartholomew asked about the process of determining what weight capacity of a truck is assigned. Shriver replied it is based on structural components of the street. When asked, Shriver stated he would put a summary together for council explaining how road truck load weights are determined.

Councilman Cameron Smith made a motion for a manager’s employment agreement for current borough Manager Steven Travers. It is a two-year agreement. The base salary will be $97,850. Solicitor Thomas Dinkelacker said it is essentially the same as Travers’ previous contract except for a 3-percent raise and a slight increase in his life insurance. Smith’s motioned passed unanimously.

Councilman Gene Schlegel asked about the numbering of all homes. An ordinance indicates all houses need to have address numbers clearly marked. Council Vice President Brian McKittrick asked Travers to follow up with Isett on the matter.

Councilman Paul Cmil reported a water authority conference is planned for late March. There are three vacancies on the authority, he added.

Councilwoman Deb Mellish, in her planning and zoning committee report, said the group is reviewing rental inspection requirements.

Councilman Gene Schlegel moved to allow the Cedarbrook Sportsmen to stock the Catasauqua Creek. The motion passed unanimously.

In other recreation activities, Robert Zakos was appointed to the Shade Tree Commission. There are five trees planned for planting during the Arbor Day celebration.

Council went into executive session. No votes followed.