At Coplay Borough Council’s workshop meeting June 2, Councilwoman Janet Eisenhauer introduced the borough’s terms for a new municipal bond, required to retire a prior short-term borrowing of $1.9 million.

The new loan is a long-term bond that will be issued by Neffs National Bank. The interest is 1.9 percent; the rate can be adjusted to a higher rate based on market condition. The lower interest rate will mean a lower monthly payment than the borough originally planned.

Council agreed the borough would not open the park facilities for rentals in June. Members will review the matter on a monthly basis.

The municipal building will open June 8 for in-person visits. The staff asks that you observe the recommended guidelines, such as maintaining proper distancing and wearing masks.

The public works building was bid out by borough Engineer Dan Witczak. There were eight bidders. The lowest bid was approximately $2.3 million. Council estimated the cost at $2 million.

The building is financed in part with the long-term bond.

The bid is a complex compilation, and the specifications exceeded 100 pages. All bidders had a base bid and specific alternates.

Council will meet in closed session to look at the options.

Members did plan to decide on final approval by the June 9 voting meeting, but the complexity will require a much more detailed analysis.

Council is now expected to make the final decision at the July 14 meeting.

The agreement was made to extend the analysis to take the time needed to make a decision that will benefit the borough and meet the requirements of the public works department.

Stephen Burker reported he and his committee will make the decision regarding Community Days sometime during the third week in June.

Coplay Public Library, 49 S. Fifth St., is looking to spend a week getting ready to move forward in its next phase of reopening. The plan is to open the library for curbside book delivery June 12. The details will be released on the website, coplaypubliclibrary.org.

The borough is looking to purchase a new garbage truck. Council President Louis Bodish noted a truck would not be able to be delivered until 2021.

The owners of Second Street Tavern asked for clarification on renting rooms above the establishment, 33 N. Second St. The zoning ordinance permits a two-unit rental. The owner is making a point that the property is set up with a hotel license that includes the tavern’s liquor license and eight hotel-type rooms.

A problem with the zoning is there is a need for parking. Parking is scarce in that area. Two rental units would require four parking spaces, but there are only two potential slots.

The owners have the option to go before the borough’s zoning hearing board and request a parking variance.