Alburtis Borough Council met June 25, approving several infrastructure-focused measures, including paving projects and applications for multimodal transportation grants.

During public comments, a resident in attendance said he is worried about the East Penn School District’s future plans to raise school taxes and the impact that could have on residents.

Council then approved the minutes from the June 11 meeting and authorized payment of all outstanding borough bills, amounting to $83,616.07.

Mayor Kathleen Palmer delivered a short statement during her report. She saw an SUV did not pull to the side for an emergency vehicle with its lights on and reminded the public “we all need to do so.”

The fiscal consultant’s report was also presented, outlining steady financial performance, confirming borough spending and revenue remained aligned with budget expectations through midyear.

Under new business, council was shown plans related to Jaindl lots 85 and 86. These new sketch plans were presented because they improved the stormwater management plan for the area. Jaindl’s representatives were in attendance to present the improvements. No vote was needed.

Next, council members were presented with the cost for paving the remaining section of Fort Sumpter Road. The total amount is $18,218. It was decided they would discuss this during budget time.

Council then authorized two grant applications to secure funding for future transportation improvements.

The first was a request to apply for a Department of Community and Economic Development Multimodal Transportation Fund grant, which would help finish the work on Roberts Street.

The second was a request to apply for a Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Multimodal grant, to make street improvements, construct a walking path and add drains near the Alburtis Area Community Center.

With all the agenda items approved and no further business presented, the meeting was adjourned.