Alburtis Borough Council opened its 7 p.m. Feb. 25 meeting with the call to order and the Pledge to the Flag, then invited residents to speak during public comment.

The agenda focused on professional services, grant opportunities and infrastructure planning.

Council then approved the minutes from its Feb. 11 meeting before taking up Resolution 2026-4, which formally appoints ARRO Consulting Inc. as borough engineer following the acquisition of Ott Consulting Inc.

The resolution ensures continuity in engineering services for municipal projects, land development review and infrastructure oversight.

Council unanimously approved the appointment.

There was no mayoral report for the evening.

The current bills for payment were accepted and council reviewed the fiscal consultant’s report, which provided an overview of the borough’s financial position and ongoing budget monitoring.

The monthly police report summarized recent activity, enforcement efforts and departmental operations. Members approved the report without comment.

Under new business, council authorized advertising the borough’s open maintenance position, continuing efforts to fill a vacancy in the public works department.

Members also approved applications for two competitive funding opportunities: the 2026 Lehigh Valley Greenways Grant and the T-Mobile Hometown Grant.

The Greenways program, administered regionally to support trail development, open space preservation and recreational improvements, could provide funding for projects that enhance connectivity and environmental stewardship.

The T-Mobile Hometown Grant is a national program aimed at supporting small-town community development projects. Council expressed optimism that pursuing both grants could offset local costs for future improvements.

Council also approved the purchase of electric heaters for Lockridge Historical Church.

The Redevelopment Authority of Lehigh County’s annual report was received and entered into the record, giving council insight into county-level redevelopment initiatives that may affect the borough.

Council members also reviewed information on the G402 Incident Command System Overview for Executives and Senior Officials, a Federal Emergency Management Agency course designed to familiarize municipal leaders with high-level emergency management responsibilities. Alburtis Borough Manager Stephen Nemeth suggested to council members they take the course.

Lastly, Nemeth announced there will be traffic counting on some of the municipally owned roads. There wasn’t a clear understanding of the reason, but council members found it useful.

With all agenda items addressed, council adjourned the meeting.

The next Alburtis Borough Council meeting is scheduled 7 p.m. March 11.