Macungie Borough Council met for its regularly scheduled meeting April 6.

Macungie Ambulance Corps gave its 2025 yearly report.

There were 5,011 calls for service requiring response by ambulance crews.

Macungie Ambulance Corps Executive Director Christopher Greb spoke about the past when there were just a couple of ambulances and usually only one destination.

Now there are many vehicles and many different places to take patients.

Greb also spoke about community outreach and education programs by the corps.

There were 31 community courses taught, a 48% increase from 2024.

There were 296 individuals certified in First Aid and/or CPR.

Other activities included an open house event.

Macungie Ambulance Corps also maintains 45 automated external defibrillators in the community.

The corps includes regular employees as well as volunteers. The current roster includes six nurses, 12 paramedics and 20 EMTs, among other personnel.

In other meeting news, the bill list was approved with several items questioned.

One item was mentioned about the entertainment amount. This was for the purchase of microphones for council use during the public meetings. Another expense was mentioned, which was the cleaning of offices. The amount is for all borough offices.

Mayor Bob Sell spoke about cards sent to residents. Each card will show contact information for the borough.

From 2019-2025, Macungie Borough Police had unallocated personal time. Council authorized compensation for this time.

A part-time police officer was approved for hire.

Borough Manager Kalman A. Sostarecz Jr. was authorized to solicit proposals for police consultation services. Sostarecz sought approval from borough council for acquiring services from Lantek IT instead of current procedure. It will be cheaper in the long run.

There was discussion revolving around the historical society. Many of the society’s items are kept at Macungie Institute, 510 E. Main St. It is recommended Macungie Institute be open for longer hours. Councilman Stan Landis is checking into this situation.

Boy Scout Troop #71 meets at Macungie Institute often and Scouts do tasks for the institute. The meeting rate has been going up yearly. It is suggested the troop charge be a $1 a year in exchange for the things they are doing for the building.

An executive session was held for personnel and litigation.

Diane Angermeier, the volunteer coordinator for Macungie Memorial Park, reminded residents the park and its activities are solely run by volunteers. As always, volunteers are needed for various activities including car cruise nights held May through July, car shows, a truck show in June and Das Awkscht Fescht and Wheels of Time. Volunteers are needed for dog shows in September and October. Call Diane at 610-967-1531 or email at drang@ptd.net or contact Macungie Memorial Park at 610-966-4289 for information on ways to volunteer.

Lastly, park cleanup was completed with help from students in Emmaus High School Honor Society and from Allentown Central Catholic High School.