Borough Council

Name: Borough Council — Bangor, PA
Start: 2026-03-23
End: 2026-03-23
Location: Bangor, PA

Regular Meeting

Bangor, PA · March 23, 2026

Minutes

BANGOR BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETING HELD AT 197 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, BANGOR, PA MINUTES MARCH 23, 2026 - 6:30 PM CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE TO FLAG ROLL CALL Members Present: Others Present: James Augustine Stephen Reider, Borough Manager Barry G. Schweitzer David J. Ceraul, Esq., Solicitor Zachary Maslany David McCloughan, Mayor Marissa Donnelly Absent: Rosemarie Capone – via telephone James W. Kresge Marc Sperling PUBLIC COMMENTS: 1. Eleanor Rideout was present from 101 Dante Street for an update on how the funds from the sale of Episcopal Apartments will be distributed to help seniors. Solicitor Ceraul stated that updates are on the United Way of the Lehigh Valley website. 2. Maria was present from 153 South Main Street to inquire about the maintenance on Long’s Alley. Manager Reider and Solicitor Ceraul addressed her questions. 3. Leila Ross was present from 129 Messinger Street to inquire about sidewalk maintenance in the borough. Manager Reider addressed her questions. ACTION ITEMS: 1. A MOTION to approve payment of the bills totaling $502,925.13 was made by Sperling, seconded by Augustine. All were in favor. MOTION carried. 2. A MOTION to waive the yard sale permit fee for the Memorial Day weekend community wide yard sale held from May 22nd to May 24th was made by Augustine, seconded by Capone. All were in favor. MOTION carried. 3. Manager Reider reported that Chief Jones would like to use approximately $950.00 from the Police Wish Fund to purchase airsoft guns and associated equipment for training purposes. A MOTION was made by Sperling, seconded by Schweitzer to approve the Police Wish Fund purchase. All were in favor. MOTION carried. 4. Manager Reider and Council discussed the draft of a new Fats, Oils and Greases Ordinance that was recommended by the Authority and the draft Fire Department Ordinance. COUNCIL COMMENTS: 1. Chief Engle gave Council a Fire Department update. 2. Chief Jones gave Council a Police Department update. 3. Mayor McCloughan gave Council an update on his recent activities as Mayor. 4. Council Member Augustine asked for an update on the removal of the dugouts at Pennico Park. 5. Council Member Schweitzer stated that the borough’s disruptive conduct ordinance could potentially be used to address ongoing issues at the park involving kids and vandalism. 6. Manager Reider gave Council a park/pool update. ADJOURNMENT: A MOTION to adjourn was made by Sperling, seconded by Augustine. All were in favor. MOTION carried. The Bangor Borough Council Meeting adjourned at 7:01 P.M. Respectfully Submitted, Tracy Palmer, Administrative Secretary

Agenda

BOROUGH OF BANGOR 197 Pennsylvania Avenue, Bangor, PA 18013 Phone: 610-588-2216 Fax: 610-588-6468 http://bangorborough.org COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA MONDAY MARCH 23, 2026 – 6:30 P.M. Welcome and thank you for attending this meeting of the Borough Council. As a courtesy to everyone, we request that you comply with the following rules of order: • Please limit your remarks to a maximum of five (5) minutes. • Should the Council President in his/her sole discretion determine that remarks are in any way inappropriate or slanderous, the speaker will be asked to redirect their comments. • Questions asked of Council or staff may require time to research the answer. • When appropriate, and at the sole discretion of the Council President, a response to questions will be provided at the next Council meeting. • Refrain from side-bar conversations, talking over others, or interrupting recognized speakers. We thank you in advance for your courtesy. Call to Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call Public Comment (Please state your name and address prior to addressing Borough Council) Action Items 1) Consideration: Disbursements in the amount of $502,925.13 2) Consideration: Community Wide Yard Sale 3) Consideration: Police Wish Fund Purchase 4) Discussion: Ordinance Updates Officials and Committee Reports Adjournment Please note: The meeting is being digitally recorded. 2026 Monthly Meeting Information Boards and Commissions Parks & Recreation Board 1st Monday of each month, except for January and September when the meeting will be held on the 2nd Tuesday. Zoning Hearing Board 4th Tuesday of each month as required and advertised. Planning Commission 1st Tuesday of each month Authority Board 4th Thursday of each month, except for November and December when the meeting will be held on the 3rd Thursday All the above meetings will take place at 6:30PM, at Bangor Borough Administration Office, 197 Pennsylvania Ave, Bangor, PA 18013.

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