Government Notices

1. Call To Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call 
4.  Mayor’s Forum
5. Reports
   1. Solicitor
   2. Engineer
   3. Police Chief
   4. Fire Chief
   5. Ambulance Chief
   6. DPW Foreman
   7. Codes & Zoning Officer
   8. Planning Commission
   9. Recreation Board
   10. 150th Committee
   11. FCRA
6. Admin & Finance
   1. Discuss Mayoral Vacancy and Letters of Interest
   2. Discuss Council Vacancy and Letters of Interest
   3. Emergency Declaration and Reimbursement Request Discussion
   4. Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement – FMA (Proposed)
   5. Withholding Permits for Delinquent Fees Ordinance (Proposed)
   6. Employee Timekeeping Ordinance (Proposed)
   7. Audit proposal from Snyder & Clemente – Update
   8. Delinquent Garbage Update
   9. Discuss endorsing letter of support for the Freeland Municipal Authority to pursue a Consumptive Use Mitigation Grant for their Water Meter Improvement Project. 
   10. Quarter 4 2025 budget review
   11. Discuss Possible Zoning Changes Covering Data Centers
7. Codes and Zoning
   1. Codified Ordinances (Draft) Review and Discussion
      1. Fee Schedule Discussion
      2. Discuss Possible Changes to Chapters 1 – 5
   2. Regional Land Bank Discussion Update
   3. Discuss HASD Application
8. Public Safety
   1. Police
      1. Contract Being Finalized
      2. Chief Maholik requests permission to attend the 2026 PA Narcotics Officers Assoc. Conference in Harrisburg March 25-27. Registration $150 single occupancy room $352 per night
      3. Discuss scheduling interviews for up to three applicants between the work session and regular meeting this month 
   2. Fire   
   3. EMS
      1. Discuss 4th Quarter Review
      2. Discuss In/Out of Service for Maintenance and/or Transports
9. Public Works
   1. Street Department
      1. Storm Cleanup
      2. Discuss street sweeper service/ repair quote
      3. Discuss additional project scope of work for the Pennvest Storm Water Project
      4. Discuss 2026 PennDOT MTF Grant Proposal
   2. Buildings & Grounds
      1. Firehouse Update
      2. Discuss rehiring Jim Fisher as a part-time employee at $12.00 per hour for assigned maintenance work.
      3. Discuss quotes for replacing generator for 417 Johnson Street
10. Recreation
    1. Committee Meeting Review
    2. Barry Issett Community Consultations for Front St. Park Grant Application
    3. Discuss Freeland Chamber of Commerce annual Memorial Day Celebration and requested street closures
    4. Discuss 150th Celebration Committee request for street closures to host parade 
11. Public Comment (3 minutes)
12. Adjournment of Meeting

Freeland Borough January 2026 Regular Meeting

January 20th, 2026 @ 5:30pm Agenda

526 Fern St. Freeland, PA 18224

1. Call To Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Public Comment (3 minutes on Agenda items only)
5. Motion to Accept Minutes from the work session on 11/20
6. Motion to Accept Minutes from the regular meeting on 11/20
7. Motion to Accept Minutes from the work session on 12/18
8. Motion to Accept Minutes from the regular meeting on 12/18
9. Motion to Accept Minutes from the reorganization meeting on 1/5
10. Motion to Accept Treasurer’s Report
11. Motion to Accept the Payment of Bills
12. New Business
    1. Admin & Finance
       1. Motion to Adopt a Resolution Declaring Matthew Krone’s Mayor Seat Vacant
       2. Motion to Adopt a Resolution Declaring Frederick Acres’ 4-year Council Seat Vacant
       3. Motion to adopt the Parliamentary Procedure Resolution
       4. Motion to appoint Snyder & Clemente Accountants to perform the 2025 Borough Audit not to exceed $25,000
       5. Motion to engage the professional services of CBIZ, Rich Ritzer, to implement and manage additional retirement options for uniform and non-uniform employees which are as yet to be determined.
       6. Motion to engage services of Barry Isett & Associates for preparation of DCNR Grant Application for 2026 in an amount not to exceed $9,900
    2. Codes and Zoning
       1. Motion to move forward with regional land bank discussion with surrounding municipalities
    3. Public Safety

1. Motion to approve Pine Street handicap parking request
2. Motion to approve reimbursement request of $3,159.41 to FNCAA for December 2025
3.  Public Works

1. Motion to approve purchase of a pickup salt spreader for an amount not to exceed $8,000
2. Motion to hire ____________________ as FT Laborer at a rate of $__________ pending background checks and negative drug and alcohol screenings. 
3. Recreation
   1. Motion to approve Sons of Erin St. Patrick’s Day Parade Request

13. Open Public Comment (3 minutes)
14. Adjournment of Meeting

Freeland Borough January 2026 Work Session

January 13th, 2026 @ 5:30pm Agenda

526 Fern St. Freeland, PA 18224

1. Call To Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call 
4.  Mayor’s Forum
5. Reports
   1. Solicitor
   2. Engineer
   3. Police Chief
   4. Fire Chief
   5. Ambulance Chief
   6. DPW Foreman
   7. Codes & Zoning Officer
   8. 150th Committee Chair
   9. Planning Commission/FCRA
6. Council Committee Appointments
   1. Admin & Finance
      1. Chair: Richie Destefano
      2. 2nd: Chris Black
   2. Codes & Zoning
      1. Chair: Matthew Krone
      2. 2nd: Frank Kislan
   3. Public Safety
      1. Chair: Tom Meyers
      2. 2nd: Matthew Krone
   4. Public Works
      1. Chair: Richie Destefano
      2. 2nd: Tom Meyers
   5. Recreation
      1. Chair: Frank Kislan
      2. 2nd: Chris Black
   6. Technology
      1. Chair: ??
      2. 2nd: ??
7. Admin & Finance
   1. Discuss Mayoral Vacancy and Letters of Interest
   2. Discuss Council Vacancy and Letters of Interest
   3. Discuss Rules of Order and Parliamentary Procedure
   4. Discuss Creation of Ad Hoc Regionalization Committee
   5. Audit proposal from Snyder & Clemente
   6. Discuss No Nonsense Neutering Contract Proposal
   7. Discuss HASD Request for Special Meeting
   8. Discuss Citizen Board & Committee Vacancies
8. Codes and Zoning
   1. Codified Ordinances (Draft) Review and Discussion
   2. Discuss Possibility of Regional Land Bank
9. Public Safety
   1. Police
      1. Discuss 457B and Other Pension Options
   2. Fire   
   3. EMS
      1. Discuss 4th Quarter Report
      2. December 2025 reimbursement request $3,159.41
      3. January 2026 reimbursement request $3,159.41
10. Public Works
    1. Street Department
       1. Pine Street handicap parking application
       2. Discuss Purchase of Pickup Salt Spreader
       3. Discuss Hiring for Additional Full Time Position
    2. Buildings & Grounds
11. Recreation
    1. Request from the Sons of Erin to hold the St. Patrick’s Day Parade on March 14 beginning at 12:00pm and close the following streets; Centre from MMI to Front Street, Front Street from Centre Street to Washington Street, Washington Street from Front Street to Wyoming Street, and Wyoming Street from Washington Street to Centre Street. They also request that the Freeland Police lead the parade.
12. Technology
13. Public Comment (3 minutes)
14. Adjournment of Meeting

Freeland Borough 2026 Biennial Reorganization

January 5th, 2026 @ 5:00pm Agenda

526 Fern St. Freeland, PA 18224

 Council must choose a member to preside if no mayor is seated or in attendance

Mayor

1. Call To Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Acknowledgement of Election Certificates and Residency Affidavits
5. Nomination & Election of President
   1. Floor opens for nominations
   2. Nominations are closed
   3. Nominations are considered in order

Council President takes gavel and presides over the remainder of the meeting

6. Nomination & Election of Vice President
   1. Floor opens for nominations
   2. Nominations are closed
   3. Nominations are considered in order
7. Nomination & Election of President Pro Tem
   1. Floor opens for nominations
   2. Nominations are closed
   3. Nominations are considered in order
8. Council Meetings
   1. Adopt Rules of Order
   2. Motion to approve the 2026 Meeting Schedule
      1. Work Sessions
      2. Regular Meetings
9. Council Appointments to Outside Boards and Commissions
   1. Act 32 County Tax Collection Committee Resolution
   2. Appoint Check Signers (currently Tom Meyers & Joshua Richie)
10. Appointments to Boards and Commissions
    1. Vacancy Board Appointment (1 Member Needed)
    2. Recreation Board (2+ Members Needed)
    3. Zoning Hearing Board
       1. Crystal Tierney (Expired/Reappoint)
    4. Civil Service Commission
       1. Tom Meyers (Expired/Reappoint) + (1 Vacancy)
    5. Planning Commission (2 Seats Available)
11. Other Borough Appointments
    1. Reappoint Heather Donish to Borough Secretary/Treasurer/RTK Officer
    2. Resolution to Reappoint Heather Donish as CAO of Pension Plan
    3. Reappoint Auditor (currently Frye & Co.)
    4. Reappoint Chuck Krone to Borough Zoning Officer
    5. Reappoint Slusser Law Firm to Borough Solicitor
    6. Reappoint RDK Engineering (Dave Kavitski) to Borough Engineer
    7. Reappoint Barry Issett & Assoc. To Borough Code Official
    8. Reapppoint Chuck Krone and Jonathan Veet Borough Code Enforcement Officer(s)
12. Open Public Comment (3 minutes)
13. Adjournment of Meeting

Freeland Borough November 2025 Regular Meeting

November 20th, 2025 @ 6:00pm Agenda

526 Fern St. Freeland, PA 18224

1. Call To Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Executive Session was held on 10/28 at 5pm
5. Public Comment (3 minutes on Agenda items only)
6. Motion to Accept Minutes from the work session on 10/16
7. Motion to Accept Minutes from the regular meeting on 10/16
8. Motion to Accept Treasurer’s Report
9. Motion to Accept the Payment of Bills
10. New Business
    1. Administration
       • Motion to adopt a Resolution Requesting a DCED LSA Statewide Grant of $1,000,000 for updating sidewalks and curbs of the 300 Block of Centre Street 
       • Motion to appoint Joshua Richie as an executor of all documents and agreements to obtain the DCED LSA Statewide Grant for Freeland Borough
       • Motion to appoint Heather Donish as an executor of all documents and agreements to obtain the DCED LSA Statewide Grant for Freeland Borough
       • Motion to give bill folder to the Freeland Municipal Authority
       • Motion to accept the quote from ________________ Insurance with a $________ deductible in the amount of $_________ per individual. 
       • Motion to open an account at Community Bank for the Planning Commission with Joshua Richie and __________________ acting as signers.
       • Motion to reappoint Dave Kavitski to a 5- year term on the Freeland Municipal Authority Board.
       • Motion to terminate employment of  __________________ effective immediately.
    2. Finance
       • Motion to advertise the 2026 Budget
       • Motion to approve the 2026 Solvency Fee in the amount of $1,128.61
    3. Public Safety
       • Motion to approve the Walnut Street handicap parking request
       • Motion to deny the Front Street handicap parking request due to lack of response for more information from applicant
       • Motion to approve the purchase of 250 Non-Traffic citation forms from Minuteman Press not to exceed $342.80.
       • Motion to approve the quote from Slick Cyber Systems for Freeland Police Department computer system upgrades in an amount not to exceed $21,000.
       • Motion to approve the request to release $3,159.40 of the EMS Tax Funds to the Freeland Northside Community Ambulance Association for reimbursement of November 2025 budgeted expenses. 
    4. Public Works
       • Motion to approve a payment from the Storm Water Account of $3,700 to Gerlach Excavating LLC for removal of two trees on Foster Street 
       • Motion to accept the quote from M&J Excavation not to exceed $12,000 paid from the Storm Water account for additional work on Alvin Street.
       • Motion to purchase a shed from Team Supply for 526 Fern Street not to exceed $2,799
       • Motion to approve the quote from Covered Wagon for a Simplicity Snow Blower not to exceed $2,899.99.
    5. Code Enforcement and Zoning
    6. Recreation
       • Motion to approve the Bethel Baptist request to host the annual Living Nativity on December 13, 2025 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm with a rain date of December 14, 2025.
11. Open Public Comment (3 minutes)
12. Adjournment of Meeting

Freeland Borough November 2025 Work Session

November 20th, 2025 @ 5:00pm Agenda

526 Fern St. Freeland, PA 18224

1. Call To Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call 
4. Executive Session was held on 10/28 at 5pm
5.  Mayor’s Forum
6. Reports
   1. Solicitor
   2. Engineer
   3. Police Chief
   4. Fire Chief
   5. Ambulance Chief
   6. DPW Foreman
   7. Codes & Zoning Officer
   8. 150th Committee Chair
   9. Planning Commission/FCRA
7. Administration
   1. Discuss current grant pursuits
   2. Discuss opening an account for the Planning Commission
   3. Discuss the Solvency Fee offered through the PA Unemployment Compensation Law
   4. Discuss the quotes for 2026 health and vision insurance renewal
   5. Discuss reappointing Dave Kavitski to the Freeland Municipal Authority Board
   6. Executive Session for HR discussion
8. Finance
   1. 2026 Budget discussion
   2. Pennvest Loan #58089 has been paid off
9. Public Safety
   1. Police
      1. Discuss quote from Slick Cyber Systems
      2. Discuss CODY
   2. Fire   
   3. EMS
      1. Discuss FNCAA request for support to pursue an LSA Grant to purchase a stretcher lift
      2. November reimbursement request of $3,159.40
      3. 3rd Quarter Review
10. Public Works
    1. Street Department
       1. Discuss additional curb work on Alvin Street to address homeowners’ complaints
       2. Discuss purchasing a shed and snow blower for 526 Fern Street
       3. Discuss Walnut Street handicap parking request
       4. Discuss Front Street handicap parking request
    2. Buildings & Grounds
11. Code Enforcement and Zoning
    1. GOGov Public Launch
12. Recreation
    1. Bethel Baptist requests permission to host the annual Living Nativity with farm animals on December 13th from 5:30pm to 7:30pm with a rain date of December 14th.  
13. Public Comment (3 minutes)
14. Adjournment of Meeting