The Sept. 8 Alburtis Borough Council meeting began with a statement from council President Ron DeIaco. Wearing a mask, he said he wanted to set an example for others to start doing so as well. He said he is concerned with the safety of the residents.

In public comment, it was announced children’s car seats are now available from the Alburtis police for any residents that need one. Police will help install as well.

There was no report from Mayor Kathleen Palmer.

The minutes and bills for payment were approved. A question was raised about gas prices, but it was explained specific cards used are for different stations. Praise was given to Saylor’s Lawn & Landscape Inc., who is now mowing the Dorney landfill for the municipality.

There were no significant events mentioned in the police report.

In the treasurer’s report, it was noted water prices are still going up. However, the administration said they are under budget when it comes to the water bills.

There were eight calls in the borough for Macungie Ambulance.

Resolution 2021–7 was passed by council, appointing Stephen Nemeth to the Alburtis Park and Recreation Commission.

A resident emailed the borough about a car with a broken windshield that occurred around the baseball field. The resident was not in attendance to discuss solutions.

There was a discussion about shifting the design of the field. However, more work needs to go into creating a solution. Presently, residents must park at their own risk when parking around the baseball field. Insurance, usually, will not cover a baseball that hits a windshield.

A lot of discussion went into putting in a large fence or a net, but the price was the main concern. Councilman John Aleszczyk feared this price will go up and up if the solution wasn’t good enough.

A request was received for road work by the maintenance department regarding speed humps. An argument ensued about the cost of speed humps being put into the municipality. Council attempted to narrow the criteria for putting in permanent speed humps but couldn’t find agreement.

A motion was put forth to replace the removable speed humps with permanent speed humps. The cost will be less than $3,500. There was no second to the motion.

Additionally, a request for paving of Fort Sumpter Road was received. The concern is if the road was paved, cars would heavily speed on the road, as they currently already speed. The motion was not seconded and the request was denied. It was seemingly agreed that speeding on the paved road would be far too dangerous.

The meeting then went into an executive session, which concluded the public portion of the meeting.

The next Alburtis Borough Council meeting will be held 7 p.m. Sept. 22. at borough hall, 260 Franklin St.