The May 2 Emmaus Borough Council meeting began with public comment from a resident asking if there was the possibility of placing an autistic child sign on his street. The safety committee will discuss this and a decision will be had at a later meeting.

In the community minute, council members commented on several successful events held since the previous meeting.

The meeting then quickly moved to unfinished business where, as part of health, sanitation and codes, Ordinance 1227 was read.

Ordinance 1227 amends the provisions of Chapter 5, Part 6 of the borough’s codified ordinances, for the provisions of the international property maintenance code. This was the second reading. The ordinance was approved.

There were no other items in unfinished or new business.

Mayor Lee Ann Gilbert read several proclamations in her report.

Proclamation 2022-530 recognized International Compost Week, which runs May 1-7.

Proclamation 2022-531 recognized Emmaus Police Week. She asked all community members to stop and thank an officer that week.

Proclamation 2022-532 recognized Emergency Medical Services Week.

Proclamation 2022-533 recognized Public Works Week.

Each of these will run May 15-23.

Gilbert also announced the Memorial Day Parade will be held May 30.

In health, sanitation and codes, Councilman Chad Balliet announced Resolution 2022-23. This put forward a request for a Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Form TE-160 application for a traffic signal approval.

Councilman John Hart announced the emergency operations plan, which was tabled at the April 18 council meeting, was ready to be approved. Council approved the plan after a couple of short questions.

In budget and finance, the bill list totaled $674,444.

Borough Manager Shane Pepe was not in attendance to give a report and there were no items in president’s business.

The next Emmaus Borough Council meeting will be held 7 p.m. May 16 at 139 N. Fourth St. and can also be attended virtually via Zoom. To access the virtual meeting, go to the borough website and find the meeting on the calendar.