At North Catasauqua Borough Council’s meeting July 18, council Vice President John Yanek, in his public works department report, said this year’s Community Day event is scheduled for noon-6 p.m. July 23 at North Catasauqua William J. Albert Memorial Park, 701 Grove St.

“Council’s going to rotate the dunk tank,” said Yanek humorously, which brought a few chuckles from council members. “Festivities are going extremely well because it’s well thought out and planned by the recreation [committee] and police emergency management.”

Also, a profit of $1,000 was made just at the snack stands alone at the last Community Day event as well as the Jess Fin Fest volleyball and cornhole tournament, he mentioned.

In other news, ordinance 436 was adopted and signed to prevent issues with regards to zoning around Howertown Road and its residential properties. The original ordinance states any property along Howertown Road must treat the edge along the road as a front yard, and this was becoming costly for residents.

In other news, council President Peter Paone mentioned the planning commission met earlier in the day to grant funding that may become available for outdoor recreation. The D&L walkway is old, and requests for a grant to resurface the walking path were made. A ribbon-cutting ceremony is planned for September.

A motion for the removal of the barbed wire fence near the D&L Trail and a split rail fence was discussed with regards to the safety of children at play. It could cost up to $2,000 for open space and for the road crew to pay for the fence.

A complaint about the safety of the stop sign on Fourth and Buttonwood streets was discussed. A request for a new sign was made, and flashing lights are being taken into consideration.

In other business, the police department reported 269 calls for the month of June and is working to start a neighborhood watch.

A resident addressed council regarding his neighbor “smoking pot and the smell of marijuana coming through the walls.”

Police Chief Christopher Wolfer said, “If they have a marijuana card, it is perfectly legal to use it as long as it is in the confines of their own home.”

Handicapped parking requests for 1025 Sixth St. and 1232 Third St. were approved, while one at 1019 Sixth St. was not approved.

Funding for seven additional AEDs, so that each police vehicle can have its own machine, was approved.

The car port and fence project at the municipal building will begin next week. Belfor has a licensed plumber, and UGI must move equipment to the front of the building in order for work to begin.

Treasurer Annette Englert submitted her report and announced the borough received funding from the Grow NORCO grant. A total of $23,671 was received for in-car computers.

Also at the meeting, a vote was taken to replace the damaged overhead door at the firehouse.

“We have to make a decision; otherwise, the station won’t be used,” Paone said.

The overhead door quote was accepted at $4,200.

Regarding the repair of a clogged pump and a compressed air system in one of the fire trucks that had previously failed inspection, “1811 came back, and it’s repaired,” fire Chief Roger Scheirer said. “The truck got a whole new pump installed for $7,072, which is pretty darn fantastic if you ask me - cheaper than a truck.”