Near the end of Northampton Borough Council’s Aug. 4 meeting, borough Manager LeRoy Brobst reminded council the Sept. 8 meeting will begin 7 p.m., not the usual 7:30 p.m.

Brobst respectfully asked council members to “arrive on time.”

Northampton council members have been meeting 7:30 p.m. for a long time, but it is a later time than most municipal meetings.

Another issue before council is the effort to livestream council meetings.

Councilman Ron Glassic asked about the status of livestreaming the meetings.

Brobst said, “It is a work in progress.”

Glassic responded that someone needs to get this effort going, and Brobst agreed.

It was noted the vote to install livestreaming equipment was a split council vote.

In Brobst’s report, he publicly thanked the pool manager, Andrew Laub, who has reportedly done an excellent job throughout the pool season.

The pool officially closes Aug. 20.

Mayor Tony Pristash said the Hometown Heroes banner project is moving forward.

“There is a lot of interest in the program,” he said.

Pristash had a copy of a banner on hand to show council. They will be attached to poles in the borough. More details are coming in the future.

Council approved the placement of a memorial bench for Elizabeth Hoffman Mann in recognition of her longtime community commitment. It was recommended the bench be placed in the second ward of Northampton. A group of individuals donated the funds necessary to purchase the bench.

Council approved the sending of a police officer to attend the FBI LEEDA (Law Enforcement Executive Development Association) supervisor training hosted by Palmer Township Police Department. The course is Nov. 7-11 at a cost of $695.

Northampton Police Chief Bryan Kadingo also requested an officer receive council permission to attend a one-day Glock Armorer school hosted by Slatington Police Department. The training was Aug. 9 at a cost of $250.

Borough stormwater supervisor Scott Gillespie, his head operator and his environmental engineer were invited to examine various equipment in the area of Saratoga Springs, N.Y. This visit was planned for Aug. 10 and 11 and required no funds from the borough. The trip was approved by council.

The Eastern Pennsylvania Water Pollution Control Operators Association tours are planned for Sept. 16 and Nov. 4. Gillespie asked to send some staff to the tours because they provide an excellent opportunity to see how other plants operate. Council approved the request.

Councilman Kenneth Hall noted Service Electric Cable TV sent the borough a check in the amount of $6,040.37 for franchise fees.

Hall also said there are four individuals seeking the borough’s assistant to the manager position. The interviews have been set for Aug. 10 and 11.

It was also reported the second Federal American Rescue Plan Act dollars may arrive by next week.

Councilman Trevor Stone provided the building, land and recreation report. Stone, as did many council members, thanked the Northampton, Coplay and Allen fire departments for the splash party July 23 and 24 at Municipal Park to substitute for the borough pool closure due to staffing challenges.

Councilwoman Judy Kutzler floated the idea of developing a fire department training center in Northampton Borough. She noted the fire department travels about an hour to its nearest training center.

In his solicitor’s report, Brian Panella noted the nuisance ordinance is moving forward and expects it will be ready for council review this fall.

In response to reported continued vandalism at the Canal Street Park bathrooms, Councilman Anthony Lopsonzski Sr. asked council to consider metal or steel bathroom sinks and toilets that are not breakable.

Lopsonzski also applauded the Northampton Farmers Market organizers for having a successful season.

The next council meeting is 7:30 p.m. Aug. 18 at the municipal building, 1401 Laubach Ave. It is an in-person-only meeting.