Editor's Note: This article has been updated with a correction.

During the Aug. 15 Macungie Borough Council meeting, discussion continued about the length of council meetings. Ideas were discussed to shorten the meetings. Topics discussed at the meetings which are not on the agenda are actually against the law and lead to lengthy discussions without background information.

It was suggested Borough Manager John Brown be contacted to add items to the agenda and then proper documentation can be prepared. If the matter to be discussed is urgent, a motion should be made to add it to the agenda.

If procedures are not followed, it was suggested to use a red card.

Red cards are used during meetings giving the speaker 60 seconds to wrap up the discussion before moving on to another item on the agenda.

The only change to meeting protocol agreed upon was a change to the meeting order – presentations will be made after new business.

An update on the fire hydrant issue was discussed. Concerns were raised regarding fire hydrants in the borough at the Aug. 1 council meeting. Residents observed a fire burning for 45 minutes in July before water could be used due to alleged issues connecting the fire hose to the hydrant. Council said maintenance of hydrants is a priority and updated information will be provided when available.

Roseann McGinn has resigned as a trustee at the Macungie Institute effective Dec. 31.

Macungie Ambulance Corps is asking all five boroughs and townships to support the purchase of a new ambulance estimated to cost $200,000. They are asking for donations from the American Rescue Plan Act funds with Macungie’s portion to be $16,000. Borough council stated they would take the request into consideration during budget planning for 2023.

The refuse and recycle contract is up for bid and is due by Aug. 24. The leaf collection contract has been extended for another year.

Bump-outs and crosswalks are awaiting design from the engineer.

The Pension Minimum Municipal Obligation was voted on for all three plans. The Police Pension Plan was approved for $72,540. The Non-Uniform Plan was approved for $20,063. The Non-Uniformed Defined Contribution Plan was approved for $4,500.

There was an executive session held for personnel matters and real estate.