At the Sept. 6 North Catasauqua Borough Council meeting, Tasha Jandrisovits, borough secretary, reported the zoning hearing appeal regarding 1021 Fifth St. is being appealed in court Oct. 25.

According to council President Peter Paone, a developer bought a former church at that address with the idea to convert it into apartments. A number of residents from the neighborhood approached the borough zoning hearing board to contest the plan.

The developer had to go to the hearing board to obtain exemptions for some zoning requirements in order to put in the apartments. The board granted the application, approving the developer to move forward with plans, so several of the residents are appealing the decision in court.

In other business, Annette Englert’s treasurer report included information on the promised grant reimbursements from the hotel tax and Grow NORCO program.

Reimbursable amounts from the county for the grants include $2,100 for Community Day, $4,000 for the summer concerts and $5,500 for AEDs.

In other news, approvals were given to advertise the stormwater management ordinance as well as the amendment to the Uniform Construction Code ordinance.

The UCC ordinance is being amended to update it to modern practices.

There was also discussion on replacing the clock in front of borough hall; however, there is difficulty in getting all the parts necessary to complete the project.

Marc Hillenbrand, North Catasauqua Betterment Committee president, asked if the borough needs more drops or ISO poles in time for the light-up snowflakes on display during the winter holidays.

Also at the meeting, the borough recreation committee announced the tree lighting is set for Nov. 27.

Two new junior council members attended the meeting. Catasauqua High School offers a program where two or three junior council students are selected to attend meetings. Mayor Bill Molchany held the swearing-in ceremony for Elisa Osorto and Kaitlyn Lawton.