Macungie Borough Council met Oct. 17 for a very brief meeting. Public comment was the first part of the meeting.

Jeff Hartman, a resident who lives on the northern end of Main Street by the new Embassy Bank, spoke to council of his observation of the demolition behind his home. Large older trees – black walnut, cherry oak species, among others – were removed from the land eliminating natural buffers. He said trees along the train tracks helped curtail train noise. Now the noise is very clear to surrounding areas.

Hartman spoke of Subdivision and Land Development requirements and a segment of this plan – 305-29A is about tree preservation and planting. He said trees of 6-inches or more in diameter should not be removed unless in the area of the proposed development. Hartman said no existing trees were retained. He said wildlife suffers as well.

Council was reminded of the need to plant trees with a 1 1/2-inch diameter which should be disease and storm resistant. Hartman said land should not be cleared in this manner.

In other business, it was noted several tractor trailers have traveled some Macungie roads and ended up on sidewalks and even on residents’ properties. Macungie police said there is nothing that can be done legally.

Macungie police reported there was an incident involving a car being pulled over. Ultimately, the car contained a large amount of drugs.

Mayor Ron Conrad reminded residents of the Halloween parade and trick-or-treat night. The Halloween parade is 6:45 p.m. Oct. 22 and trick-or-treating is Oct. 31.

Resolution 2022-19 was approved regarding the police pension contribution for 2023 per Act 30.