North Catasauqua Borough Council discussed complaints regarding the intersection of Grove Street and Howertown Road during the April 1 council meeting. Office Secretary Tasha Jandrisovits said she has received comments that vehicles are not coming to a complete stop at the intersection during daytime hours.

The intersection is close to North Catasauqua William J. Albert Memorial Park and other businesses, which raises a cause for concern if vehicles are driving recklessly around this neighborhood. The businesses in the area reportedly witnessed the accounts and made contact with the borough to discuss possible resolutions.

Council President Peter Paone said council does occasionally receive complaints about incomplete stops at this intersection. The borough has notified the police chief, fire chief and public works supervisor. In the past, stationing officers at the intersection has reportedly corrected the issue. They will continue to look into it.

In other news, Jandrisovits discussed the Almond Street repairs bid on behalf of Travis Brett, public works supervisor. She said the borough was unable to secure any bids during the second round of advertising.

Solicitor Stephanie Steward said the borough could move forward with the third-step option, which would have the public works department reach out to companies trying to secure a quote. More information is to come on the Almond Street repairs.

Fire Chief Roger Scheirer said the borough will continue assisting East Allen and Allen townships while the Willowbrook Road bridge remains closed. The construction was expected to wrap up during the spring season, but it is reportedly unlikely work will be completed anytime soon. The fire department will continue to support the section from Ray Street to the southern end of the bridge.

Scheirer also announced the individuals working toward firefighter level two were expected to complete the training shortly, as they have about 16 hours of training left. This is a significant accomplishment for the volunteer firefighters.

The meeting wrapped up with a discussion surrounding the treasurer position, which is currently filled as a part-time role by Annette Englert, who retired from the full-time position last year. Englert is looking to retire permanently, and the borough will need to start advertising to fill the role.

Englert has agreed to remain with the borough until the end of the year but has requested council provide her with four months to train the next role.

Jandrisovits explained the current part-time administrative worker in the borough office will be scaling back hours in the coming months, so having Englert and a newly hired treasurer working at the same time will not be an issue for payroll and hours in the office.

Council agreed, and a motion was passed to advertise for a full-time treasurer position. The borough will be expanding advertisement efforts to try and reach a wider audience.

Borough council will next meet 7 p.m. April 15 in the lower-level meeting room of borough hall, 1066 Fourth St.