WILSON BOROUGH 
NORTHAMPTON COUNTY 
PENNSYLVANIA 
SEPTEMBER 24, 2007 

The Second Meeting of the Council of The Borough of Wilson was held in the Guy B. Tomaino Public 
Safety Building at 2040 Hay Terrace, Easton PA. President Feinberg called the meeting to order at 7:00 

p.m. Roll call followed. 
PRESENT:

 Leonard Feinberg, President James Klass 
Joan Lilly Bob Reiss 
David Schug Louis Starniri 
David Williams 


ABSENT: 

James McGowan, Ronald Nixon 

Also present were: Attorney Dennis DeEsch, Mayor David S. Perruso, Chief Richard Nace, Eric Flowers 

READING OF THE MINUTES: 

The Minutes of the September 10, 2007 Council Meeting were approved on a Motion by Mr. Klass. 
Second by Mr. Williams. 

PRESENTATION OF MATTERS BY PERSONS PRESENT: 

1. Ms. Howey of 1724 Lehigh Street inquired as to why there are not any lights shining on the 
flagpoles. On 9-11, it was raining and the flags were not up. Chief Nace responded that the flags are 
taken down in the evening. Mr. Starniri felt that part of the issue with the flagpoles not having lights was 
logistics and the poles may be a hazard to traffic. Ms. Howey stated that Wilson was one of the few 
communities that did not have lights on poles. Mr. Feinberg will have the Public Works Department look 
into the matter. 
2. Mr. Feinberg welcomed the students from Lehigh/Carbon Community College that were attending 
the meeting. 
COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS: 

1. A request was received from the Northampton County Detachment Marine Corps League for 
permission to place a “Toys for Tots” banner at Meuser Park advertising their holiday campaign. 
2. Ms. Lohrman informed the Police Pension Board members that the next meeting would be held on 
Tuesday, November 13, 2007 from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Ms. Lohrman requested board members to 
inform her of any scheduling conflicts. 
3. An email was received from William Csaszar requesting assistance in the renovation of a 
softball/Little League field. The work would include the construction the dugout concrete slabs including 
excavation, compaction and pouring of concrete. 
4. A letter of appreciation was received from Mary Wendland on the professional behavior of Officer 
Fred Lahovski at the 1900 Block of Fairview Avenue Block Party on September 1st . Officer Lahovski 
stepped in front of a speeding vehicle going through the street closure possibly saving a child from getting 
run over. The driver of the vehicle was intoxicated. 
5. A request was received from Ashley Development Corporation for the purchase of 30,000 gpd of 
excess sewer capacity to Williams Township for the development of the Cedar Park Lofts project. 
COMMUNICATIONS BY THE MAYOR: 

None 

COMMUNICATIONS BY THE BOROUGH MANAGER: 

1. Ms. Lohrman requested permission to hire Danielle MacNeer and Chrisann Lewert as Crossing 
Guards. The Borough is short of guards due to retirement and illness. Chief Nace has favorably 
completed the background checks on the prospective new hires. Motion to approve Ms. MacNeer and 
Ms. Lewert as Crossing Guards by Mr. Klass. Second by Ms. Lilly. 
2. PennDot has approved “Watch Children” signs that had been requested to be place on Wood 
Avenue at Fisk Field. Ms. Lohrman will forward the information to Mr. Drake for proper installation. 
3. The 2008 MMO for the Police Pension Plan is $25,164.00. The amount will be placed in the 2008 
budget. 

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: 

GENERAL GOVERNMENT:

 None 

FIRE: 

1. Mr. Starniri thanked the local firefighters for holding the Fire Ops 101 program on September 15, 
2007. In particular, Mr. Starniri thanked Mr. Rogers, Mr. Harron, and Mr. Hochman for their 
participation in the program. He and Ms. Lohrman found the training very educational. Mr. Starniri has 
new respect for what the firefighters do. 
POLICE: 

1. Chief Nace asked Ms. Lilly if she had any additional information about the Police Officers being 
at Walmart. Ms. Lilly will supply Chief Nace with the information after the meeting. 
PUBLIC WORKS:

 1. Mr. Flowers informed Council that the Public Works Department will be blacktopping the parking 
lot at Fisk Field tomorrow and Wednesday. 
PARKS AND RECREATION: 

1. Mr. Klass clarified an email between the Borough Manager and the former Pool Manager regarding 
a possible job opening next pool season. The email was an indication of interest in a possible position, 
not the offering of a position. 
2. Mr. Klass suggested placing a barrier in the back of the lot because of a drop-off. It may be 
possible to install wooden fencing. 
3. Mr. Klass will be holding a Parks and Recreation committee meeting in the next few weeks. The 
committee will be discussing the water distribution system and what additional work needs to be 
completed at the pool. The meeting should be held prior to the completion of the budget. 
4. Ms. Lilly clarified a statement that she made at the September 10, 2007 Council meeting. When 
Ms. Lilly referred to outsiders participating in athletics, she was not referring to the children from 
Williams Township or West Easton. 
SOLICITOR: 

1. Mr. DeEsch informed Council that the Beatty Contractor matter involving the Children’s Home 
and the Borough has been resolved. 
2. Mr. DeEsch stated that neither he nor Mr. Minotti can make the Boucher & James’ golf outing. 
3. Mr. DeEsch informed Council that Forks Township has approved the purchase of the excess sewer 
capacity and the payment of the 1st installment for the sewer capacity. Mr. DeEsch has in his possession 
the bill of sale and the agreement of sale to be executed. 
4. Mr. DeEsch has received information requesting the Matharu matter engage in non-binding 
mediation. Mr. DeEsch will not consider the return of employment without insurance coverage. Motion 
to proceed as outlined by Mr. DeEsch by Mr. Reiss. Second by Ms. Lilly. 
MECAB:

 1. Mayor Perruso invited Borough Council to the MECAB meeting to be held at the Strasser 
Community Center on Wednesday, September 26, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. The Borough is hosting and is 
responsible for refreshments. MECAB will continue to meet on the last Wednesday of the month. 
OLD BUSINESS:

 None 

DEFERRED BUSINESS: 

1. Motion by Mr. Starniri to approve the Toys for Tots banner request. Second by Mr. Schug. 
2. Motion by Ms. Lilly to approve the request from Billl Csaszar for assistance in the renovation of 
the softball/Little League field. Second by Mr. Reiss. 
3. Mr. Feinberg presented updated sewer capacity information to Borough Council. Motion by Mr. 
Reiss to sell Williams Township 30,000 gpd of excess sewer capacity for the Cedar Park Lofts 
development. Second by Mr. Klass. 
NEW BUSINESS: 


1. Ms. Lilly inquired about when the bid packets for Fisk Field would be ready. Ms. Lohrman was 
directed to contact Ms. Montgomery for a status on the project. 
ORDINANCES: 
None 
. 
RESOLUTIONS:

 None 
BILLS AND ACCOUNTS: 
Bills of $132,649.77 were paid on a Motion by Mr. Starniri. Second by Mr. Schug. 
ADJOURNMENT: 
Ms. Lilly made a Motion to adjourn at 7:41 p.m. Second by Mr. Starniri and Council concurred. 

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KAREN A. LOHRMAN, BOROUGH SECRETARY