The DuBoistown Borough Council unanimously approved to extend tax payment dates pending the approval of the county to do the same in a teleconferenced meeting on Thursday.

The extension date was not discussed, though Ann Marie Baker, borough manager, did say the borough so far has collected $181,841 in taxes from borough residents. Almost everyone in the borough has already paid their taxes, she said.

The borough building is set to open next week, though parks will not reopen just yet, after a unanimous decision.

Borough staff stay behind the glass and follow precautionary measures and guidance to remain safe but operational, council said.

In other business, council unanimously approved a new agreement for an electric generator for the borough and fire department building costing $9,675 with separate meters for each side of the building meant to help keep track of electric bills for staff.

Borough council also is looking into different proposals for security systems, including Aungst Locksmith & Electric Security for $5,079 for the borough side and a similar price for the fire department side — that price did not include the extra wiring needed for the fire department’s side of the building. The expense will be paid out of natural gas impact fee revenues.

Council also unanimously approved to adopt a resolution for next year for residents to pay their storm water bills between January and December and they will receive a 5% discount.

In addition, a Comcast Franchise Agreement and Resolution was passed by council members unanimously. They will be getting reimbursed for any fees already paid towards their internet as they qualify for a free internet contract, which could change.

Denise Dieter, solicitor, is also working on two different ordinances to replace the 2012-3 Ordinance that discusses trailers and trailer coach camps and storage as she describes the current ordinance as unclear.

“The ordinance does not make sense and it needs to be revised,” she said. “You have great difficulty enforcing something that is ambiguous.”

She added that she will be working on one ordinance for specific storage on river lots and specific storage on private properties/homes within the borough alongside clear definitions of the vehicles allowed to be stored.

With construction now open, a gas line replacement project has started in the borough from Cochran Avenue, over to Edgewood Avenue and Euclid Avenue. It was said that these streets could also be repaved next year.

Baker is also sending out a borough newsletter for residents that will explain ordinances, codes, burning, yard care and other necessities.

The borough is also looking into putting a “no parking” sign on one side of Clarendon Street because of issues with illegal parking and not enough safe space for driving.