Pennsburg Council is moving forward with a plan to rebid its proposed renovations of the municipal building. On Tuesday, the members voted unanimously to submit an updated loan application to QNB, the entity handling a bridge loan for the work. The revisions extend the new settlement date until Nov. 21, said council President Diane Stevens.

            Municipal officials have secured a $1.351 million low-interest loan from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to execute multiple renovations of the facility at 76 W. 6th Street. The borough's engineer told the members he fully expects to release updated bid specifications this week. Approval from the federal agency is required before the project is open for bids, according to Terrence Naugle, of Great Valley Consultants.

            After the meeting, Naugle explained that a main entrance canopy has been removed from the base bid. He said it would be included as an alternative option, as would a proposal to build a new salt shed.

            Additionally, a proposal to expand the borough's maintenance garage has been removed from the new specifications. Instead, the current structure will be renovated.

            Roof repair, exterior wall improvements and the removal of glass blockings remain in the base bid, said Stevens. She added in a text later Tuesday night that work at the borough's former recycling center has also been removed from the scope of the project.

            Two months ago, the municipality received only two bids on the initial project. The low bid came in approximately $1 million over budget. Council voted unanimously to reject both bids during the Aug. 23 workshop meeting.

            To prevent a repeat performance, Naugle said he will reach out to at least six qualified contractors about the project. Additionally, the engineer explained that he utilized the costs presented in the two previous bids to create a favorable budget for the rebid.

            "I feel pretty confident that it will happen," Naugle said.

            Member Wayne Stevens said the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is tentatively scheduled to open up the bids on Nov. 3 for the Route 29 bridge replacement project. He cited the agency's website as his source.

            The member also announced during the committee reports portion of the meeting that LED lights recently purchased by the municipality are scheduled to be installed along Main Street beginning Oct. 24.

            Mayor Charles Shagg announced that Trick or Treating in the borough would occur from 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 31.

            Council held an executive session following the public portion of the meeting to discuss litigation with East Greenville and to receive an update on personnel issues.

            In September, the Upper Perk Police Department responded to 521 total incidents. They included 221 calls for public services and 52 traffic details.

            The Pennsburg department conducted 48 vehicle investigations and issued 31 traffic citations. The officers also made 11 criminal arrests and issued nine parking tickets or warnings.

            The department also responded to five non-reportable accidents and five false alarms at businesses, along with two reportable accidents, according to information accumulated by Chief Joe Adam and provided by Diane Stevens.