Coaldale residents won’t be seeing an increase in their real estate taxes in 2025.

During its regular monthly meeting Tuesday, Coaldale Borough Council unanimously adopted the upcoming year’s spending plan with no change in the millage rate.

Councilwomen Angela Krapf and Kim Gavornik were absent.

There was no discussion, other than Council President Claire Remington, who noting that taxes were not raised.

Millage was set at 32.50 mills, with 27.5 mills for the general fund; 1 mill for streets; 2 mills for lights; 1.5 mills for the fire fund; and 0.5 mill for pension.

The budget is balanced at $1,135,143 and is published on the borough’s website, www.coaldaleborough.org.

The bulk of the budget is for employee salaries and insurance, according to an explanation that accompanies the budget.

“In 2025, the borough will continue to prioritize essential services, such as police, road maintenance, and recreation. Additionally, we will begin planning for our upcoming 200-year celebration, ensuring a memorable event in the years to come,” according to the website.

Full-time police salaries remain the same as 2024, and are projected at a total of $240,000. This is due to an upcoming officer’s retirement.

Additionally, the current union contract expires in 2025 and negotiations will take place.

“During this period, we believe it would not be in the best interest of the department to hire a new full-time officer; however, funds are available should that decision change,” according to the budget breakdown.

The spending plan includes a jump in the general fund for office administration including expanding to a three office staff, as well as the clerk’s position being fully funded through the Sewer Transmission and Sanitation funds.

As for the Department of Public Works, the budget for part-time workers will rise from $3,000 to $18,700. The jump is due to an increase in part-time seasonal staffers who help with grass cutting and road patching.

The Sanitation Budget is up due to a new contract with Tamaqua Transfer. Residents will pay $114 per month in 2025, up from $77 per month this year.

The budget breakdown notes that the Coaldale Complex, which is the former Coaldale High School, has achieved full sustainability and is projected to generate $19,150 through rentals.

“The complex has finally achieved full sustainability and is projected to generate approximately $19,150. This additional revenue will contribute to addressing the ongoing repair needs of the building. In 2025, we will actively seek grant funding to further support these necessary improvements,” according to the breakdown.