Coaldale is now officially without a police department after borough council accepted the resignation of Officer Matthew Jungbaer during its Tuesday meeting.

In the letter, Jungbaer called for the resignation of council President Claire Remington, prompting Remington to poll members for their input.

Jungbaer’s departure was effective Jan. 6 and follows the resignation of police Chief Joseph Krebs, who left the borough in September, and officers Michael Sniscak and Kevin Soberick, both of whom departed in December.

Because Jungbaer’s resignation was expected, the borough has been relying on Pennsylvania State Police coverage since the beginning of January.

Councilwoman Kim Gavornik read Jungbaer’s resignation letter.

Jungbaer wrote that he decided to leave after much contemplation and discussions with family and friends.

He thanked the department and retired Chief Keith Krapf for the “invaluable knowledge he received through the years.”

Jungbaer wrote that some borough council members don’t have the best interests of the department and borough in mind.

In the letter, he accused Remington of showing “tremendous amounts of hostility” to borough employees and taxpayers.

“Due to her actions, I believe with many other townspeople that her resignation is needed to move this borough forward,” he wrote.

Jungbaer said hiring anyone — or keeping them employed — would be difficult since they wouldn’t want to work in a hostile workplace or under an “overbearing” council president.

When Gavornik finished reading the letter, Remington asked council members if they thought she should resign.

“Some days,” Gavornik answered.

“Do you think I should resign tonight?,” Remington asked Gavornik.

Gavornik answered in the negative.

Remington polled other council members, all of whom said “no” to her resignation. Council members Angela Krapf and Frank Hutta were absent.

Following the vote, Gavornik updated council on the department.

With no police remaining, she said the borough is looking at two options: rebuilding its force or contracting with another municipality for coverage.

“It’s in the works,” she said, saying something would likely be presented at next month’s council meeting. “We need to do what’s right for the whole town.”

Earlier in the meeting, Paul Castline, a Pennsylvania state constable in East Donegal Township, Lancaster County, presented information on how state constables could assist the borough with enforcement matters.

“We are here to help,” he said.