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Council raises multiple neighborhood concerns: graffiti, blight, rentals, alleged nightclubs and food-truck rules
Summary
Council members raised neighborhood enforcement and nuisance issues at the Dec. 19 work session, including graffiti under section 19‑122, blighted buildings, rental inspections after shootings, alleged illegal nightclub activity, a suspected chop shop and food‑truck licensing.
At the Dec. 19 Wilkes-Barre City Council work study session, multiple council members brought neighborhood enforcement issues to the table, including graffiti removal, blighted buildings, rental inspections after violent incidents, alleged illegal night‑club activity and questions about food‑truck rules.
Graffiti and ordinance enforcement: The mayor reminded council members that graffiti is addressed under an existing city ordinance (cited in the transcript as section 19‑122). Under that ordinance, the property owner receives a notice and has 15 days to remove graffiti before the city may abate and seek reimbursement or place a lien. The mayor asked residents to report graffiti to Lisa at 570‑208‑4237; code enforcement will issue abatement notices and follow the ordinance, weather permitting.
Blight and hazardous structures: Councilmember Merrin raised the former Stan Lane’s bowling alley property, which she said is owned by Mount…
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