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Residents urge clarity on eCollect fees, building safety and crossing‑guard pay during Chester public comment
Summary
During public comment at the Feb. 11 council meeting, residents asked for more data on eCollect fees and rental‑registration charges, called for action on a dilapidated building at 502 Curlin Street near school bus stops, requested higher pay for crossing guards and reported missed recycling pickups and dangerous street conditions.
Several Chester residents used the Feb. 11 public‑comment period to press the council on fee transparency, housing safety and street services.
A landlord (speaker 6) asked council and the mayor to "set this aside and get more data" before extending or increasing payment to eCollect, arguing that Delaware County previously provided collection for less cost and that added collection fees would burden taxpayers. The speaker said he would pursue an open‑records…
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