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Residents press commissioners on fire tax, police concerns, e-bikes and speeding during public comment
Summary
Five residents spoke during public comment at the May 26 meeting, raising concerns about the fire tax and school taxes, police department correspondence, e-bikes and wrong-way traffic in Natrona, property maintenance and speeding on Garfield Street.
During the public comment portion of the Harrison Township Board of Commissioners' May 26 meeting, five residents raised local concerns ranging from taxation to traffic safety.
Paul Rutkowski of 2604 High Street spoke about his concerns with the fire tax and school taxes, saying the combined tax burden is a pressing issue for some residents. Anthony Jones of 17 Pine Street addressed the police department and referenced letters he submitted to the township regarding those concerns.
Pat Waldeck of 4 Walnut Street expressed worry about e-bikes and traffic traveling the wrong way on one-way streets in the Natrona neighborhood, urging attention to pedestrian and cyclist safety. Tom Bertus of 86 Pond Street raised issues about property maintenance in Natrona and signaled a desire for enforcement or remedial action. Tom Leyland of 94 Garfield Street brought up speeding on his street and suggested the need for traffic calming or increased enforcement.
The minutes record these public comments but do not record detailed board responses or any immediate actions directed in response. The meeting adjourned at 6:47 P.M.
