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Residents report basement flooding and urge action on speeding; Public Works has plan
Summary
Two residents urged the council to act on infrastructure and safety: Bonnie Allen said sewer flow from Trout and Ohio is entering Silver Lake and her basement, and William Parks urged more signage and police enforcement for speeding on Ohio Avenue; Public Works reported an action plan to address the sewer corner within the next few weeks.
During the public-comment portion of the caucus meeting, Bonnie Allen of 123 Trout Ave. said sewer flow from the Trout/Ohio corner is entering Silver Lake and flooding her basement since nearby condos were built. According to the minutes, borough Public Works has placed that corner on an action plan that is to be implemented within the next few weeks.
William Parks of 151 Ohio Ave. said he is worried about speeding on Ohio Avenue, noting children ride scooters and drivers frequently run stop signs and that the existing speed hump is too small. Parks asked the council to consider additional signage and increased police enforcement.
Council did not announce a formal vote on either item at the caucus meeting; the minutes record the comments and note Public Works’ planned action for the sewer corner. The council may address traffic-calming measures through follow-up with the police department and engineering staff.
