Dunmore reports $2.1 million net income for April; council reappoints planning and zoning members and fields property complaint

Treasurer Mark Burton told Dunmore Borough Council on May 11 that the borough had net income of $2.1 million for April, bringing year-to-date net income to $2.8 million. Burton attributed the improvement to increased real estate tax collections and cited specific funding: a $14,000 state fire grant, a $5,000 Music Fest grant and $523,000 in special landfill-fee assessments for the first quarter.

Burton also noted expense items for April, including a $25,000 installment for a major fire-truck repair, a $200,000 paydown on the TAN (tax and revenue anticipation note), a $50,000 pension payment and quarterly auto-liability insurance of $77,000.

On board appointments, Council approved reappointments of Dino Darbenzio and Gary Duncan to the Planning Commission (four-year terms) and appointed Robert Cuff to the Zoning Board. Mr. Wolff noted that terms for Planning Commission seats expire every four years and both candidates expressed interest in returning.

During public comment resident John Cummings raised a continuing complaint about heavy equipment or materials that were moved and whether the borough ordinance covered the situation. Solicitor Michael P. Perry advised the resident to take any suspected ordinance violation to the magistrate or contact police; Council members encouraged the resident to follow up with staff so the borough can determine whether enforcement action is warranted.

What happens next: Council will continue to manage commission appointments as terms expire and will rely on the magistrate or police for enforcement if a resident files a complaint alleging an ordinance violation.