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Residents ask Lawnside council to act on parking, fence, meeting timing and event costs
Summary
Residents at Lawnside’s May 6 council meeting urged action on parked cars on Ashland Avenue, an alleged over‑6‑foot fence built without a permit, questioned a noon redevelopment special meeting that limited public access, and asked the borough to help cover event costs such as fireworks cleanup.
At the Borough of Lawnside council meeting on May 6, several residents used the public comment period to press the council on neighborhood and event concerns.
Ann Bull of 325 Ashland Avenue said parked cars on Ashland are lowering her property value and creating an “eyesore” that hampers the sale of her home. Thelma Tutt of 110 Williams Avenue said a neighbor at 105 Williams Avenue constructed an over‑six‑foot fence without a zoning permit and said she had not received a borough response about the alleged violation. Ernest Edwards asked whether the council planned any further discussion about Pine Street Ventures LLC, an item referenced elsewhere on the agenda. Michael Harper Sr. criticized a special redevelopment meeting scheduled at noon, saying the timing denied many residents the opportunity to participate. NaNa Cauthorne and Hilliard T. Moore requested municipal support for expenses related to community events, including fireworks and trash pickup.
Council members present did not take formal action during public comment but heard each request. Councilwoman Rhonda Wardlow‑Hurley later encouraged residents to attend an upcoming school board budget meeting and noted centennial committee activities; she also addressed concerns raised about scheduling special meetings for redevelopment items. No immediate enforcement action or scheduling changes were recorded in the meeting minutes.
The public comment period opened and closed on roll‑call motions that passed 3‑0 with three members absent. The record notes Councilman Steve Pollard lost his connection and was recorded absent for subsequent votes.
