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Council adopts ordinance establishing 4-way stop at S. Franklin and Boundary Avenue
Summary
Red Lion Borough Council adopted an ordinance creating a 4-way stop at the S. Franklin and Boundary Avenue intersection. The motion passed with one council member opposed; Mayor Gene Lau said he opposes the change but his vote does not count except in a tie.
Red Lion Borough Council voted Oct. 14 to adopt an ordinance establishing a 4-way stop at the intersection of S. Franklin and Boundary Avenue. The motion was made by Councilmember Evan Hiester and seconded by Cindy Barley; the motion carried with Councilmember Dennis Klinedinst recorded as opposed.
Council discussed the change during the solicitor’s report. Mayor Gene Lau, whose vote counts only in the event of a tie, stated he opposed making the intersection a 4-way stop because "he doesn't believe a safety issue exists." The minutes record the formal adoption but do not include a detailed traffic study or vote tally by name for every member. The ordinance moves forward as adopted by council; implementation timetables and signage were not specified in the minutes.
