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Council raises concerns over N. Franklin meters, snow routes and rental-inspection changes
Summary
Dennis Klinedinst urged the borough to seek a credit from CivicSmart for N. Franklin Street meters, called for clearer snow-emergency and ADA ramp enforcement, and questioned rental-inspection rule changes intended to match state code.
Dennis Klinedinst said the borough is "losing money" on N. Franklin Street meters and urged staff to pursue compensation, saying the borough should "get a discount on this since we have paid them"; Treasurer Amanda Runkle was asked to contact CivicSmart about a possible credit. The minutes record that public works has begun Neff and Maple Street repairs and that the committee wanted inclusion in those discussions.
Councilors also discussed snow emergency routes and the need for residents and owners to properly clear ADA ramps and sidewalks. Klinedinst questioned new rental inspection rules for next year; Erick Sowers said the only change was an ordinance adjustment "to match the state code." Concerns about smoke-detector availability were raised and the borough reiterated that landlords are responsible and that a housing complaint form exists for unresolved cases.
