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Residents ask about permit enforcement and support fee increases; council authorizes closed session on personnel
Summary
Two residents raised questions and comments: Elliott Sommer asked how outstanding permits and inspections are handled on property sales, and Doreen Custode urged passing utility fee increases to avoid budget shortfalls. The council then unanimously approved a resolution authorizing a closed session on non-union employee compensation and adjourned at 7:18 p.m.
During the open public-comment period on any subject, resident Elliott Sommer asked how the borough handles outstanding construction permits, fees and inspections when a property owner sells a property; council members acknowledged and supported improving enforcement. Doreen Custode spoke again during the public-comment period, expressing support for passing utility fee increases to taxpayers to avoid municipal shortfalls.
After public comment the council approved Resolution R-76-2026 authorizing a closed session to discuss personnel matters related to non-union employee compensation; the motion passed unanimously with four affirmative votes. The meeting was adjourned at 7:18 p.m.
