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Council President Bill Cebulskie said the first session was to discuss possible litigation and police personnel matters while the second session was to discuss possible litigation involving the Burns Hotel property on East Main Street.
In the 45 minutes of open meeting, the council heard from resident Jack Matusky, who commented on two aspects of the recreational needs in the borough.
He asked for a meeting with council committees so they can make clear how much money is available for the municipal pool. Matusky said the pool still gets its chlorine in 55-gallon barrels on which it must pay a deposit.
He said the barrels are not a very efficient way to get the chemical and a bulk tank with a computer control would be much better. According to Matusky, the bulk tank and related computer equipment would cost $2,745.80, but would save money in the long run.
Cebulskie had no answer about how much money is available to the pool and the council took no action on the bulk tank.
Regarding the playground, Matusky said a master plan is needed for the entire recreational area. He said before going any further, the council needs to get a committee to design the plan and then look for ways to pay for the work that needs to be done.
Although he is willing to be a helper in that area, he thinks some young people need to step forward and take a leadership role for the sake of the town's children.
The council briefly discussed one new ordinance and a change to another.
The new ordinance will regulate what solicitor Ed Ferraro termed "transitional homes." He stressed these are not group homes but are designed to house individuals released from a Department of Corrections facility. The council voted to advertise consideration of the ordinance, which it will present at its August meeting.
Ferraro also presented a change to an existing ordinance involving junk cars. The change would tighten and define what a junk car is, but several council members want more time to look at the change before it is advertised.
Bob Vizza said he would like the borough council to share the cost of a laser transit with the Water Authority. Having the transit would make setting the grade and slope of lines much easier and more accurate. The $5,000 cost will be shared equally between the authority and the borough. The council voted to spend $2,500 for with the purchase.
There will be a work session at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. Due to the annual Homecoming celebration, the next regular meeting will at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 11.
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By Glenn Schuckers, C-E correspondent. E-mail: curmud1@yahoo.com.
