Codes official sweeps Muncy
MUNCY — Codes Inspections Inc., the borough’s codes inspectors, made a sweep of the borough recently, “tagging” borough properties that had issues that need to be addressed, according to Bill Ramsey, borough manager.
One of the main issues that the codes officer warned residents of was high weeds and grass, Ramsey told council Thursday night. Other issues included rubbish and debris on properties, structural issues such as broken windows, and hedges and plants that were growing out into alleys.
He noted that codes placed tags on homeowner doors warning that they had so many days to correct the issue. If a property owner does not make an effort to fix the issue, then a letter will be sent. If that goes unheeded, then they will receive a citation from a magistrate.
According to Ramsey, the entire borough was checked, not just certain areas. He added he would like to see another sweep done in the fall.
Councilwoman Linda Stein said borough residents have been telling her they were glad to see council doing this because they were living next door to properties with issues that needed addressed.
In other business, council approved two items related to the Green Street Park project. Both were needed so the borough may pursue funding for the work.
The first motion authorized Ramsey to spend up to $65,500 for Lyons Recreation for a hexagonal pavilion, benches, tables and a dog waste station. Councilwoman Elaine McAleer said the motion does not commit the borough to purchasing the items from the company, but that the paperwork has to be submitted in order to apply for a DCNR grant. The recreation committee is looking into finding a local contractor to do the work.
The second motion authorizes Ramsey to spend up to $14,500 to George Ely Associates for a PlayGuard Safety System. The borough is hoping to get funding from the Margaret Waldron Foundation.
Council members voting unanimously in favor of both measures were: Stein, McAleer, Dana Bertin, Richard Baker, Richard Umpstead Jr., Ed Feigles and William Burns.
In another agenda item, council voted to pay Baker Tilly, the previous borough auditor, $951 for work done. The motion passed 6-1 with Baker casting the no vote.
“I hate to pay them almost $1,000 for what I think is a $50 job,” Feigles said, “but we have no basis to refute it.”
The next meeting of council will be at 7 p.m. July 10 at Borough Hall, 14 N. Washington St.
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