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Muncy Borough Council approved a land swap deal with the public library while acting upon and considering other matters during its most recent meeting.
Council voted 4-0 in favor of the land swap whereby the borough gives up ownership of the public library building in exchange for property at New and South Washington streets.
Although specific plans for the two properties are not final, the borough has been considering a new site for a municipal building.
Voting in favor of the land swap were Scott Delany, Ryan Scruggs, George Henry, and Richard Sutton.
Bill Scott, Steve Shank, and Thad Martin were absent.
The land swap must still be approved by the library board.
"Their intent is to take action at their August 13 meeting," Borough Manager Charles Hall told council.
Hannah Peachey, president of the Muncy Pool Association, reported to council that her board is considering improvements to the pool that include installing a solar heating system, repairing concrete, and replacing umbrellas.
The solar system, she noted, would cost about $3,000.
Chlorine costs and personnel wages are yet additional expenses.
Peachey noted that donations go a long way toward keeping the pool operating.
Daily pool admissions as well as family membership prices, which also help finance the pool's needs, have not been increased, she noted.
The borough's annual donation amounts to $3,500.
"We need to support the pool," Council President Scot Delany said.
However, he noted that perhaps Muncy Township, which donates $1,000, could contribute more to the pool since many of its residents are users.
In other matters, council approved the borough's remaining American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to purchase air packs for the Muncy Area Vol. Fire Department.
Council discussed the possibility of enacting an ordinance restricting parking of commercial vehicles on residential streets.
Hall noted the vehicles are being parked for long periods in neighborhoods.
"We are getting citizen complaints," he said.
Bill Lyons, 408 S. Main St., demanded to know from council why bushes at his property were cut by the borough.
He said that a person came to his property with a chain saw and without his knowledge to carry out the work.
"Why did he have the right to do that?" he asked.
Borough solicitor Christopher Kenyon explained that the bushes were an impediment and in the right-of-way.
Lyons vowed to take up the matter with law enforcement officials.
In other matters, council:
• Approved reimbursements of $300 each toward dental coverage this year for two of its non-uniformed borough employees.
• Approved the hiring of Ellen Dincher as a crossing guard.
• Met in executive session to consider personnel issues.
The next council meeting is set for 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 6 at Muncy High School.