Hughesville officials once again discussed the proliferation of electric scooters along the streets and sidewalks of the borough.

Mayor Richard Smith and others seem to agree that the issue comes down to ensuring the safety of the public as well as operators of e-scooters, many of them teenagers or younger.

The mayor noted that awareness of the problem has risen since the Sept. 8 meeting when it was discussed publicly.

A social media message regarding e-scooters and electric bikes to alert the community of the problem was posted on the borough Facebook site following that meeting.

“We got the word out. (But) it hasn’t really sunk in yet,” Smith said.

Municipal officials noted they continue to either witness or hear reports of accidents or near-accidents involving e-scooters.

“Literally weekly now I’m getting reports of someone almost hitting a kid,” Hughesville Police Chief Rod Smith said.

State law prohibits e-scooters from traveling along streets, but that doesn’t seem to deter them from appearing on borough roadways.

Council President Andrew Mook said he does not want to start citing kids for violations.

“We’re trying to notify people about this issue,” Councilman Dan Cale said. “The community needs to work with us on this.”

“We’re not trying to rain on anyone’s parade,” Councilman Todd McCowan said. “We are trying to prevent a tragedy.”

In other matters, council discussed how to best deal with property owners facing building codes violations.

It was noted that some issues with properties that appear to require attention may not in fact represent violations.

Hughesville Solicitor Zachary DuGan advised council to refer to the International Property Maintenance Code adapted by the borough that outlines specific codes violations.

Council briefly discussed the possible removal of trees along Main Street.

It was noted roots of the trees are raising and damaging sidewalks.

Council approved a plan revision covering sewage expansion for the Lycoming Career and Technology Center contingent upon all documents for the project receiving official signatures.

It was noted that the plan has been approved by the municipal authority.

Council approved Minimal Municipal Obligation pension plan payments of $86,995 for police and $33,837 for non-uniformed workers.

The borough’s pension contributions cover three police officers and two other borough employees for next year.

Council briefly discussed the possibility of placing a Naloxone rescue kit in Bodine Park for opioid overdose emergencies.