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 PEN ARGYL BOROUGH NEWS

OCTOBER 2010

OCTOBER COUNCIL MEETING

• Adopted Resolution 2010-07 pertaining to Act 428 and record disposition.
• Received notification of $10,000 PCCD Grant for Mobile Data Terminals for Police Department.
• Appointed Chief David Strawn as Emergency Management Coordinator for the Borough.
• Agreed to take out a full-page ad in the Pen Argyl Basketball Boosters Program Book for $100.00.
• Granted a temporary lease to Pen Argyl Area High School for the bonfire to be held on Borough property.
• Adopted Resolution 2010-08 supporting Open Space Funding by the County.
• Appointed Wastewater Treatment Plant Supervisor Jeffrey Markovitz as Plant Emergency Coordinator.
• Set dates for budget meetings.
• Approved a 2 year electricity purchasing contract with Constellation Energy.
• Set Trick or Treat to Sunday, October 31^st, from 2 PM – 5 PM.
• Set the Community Christmas Party to Friday, Dec. 3rd, from 6:30 PM until 8 PM with a postponement date of Sunday, Dec. 5^th, from 2 PM until 3:30 PM.

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

From 9/2 to 9/29, the PWD did maintenance on equipment, Borough property and streets.

• Prepared leaf vacuum for service
• Repaired and maintained vehicles
• Restroom repairs at Park
• Drained and cleaned pool
• Major storm clean-up
• Removed banners and flags

 POLICE DEPARTMENT

            During September, the police responded to 115 incidents, twenty-five (25) of which were criminal incidents.  Seven (7) individuals were arrested or cited, four (4) juveniles were handled in the department and there were a total of 623 citizen contacts.

            The Police Department is now accepting donations to the Department’s newly established “Wish Fund”.  This fund will be used to purchase equipment and supplies not included in the Borough Budget for the Department.  Anyone wishing to donate may do so by making a check out to “Pen Argyl Police Wish Fund” C/O Robin Zmoda, Borough Manager, 11 N. Robinson Ave., Pen Argyl, PA 18072.

 ZONING OFFICE

            During September, the Zoning Officer issued two (2) building permits, did four  (4) re-sale property inspections, fourteen (14) rental property inspections, five (5) electrical permits, five (5) electrical inspections, two (2) mechanical permits, five (5) yard/garage sale permits, and four (4) sidewalk permits.

Zoning Officer Barry Kehler can be reached at 610-863-1821.

The Borough is looking for volunteers to become part of the Disruptive Conduct Board of Appeals. These individuals will serve to hear appeals of a disruptive conduct report or a revocation of a residential rental registration or license.  Qualifications are:

• One (1) member and one (1) alternate must be an owner, operator, responsible agent or manager of a residential unit.
• One (1) member and one (1) alternate must be an occupant of a residential rental unit residing in the Borough.
• One (1) member and (1)  alternate  must be a member of a recognized community group in the Borough

These individuals will be joined by a member of Council and the Police Chief or designated Officer to complete the Board of Appeals.  Please contact Borough Manager Robin Zmoda with letter of intent and proof of qualifications at 11 N. Robinson Ave., Pen Argyl, PA 18072 or e-mail manager@penargylborough.com by October 29, 2010.

 LOOKOUT FIRE COMPANY

• During the month of September, Lookout Fire Company responded to 13 calls.  They spent 267 hours on the calls and logged an additional 286 hours on training. 
• Lookout Fire Company has a website: www.lookoutfireco.com .   The site offers a newsletter sign-up, event listings and safety tips.

 WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT

• Plant is running well and in compliance with all DEP parameters. 
• Performed yearly maintenance and repairs on plant and pumping stations pumps and equipment.
• Responded to resident’s concerns.
• Reviewed continuing education requirements.

 ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER

• Citations issued for non licensure of dogs. Please note there will no longer be warnings given for lack of license for dogs. Owners of unlicensed dogs will be cited.
• In the month of October, AVH Veterinary Group, 1027 Blue Valley Drive will begin to issue dog licenses. 
• Handled various dog issues including dogs at large and nuisance barking calls.
• Animal Control Officer Phil Bell can be contacted  at the non-emergency number at the Control Center 610-759-2200 or Mr. Bell’s cell number at 610-393-0223

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!     ITEMS OF INTEREST!

            Garbage/Recycling – Recycling will be on October 8^th and 22^nd as well as November 5^th. Garbage/recycling containers are to be placed on the resident’s property at the curb line and are not to be placed before 2 P.M. on the day before pickup.

            Park hours- Residents are reminded that the Carousel/Playground side of the Weona Park is open from sunrise to sunset only, individuals found in the park after hours will be cited.

            Curfew – Minors are reminded that Pen Argyl has a curfew.  Minors under the age of 18 are not to be on any public street, alley, and sidewalk or at Weona Park between the hours of 11 P.M. and 6 A.M.

            Pen Argyl Business Revitalization Community Meeting/Façade Grant Program -Monday, October 18, 2010 at 6:30 P.M. at the Weona Park Community Center.   If you would like to become part of the Revitalization Committee, please contact Robin Zmoda at 610-863-1822 or at manager@penargylborough.com to sign up for e-mail alerts.

            Slate Belt YMCA Halloween Oldies Dance- Saturday, October 30^th, 7 P.M-11 P.M., at the Blue Valley Farm Show Building, Bangor, PA. Tickets are $20.00, includes non-alcoholic beverages and finger foods, B.Y.O.B. Entertainment by Inch and the Echoes.  Advance sales only.  Tickets are available at Detzi’s, Nazareth YMCA, R.C. Guarry & Associates, Heard’s Meat Market and Mt. Bethel Beverage. Contact Slate Belt YMCA Founders Committee, phone 610-759-3440, fax 610-759-6292 or go to www.slatebeltymca.org for more info. 

CALENDAR (All meeting are at Borough Hall unless noted.)

Tues., Oct. 19^th – Park Board Meeting, Community Center, 7 P.M.

Tues., Oct. 26^th – Borough Council Workshop

Mon., Nov. 1^st – Sewer Committee, 4:30 P.M.

Mon., Nov. 1^st – Municipal Authority Meeting, 6 P.M.

Tues., Nov. 2^nd – Borough Council Meeting, 7 P.M.

REMINDERS

v     Sewer bills are payable at PNC Bank in Pen Argyl.  Only if the payment is delinquent should it be paid at Borough Hall.

v     Recycling cans are available at Borough Hall, one per household.

v     The Borough’s monthly newsletter is available on the web or by email.  Check out www.penargylborough.com

v     Dog walkers are reminded that they need to have a receptacle with them when walking their dogs or they will be cited.  Walkers are to clean up after their dogs.

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