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Continued from page 8 that would require a new road. While they felt the fire company is a valuable asset, they expressed discomfort with being asked to take on the same percentage of the total needed as the larger communities of Penn Lake and White Haven. No action was taken.

Street commissioner Rudy Schoch reported that the equipment has been tuned up and grass cutting has started. The playground has been cleaned up.

Crack sealing is needed on potholes will be patched.

Council member John Cepiel reported that a possible solution is being tried for the water issue Kurt Keiper reported last month. Sandbags are in place, and a curb will be attempted to divert the water.

In his report Mayor Eric Siglin noted that people are speeding through the borough. He suggested looking into purchasing signs that announce speed through ARP funds. It was suggested that PennDOT or the Turnpike may have used signs available.

The mayor also noted that he had contacted Albrightsville Volunteer Fire Company, and they were interested in providing a price for fire protection to the borough. The former Tannery fire station is now under their jurisdiction.

Zoning officer Allan Holrigl issued two permits. He is looking for a good map of the Spring Hill Mobile Home Park. He also raised the issue of a person who has been camping at a lot that currently does not have a mailing address, who is interested in building a cabin on the lot. It is unclear whether the person Is putting out garbage, or what is happening to any sewage generated.

Council president Louis Esa reported that the committee for the community building has not heard from the engineers yet, and is looking for an architect. He suggested asking borough resident Frank MIgneco for assistance with grant applications.

The meeting closed with a comment from resident Margaret Murphy about stones filling her driveway after heavy rains. Cepiel will look into the matter.

Present were council member Liz Berger, Cepiel, Esa, Joe Lachette, Sharon Mrozinski, and Schoch; Mike Best was absent. Council meets tonight, Thursday, June 1, at 6:30 p.m. at the White Haven Area Community Library.