Apr 11, 2006 By Joyce Koballa 3 min read

SOUTH CONNELLSVILLE – Borough council addressed complaints of speeding and rolling garbage cans in hopes of putting a lid on both problems before next month. Council on Monday learned in a report from Donald Clark, street department chairman, that residents of Albert White Drive have continued to report excessive speeding in the area, which is located near a playground.

Mark Ward, council president, said while speed bumps could be installed to help curb the situation, council would need to contact its insurance carrier for a price and referred the matter back to Clark.

Ward said he believed the current speed limit was 15 miles per hour, but wasn’t sure if it is posted. “It’s just a matter of enforcement,” said Ward.

On the other hand, Richard Bower, solicitor, said the borough would need an ordinance in order to enforce the speed limit.

Ward added that speed limit signs would need to be posted if they didn’t exist already along with speed bump warning signs required by the state Department of Transportation.

As far as the garbage issue, Ward said the borough and its officials have received numerous telephone calls from residents regarding the return of their garbage cans once the trash is collected by Onyx.

Ward said residents alleged their garbage cans are not being placed back on their property and are either rolling into the streets or blowing away.

“They blow out in front of traffic and it becomes a safety hazard,” said Ward.

Council agreed to have the secretary send a letter to the manager of Onyx as a means to address the problem.

In an unrelated issue, council reminded residents spring cleanup is scheduled for April 26 and would fall under the same provisions of previous years.

Turning to other business, councilman Clyde Martz informed the panel that the cannon wheels at the Honor Roll are in the process of being refurbished at a cost of $220 per wheel.

Martz added the wheels should be completed within eight to 10 weeks while Lonnie Casini, councilwoman, said they would be paid for in part with funding from an anonymous donor.

Council also discussed an existing contract with Fayette County regarding the Uniform Construction Code set to expire in December.

Bob Ward, councilman, suggested council look into the matter further since the borough has experienced problems with the timeframe in which it receives copies of building permits.

Bower suggested council contact a zoning inspector to determine whether it would be more feasible for the borough to sever its ties with the county.