Jul 15, 2010 By Joyce Koballa 2 min read

PERRYOPOLIS – Borough council on Wednesday agreed to start the proper procedure to take over maintenance of Palonder Lane and Jack Place, following an inspection from K2 Engineering that deemed it acceptable. Several residents who live along the private road filed legal action against the borough seeking additional paving and improvements that were recently completed by the developer.

“There were legal questions involving the road and K2 gave their recommendation,” said Ron Lombard, council president.

Councilman Chris Massey abstained from voting on the matter since he resides on Palonder Lane.

Cara Davis, solicitor, said council would adopt an ordinance to take over the road next month as standard procedure and post it for 30 days, unless there is an appeal, meaning it would become finalized in September.

Davis added council also plans to send a letter to Allegheny Power to get both roads on a list for street lights.

In an unrelated road issue, council received a letter from the state Department of Transportation indicating it would take over winter maintenance on Cemetery Road and Independence Street as state roads since it would be more cost effective.

Council also heard from Tom Sztroin of Jefferson Street regarding a complaint about a neighboring property owner who has continued to violate the borough’s grass cutting ordinance.

Sztroin claimed several phone calls he made to K2 on the issue were not returned.

Lombard said K2 has since cut the grass and is in the process of working with the property owner to bring it up to code.

“The shrubs still need to be trimmed and the shed removed,” said Lombard.

Lombard added the property owner was initially fined $50 by K2 and would be fined again if he continues with the violations.

Turning to other business, council agreed to hire Daniel Eddy as a part time police officer at a rate of $11 per hour on an as needed basis.