Masontown paves way to future projects
MASONTOWN — Borough Council set plans in motion Tuesday to potentially paint the water tank and tackle other improvements near and far.
Art Brower, an engineering consultant for the borough and former borough engineer, said the cost to paint the tank could be about $100,000. He said other repairs associated with the project may be necessary.
“It’s time to bite the bullet on this,” Brower said.
Council decided to make plans to get estimates for the work and plan out a strategy to achieve this goal.
Speaking of improving the borough, Councilman Frank McLaughlin asked that plans be made to possibly replace water lines on Cumberland, Provins and Woodland streets. He said these water lines are in need of repairs.
On a related note, Borough police Chief Joe Ryan is making inquiries intended to repair two street lights on Main Street near the municipal complex.
Depending on how the repairs may be made, council agreed to take steps toward this end.
And, Councilwoman Kim Essig asked that plans be made to potentially pave a parking lot beside the municipal complex.
In other business, council appointed Marlene Vrabel to a 3-year term as a member of the Recreation Board. Vrabel is a longtime resident of the borough and vice president of Masontown Matters.
“Marlene will be a great addition to the board – she is excited to serve,” Councilwoman Kay Rendina said.
In other matters, council:
n Approved temporarily lifting the burn ordinance between Sept. 25 and Nov. 4. Residents will be able to burn debris for fall cleaning between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays.
n Announced the hard-to-recycle drop-off event will be between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. Oct. 5 at the Wharton Municipal Building.
n Noted that Joe Pugliesi of Cumberland sought answers about a car wash being operated in his neighborhood.
n Announced that Jennifer Soisson, a representative of Domestic Violence of Southwestern Pennsylvania, alerted council about how October will be Domestic Violence Awareness Month.