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SUGAR NOTCH – James Hoover of Pennsylvania American Water Company informed Sugar Notch Borough Council Wednesday night of plans to replace a 12-inch water main at Main and Chestnut streets.
In addition, there will be a new 1,400 foot pipe, running through the park and ending at the hydrant located at the top of the hill. The hydrant will also be replaced.
Hoover said the installation will be done with the least amount of damage possible, and any damage to the area will be repaired by the company. Hoover also said a couple of trees to the left of the bike trail will need to be cut down, but they will be replaced with mulch. There will also be a 6-inch-to-8-inch topsoil approximately 10 feet wide, spread on the area. As well, the company will pave the road on Main Street up to Chestnut. The entire project should take less than a month, and will begin sometime within the next few months.
Council approved a citizen’s petition, submitted by John Pechulis of 129 Hemlock St. to install two no parking signs on both sides of his driveway. Pechulis said he has been unable to move his vehicle in the past due to drivers not noticing the hidden driveway.
Pechulis also stated that he will pay for and install the signs himself now that he has been given permission to do so.
Councilman Mario Fiorucci informed council the sheriff’s office will not collect on liens for municipalities on houses that were sold by the office. Tony Alu, director of the assessor’s office, confirmed the sheriff will stop collecting municipal liens, because it is a waste of time and money to put liens on questionable properties.
Zoning Coordinator and Code Enforcement Officer Carl Alber has submitted his letter of resignation, effective May 31.
The borough’s website, www.sugarnotchborough.com, is now available.
WHAT’S NEXT
The next borough council meeting is scheduled for May 2 at 7 p.m.