With winter soon sweeping in, Waymart Mayor John Millard said the overnight parking ban on borough streets will be in effect in less than two weeks and that fines will be definitely issued for those who violate the law.
“Ticketed every time,” said the mayor at borough council’s Tuesday meeting; although there will be one complimentary warning issued first for those who may have forgotten about the overnight-ban tradition.
The ban, which makes street plowing easier for the public works department, goes into effect on November 15 - 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. It ends on March 15.
Borough President Charles Norella said six new signs pertaining to the ban will also be erected throughout the borough.
“As long as it’s posted, we’re covered,” said Norella.
Also relating to winter warnings, borough residents must keep their sidewalks clean, and more importantly cannot discharge any snow onto public roads, said the mayor.
“Same thing I have to do with mine,” he added, noting that fines will be issued in this area as well.
Council also discussed proposed state legislation that will charge local municipalities for state police services. The bill would severely hurt local coffers, most likely requiring taxpayers to pay.
“It’s not fair to smaller boroughs and townships,” said council vice president Doug Bayly, adding that it “probably won’t be passed as it is written currently.”
In other action,
• Entered into an agreement that will allow the borough to receive grant money to replace older incandescent traffic lights with more energy-efficient LED bulbs.
• Noted that discussions will soon begin regarding the borough’s 2010 fiscal year budget.
