Residents urged to display addresses

Councilwoman Amy Williams urges all residents to display their 911 addresses on their homes.

The green signs must be a minimum of three inches tall and made of reflective material, Williams said at borough council's regular meeting on Aug. 21. Emergency services need to be able to locate the addresses clearly and quickly. The signs must be posted on mailboxes, as well.

A change of address form is not needed, as the old and new addresses are linked and the post office will forward mail for one year. Residents can call Borough Secretary Susan Sutton at 639-2113 for information on where to obtain the signs, as well as how to properly display them.

Resident Phil Krazner questioned the 1986 two-story boathouse rule. The ordinance prohibits any boathouse in Harveys Lake from having a second story. Council President Larry Radel responded by telling Krazner he could "fill out a request form to have it looked at by the planning and zoning department."

Solicitor Charles McCormick added that the issue was voted on again in 2009 after a two-year review and Council voted to keep the ordinance intact. McCormick further stated the rule helps to keep boathouses from being used as residences.

Councilwoman Michell'e Boice inquired as to why the number of calls to the police department, which is reported to Harrisburg, and the number announced at the monthly meetings aredifferent. Boice pointed out the number of calls given at the meeting is much greater than the number reported to Harrisburg. Police Chief Charlie Musial replied that, under Title 18, only misdemeanors or more serious calls are reported to Harrisburg.

Resident Carol Culver expressed concern as to the reason her trash was not picked up this week. It was reported that a number of other residents' garbage pickups were missed, as well. The borough has a new crew picking up trash and it was not familiar with the route. The situation is expected to clear up by the next pickup date.

The next council meeting is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 18.