CLEARFIELD – Last night residents Terry Smith and Suzanne Mosch voiced concerns to Clearfield Borough Council regarding yard waste pick-up.
Mosch received a pink warning notice on her door from the borough regarding yard waste, which Smith said should’ve been on her door, as the waste is on her property, bordering with Mosch. Smith explained she had storm debris that didn’t get to the curb in time for pick-up in April.
Mosch pointed out that senior citizens don’t always have help for disposal of yard waste, so not having the regular pick-ups creates a hardship.
Mosch also wanted to know how council could post on the pink warnings of fines up to $500 when the “by-laws” obtained from the borough delineates fines as $5 to $50.
Code Enforcement Officer Larry Mack offered to meet with Mocsh to explain the fines, and to look into why Mosch’s yard waste wasn’t picked up on a number of occasions.
It was noted that debris from storms is usually picked up immediately by the street crew. Councilman Tim Winters also noted that it’s the property owner’s responsibility to take care of residential refuse.
Fire Chief Todd Kling reported the new command vehicle arrived and is being fitted with their equipment and decals. He said the fire police van was in the garage for repairs.
The Public Safety Committee recommended for the final payment of $19,065 for work on the fire engine.
Councilman James Kling asked about upgrades to the pump truck, which had been approved in 2012. Todd Kling said those repairs still needed done, and he intended to, but he can’t send out any more equipment when he has to cover other municipalities, such as Lawrence Township Station #5 that’s presently without an engine.
Todd Kling also pointed out a safety concern regarding the gate on the abutment at Raftsmen’s Dam. He said when the water was high with the rains he realized that the gate needs serious attention. He recommended that a secure safety railing be installed.
He also reported that with all the storms, the department hasn’t had one call this year to pump out a basement. He said it’s saved a lot of volunteer time for fire crews.
Street Commissioner Steve Biancuzzo reported work is nearly finished on Daisy and 10th streets, and the crew will finish at the fairgrounds before the fair. He said they’ve been busy cleaning out storm lines and drains. He should be finished with sewer inspections by next week.
Councilman David Gallagher asked about the condition of Biancuzzo’s pick-up truck that needs repairs. Biancuzzo explained what body work needs done, and the bed needs replaced. The committee recommended spending up to $2,500 for repairs to keep the truck in service. Biancuzzo noted a large International will need a new bed. The committee agreed to check into repair costs.
