BY STACI WILSON

The owner of several railroad cars located in Susquehanna updated the borough council at the June 10 meeting about the status of the cars, as well as his plans to have them removed.

Gary Folk, of Great Bend, said there are currently three cars he is taking care of – one of which belongs to a museum in Candor and could not be moved unless trucked, one that came from the borough and another that was from the historical society. He also noted concerns about trash and personal items that had been placed in the railcars.

The legal department out of Cooperstown, N.Y., will be sending him the authorization of ownership; and a donation to the town after the cars are cut up would be considered. He will keep the council updated.

A borough resident noted concerns about the condition of the sidewalk on Jackson Ave. Councilman Roy Williams said he would take a look at the sidewalk.

Williams told council that while Dept. of Public Works employees were working on Washington Street, a known driver intentionally swerved towards them. He asked a warning letter be sent to the driver.

Council signed off on the borough’s agility agreement with PennDOT. Included in the agreement, the entire length of Front Street will receive a tar and chip treatment.

A sewage enforcement officer is needed to conduct an inspection of a Front Street matter in order for a plan to be put in place and a permit issued.
Council approved hiring JHA Companies for the inspection.

Williams said the homeowner is looking for guidance.