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BY STACI WILSON<\/strong><\/p>\n

Susquehanna may be upgrading to a new police vehicle this year.<\/p>\n

At the Wednesday, Feb.11 borough council meeting, President Joe Varsik and Police Chief Robert Sweet discussed ongoing maintenance issues with the Dodge Charger.<\/p>\n

Repair costs for the vehicle have already eaten up this year\u2019s budgeted allotment. Repairs to fix front end issues happen about three or four times each year, Varsik explained.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe front end (of the Charger) is not conducive to the hills around here,\u201d Varsik said.<\/p>\n

The borough has about $10,000 earmarked in its budget to be used for a new police car but, even after a trade-in, will need about another $1a,000 to cover the expected price tag of over $26,000 for a 2014 Ford Taurus.<\/p>\n

The Taurus being looked at by the borough is All Wheel Drive, compared to the Charger\u2019s rear wheel drive.
\nCouncil is looking at various purchasing options.<\/p>\n

The Department of Public Works was commended by council for its snow plowing efforts this season.<\/p>\n

Councilman Roy Williams reminded residents that walkways need to be cleaned 24 hours following a storm, including entrances to intersections. He said citations would be issued.<\/p>\n

John Hendrickson thanked the residents that cleared out snow from around fire hydrants in the borough.
\nWilliams said the fire department used to dig them out and a meeting was being planned with the fire department on how to best tackle the chore.<\/p>\n

He also asked residents to clear around the hydrants when they shoveled, if possible.<\/p>\n

Under codes, Williams said he plans to meet with the owners of vacant commercial buildings on Main Street to go over their plans to bring the structures into compliance.<\/p>\n

A division of Pennsylvania American Water Company is interested in meeting with the Tri-Borough Municipal Authority. He said the division takes over small, municipal sewer plants to bring them up to date.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe know we have some updates coming to bring it into compliance,\u201d Williams said, noting he would like the two entities to meet for discussion.<\/p>\n

Varsik revisited an item he brought before council late last year \u2013 the reduction of council from seven to five elected officials; and the elimination of a ward in the borough.<\/p>\n

With various boards requiring volunteers, Varsik said 15 to 18 people are needed to fill council seats, zoning hearing board, planning commission, codes appeal, etc.<\/p>\n

He provided council members with some information provided by the solicitor and asked them to review it. Council will revisit the matter in the next couple of months.<\/p>\n

Councilwoman Kaylin Lindquist suggested the borough participate in this year\u2019s Great American Clean Up campaign.<\/p>\n

Her fellow council members liked the idea of cleaning up litter and set a date of April 25 for the borough to participate.<\/p>\n

Other events on tap in the borough include an Easter Egg Hunt on March 28; and Hometown Days was set for July 15-18.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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