Street paving mulled at council; parking complaint on West Centre lodged

SHENANDOAH – Several roads could be repaved in the next few months if borough council moves forward with bids.

Council President Joe Boris said around $340,000 is available to resurface streets using a variety of funds.

He said that the plan is to use $30,000 in COVID relief funds, $100,000 from the liquid fuels fund, $60,000 from the Community Development Block Grant, and $150,000 in interest from the MABS sale proceeds.

Bids are set to be opened at a special meeting in early September.

He did not specify which streets would be resurfaced.

In other business, council approved a resolution seeking a $1 Million Local Share Account grant for a sewer interceptor replacement project. Borough Manager Tony Sajone said it would replace the West Centre Street pump house and would tie in to the new sewer plant.

The borough also hired Cory Zimmerman as a sewer authority employee.

Jim Crossen was also hired as the borough’s zoning solicitor.

Five handicapped parking applications were accepted. One, in an alleyway, was denied.

A can collection benefiting the Shenandoah Valley Class of 2025 was also approved.

During the public portion, Dave Zaleski, owner of J. Carts Machine Shop, raised concerns about cars parking along the shoulder of Route 54 in front of his shop.

He said that the cars parking along the shoulder force kids walking to the school to walk on his property or on the highway.

Zaleski said he put up signs warning that his property is a tow-away zone and had the sign thrown through his window.

He said that his main concerns were for children’s safety walking in the area.

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