Brooklawn Council Taking One Ordinance at a Time

By Sara Martino

NEWS Correspondent

A possible new ordinance regarding the parking of boats, trailers, campers, etc. on public and private property was discussed at the September meeting Brooklawn Council, and tabled for another meeting.

\”Our ultimate goal is take a survey of the town, in the alleys and on public property, and create a list.

\”We then will contact residents that may possibly have a problem with parking their boats and other possessions and invite them to attend a special meeting to discuss the concerns on both sides,\” May-or John Soubasis said.

For the present time, the vehicles can be parked on private property but not on the street or borough property.

Two ordinances were introduced on first reading.

Soubasis said emergency vehicles have problems navigating the equipment while turning on some borough streets and Ordinance 14-07, Chapter 141, will be amended to delete some of the problems.

Council will look into residents\’ comments from a previous meeting, especially regarding basketball equipment on streets and sidewalks before approving Ordinance 15-07, Chapter 124 regarding streets and sidewalks.

\”Out of 36 known violations with sports equipment, 33 residents have come into compliance so far,\” the mayor said.

Soubasis asked residents to please call the police department if they observe any vandalism in town, especially at the two gazebos that have been damaged.

\”It\’s a sad situation when the damage is done by children within our town,\” he said. \”The two gazebos have had railings taken off and thrown into the water, and graffiti is on the property in Memorial Park and at the waterfront gazebo.

\”A police officer will patrol the area on bicycle. We are trying to get the waterfront clean and the vandalism must stop,\” he said.

In old business, Council approved an ordinance that will change the time that trash may be put out for collection. Borough Clerk Barbara Lewis said the times will be after 4 p.m. the day before pick-up, and trash cans in by 7 p.m. on collection day.

Also, an ordinance that was partially demanded by the state, sets the price of $21 yearly for both cat and dog licensing.

Borough Engineer Chuck Riebel Jr. reported that a state archaeologist said artifacts were found in the area of the proposed steam bank improvement area and may temporarily delay state approval.