By Sara Martino

NEWS Correspondent

 

\”I would like to have a committee formed to get our great vision going,\” Mayor John Soubasis said during the Brooklawn Borough Council meeting.

His vision includes various future improvements such as a \”streetscape\” to include a town clock, monuments at the circles, widening of the circles, tree removal and planting of natural grasses.

\”The big issue is the amount of traffic going through the town. We would like to plant trees along Highway 130 to create a buffer for the homes and make improvements along Broadway,\” he said.

Borough Engineer Chuck Riebel said top priority will also be given to the painting of the water tank.

\”Another big issue is the need for all employees to understand their role in the borough,\” Soubasis said.

He will call a mandatory meeting to discuss employee participation and also to review insurance coverage. Soubasis also plans to discuss the operation procedures for next year with the council members.

Councilwoman Theresa Branilla said employee questions arise because of uncertainty.

\”Education in the job is always a good thing,\” she said, and reminded members that the \”Spirit\” group is still continuing this year and gift certificates will distributed to local families during the Holiday season. (Call 456-0750 ext. 162).

Donna Domico, public works manager, said leaves will still be pick up and suggested that residents placed the vegetation along the grass strip on the sidewalks.

Also, Domico said the state does not want the washing of commercial vehicles on local streets and the issue will be clarified in the newsletter.

Soubasis commented on the increased number or parking spaces on certain streets due to the enforcement of new ordinances.

\”Boats, trailers and campers were almost all moved in accordance to the ordinances that are now in place\” he said.

Fire and Police Department vehicles were facing difficulty in maneuvering turns on some streets and having the large boats and trailers, etc, removed has created safer traveling down the streets.

Borough Clerk Barbara Lewis said the Borough Reorganization meeting will be Monday, January 7, at 6 p.m. and the regular council meeting will be held on the fourth Monday, January 28, instead of the third Monday, due to the Martin Luther King holiday.