One of the major topics of discussion at last night's town meeting, which we will do again in September, was Columbia's code enforcement.
We have heard time and time again how the borough's Code Enforcement employees are over worked -- more than 1,300 complaints. So the council hires two part-time code people to go with the current full-time person and one part-time person. In addition, the borough changes its ordinances concerning outsourcing inspections for buildings, etc.
During the discussion last night, how the borough enforces its codes were discussed.
The bottom line is that residents want to see code enforcement, not selective code enforcement but consistent code enforcement. In other words, treat everyone the same and not pick on different groups or individuals.
Also discussed was the need for the borough to clean up its own house when it comes to weeds and trash.
Showing posts with label Town meeting. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Town meeting. Show all posts
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
Monday, August 2, 2010
Ideas were discussed
About 18 people attended tonight's Town Meeting at Glatfelter Field.
There were regular citizens, market standholders, school board members, business leaders and former members of borough council.
Disucssion centered on Code Enforcement in the borough and the lack of enforcement. Other ideas discussed were trying to bring all of the groups in the community together to work for the betterment of Columbia. Other items were Columbia's image and getting more people involved and how to promote the events and good things within our community.
There was a little discussion on the market house and the need for the borough to get projects done such as the replacement of the street trees and street lights in the dowtown.
Also, note was made of the pending release at the end of September of the Columbia Economic Strategic Plan, which is a documment in the works for more than a year, which will guide Columbia's future.
A second meeting will be held in September.
There were regular citizens, market standholders, school board members, business leaders and former members of borough council.
Disucssion centered on Code Enforcement in the borough and the lack of enforcement. Other ideas discussed were trying to bring all of the groups in the community together to work for the betterment of Columbia. Other items were Columbia's image and getting more people involved and how to promote the events and good things within our community.
There was a little discussion on the market house and the need for the borough to get projects done such as the replacement of the street trees and street lights in the dowtown.
Also, note was made of the pending release at the end of September of the Columbia Economic Strategic Plan, which is a documment in the works for more than a year, which will guide Columbia's future.
A second meeting will be held in September.
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
A town meeting?
Someone suggested in the comment portion last week or earlier this week about the possibility of holding a town meeting and asked me to possibly organize it.
After some thought, I am game to the idea.
I am thinking of Monday or Turesday, Aug. 2 or 3, at 6 of 6:30 p.m. at Glatfelter Field.
The thought behind the concept of the meeting is to discuss ideas of how to improve Columbia and not turn it into a "bitch" session. I'd like to see some positive discussion and ideas.
If you are interested pick a night and let's run with it and see what develops.
After some thought, I am game to the idea.
I am thinking of Monday or Turesday, Aug. 2 or 3, at 6 of 6:30 p.m. at Glatfelter Field.
The thought behind the concept of the meeting is to discuss ideas of how to improve Columbia and not turn it into a "bitch" session. I'd like to see some positive discussion and ideas.
If you are interested pick a night and let's run with it and see what develops.
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