Gretna to replace ailing wall

MT. GRETNA - Borough Council on Monday night approved spending up to $15,000 to replace a failed retaining wall on Lancaster Avenue.

One quote has been obtained for $4,800 for materials and $9,800 for the required excavation, according to Bill Care, public works director.

The law requires two more quotes to be obtained before the project may begin, but council members said they are hopeful the project can get under way before the next meeting.

The borough received a $10,000 grant from the county to assist in funding the project. The remainder of the funds will be taken from the liquid fuels fund.

In other business:

As requested by council, Care reported on the cost of a small chipper that could be used to chip brush. The borough currently picks up brush and hauls it to be burned.

Council members said they believe they should move away from open burning, so last month they asked Care to research the cost of a small chipper. Care said it would cost about $8,800 to buy a small chipper similar to one demonstrated recently in the borough.

Council members held off on a decision, asking Care to put together a list of upcoming projects and their costs and have the list ready to study at next month's meeting.

Council members adopted a hazard mitigation resolution plan. Care noted the adoption of the plan would allow the borough to be eligible for grant funds should a disaster occur. Barney Myer and Ed Kosoff were appointed to serve as members of the Mt. Gretna Authority board. In the absence of a representative of the Cornwall Police Department, council President Charles "Chuck" Allwein presented the January police report. Officers spent 44.5 hours and drove 121 miles on borough business during the month, he said.

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Gretna to replace ailing wall