Borough council to spend grant on cutting, replacing curb

Montoursville Borough Council approved Community Development Block Grant funding for a curb cut and replacement project during its regular monthly meeting Monday night.

Kristen McLaughlin, of SEDA-Council of Governments, the agency administering funding for the project, told council it represents the best use of CBDG dollars among projects being considered.

Other projects McLaughlin suggested be dropped from consideration included a sidewalks and curb replacement plan, handicapped accessibility to the Indian Park pond and upgrades to the bicycle path near Wal-Mart.

McLauglin noted the borough could receive up to about $85,000 in 2014 CDBG dollars for the curb cut and replacement project.

The project would allow for handicapped accessibility at several intersections in the borough.

Council took action on a number of personnel matters.

Doug Litwhiler was hired as a part-time police officer.

Mayor John Dorin noted that the police department has recently lost two police officers to the county.

He said Litwhiler has experience in law enforcement.

Council approved the appointment of Frank Delycure as civil service commission alternate and Carl Naugle as zoning hearing board alternate.

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Borough council to spend grant on cutting, replacing curb