The Borough Council voted 5-1 tonight to buy new playground equipment for Shadyside Park, the only park on the south side of Route 287.
In a rare show of bipartisanship, Democrat Councilman Franky Salerno voted yes on the proposal, while fellow Democrat Chrissy Buteas opposed the purchase.
Buteas said she disagreed with borrowing the $38,000 needed for the project.
Councilman Rob Bengivenga explained to Buteas, however, that the Borough would be receiving a low-interest loan, with a rate lower than 1%.
According to Bengivenga, borrowing is down this year compared to last year, and the equipment in place needs to be removed because it is unsafe under current standards. He said the Borough tried to obtain grant money for the project but was turned down by the county.
In other action, the Council set a special meeting for next Monday, July 26th, to formally adopt the 2010 budget, which was just approved by the state. At the last budget hearing Councilman Ray Rusnak announced that the average resident would see a $175 savings compared to 2009.
During tonight's meeting, the Council amended the budget by reducing expenses slightly. Buteas cast the lone dissenting vote, while Salerno voted yes. He was joined by Council President Matt Anesh, Bengivenga, Rusnak and Councilman Tim McConville.
Monday, July 19, 2010
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That's awesome that the far side of town is getting some improvements. If only they required sidewalks for Durham Ave when they were allowing all the new building and had it repaved; it might be safe to walk around.
ReplyDeleteVery excited for the update! Thank you council for continuing to give our kids a safe place to play!
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