Mount Pocono Borough Council Approves 2023 Budget and Various Ordinances

Executive Highlights

### Key Takeaways * Approved 2023 General Fund Budget, Street Improvement Budget, Liquid Fuels Budget, and Capital Fund Budget * Adopted Ordinance No. 8 of 2022 prohibiting parking on Route 196 * Approved proposal from Barry Isett for the Candlewood stormwater project in the amount of $5,500.00

Legislative Actions

Approved 2023 General Fund Budget, Street Improvement Budget, Liquid Fuels Budget, and Capital Fund Budget

Passed

Motion

Councilwoman C. Williams

Second

Vice President L. Noonan

Vote

7-0-0

Adopted Ordinance No. 8 of 2022 prohibiting parking on Route 196

Passed

Motion

Vice President L. Noonan

Second

Councilwoman E. Santiago

Vote

7-0-0

Approved proposal from Barry Isett for the Candlewood stormwater project in the amount of $5,500.00

Public Testimony

Gary, 12 Cedar Road

Cannot afford trash pick-up

Sentiment: Critical

Joe Simeone, 10 Devonshire Lane

Questioned if there is an option for a trash compactor

Sentiment: Neutral

Jonas Kreitzer, GFL

Made comments on the sanitation bid

Sentiment: Critical

Community Impact

The approved budget and ordinances are expected to have a positive impact on the Borough's finances and public safety.

Next Steps

Public Budget Hearing for Tuesday, December 20 at 6:00 P.M.
Special Meeting to adopt the 2023 Budgets for Tuesday, December 20 immediately following the Work Session

Technical Reference

Snow removal required within 24 hours

The Borough Code requires property owners to remove snow and ice from sidewalks within 24 hours after it has ceased to fall or form.

Parking prohibited on Route 196

Ordinance No. 8 of 2022 prohibits parking on Route 196 within the Borough boundaries.

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