He has supplemented this department with men from the Road department. Deputy Mayor Etler wanted to be sure that replacement trees were not optional, but Superintendent Maslo said that was up to the Council. The ordinance says that every home will have a tree, but it has been the policy of asking the residents if they want one. The consensus was that the Council wants the Borough ordinance enforced but the trees should first go to people who want them, then to those who do not want the trees but are covered by the ordinance. Contractual Services - This line item includes outside pruning.
Every park needs to be pruned but they have never been done.
Electrical - Most of the overtime is for sewer and water emergencies. The rest is for setting up for parades and concerts. The Council had no questions. Maintenance Garage - Deputy Mayor Adler wondered why the line item for new office equipment had doubled. Superintendent Maslo explained that they are moving into new buildings, hopefully, in September.