TREVORTON - Zerbe Township supervisors announced Monday that a flood-related trash pickup will be held early next week.
Residents are asked to put their trash along the curb by Monday, and township workers will pick it up that day or Tuesday and take it to Dumpsters which will be provided. Supervisors emphasized the pickup is for flood-damaged trash only. If maintenance workers feel the trash is not flood-related, a resident will receive a citation. Citizens are also advised not to dump trash directly into the Dumpsters.
Roadmaster Harry Rebuck reported the severe flood issues required 300.5 man hours. He said some workers took 12-hour shifts only to resume their regular jobs afterward. Rebuck said workers did a "pretty darn good job." Supervisors thanked the fire department and ambulance association for their help. Supervisor Mike Mazer said that he heard many praises and compliments on assistance these responders provided.
Supervisors and township secretary Ellen Troutman attended a meeting Tuesday evening held by Northumberland County regarding the flood situation. Chairman Mike Schwartz said he hopes to get some information on how the township should proceed. "This is all new to us," he said.
In other business:
James Fenstermacher, Code Inspections Inc., Montgomery, reported on the services offered by his company and answered questions from supervisors and residents. Fenstermacher left the board with a formal proposal which they will review and advertise for next month's meeting.
Supervisor Harry Rebuck gave an update on the tot lot, noting that before recent flooding, it was almost ready to go. One more piece of equipment needs to be installed, and stone and mulch must be placed. Rebuck is confident the tot lot should be ready soon.
In spite of Geisinger Health Plan's 4 percent increase, supervisors voted to continue with the plan. Other plans they checked came up short on coverage, they said.