KULPMONT - An agitated landlord addressed Kulpmont Borough Council concerning borough code enforcement and health officer John Timm.
Nicholas Nestico, of Lamplight Acres, Kulpmont, spoke to council members during the public comment portion of Tuesday night's meeting, expressing displeasure at Timm's work.
"I truly think he is overstepping his bounds, and it's not right," Nestico said. "He is dispensing legal advice to tenants; he's not allowed to do that."
Nestico talked about a recent problem he had with a tenant, and Timm advised her she could be eligible for hotel rooms and other amenities.
In another case, Nestico said he had a sewer problem at a property he owns. He said he was working with Mayor Myron Turlis, who owns a sewer and drain company, toward a solution when Timm blew it out of proportion.
"I found a sign hanging on the property saying that it's condemned. The next day, the mayor came in with his business and solved the problem," Nestico said.
He then complained about the borough recently passing an ordinance requiring landlords to pay a $100 licensing fee.
He asked why Turlis and council members Joseph Winhofer, Philip Scicchitano and Michael Fantanarosa can operate their businesses in the borough without a fee.
Council President Bruno Varano promised to meet with Nestico and members of the code, health and safety committee to address his concerns.
Yard sale concerns
In the mayor's report, Turlis talked about a problem he is noticing with yard sales.
"I am all for people making money, especially in this economy. The problem is the people that are having sales seven days out of the week, it seems. That's not a yard sale, that's a flea market," he said.
Turlis asked solicitor William Cole to research if something can be done.
$314 recycling grant
Grants/recycling committee chairman Clarence Deitrick said the borough received a $314 grant from the state Department of Environmental Protection for the 45.5 tons of residential and commercial materials recycled last year.