Zelie discusses stormwater study plans
ZELIENOPLE — Borough council approved two stormwater studies during its meeting Monday.
The Southwest Butler Stormwater Planning Group continues to improve stormwater issues in the region by permitting two new stormwater studies to take place in the near future. One will be on stream banks and the other on Connoquenessing Creek flooding areas.
Council president Mary Hess said these are multi-municipal studies and will include Evans City, Harmony and Zelienople. They will last roughly a year and will be conducted by Gannett Fleming and Herbert, Rowland & Grubic Engineering.
“We are looking for failure in our stormwater system as it exists today, stormwater grates, where stormwater flows, breaks in the pipes (and) what we can do to make the flow of stormwater better,” Hess said.
Police Chief Jim Miller updated council on a project that involves updating and installing new cameras around downtown.
As of Monday, 22 of the planned 34 cameras have been installed.
According to Miller, the cameras are focused on multiple parking lots and along Main Street and can be used for security purposes during events. The cameras record clear, high-definition video in real-time.
“Originally, we had 12 cameras, and now, we will have 34,” Miller said.
Additionally, there are two license plate readers on Main Street.
As summer approaches, code enforcement and zoning officer Jason Sarver urged residents to obtain the proper permits for any renovation or construction on private property.
“I ask the public and remind them, please get the necessary permits,” Sarver said. “Feel free to call in to the office to see if you need a permit. I put in a lot of time recently chasing some people on getting permits and making sure that things are built safely and properly.”
Council also approved allowing Fisher’s Bar and Grill to hold the Fisher’s Crawfish Boil on May 20 in the town center parking lot from noon to 11 p.m. The event will have outdoor seating and a live band. The lot is at the corner of West New Castle and South Clay streets.
