Hills of Greenock residents want Lehigh Township to take over the roads.

The troubled development was left unfinished by the developer several years ago, leaving the township responsible for public improvements.

Township Engineer Phil Malitsch said during the Aug. 13 supervisors meeting discussions have taken place regarding paving from Coatsbridge Road to Nicholas Drive.

Once trees are planted, that section of the road will be ready for dedication, he said. The township would then be able to salt and plow the road.

Malitsch said one intersection has to be reconstructed before paving can occur. Also, some sidewalks with handicap ramps are needed, he said. The total estimated cost is $180,000.

Malitsch has to prioritize the remaining work, with infrastructure construction topping the list. The catch basin will have to remain in place until the project is nearly completed, he said.

The end of the road is open with no homes, leaving a place for mischief to take place, he said. Residents have said they would like the undeveloped area closed off.

The supervisors authorized Malitsch to prepare a bid package.

In a related matter, it was reported weeds at the Hills of Greenock are waist to shoulder high.

The code enforcement officer sent out letters to the property owners advising if the weeds are not cut, the homeowner will be cited or a lien can be placed on the property to pay for the cutting.

In other business, supervisor Chairman Darryl Snover was authorized to execute documents for receiving a DUI grant.

The money will pay for roaming patrols and checkpoints, township Police Chief Scott Fogel said.

Fogel said he has received 29 applications for the eligibility list for a new police officer. Eight were accepted for listing. Fogel said he likes that the applicants are younger.

Also, Fogel is requesting letters in support of having a central booking area in Lehigh Township. Presently the police must drive to Easton for booking.

Feedback on the new cars has been positive. The new unmarked car was recently used to make 20 traffic stops.

A better quality of uniform is currently being sought and each officer will receive two or three.

Also at the meeting:

· A developer is seeking to have an area in Cherryville changed to commercial zoning. If it is done, the developer would be responsible for drawing the metes and bounds maps.

Solicitor David Backenstoe said an ordinance for the change would have to be advertised twice. The developer's attorney will draft the ordinance and nearby residents will have to be notified. The properties will be posted.

· Supervisor Keith Hantz made a motion to hire a full-time person for the public works crew. The motion was approved.

Hantz said the crew leader will work under Roadmaster Frank Zamadics and the position will remain union. Township manager Alice Rehrig said a wage must be negotiated and added to the contract.

Snover said a job description must first be created.

Hantz said the only necessary change is to alter the draft job description to include "assisting" the foreman.

· The new township well is now in the testing stage and has not caused any negative impact on neighboring wells.

· A seam opened on the Washington Street concrete roadway. The estimated cost to level the slabs is $3,500.

Because the contractor has not seen the area, Malitsch said the cost could be higher. He is currently gathering information. He said the municipal authority must be informed because sewage and water lines may be affected.