Property owners in Whitehall Township have approached the township seeking to find out the amount of money they owe the township in order to satisfy municipal liens filed against their properties. Many of the liens involve unpaid garbage collection bills that have been delinquent, in some cases, for years.

"The township received numerous requests for payoffs for municipal liens," Mayor Edward D. Hozza Jr. reported to the Whitehall Board of Commissioners at a Feb. 10 board meeting. "Many for unpaid garbage bills. Several were satisfied, with many tied to future sheriff sales."

In other business:

· The township filed required state reports to the appropriate agencies in Harrisburg, including the annual liquid fuels report.

· The administration reports an agreement and signature ratifying the contracts in the collective bargaining agreement with the police union.

· The commissioners were informed the township recreation department runs the facility rentals at the West Catasauqua Park and Playground. The township has been seeking interested persons to serve on the West Catasauqua Park and Recreation Board.

· Hozza said the recreation department is working with board members of the Cementon Athletic Association to improve its organization.

· Planning by the recreation department continues for its 2014 programs.

· The indoor public swim has resumed and the aqua aerobics began its winter schedule, both at the Whitehall High School indoor pool. Indoor adult and special needs swim lesson programs are under way. Registration continues for the upcoming youth swim lessons.