During the June 7 Bath Borough Council meeting, a resident spoke up with concerns about parking problems, high weeds, litter, loud noises and more.

The resident lamented it was nice to sit beside the park, but high weeds and litter now make it undesirable.

She also relayed people are ignoring the yellow paint for no parking at corners, creating safety issues. She said when she told a resident he cannot park by the yellow line, he said he’d just pay the fine.

The resident is reportedly also dismayed by the many fireworks she hears going off in her neighborhood.

She also shared a story in which she saw children breaking things in the neighborhood. When she asked them what their parents would say, they reportedly told her they can do whatever they want.

Mayor Fiorella Reginelli-Mirabito asked the resident to call the state police if she observes unruly behavior. She encouraged all residents to “See something, say something” by calling the state police nonemergency number.

Reginelli-Mirabito also reported the state police, based on camera footage, have potential suspects who have committed vandalism in Bath. Reginelli-Mirabito is an advocate for having cameras installed at the parks.

Council President Mark Saginario reported the borough has a new full-time parking and code enforcement officer so some of the resident’s issues can be addressed and cited if necessary. Saginario went on to say residents don’t have to wait until a council meeting to voice their complaints - they can call the office anytime.

In other business, personnel, finance and administration committee reported a check from President Biden’s American Rescue Plan in the amount of $253,780 is expected, with another check for the same amount to come later this year. A wish list is currently being established for the funds.

Councilman Frank Hesch reported the Nazareth Area Council of Governments comprehensive plan is making slow progress. Additionally, there is a NAZCOG presentation about sinkholes being planned.

In her environmental steering committee report, Councilwoman Phyllis Andrews noted the water bills will no longer be a postcard. They will be delivered via a letter.

Councilman Barry Fenstermaker reported a volleyball court will be installed at Keystone Park. This addition may contribute to increased pavilion rentals, it was noted.

Every 10 years, the borough reviews the RCN and Service Electric services to ensure the companies are meeting their obligations and providing adequate customer service. Borough Manager Brad Flynn led this portion of the meeting, which yielded no questions from council, residents or the cable companies.

Councilwoman Carol Bear-Heckman, a leader in the Bath Farmers Market, requested all fees for use of the park be waived for the market. There was a brief discussion on the market’s costs and income. Council will decide whether or not to waive all fees or reduce them at a later date.

Two proposed resolutions are available for review at borough hall. Resolution 2021-7 will allow the payments of fees via credit/debit cards either online or in person, and Resolution 2021-8 addresses a certification of appropriateness for a Historical Architectural Review Board case.

Several ordinances were acted on. Ordinances 2021-706 and 2021-707 were passed, and Ordinance 2021-708 was discussed. There were also discussions on other ordinances related to zoning, rental inspection and disruptive conduct property law.

These ordinances are available for review at the borough office.

The next Bath Borough Council meeting is 6:30 p.m. July 6. It is a hybrid meeting both on Zoom and in person. For Zoom access codes, visit bathborough.org.