At the July 14 Bath Borough Council meeting, Mayor Fiorella Reginelli-Mirabito was approved to assemble a committee to develop a sprayground at one of the borough’s parks. A sprayground is a recreational play space designed for interactive water play.

“Let’s face it. Kids do not have enough to do in Bath,” she said.

Reginelli-Mirabito said the project will be a major fundraising effort. She is confident the funds can be raised privately.

In other business, a resident asked council why his street was not ordained as an official street in the borough. This means he is responsible for shoveling the street during snow storms.

“Why do I pay taxes?” he asked.

He reported he is 70 years old and has lived in Bath for 50 years.

“I can shovel my driveway,” he noted. “I can’t shovel the street!”

Bath has a number of streets that were never ordained. The borough is reportedly trying to rectify the situation. It was suggested the resident meet with the borough manager.

Another resident spoke up against fireworks, complaining they are dangerous and disruptive.

“It was like a war zone,” he said, in regards to the holiday July 4. “[The fireworks] started early and ended late. The smell was unbearable.”

He asked if Bath had ordinances regulating fireworks.

His worry is as fireworks usage increases, so will minor injuries, which could lead to an increase in serious injuries and the possibility of a fatality. He implored council to do something to mitigate the fallout from fireworks use.

Flynn said this is an issue across the state and suggested residents call state Rep. Ann Flood, R-138th, and state Sen. Mario Scavello, R-40th.

It was noted the Halloween parade is set for 7 p.m. Oct. 19. Reginelli-Mirabito announced the Little Miss Strawberry winner from the Bath Farmers Market will ride with her in the parade.

Jim Pasqueriello, president of Bath Social Club, presented a check to the fire company for $2,500.

Council Vice President Michele Ehrgott announced the borough is planning to hire more snow plow drivers. The plan is to advertise now to build a part-time snow plow roster by the fall.

Council member Phyllis Andrews reported the two electronics recycling events held by the borough were successful. There are plans for a third, as well as a paper-shredding event, in the fall.

Councilman Frank Hesch said he is working on a cleanup effort in and around the Monocacy Creek Watershed.

Councilman Barry Fenstermaker requested cameras be installed in three of the borough’s parks. There have reportedly been incidents of vandalism in the parks.

Council approved the request that could cost $40,000. Flynn is expecting infrastructure funds may be available.

Reginelli-Mirabito reported a community campfire event is set 7-10 p.m. Oct. 23. She also reported she is working with the state police to hold a Coffee with the Cops event 9-11 a.m. Oct. 2.

Reginelli-Mirabito ended her report by asking residents to call the state police if they witness anything unusual.

Council passed Resolution 2021-004, amending the 2021 fee schedule of Fees Part 11, and passed Ordinance 2021-708, amending Chapter 434 titled Public Parking Lots and added the 250 Race St. lot.

The next council meeting is 6:30 p.m. Aug. 2 at borough hall, 121 S. Walnut St.