There's a narrow street - East Richards Street - behind the Summit Hill Little League Field. Some garages are located along that street.

People parking on East Richards Street to watch Little League Baseball have been irritating some of the residents who have garages there to the point, said Chief of Police Joseph Fittos, that the residents are demanding parking tickets be issued.The matter was discussed during a meeting Monday of Summit Hill Borough Council.There aren't any "no parking" signs along the street, but Fittos said the word "no" is painted along the street, which signifies parking is prohibited.Fittos said often police are called to the area by residents because of vehicles parking on East Richards Street, but so far only warnings have been issued.That might change, Fittos said.He told Roobhenn Smith, president of the league, "You're normal citizens. You're not criminals. But when the neighbors issue a complaint, we've got to act on it."Fittos said some residents "would like the police to come down and issue tickets."Smith, who attended the meeting specifically to discuss the parking dispute, said the league is attempting to work with its neighbors. He said he personally makes announcements during games that parking is not allowed on that street.He said that Brian Binder, the vice president of the league, has been in contact with the borough's zoning officer to determine if some off-street parking can be created.One of the sites where visitors to Little League games can park is along Elm Street, he said. This is one of the areas where off-street parking is being considered.Smith seemed a little unhappy that the residents are phoning the police instead of contacting him directly.Council President Mike Kokinda said people attending games will have to park farther away "and walk a little bit."Smith said various options are being eyed to create off-street parking.Meanwhile, numerous Little League games are scheduled during the Memorial Day weekend and he will do all he can to alert spectators not to park on East Richards Street.In other business• Jim Szczecina, a member of the Summit Hill Historical Commission, said the commission spent $835 to replace some boards and roofing materials on the gazebo in Ludlow Park.He urged the council to better maintain the gazebo and said it needs to be pressure-washed.Councilman Billy O'Gurek said he will attempt to get some volunteers to do maintenance work on the gazebo.Fittos said he will contact the Carbon County Correctional Facility to see if any adult prisoners would be available to do some of the work.• Police officer Jeff Ohl was given permission to attend a seminar about prescription drug overdose.• The Summit Hill Recreation Commission said its 5K run "Stay at Home" run on Sundaywill begin at 9 a.m. Registration will be held at Ludlow Park beginning at 7:45 a.m. Registration is $25 in advance and $30 on the day of the run.• Borough secretary Kira Steber said the council should consider increasing the rates for renting the Community Center. She said cleaning costs are $25 per hour but the borough charges just $50 to hold it. She said, "We still have heat/air conditioning, cleaning supplies, etc. to pay for."Councilman Bill Chapman agreed and said, "We need to cover our expenses."No action was taken but the council agreed to look into the matter.• It was agreed to advertise for bids for the Pine Street inlet replacement project, pending the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation review. The inlets on Pine Street (Route 902) must be replaced before PennDOT will do any resurfacing.