The Parryville Borough Council meeting was held on Fridayinstead ofFeb. 15 due to weather.

At the time of public comments, Ronny Zuber, a borough employee, asked if there was an updated ordinance regarding scrap vehicles.The council brought up that there is an ordinance that advises that if there are unregistered cars or vehicles with expired inspections in a private property, that they should be covered or obscured as to not being able to be identified as a motor vehicle.Notices are to be left on the windshield of such vehicles that are in violation or attached to them, and Robert Frycklund will follow up next week regarding that.Zuber complained that 20 years ago he was forced to get rid of a '67 Firebird he owned and was looking to restore because the council then had told his family he couldn't keep it on his property and was not given the option to cover it. A closer look will be taken to enforce the ordinance as another issue was brought up regarding unmoved cars interfering with the town's snowplowing.The council announced that they will be looking into introducing an ordinance to deal with the town's parking and snowplowing during the winter months, because there is currently no ordinance in place. The council will review other boroughs' snow ordinances.Zuber also asked about the ordinance regarding shooting, because some people in town said there wasn't any.Mayor Dean Emrey said the previous ordinance was not enforceable because of the illegal nature of the wording used, and it needs to be revisited.One resident asked if there has been any action taken regarding a discussion about chicken containers in the alley on Water Street, and the fixed roof that has been added to it. The council said a closed executive session was to be held by the board after the general meeting to discuss it, because there's possible litigation involved, and proper investigations will follow.Councilwoman Cathy Hawk brought up the problem of cars falling into the creek where North Fireline meets East Fireline. The council discussed possible solutions to remediate this year-round problem. There are curve signs in place with a posted 15 mph sign that should deter drivers from speeding through the troublesome traffic section, but they felt further action needs to be taken.Speed bumps, railings, planting trees as barriers, stop signs on both sides controlling a one lane road section to force people to stop, and other suggestions were brought up, but none seem to be feasible at the location.A simple stop sign was discussed, but it was determined that it could not be used as a speed controlling device, and the location for a potential stop sign is also objectionable. A wall provides some protection and separation between the road and the creek, but the wall itself had suffered some damage from prior accidents involving cars flipping over it and falling in a ditch.Residents need to be aware that the road section is narrow and dangerous when driving too fastas the council continues toseek a resolution in the matter.Hawk said something has to be done. A "dangerous curve" sign will be considered, as well as a consultation from road engineers to assess the problem, and suggest possible solutions.There was one complaint turned over to the Code Enforcement regarding a property on Main Street.Correspondence to the council from Program for Wellness, Empowerment, and Recovery offered to build a park bench to be donated to the borough at no cost, and to be placed in the community. The bench will be built by consumers with severe and persistent mental illness, and made possible by a grant from the Carbon County Mental Health and Development Services. The council accepted the offer.Some new traffic signshave arrived, and will be installed when the weather permits.