Speeding is a problem in the village of Newkirk that needs to be addressed, according to a Schuylkill Township resident.

Eugene Tashler complained to the township's board of supervisors on Monday about speeding in the town, along with the many requests for stop signs that have gone unanswered.Tashler specifically signaled out board Chairman Charles Fayash, stating that before he was elected, he pledged that he would make an effort to put up stop signs to help with the problem.However, Tashler said that nothing has been done since Fayash became supervisor.Fayash defended himself, stating there are three members on the board who decide on things, not just him.Police Chief Frank DiMarco agreed with Tashler when it comes to speeding, and regretted that police have their hands tied without the use of speed radar, which only state patrol officers are allowed to use.DiMarco also said that Pennsylvania is the only state that does not allow such a useful tool for law enforcement, and pledged to help as much as possible and try to have a bit more of a police presence in Newkirk.Tashler said that if nothing is going to be done, he will contact the television stations or do whatever he can to avoid anyone else getting hit by a car like his granddaughter was.Mary Van Pelt of Brockton said that stop signs are as good as nothing, because her child was killed by someone who didn't stop, adding that the driver only received a $750 fine.After making her emotional remarks, Van Pelt walked out of the meeting room.Secretary-treasurerAlso on Monday, the board accepted the resignation of township Secretary-Treasurer Natasha Tyson.Tyson was hired in October 2015 at the rate of $13 an hour.Afterward, the board hired Colleen Czuczman Barrett as the township's new secretary-treasurer.Her schedule will be posted on the township's website.