Summit Hill Borough Council was advised that many storm inlets throughout the town have to be replaced.

During a home video meeting of the council on Monday, the council agreed to have the borough workforce do the work throughout the spring and summer instead of hiring an outside contractor.

The inlets are expected to cost the borough $13,000. Council president Mike Kokinda said the money for the work is included in this year’s budget.

Michael Alabovitz said he and borough worker John Poko went around the borough checking the stormwater drains and “some storm inlets need desperate replacement.”

The council members received a list of the inlets to be replaced, with Alabovitz stating it’s “a very extensive list.” Discussion during the meeting was permitted only by council members and its solicitor.

In other business:

• The council agreed to end the probationary period of police officer Kodie Pituch. On the recommendation of police Sgt. Jeffrey Ohl, Pituch was elevated to full-time patrol officer.

• The borough will advertise for bids for a new trash collecting contract. The present contract expires Dec. 31 and is held by Tamaqua Transfer.

Council member David Wargo said bids will require quotes for collecting trash with and without recycling. He said some boroughs are eliminated recycling because of the costs of collecting it.

The contract will be advertised to allow residents to place five bags of garbage at curbside, have two cleanup events per year and have an annual electronic recycling event.

No date was set for the bid opening.

• It was agreed to install safety windows in the borough hall and the water authority building by a 6-1 vote. Alabovitz objected, stating he doesn’t feel the borough should pay for the water authority’s windows. Wargo said the borough owns the water authority building.

Some discussion was held regarding possibly formulating a lease agreement on the building with the authority.

• The council declined to take action on a request from Gail Lazar, representing Shining Stars Pre-School, to place a sign on borough property advertising the pre-school registration. The council indicated Shining Stars is a for-profit endeavor and allowing a sign on borough property could set a precedent.