Lehighton borough officials are upset that a deadline to complete all outstanding land development items at the Lehighton Elementary Center has passed.

Councilwoman Autumn Abelovsky announced at Monday’s borough council meeting that the deadline for Lehighton Area School District to complete the items was June 30.

Borough Manager Nicole Beckett noted that the matter goes back to 2018.

It was noted that the district requested an addendum to the land development agreement to request the issuance of a temporary certificate of occupancy until all requirements of the land development processes could be met.

Council granted the request, however it never received the outstanding items. However, all the interior items were in good standing with the borough codes.

The issue remains the outstanding land development items, including the required easements and as-built submissions.

It was noted by borough solicitor Jim Nanovic that the borough could take enforcement through its subdivision and land development ordinance.

Borough engineer Bruce Steigerwalt said that back when the building opened, the district was given a temporary occupancy permit.

Councilman Ryan Saunders said it’s frustrating when “somebody continues to blatantly disregard.”

Afterward, council agreed to send a letter to the district.

In August 2018, council granted the district a temporary certification of occupancy for the then-new elementary center.

Also at that time, council approved an amendment to the land development improvement agreement that had been requested by the district.

The building serves students in grades K-5.