Residents of the Owl Creek section of Tamaqua often voice their concerns to borough council about speeding and oversized vehicles on Owl Creek Road. Most recently, some residents claim people are visiting the Owl Creek to swim or gather late at night.

Council President Brian Connely noted during Tuesday’s council meeting that the borough is working to address the issues.

“We sent some letters to some folks that we thought were not adhering to tonnage limits and truck traffic,” Connely said. “We talked to the Owl Creek residents and it seems like that has cut back - although it’s not completely gone.”

And, he said, additional speed signs have been posted along the road to remind drivers of the 35 mph speed limit.

“The police department has been monitoring it,” Connely said.

Signs and notices have been erected at both the upper and lower Owl Creek reservoirs. Visitors are alerted that swimming is not permitted and that dogs must be leashed.

Signs note that the reservoirs are open from dawn to dusk, Connely said.

“We have volunteers that are helping the Owl Creek Commission lock (the gates) and unlock them in the evenings,” he said. “We are doing what we can to help that situation that we’ve been hearing about.”

In keeping with Owl Creek, council retained Alfred Benesch & Co. to complete the annual inspection of the reservoirs. It will cost $4,700, or $100 more than last year.

The inspections are required by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.

Council also:

• Announced that the last day of swimming for the season at the H.D. Buehler Memorial Pool at Bungalow Park is Sunday.

• Learned that the demolition at 252 W. Cottage Ave. is complete, and added 37 Mauch Chunk St. to the demolition list.

• Approved the Tamaqua Lions Club’s request to hold the annual Halloween Parade at 7 p.m. Oct. 25, with a rain date of Oct. 26.