Coaldale’s new code enforcement officer has hit the ground running, but borough council members said he will need some equipment to perform his job.

Council hired Shane Monk last month to the part-time position. He is replacing Systems Design Engineering.

“He has been out doing the best that he can with what he has for now,” council President Clare Remington said. “I’m very impressed with him.”

Council Vice President Kim Gavornik read Monk’s June activities report, which noted that he was addressing complaints in the order they were received through the borough office.

He’s also compiling lists of blighted properties and quality of life violations.

“He is doing a fantastic job,” Gavornik said.

She said that he recently addressed a “nuisance” pool and a high grass issue. As for the pool, he helped drain stagnant water from it.

Gavornik said Monk needs a cellphone, laptop computer and tickets for the job.

Monk, in a discussion with Gavornik, said that he can add a phone to his current service for $17 per month.

Gavornik also researched prices for phones and service from other providers.

“We don’t want him using his personal phone for taking phone calls,” she said.

Remington agreed.

“Everything that Kim did bring out is absolutely vital to make this move more smooth than it has been,” Remington said.

After some discussion, council agreed to allow up to $500 to purchase a phone and laptop for Monk.

Monk will also be able to use a vehicle that was previously used by borough police department.

In keeping with code issues, Remington said that over the past few years there has been an “absolute abuse of properties in town.”

“Hopefully we are going to get everything under control this summer,” Remington said.

All code complaints must be made through the borough office and will be addressed in the order that they were received.