Weatherly residents had a lot to crow about Monday night, pecking at borough council with myriad complaints, including e-bikes, fireworks, property maintenance, parking and of course, roosters.

Mayor/Council President Michael Bellizia didn’t disagree with the issues, asking for more information on some and commiserating with others as they seek solutions.

He’s been trying to root out some of the roosters for months, he said.

“I’ve been on the front of a rooster battle for four months. I had a little helmet and everything,” Bellizia said. “The guy was hiding the roosters in the garage. It was a nightmare.

“We finally got it resolved,” he said.

But they weren’t the only roosters, residents said. There are others, and they’re up at 4:30 a.m., one woman said — and so is she.

Council passed an ordinance regarding exotic and farm animals two years ago and allowed a limited number of chickens in town — but prohibited roosters for exactly the reasons that were ruffling feathers Monday night.

Donna Knepper told Bellizia that she pointed out areas where people were harboring roosters to the code officer in the past.

“They’re still there, 4 o’clock every morning,” she said.

Bellizia asked if they possibly had been grandfathered in, but she disagreed, saying some of the people with roosters had just moved into town.

Bellizia told Knepper to write down her complaints on forms that the borough provided at the back of the meeting room, and he’ll look into them and address them.

Or to call him with the rooster complaints, he said.

Residents also raised concerns about firecrackers and fireworks, which have been ongoing in the borough since Memorial Day. Residents should call the police with complaints immediately, as they can’t be everywhere, Bellizia said.

Residents also complained about kids riding e-bikes and scooters carelessly and recklessly, including on sidewalks and pathways in Eurana Park, where they’re prohibited.

Residents also had issues property maintenance violations going out to some residents, while other properties remain in disrepair. Bellizia noted that many violations notices went out, and some people don’t respond.

Eve Scott of 120 Carbon St. raised an issue about neighbors blocking access from the rear of her property, where she parks and has had permission to do for more than 30 years.

She asked if she could put up a “No Parking” sign to prevent them from blocking her driveway. Scott said the land in question is on her deed and is getting a survey done.

Bellizia told her to bring the survey results in as soon as it’s completed, and the borough would look at taking action.

Other business

In other business, council approved a resolution supporting an increase in the 911 surcharge to support Carbon County’s operation of its emergency dispatch and communication center.

Council also approved an amendment to ordinances, Chapter 27, Electric Service Rules and Regulations, and Chapter 5, Billing Procedures. The change clears up language regarding security deposits, which are given back to new residents after paying bills on time for two years.