Establishing a composting center for residents of Summit Hill was suggested by a borough council member Monday night.

Michael Alabovitz was granted permission to look into having a composting site created for grass clippings, weeds and brush.He said if such a site comes to fruition, cameras would monitor it to make sure sofas and other debris aren't dumped there."It would control dumping in our town," Alabovitz said, noting that many people dump yard waste illegally, including behind the Ginder Field."I think it's a good idea," said Chief of Police Joseph Fittos Jr.The police chief agreed that illegal dumping is a problem and that a single location to dump yard waste might help alleviate this.Alabovitz said he will look into the possibility of obtaining a grant for such a project.He said there are several other communities who have such setups.In other business• Thanks to the generosity of two borough council members, the Summit Hill Recreation Commission will continue to hold its annual Halloween party for young children. Jodi McAndrew, president of the Recreation Commission, said because of needing funds for potential matching grants, it lacks the funds for such things as this year's back-to-school picnic and possibly the Halloween party.She said the commission hopes to find businesses to sponsor such events annually.Alabovitz offered to donate $100 toward the Halloween party if another council member would also contribute this amount. Michael Kokinda said he will match the donation.The party will be held for children 10 and under on Oct. 24.• McAndrew said the commission wants to host a Christmas tree lighting event. It is tentatively set for Dec. 6.• Kokinda agreed to attend a meeting of the Recreation Commission at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in the community center. Also attending will be Roobhenn Smith, president of the Summit Hill Anthracite Baseball Little League Association.The possibility of the Anthracite League providing more off-street parking at its field will be discussed.• Kokinda warned that people who don't clean up after their dogs could face arrest.He said he has received numerous complaints from residents about people who walk their dogs and let the pets defecate on their property, then don't clean up the mess.Fittos said this is a violation of the borough's Quality of Life Ordinance as well as the Animal Humane Ordinance.• Shawn Nunemacher resigned as a full-time police officer effective Aug. 31. The council hired Ryan Holohan of Orwigsburg to fill the vacancy.• On the recommendation of John O'Gurek, the borough agreed to increase the rate of pay for part-time employees who have CDL licenses and plow snow. The rate was increased from $11 per hour to $15 per hour. If the employee is used for other work such as cutting grass, they will still be paid $11 per hour.