Schuylkill Township continues to look into the cost for new LED lights.

John Zubris of Brockton asked the township's board of supervisors on Monday whether the board had looked into the streetlight matter further.Supervisor Frank Fabrizio said that he contacted the person who had quoted the town the cost for the new LED lights, requesting that he come to the meeting, but he never received a response.Paul Benulis of Brockton also weighed in on the LED lights issue, and pressed the board to look further into the real cost and usefulness of the lights, and to observe in real time what these LEDs have to offer.Mary Van Pelt of Brockton questioned if the safety of the residents was less valuable than the extra expense of the new lights.Dan Gray expressed his concerns regarding the use of LEDs and the health concerns that are associated with their use which can affect sleep, and said that he wasn't in favor of change unless it was really going to improve the safety of the residents.Gary Feathers suggested that as an alternative to LED lights, the board could look into changing the face cover of the sodium lights currently used in amber for a clear white one that would be a little brighter.Other business• The board hired Christian DeAngelo as a part-time police officer to replace Peter Sandor.• The board appointed Colleen Barrett as the township's Right to Know officer.• Township solicitor Joseph Baranko announced that the sought-after reimbursement for the big fire has been achieved, and said the township will receive a payment through the fire school, which also has a matching grant at the moment.• The police report revealed that there was suspicious activity involving individuals from Spark Energy, with no soliciting permit or notification to the police department. DiMarco warned residents to report any soliciting to police, and to not open the door if they do not wish to, regardless if individuals display a badge or identification.• It was announced that Tony Stanell was a key player in the donation of a 4x4 Jeep by All American to the township at no cost to the township. The Jeep will be used for police-related errands.• Supervisor Charles Hosler noted that budget items were over budget primarily in the town's maintenance department, and clarified several numbers that were not included in it.• The township roadmaster's report noted that all street repairs have been completed.• Gray thanked the roadmaster for the work in keeping the roads safe during snowstorms.• Zubris also asked what the board has decided to do regarding collecting backed-up fees for the handicap permits in town. Board Chairman Charles Fayash said that they will be determining a date that they want to go back to bill residents, and consulted with the solicitor as to how to go about it.• The board passed a resolution for driveway fees with regard to construction and permits.