Pickleball, a game gaining popularity, might soon be coming to Summit Hill.

Kathy Gieniec, chairman of the Recreation Commission, asked the borough council for permission to have pickleball events in the Hilltop Community Center.

The council indicated support and told Gieniec to get more information to them, including dates when such games could be played.

Gieniec told the council interest has been shown by some residents to play pickleball, a type of tennis game but with a smaller court.

She said she spoke to Thomas Evans, recreation director in Lehighton, who told her it is so popular there that events are held regularly.

She said she will ask Evans to come to Summit Hill to help organize pickleball games.

“Both the elderly and young people play it,” she said, adding that the Recreation Commission will purchase all the equipment.

She said there has been no date established because she wants to discuss it more with Evans.

In other business:

• Council said four applications were received for the position of part-time borough secretary. Councilman Bill O’Gurek said interviews will be held “and we hope to hire someone within two to three weeks.”

• Council approved the monthly garbage collection report. Marlene Bashago, a resident, asked, “How many people are delinquent.” Kokinda said, “More than I would be comfortable with.”

• Council member Karen Ruzicka asked Kira Steber, the secretary-treasurer, if the borough has a list of rental units which have been inspected. Steber said previous zoning officers did not keep records. However, the present engineering firm has made five inspections.

O’Gurek urged the public to contact the borough hall if they know of any rental which hasn’t been inspected.

• Diligence Fire Company is having a food truck event on May 27. It received permission to close Ludlow Street from Market to Walnut on that date.

• Council received a request from 200 White Bear LLC to be exonerated from municipal garbage collection. The council unanimously rejected the request.

• Councilman David Wargo said the Economic Development Committee will meet at 7 p.m. on May 22 in the council chambers. He said solicitation permits will be discussed.

• The Panther Valley Class of 2019 was given permission to use the Ginder basketball courts on Saturday, July 8, for a fundraiser three-on-three basketball tournament.