Residents of Split Rock raised concerns about excessive trash buildup and overcrowding in short-term rentals during the public comment portion of Kidder Township’s board of supervisors meeting last week.

Michele Banks questioned whether Split Rock residents were paying their sanitation bills.

“It seems like we’re pacified when we ask questions and not getting a response or resolving issues,” she said.

Supervisor Noel Torres responded, saying, “It will go to court if they don’t comply. We will be hiring a part-time codes officer.”

In a related matter, the board authorized advertising for a part-time codes officer.

Other business

• The board accepted a $2,200 bid for a 2014 Ford Interceptor on Municibid.

• The supervisors approved the lease/purchase of a 2025 Ford police utility vehicle.

• Escrow funds totaling $4,800, plus accrued interest, will be released to Penn East Pipeline. Penn East had planned a pipeline through the region but withdrew its plans.

• The township will also pay off a loan to Mauch Chunk Trust Co. in the amount of $6,612.56 for a 2023 Ford F-150.

• A maintenance agreement with the township’s website provider, 99robots.com, was approved.

• A 2018 Ford Explorer Police Interceptor will be donated to the Lake Harmony Rescue Squad.

• Bids were accepted on four of five parcels held by the Carbon County Tax Claim Bureau.

• A bid from Michael Grant for a parcel owned by Joseph Curran was not approved.

Residents were reminded that a burn ban remains in effect.