Bowmanstown Borough Council approved several personnel changes Tuesday, including the addition of an assistant secretary, Rebecca Gruber, and the resignation of Darren Thomas from council and the water authority.

As the borough sought to hire new public works employees, it utilized the services of consultants Craig Labar of Portland Contractors and Mark Krofchok of Utilities Management Services to help with the wastewater management process.

Council hired two full-time public works employees, Doug Larsen and Tim Phillips. Their salaries were not announced.

In addition, Rob Moyer was appointed to the water authority.

Other borough matters

• Resident Phyllis Kreiss expressed concerns with potholes on Mill Street, stating that she would like to see them filled in.

• Solicitor Lisa Pereira reported that a lien would be placed on the property at 501 Ore St., due to delinquency.

• Council engineer Jessica Rehrig reported that the MS-4 site inspection was completed on March 3, with the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. A report was sent to the council via email reporting no violations.

• Council member Kara Scott requested $100 per year to join the Council of Governments.

“Our mission is to educate and advocate, so it makes sense that we should join COG for only $100 per year,” Scott said.

• Scott also suggested ordering a Port-A-Potty from Gotta Go Potties, which will cost $90.10 per month. The Port-A-Potty is to be placed by the Ollie Solt Pavilion near the fire company.

• Council also reported the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission will conduct engineering and environmental studies for bridge replacement on the PA Turnpike. Agents and employees of the commission will need to enter properties to obtain information for permits and reports.

• Mayor Sean McDermott reported a littering problem in the borough, stating that fines might have to be issued.