A Walnutport resident has questioned why a yellow line has been painted on the street out in front of his home.

Resident Ricky Smith told borough council at its workshop session on Thursday that he’s upset over the situation.

“I really think it’s borough council’s job, because now I just lost a parking space,” Smith said. “I really need to know why we’re doing what we’re doing.”

Newly appointed borough road foreman Michael Wentz attempted to address Smith’s concern.

“Several council members have discussed there’s been a need to (freshen up) the yellow lines,” Wentz said. “We started; it’s council’s wishes.”

Borough police Sgt. Jason Nothstein then weighed in on the situation.

“Police have had issues with people parking on the corners,” Nothstein said. “We have to enforce this; it’s for safety.”

Regardless, Smith said he doesn’t agree with the practice.

“There are homes that you are literally going to force out of parking,” he said. “If you move forward with this without any more thought, I guarantee you’re going to have a room filled with townspeople.”

Nothstein told Smith that he still has off-street parking, and asked Smith what his solution was.

Smith said he just didn’t understand why this was being done all of a sudden, adding that he’s been there for 22 years.

“I am frustrated and (ticked) off,” he said. “I’m trying to prevent a storm of 30 people here.”

Nothstein assured Smith that no one is singling him out.

“Just because it wasn’t there before doesn’t mean it isn’t going to,” he said. “It’s for safety.”

Mayor Wayne Weidner then asked if it was possible to sit down and figure out where the trouble areas are.

Nothstein said the department has been doing that for years.

Not to be dismayed, Smith said the parties involved should sit down and rethink things.

“I think you should stop painting any lines,” he said. “I have not seen this in any other municipality.”

Council President William Turk then suggested that Nothstein and Weidner review the situation.

Wentz then suggested that council notify its solicitor of the situation.

Smith said he believes the matter is a “serious issue.”