EVERSON - Everson Borough Council introduced an ordinance Monday night that would license and regulate sexually oriented businesses.
Although council was not specific about what prompted consideration of the regulation, it was noted that there were some problems.
"We have about eight houses that have been pointed out as party houses or drug houses," said Councilman Neil Stevens. "I have been living in Everson for two years now, and I think it's a nice community. I'd like to see it stay that way."
Solicitor Richard Bower said the purpose of the ordinance is to regulate such businesses and prevent nuisances.
Bower said he would have to fine-tune a model ordinance to make it conform to borough needs.
"The ordinance itself is about 30 pages," he said. "We can summarize it to advertise it. But we have to have entire copies for public inspection."
Council also announced it still plans to have a fall cleanup, but the dates are yet to be determined.
"We need to make arrangements to get a Dumpster," said Mayor Tim Shoemaker.
Shoemaker said he did not think there was enough room in the parking lot next to the borough building because of a recycling receptacle there. However, Councilman Marty Adobato said he would get the recycling bin moved to make room for the trash container.
Adobato will make plans to have a trash bin delivered. Dates of the cleanup are to be posted at the borough post office a week or two prior to the cleanup.
Shoemaker also announced Wal-Mart had donated $1,000 to be used by the borough police department. A meeting will be held to determine how the funds would be used. New computers are a possibility.
Elby is a reporter for the Tribune-Review.
