It's only fitting that one of 2016's most quotable terms has been recycled for Red Hill's exit from the tri-borough trash contract.

                The Red Hill Borough Council discussed terms of their solid waste and recycling bid packet at their regular meeting on Wednesday, July 13. Council Vice President Chuck McCleary humorously referred to the decision not to renew the contract with Pennsburg and East Greenville as "RHexit."

                One of the chief concerns for the council was the appropriate time span for the new service to be able to pick up trash without disturbing the neighborhood. The council settled on 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., which would allow the trash collectors ample time in the event of snow or other inclement weather.

                The council approved the advertising for the contract bid in several local newspapers.

                In development news, Marlborough Township resident James Glackin made a personal appearance at the meeting to inform the council of the proceedings at the recent Upper Hanover Planning Commission meeting. Ben Goldthorpe, of Select Properties, presented their sketch plan for the Hendricks Road townhome development to Upper Hanover officials.

                Glackin reported that Upper Hanover was "not cool" with a proposed parking lot that would fall within the township portion of the development. He further noted that the planning commission was "not very pleased" and "very alarmed" that the president of Select Properties is Clay Heckler.

                Glackin stated that the township is involved in a lawsuit with Heckler.

                Council President Doris Decker responded, "They [Select Properties] need approval from Upper Hanover before we [Red Hill] do anything."

                In zoning news, a Main Street resident appeared at the meeting to voice his concerns about the sidewalk inspection process in the borough. He stated that cracks in his sidewalk had occurred due to insufficient patching of the sidewalk that had been done by the borough approximately twenty-five years ago when the traffic lights were installed and that it now fell to him to repair them. Though the resident followed the instructions in his notification letter to have the sidewalk repaired, he thought that the borough was responsible.

                Solicitor Mark Hosterman stated that the borough had to follow ordinances in place for sidewalk repair and that it wasn't personal.

                "You're not the only person who's going to get a letter who feels someone else is responsible," Hosterman said.

                In the event that property owners have questions about why certain work needs to be done, council member Donna Paul said, "Anyone in the future who is getting letters should contact them [the borough engineers]. If you're not getting answers call the borough."

                Mayor David Schiffgens added, "Some people do get intimidated by the letter and they think they are being dictated to."

                In general services news, committee chair Chuck McCleary reported that the park basketball court was currently closed for resealing. He also praised borough employee Scott Alderfer whom he said "takes pride" in his work, and often stops by the recycling center on off hours to clean up trash.

                In local police news, President Decker stated that a survey on local police coverage will be going out to all property owners and all tenants in Red Hill. The survey will ask recipients' thoughts on current coverage and on working with other municipalities; and provide information on increased millage and ask recipients whether they support or oppose the increase and why. Borough official believe the tax rate will double.