On Thursday night, Trumbauersville Borough Council addressed questions concerning the quality of the water it provides to its residents.  A resident expressed concern that, on occasion, his water is cloudy and smells.  The borough council explained the borough gets its water from a deep well.  The water is processed at the well house where it is filtered and then chlorinated.

            The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) changed its standards concerning arsenic which is a naturally occurring substance in land.  The DEP regulations are .10 parts per billion for arsenic in water.  The borough's water is .8 parts per billion, much under DEP regulations.

            Councilman Mike George, a member of the public services committee, assured the 14 residents who attended the meeting that "the borough's water is well within range" of DEP requirements.  Councilman George explained the borough's water is tested regularly by Suburban Testing Labs.  The results are forwarded to DEP.  He noted, "DEP would be down our throats if there were a problem."

            George explained that the borough has a new water filter system in the planning stages.  However, it will take time to implement it. 

            Council President Christopher Betz said those who purchase bottled water are drinking the same quality water that the borough provides. 

            Council Vice Chairman Ed Child a long-time resident of the borough, observed that borough residents have been drinking the same water for years with no ill effects.

            Councilman George did agree to check the water at the complaining resident's property.

            In other matters pertaining to water, the interconnection agreement between Trumbauersville Borough and Milford Township Water Authority will be presented for approval at the Milford Township Board of Supervisors meeting on May 7th. 

            The interconnection agreement between the two municipalities will enable Trumbauersville to access the Milford Township water system if there is ever a lack of water in Trumbauersville.

            Well #2 will have its media changed and issues will be resolved concerning air trapped in tubes. 

            The borough council agreed to purchase a membership in the Pennsylvania Rural Water Association for $485 per year.  Membership will provide technical assistance and training to solve the problems that occur with water systems. 

            George noted, "It is a good place to get answers concerning water."

            Recently, Skyron Properties presented a plan for a lot line adjustment to the borough.  The lot line adjustment was a minimal adjustment that was within the Skyron Properties own parcel. Skyron Properties intends to place two manufactured homes on the site.  State law mandates that once a plan is submitted, the municipality has 90 days to look at the plan and comment. 

            Because of a death on the borough council and the planning commission, the 90-day time period elapsed.  When that occurs the plan is automatically deemed approved. 

            Trumbauersville Engineer Wynn Associates agreed the plan was appropriate to be forwarded to the Bucks County Planning Commission for comments and approval.  It is usual for a plan to be sent to the Bucks County Planning Commission after a municipality's engineer has overseen the plan and recommended the plan be forwarded to the county planning commission. 

            The Bucks County Planning Commission approved the plan but required an easement for Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church on East Broad Street be noted on Skyron Properties' plan.

             The borough council voted its assent to the plan in a 5 to 1 decision.  The plan will be recorded, with the easement for Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church at the Bucks County Recorder of Deeds.

            The borough council approved Mayor James Black's expenses of approximately $1,000 to attend the Pennsylvania State Mayors Association Conference. Black requested his expenses for attendance at the Pennsylvania Association of Borough Conference be approved as well, but council denied Black's request for reimbursement to attend. 

            He explained his request for reimbursement was because he would lose three days revenue from his business if he attends the borough conference.  Black noted he needs the education provided by the borough conference to enable him to be more proficient in the duties of the office he holds. 

            Council explained the total cost of approximately $2,500 for the two conferences was too high for the borough's budget. 

             Two newly appointed members of the council voted no because they were uncertain what the conference does.

            Child noted in all the time he has attended the conference he never requested reimbursement from the borough.

            Black reported that the BSA Orion Eagle Scout project to paint curbs near fire hydrants in the borough was a great success.  A total of 28 fire hydrant curbs were painted.

            Council member Allyson Goodin informed council that, despite miserable weather in April, the borough park clean-up was a success.

            Council agreed to change its internet, phone, and fax provider from Comcast to T-Mobile.  The savings are expected to be significant. 

            The decision to purchase a new American with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant swing set and two tot lot swings was delayed until new pricing for shipping can be obtained. 

            The borough will utilize the services of Ovata, at a cost of $3,700, to trim and prune four pin oaks on Woodview Drive and two pin oaks on East Broad Street near the borough office building. 

            The Trumbauersville fire police services will be used for traffic control at the Milford Township carnival from Tuesday, June 18th through Saturday, June 22nd.  Additionally, the fire police will provide services for Milford Township AG Daze on Saturday, September 14th.

     Trumbauersville's 24th annual Community Day will take place at Veteran's Park on June 1st. Fireworks will begin at dusk.