DEP Draft Guidance for Onlot Sewage Systems near HQ/EV Waters

As many are already aware, DEP is considering adopting what it refers to as Best Management Practices (BMPs) for approving applications for onlot sewage systems near High Quality/Exceptional Value waters. This policy would affect all of Prompton Borough and most of Wayne County.

The draft guidance is available from the DEP website:

Sewage Facilities Planning Module Review for Onlot Sewage Systems Proposed in High Quality and Exceptional Value Watersheds (PDF)

The guidance is long and very technical in nature. We have provided a handy calculator that allows you to check whether the property you own may still be developed if this policy goes into effect.

We encourage all residents to provide feedback to DEP and Governor Corbett prior to the extended comment period deadline of June 3. Respectful comments may be emailed to tstarosta@pa.gov.

Letters may be sent to the following address:

Thomas Starosta
Bureau of Point and Non-Point Source Management
Division of Planning and Permits
P.O. Box 8774
Harrisburg, PA 17105-8774

Fishermen’s Breakfast

The Annual Fishermen’s Breakfast will be held at the Prompton Community United Methodist Church on Saturday, April 13, from 6 AM to 10 AM. Tickets are available at the door for $6 each.

Special Meeting to Fill Tax Collector Vacancy

Prompton Borough will hold a special meeting Thursday, February 14, 2013 at 7:00 PM at the Prompton Fire Hall to fill the vacancy of Prompton Borough Tax Collector. The meeting is open to the public.

Sheila Collins, the duly elected Tax Collector, has resigned her position effective year-end 2012. Council was not made aware of this decision until Thursday, February 7. The borough tax bills are scheduled to be mailed on or about February 22. Before the bills may be mailed, the newly appointed tax collector must be bonded by the county. Before the new tax collector can be bonded, Borough Council must appoint him or her by resolution at a meeting advertised with at least 24 hours notice.

Minutes – Feb 14, 2013