Newport Borough is considering increasing its tax collector fee.
Currently, the collector gets 3 percent of the face value of all taxes collected. That equates to roughly $7,000.
Council is considering bumping the ratio to 5 percent ,or roughly $12,000.
Tax collector Deb Miller said the raise is justified, noting Newport’s tax collector commission has remained flat for at least two decades and no longer is competitive with what most other municipalities are paying. Miller said while it is considered part-time work, duties are full-time. Miller also said she goes above and beyond by making personal meetings to address issues that arise including “house calls” to those with mobility issues.
Oliver Twp. pays 5 percent of amounts collected, including any penalties, Miller added.
Council President Tami Halstead agreed that if other municipalities were paying 5 percent, Newport should follow suit. Halstead also noted the challenges the position faces in tracking individuals residency, particularly in rental units of which Newport has an abundance.
No action was taken during the April 6 meeting, but the matter will be on the agenda for May 4. Any changes would not go in effect until the start of the position’s next term. The current term expires at the end of the year.
Another item being held over until May is a hearing for proposed changes to the sign ordinance. It originally was planned for April, but was not properly advertised.
The change would amend borough code to allow for signs to over-hang sidewalks.
A stormwater issue near the intersection of Caroline and Sixth streets was discussed. Kirby Kitner will be contacted to investigate necessary remedies.
Gwyn Smith addressed council over several concerns. She inquired if street sweeping could be done more often on some streets. She felt dirt buildup, which traffic kicks up, detracts from borough’s appearance.
Halstead responded there was a set schedule for street sweeping and it was not up for debate.
Smith also asked if parking was going to be allowed on the east side of Front Street. Halstead responded that it was railroad property and the borough could not permit parking.
The property at 640 Oliver St. has been purchased from the county repository and the new owners have received a demolition permit to finish razing the burned structure.
Council approved a $1,000 donation to Newport Public Library. Halstead said the local support makes the library eligible for some state and federal funds for which it would not otherwise be eligible. Also approved was a $250 donation to Perry County Animal Rescue.
Terror Farm was given permission to use the playground’s parking lots during its events.
Kayla Smith was appointed to fill a vacancy on the sewer authority.
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