During Tuesday night’s workshop session, solicitor Barry Tomlinson announced to East Greenville Borough Council that the proposed Local Services Tax Ordinance 4-76 has been advertised locally. Council will vote on the tax during the regular council meeting on June 7.

                Tomlinson had previously explained the purpose of the ordinance which, if adopted, would establish the Local Services Tax at a rate of $1 weekly per employee working within the borough for emergency services and road maintenance.

                According to the advertisement, the tax would “promote fairness in taxing individuals who benefit from the borough’s infrastructure but may not pay property taxes within the borough.” 

                Council is also planning to present an ordinance for a vote adding the title of “Borough Manager” and defining the responsibilities of that position.

                In other business, council reviewed another resident request for exemption from the annual trash collection fee. According to the borough website, www.egreenville.org, the $113 fee accompanies a reduction in the cost per bag from $2 to $1.

                Council President Jennifer Boyer reiterated that the waste removal contract is based on the number of residents living within the borough. Councilwoman Marita Thomson added that any fees not collected by residents will still need to be paid by the borough.

                A final decision regarding the requested waiver will be made on June 7, although the consensus of those council members present was to deny the specific request.