{"id":633,"date":"2012-03-16T09:33:22","date_gmt":"2012-03-16T13:33:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/coatesvilletimes.com\/?p=633"},"modified":"2012-03-16T09:33:22","modified_gmt":"2012-03-16T13:33:22","slug":"caln-residents-concerned-about-police-force","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/coatesvilletimes.com\/?p=633","title":{"rendered":"Caln residents concerned about police force"},"content":{"rendered":"

After recent events, worries expressed about whether department is large enough to handle current needs<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

By Jamie Richard<\/strong>, Staff Writer, CoatesvilleTimes.com<\/em><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Commissioner Josh Young presents his proposal while President Vincent Rose and Commissioner Lorraine Tindaro look on.<\/p><\/div>\n

CALN \u2013After a series of events in recent weeks in the township, some residents are expressing concerns that the township’s police department might be understaffed and unequipped to deal with the challenges it faces.<\/p>\n

The board of Commissioners discussed recent police events in the township as well as a new trash proposal at their meeting last week.<\/p>\n

Resident Robert Robert Reymos spoke before the board, expressing concern over a series of recent crime-related events in Caln, the latest of which included a standoff earlier this month between police and a Caln resident that tragically ended the resident\u2019s apparent suicide.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat is happening to Caln?\u201d asked Reymos.<\/p>\n

In lieu of these events, Reymos asked the board to consider expanding the size of the police department. Reymos explained that he had great admiration for the police department and commended them on their performance, but felt that they were too understaffed to effectively patrol the township.<\/p>\n

\u201cI still don\u2019t think we have enough people on the street,\u201d said Reymos.<\/p>\n

Board Vice President Charles Kramer praised the township police department.<\/p>\n

\u201cThey have demonstrated their professionalism in regard to public safety,\u201d said Kramer.<\/p>\n

The board informed Reymos that they would consider the matter and look at other options to ensure the quality of service provided by the police department.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are going to look at all of our options to maintain what we have and to make improvements,\u201d said Board President Vincent Rose.<\/p>\n

In other business, Commissioner Joshua Young gave a presentation on behalf of the Conservation and Renewable Energy Task Force.\u00a0 The presentation proposed the purchase of 65 gallon trash totes to match the recycling totes currently used by the township.<\/p>\n

Currently, the township limits residents to one 65 gallon recycling tote and up to 6 32 gallon trash cans per week.\u00a0 Under the proposal, residents will be allowed one additional recycling tote at no charge and can purchase additional trash totes at a charge of $50 per year.<\/p>\n

According to Young, the new totes will cut down on water weight in trash, as well as debris and blowing trash.\u00a0 Young felt that limiting residents to one trash tote would encourage residents to limit their amount of trash and encourage recycling.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf you want to be wasteful or don\u2019t want to recycle or have a large family\u2026then other people shouldn\u2019t have to pay for it,\u201d said Young.<\/p>\n

Commissioner Jim Kruse suggested conducting a survey to get public feedback on the matter; Vice President Kramer expressed concerns over the idea of forcing residents to better manage their trash output.<\/p>\n

\u201cI have an issue with us trying to change someone\u2019s lifestyle,\u201d said Kramer.<\/p>\n

The board decided to further examine Young\u2019s presentation and continue discussion on the matter at a later date.<\/p>\n

The board of commissioners will hold their next meeting on Mar. 29.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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