Mahanoy approves demolition of blighted home, lists McCann’s building with realtor
KAYLEE LINDENMUTH / SHENANDOAH SENTINEL - A blighted building at 66 South Main, slated for demolition.
MAHANOY CITY – Among the items approved at Mahanoy City Borough Council Tuesday night were the demolition of a blighted home and the sale of a nearby former technical school.
Council opened bids for four potential demolition projects in the borough — 425 West Spruce, 800 East Centre, 728 East Market, and 66 South Main.
As a result of financial concerns, council voted to approve one of the four projects, 66 South Main, awarding the project to AMC Enterprises of Ashland. The other three projects were tabled, pending the availability of funding.
The project to demolish the home, which sits at the southwest corner of Main and Mahanoy, will cost the borough $48,888.
In other business, the borough is continuing its efforts to sell a commercial property on the northeast side of that intersection.
Council approved a motion to list the former McCann’s School of Business and Technology, on the east side of Main Street stretching from Mahanoy to Pine, with a realtor, after efforts to sell the building on their own were unsuccessful.
Last month, council declined the lone bid received for the building, offering $15,000.
Council voted to list the McCann building, through a realtor, on the Multi-Listing Service, asking for the appraised price of $90,000.
In other business, council:
- Approved a motion to draft a letter to state legislators, urging changes in fireworks laws,
- Approved a credit card policy for borough employees, effective immediately,
- Approved the borough’s participation in a fall clean-up,
- Approved the purchase of swings for the East End Park from River Valley Recreation, Wrightsville, at a cost of $550,
- Approved the rental of a crack sealer and supplies at a cost of $5,654 from SealMaster,
- Approved a legal agreement with the United States Department of Agriculture,
- Approved an extension of the suspension of the brown bag ordinance until August 11,
- Approved signing a USDA loan application for a new police car, public works vehicle, and compressor,
- Approved Payment #3 for the Kaier’s Park Project, after installation of rubber mulch,
- Approved the removal of dangerous porches after inspection by code enforcement
- Approved an application for driveway restricted parking at 1224 East Centre,
- Approved a request for Mahanoy City Fire Police to assist at the Ringtown Firemen’s Convention,
- Approved a request for the West End Fire Co. to attend parades in Shenandoah and Ringtown,
- Approved opening borough meetings to the public next month, depending on circumstances regarding the coronavirus pandemic,
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