Summit Hill Borough Council was informed Tuesday that a tree, with a plaque next to it labeling it as “The Heroes Tree,” is being planted in Ludlow Park by the Carbon County Navy Ship Club 260.

Robert Siesputowski, longtime member of the club, was given permission to have his organization host a dedication of the tree and sign on May 15 at 1 p.m.

In past months, the council was asked to provide the tree but declined because all tree matters are handled by the borough’s Shade Tree Commission.

Kira Steber, borough secretary-treasurer, said a sponsor has purchased the tree and the Navy Club was granted permission by the Shade Tree Commission to have it placed in Ludlow Park.

Siesputowski said The Heroes Tree is to bring recognition to all military veterans, first responders and anyone who provided care during the pandemic, not just Carbon County residents.

In other business

• The council said an electronics recycling event for borough residents will occur from 7-11 a.m. on April 23, at the Ginder Field by the borough offices.

Acceptable electronics include TVs (no more than four), computer monitors, computer towers, keyboards, computer mice, printers, copiers, scanners, laptops and tablets.

Electronics must be taken to the site. Proof of borough residency will be required.

• Councilman David Wargo, chairman of the Economic Development Committee, said a meeting of the committee will be held at 7 p.m. on April 25 in the borough hall. He stressed the meeting is open for public input.

• The borough agreed to a monthly maintenance agreement on pest management for the Hill Top Community Center. The agreement is with Ehrlich and will cost $70 per month.

• It was agreed to change the borough’s landlord ordinance to identify individuals who rent properties under Limited Liability Corporations. Wargo said the changes are needed in the ordinance because often properties are purchased by the same individuals under different names. If someone purchases a property and is delinquent of taxes or has other issues with their properties, they could be prevented from renting additional units even under the LLC name.

• A request was received from Karissa Smith, owner of Salon Essence, to reconsider previous rejection of additional parking spaces at 39 W. Ludlow St. The council said such requests should be made by the landlord of the property.

• Chief of Police Todd Woodward was granted permission to purchase a wrestling mat for force training by police officers. The cost is $499. Woodward said the mat is required by the state to have the training done in the borough.