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Communication, code enforcement and sewage discussed at G3 Summit

Date: 5/21/2010

By Marilyn Forbes, FOR THE DAILY COURIER
Friday, May 21, 2010

Sewage, municipal authority concerns, and code enforcement were just a few of the topics mayors and council members from Connellsville, Mt. Pleasant and Scottdale discussed Thursday during the G3 Summit being held at the Laurelville Mennonite Center.

The weeklong summit was the brainchild of Mt. Pleasant Borough Manager Jeff Landy.

During yesterday’s sessions, representatives from Smart Growth acted as facilitators, who reminded council members in attendance that communication is the key to a successful council.

"Try to communicate as much as you can," said Alexander J. Graziani, executive director of Smart Growth. "Use a website, use the media, use what ever means you can. Form a relationship with the media and work with them."

Scottdale Councilman Angelo Pallone said more open lines of communication would be a big benefit to his council. It could also help make council meetings shorter, which was another issue that was addressed.

"There are a lot of times that someone has a problem or a complaint and the first time that we hear about it is at the council meeting," Pallone said. "It would be much better if they contacted us and told us their concerns. If you have an issue in the ward, give us a call."

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