+ ®” The Dallas Post Dallas, PA Wednesday, August 29, 1990 3 Pub (continued from page 1) . in early 1975 and reports are that TLC's deal to purchase the pub fell through. Dorothy Chaney's name appears on the tax rolls as the person to whom property taxes are sent and is responsible for payment. Rich- ard Chaney is listed on papers filed as the person who paid the sales tax. But the Equity in Action pa- pers that were served were for James B. Post, Jr. and Ron Post, trading as TLC Enterprises, de- spite the fact that Ron Post has denied being a partner or owner in the corporation. Post, whose name appeared on the transfer of the liquor license from the Hearthstone to Pizza Hut, was at the hearing on Monday. However, he said he was thereas a mortgage owner. Post's lawyer, Robert Scovell, was scheduled to be the attorney on the case but did not appear in court., When asked after the hearing if he would file an appeal, Post said he needed to look into the situ- ation. “I don’t know if I cau file an appeal as a mortgage holder,” he said. “I don't have the deed,” he added. Asked who had the deed, Post said, “TLC,” and when asked who that was he replied, “I don't know.” During the hearing, officials of the borough testified that the Pub is in poor condition and is a safety hazard. Council president Timo- thy Carrol was the first to take the stand. He said that he has received a number of complaints about the building and added, “...with chil- dren hanging around it something could happen.” Councilman Donald Shaffer was also called to the stand. He re- ferred to the building as a “rat's nest” and “an awful thing to look at.” The former fire chief also said that it is a fire trap. “The power there is off but if it did catch fire there could be a tragedy,” he said. Dallas Borough Police ChiefJack Fowler testified that there are signs of people being in the building. He produced photos that showed clothing, human excrement and other items on the inside of the building. Fowler also said that the inside is in very poor shape and if chil- dren where to wander in the area and “...fall in some of the holes we may never find them.” Dallas Fire Chief Ted Wright testified that the building is a fire hazard. “It is so bad that I have a standing order that no one is to enter the building in the event of a fire because of its condition,” said Wright. He also said that nearby build- ings and their residents could face a disaster if the pub where to catch fire. He said that it would not be hard for other buildings to catch fire because of their close proxim- ity to the pub. Borough Manager Milton Lut- sey was also called and said that the borough has received numer- ous complaints about the build- ing. During the hearing, Fine told the judge, “We have a real problem here and we are trying to avert a tragedy.” The approved order forbids TLC from maintaining the structure as a nuisance, and orders its demoli- tion. The order also says that the borough could demolish the build- ing and assess the cost to the owner. It is unclear what action will occur next. “We have done all we can for now,” Fine said. He added that the owners will now have 30 days in which to appeal the deci- sion. Councilman fault's solicitor’'s work By CHARLOT M. DENMON Staff Writer A heated discussion over the performance of Dallas Borough's solicitor punctuated the monthly meeting of the borough council August 21. Solicitor John S. Fine, Jr. said that a special hearing on action to be taken on Hearthstone Pub would held in Luzerne County Court Monday, August 27, at 10 a.m. (See separate story) Fine also told members of the audience that anyone was welcome to at- tend the hearing. In answer to the questions posed by council member Don Cooper, Fine said that the cause for the delay in the case against Hearthstone was discussions with the Post family about rehabilita- tion of the building and that re- ports were made to council about the reason for the delay. Cooper said that he had looked up all of the minutes from the date the Hearthstone became the sub- ject of discussion and he found Fine’s reports were inconsistent with the minutes. At that point, the solicitor re- fused to make any specific state- ments due to the hearing coming upon August 27. He also said that council members were aware of everything he was doing about the Hearthstone. In the minutes in Cooper's possession which are recorded in the council office and available to the public, it shows no report given in December but inJanuary, 1989, Fine reported that an attempt was being made to iron out a buy and sell problem and suggested that council take action for condemna- tion of the building. Council approved that such action be taken. On February 21, Fine re- ported that the action was filed for a continuance date to condemn or abate the building as a nuisance. At the April 18, 1989 meeting, Fine reported that the Hearth- stone action had been filed and he was waiting for a court date. In May, 1989, Fine reported the case was still on the docket for court and should be up around mid- June. Following that report, no report was given until August15, at which time the solicitor reported that he had met with Post and there was a question on the title of ownership. In September, 1989, the solici- tor said the title problem was re- solved and the lawsuit could go on. There were no reports on the ac- tion from that time until March 20, 1990 when the solicitor reported that the complaint against Hearth- stone had been served and defen- dants had 20 days to respond. There were no further reports until July 17 when Fine reported that the Hearthstone was scheduled for court in September. Councilman Don Shaffer de- fended Fine's performance, “I'm standing behind Jack as our so- licitor, he’s done more work for us since he’s been with us than all the others did before him.” Two others before Fine were Sen. Charles Lemmond and Atty. John Morris. Council president Tim Carroll supported the solicitor. “I feel the same way Shaffer does,” he said. “I'll stand by Jack since we are so close to going to court.” Shaffer also told the audience that the target of the borough's action was a difficult person to reach. “You're not taking on just anybody,” he said. “You're taking on Jim Post.” In other business, borough manager Milt Lutsey reported that he had received a letter from PennDOT officials saying that they had completed sound readings in the area of the rumble strips and results showed that the noise levels are higher than normal for the area. The officials said that PennDOT will fill in the strips par- tially after the borough has a wig- wag light installed. ‘Until PennDOT is in receipt of documents that the light has been installed the rumble strips will remain in place as is,’ the letter stated. Lutsey said he had received a price of $2500 which would in- clude the light, survey drawings and installation : The council approved the project 4-0 with councilmen Harold Brobst and Jerry Machell absent and Russell Eyet having resigned. Carroll reported that Eyet had submitted his letter of resignation because he was too busy with a new business, and thus unable to give the attention neeessary to borough business. Council members wasted no time in appointing a ‘replacement, as Carrol mentioned that he had dis- cussed the opening with former borough manager Bob Brown, who said he would be amenable to serv- ing the unexpired term. Brown was immediately appointed to fill Eyet’s position by a 4-0 vote. Dallas youngsters take a byte : Computer campers More than 110 students of the Dallas School District took part in a computer camp last week. During the camp students were introduced to various aspects of computers and computer pro- grams. Some of the students are shown working above while at left, Nicole Kundrat is instructed on the computer by Alice Krispin. More on the computer camp on page 13. (Post Photo/Rich Johnson) En Kingston Township Officer Robert Weiss and Dallas Town- ship Officer Robert Jolley traveled to Children’s Hospital in Philadel- phia, Sunday, August 26, to do- nate blood forl6-month old Serving Northeastern PA For Over 30 Years How Efficient Is Your ) Heating System? SINCE J908 FREE ESTIMATES - CALL TODAY! Danielle Ide, who was scheduled to undergo open heart surgery Monday, and direct blood transfu- sion was necessary. Both men had the blood type necessary for the youngster, Kingston Twp. police give blood for youngster daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ide and granddaughter of Maggie and Jim Davis of Dallas. Kingston Township Chief Paul Sabol worked Weiss'’s shift so he | could make the trip. 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