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Butler May Create Business Commission Next Month

The Economic Development Committee would help local business owners find ways to improve sales and to possibly find new ways of bringing more commercial properties to the borough.

Butler business owners may get some help soon from the borough.

The council approved the introduction of an ordinance Monday creating the Butler Economic Development Committee. The council voted 6-0 to introduce the ordinance.

Economic Development Committees (EDC) are designed to help local businesses thrive. They often meet once or twice a month and develop strategies to improve a municipality’s economy. This may include bringing more businesses to town, marketing strategies, and changing or introducing new regulations to assist their efforts.

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A few people spoke about the importance of having an EDC at the council meeting Sept. 17, minutes of the meeting show.

Sandy Liss said that currently there is not enough business or enough help from the borough. Liss also said that property owners “should be penalized for the condition of the stores.” Liss also said she would want stores brought up to meet the borough code and that any “existing health issues” should be remediated.

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Resident Alex Calvi said he would like to be on the EDC. He also said that, in his opinion, people “do not feel comfortable on Main Street” and said that “an effort needs to be made to put the Borough [on] the right direction.”

Calvi said landscapers should be discouraged form picking up day laborers at various locations on and around Main Street. He said he would like a police presence in town during the morning rush hours, lunchtime, evening rush hour, and after 10 p.m. to discourage loitering.

He also said that property owners could be offered tax incentives to invest in and upgrade their properties.

The council will take a final vote and possibly approve the ordinance Dec. 17.


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