ROOSEVELT — The borough does not need a new well, according to officials.

The decision comes on the heels of a recent inspection of borough wells.

There are currently two wells in the town that are able to supply water to residents. Well No. 4 is the main source of water and is in perfect condition.

Presently there is concern over well No. 3, which serves as a backup in the case of failure by well No. 4. It has been determined that well No. 3 is in need of refurbishing.

"The cost to refurbish the well will be between $30,000 and $40,000," said Mayor Michael Hamilton. "We are accepting bids and estimates on the job and are looking to refurbish the well in mid to late April."

The reserve well will have to be shut down during the renovations, which poses a problem in the event that the main well fails, according to officials. With both wells off line, the town would be without water.

"No one is in jeopardy. We have contingency plans in place in case anything should happen," Hamilton said.

In other news, the council plans to vote next week on eliminating a planned community development (PCD) zone on Route 571 near Nurko Road. The zoning presently would allow developers to construct up to 350 units of adult community housing, or 114 single-family homes.

"The area currently has two layers of zoning on it," Hamilton said.

"The first zoning is for housing located on 10-acre lots. The second zoning is for adult housing and single family homes," he said.

The council will decide on eliminating the PCD zoning and only have the 10-acre home requirement.

"We cannot, as a town, handle the development of 350 units or 114 single-family homes," said Hamilton. Changing the zoning would allow the community to grow, but at a much slower rate.

According to Hamilton, the council is split on the vote to remove the zoning. "Some of the council members want to grow as a community; others want to keep the historic significance of the town," he said.

If the vote ends up in a tie, the mayor would cast the tie-breaking vote.

When asked how he would vote, the mayor said, "I would vote to remove the ordinance."

— Keith Hahn