Residents of Ross who are bothered by the delivery of unsolicited materials to their yards, doors and driveways may soon get a measure of relief as the township solicitor looks into ways to limit the practice.

At their meeting Monday night, commissioners agreed with manager Wayne Jones that a review is needed of the township's no solicitation ordinance and how it applies to the delivery of free, unrequested publications.

Commissioner Pete Ferraro told the board Monday night a resident "read me the riot act" over the telephone about this issue. In the past, township solicitors have told the board it wouldn't be cost-effective to pursue violators. Mr. Ferraro asked if the board could set a fine.

"We need something with more teeth," he said.

Commissioner Dan DeMarco said the township maintains a list of residents who have requested not to receive unsolicited items, but the companies who publish these items hire other companies to "drive and toss."

Mr. Jones told the board he would talk to the township solicitor about the list and to see if a fine can be imposed.

In other matters, Ross revenues and expenditures are on course for the year, according to Mr. Jones.

Monday night Mr. Jones presented commissioners with a report for the first half of the year. "Both the revenues and expenditures are within budget," Mr. Jones said. "I'm going to assume we're going to make budget."

Board President Daniel Kinross noted the report indicates current expenses are about $500,000 over income. Mr. Jones replied that is because the bulk of the township's expenses are in January, February and March, when the revenue stream is very thin.

Commissioner Lana Mazur reported more than 300 people participated in the township's annual fishing tournament July 17. She said the big event of the day was the renaming of the fishing pond at Evergreen Park for retired police Sgt. Frank Zotter, something that came as a total surprise to Mr. Zotter. Mrs. Mazur said Sgt. Zotter was instrumental in founding the fishing tournament, and has continued to participate, stocking the pond each year.

Mr. Kinross told the board about a box for the disposal of worn American flags. Earlier this month, the American Legion dedicated a sealed container, where residents can place worn flags for the Legion to dispose of properly.

In other matters, Ross will get $119,600 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency as reimbursement for money spent to clean up after the storms in February. Also, the township's annual car cruise will be combined with a concert at the Shoppes at Northway Sept. 11.

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