ZELIENOPLE — Accusations of impropriety and back-room dealings over the proposed Village Residential District zoning ordinance have led Zelienople to form a “community action committee” to collaborate on the ordinance with residents.

Gregg Semel, Zelienople councilman, said Monday he looks forward to the committee's creation to discuss the proposed ordinance as it relates to the Glade Run Lutheran Services property. The committee would be comprised of two planning commission members, two council members, a handful of residents and the borough's professional staff, he said.

While it is not yet formed, borough manager Don Pepe said the borough plans to pull together stakeholders in the coming weeks.

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