Trash district, engine brakes top Canfield Township agenda
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CANFIELD TOWNSHIP – Trustees took a look at engine brakes and trash districts during their meeting Wednesday, but no decision was made on either.
Trustee Joe Paloski said forming a trash district could mean big savings for township residents.
"Forming a trash district means (garbage collection) would go out for bid," Paloski said. "It should result in a reduced rate for our residents."
He said there are several companies servicing the township and if a trash district were formed, they would have to make a competitive bid for the service. He said communities such as Struthers have formed a trash district and have been able to reduce the cost of trash pickup for residents.
Trustee Marie Cartwright said, “Some say we are taking business away from a few companies, but we are doing what is in the best interest for our residents."
Paloski said he would reach out to Struthers and the Mahoning County Green Team and gather more information on the idea. Cartwright added it would take a public hearing on the matter so residents could have input.
ENGINE BRAKES
Trustees again dealt with the request for a "No Engine Brakes" sign on state Route 46 near the Leffingwell Road intersection. Cartwright said she believes the change from 55 to 45 mph is causing truck drivers to brake quickly.
Public Works Foreman Bob Burkett said the engine brakes are part of a truck's safety features. He said a driver of an 80,000-pound vehicle may be used to using it to stop within 1,000 feet. If the driver suddenly couldn't use the engine brake, it may take 1,500 feet to stop and the truck driver could run into someone.
"The engine brake is a safety feature," Township Administrator Keith Rogers agreed. “I suggest putting up a 'Reduce Speed Ahead' sign prior to the speed limit reduction on Route 46."
In other business, trustees:
* Approved paying Column Software PBC for advertising the Public Works Department roof repairs in the Oct. 14 and 21 editions of The Vindicator at a cost of $712.58. The advertisement in a newspaper (for the best, low, and qualified bids for roof repairs estimated at $147,000) was considered necessary to reach multiple roofing companies.
* Heard from Township Cemetery Sextant Bob Burkett, who suggested raising the price for a headstone foundation from the current 50 cents per square inch because it no longer covers the cost of cement. He said most cemeteries are charging $1 per inch.
* Rescinded the original motion for township car repairs at $2,400, and approved a new motion for $2,481.31 for the repairs that included the rear brake assembly, CV axle assembly and driver’s side window regulator.
* Approved nuisance property designations at 4055 Fairway Drive and 4032 Alvacardo St. and ordered the required abatement. The township will provide for the abatement, control and removal and any other expense incurred at a minimum of $500, with costs submitted to the Mahoning County Auditor's Office and a lien placed on the property.
* Moved to recognize and support the goals and activities of the Cornersburg Beautification Initiative and its ongoing effort to clean up, preserve and enhance the Cornersburg area encompassing Austintown, Boardman and Canfield townships, and the city of Youngstown.