CANFIELD TOWNSHIP — Trustees on Tuesday heard from city resident Dave Pinney, who again asked them for help with a noise problem affecting city residents on Talsman Drive.

Pinney is among the Talsman residents putting up with jake brakes used by commercial trucks to slow down. Usage of the system saves wear and tear on the vehicle’s brake pads, which are expensive to replace. The jake brakes also contribute to the noise level as the engine is used to slow the vehicle, creating a very loud rumbling sound.

The trucks use the jake brakes on the state Route 11 exit ramp to U.S. 224. The ramp sits in Canfield Township, but runs parallel to Talsman Drive and a large number of condominiums. Pinney had been to the township before and attended recent city meetings. He also said his group contacted ODOT, which has jurisdiction over Route 11.

A request for a sound wall was turned down as the condos were constructed after the freeway was built. However, the Talsman Drive residents argued the exit ramp was not four lanes at that time. The group was told to pursue “No Jake Brake” signs on the exit.

Pinney attended the Canfield City Council meeting last week and presented a cost of approximately $1,800 for the signs. He said ODOT would provide the poles and install them.

“I have emphasized it will take teamwork between the city and township,” Pinney said.

He said the city is considering buying the signage, but the city cannot pass a resolution to have them placed on township property. That move would be up to township trustees.

“I am waiting for city attorney Mark Fortunato to contact our zoning inspector on what the next steps to take are,” trustee Brian Governor said Tuesday.

He told Pinney trustees would cooperate and try to help the city residents with the issue once they have the legal steps to take.

On a different issue, trustees had a public hearing on the Legacy Drive street lighting district. They approved a motion establishing the district and a second motion approving the agreement with Ohio Edison.

“The cost for the lights will be $12,232.91 and the monthly rate per light is $10.63,” Governor said.

The lights will be 100 watts and will be colonial style with fiberglass poles.

Under the public comments portion of the meeting, Donald Lepore thanked the trustees for obtaining a good gas aggregation rate. He also asked for an update on the Abbey Road flooding issues, including two Summit Drive properties with backyards that drain into the Abbey Road retention pond.

“There are two homes that are discharging stormwater into the flow,” said Township Administrator Keith Rogers. “I’ll be going out to look at it.”

In other business, trustees:

• Approved the Aqua Ohio water rates for the township for 2026. The rates are set at $1.1678 for the first 18,000 gallons per month and $0.9795 for all water over the 18,000-gallon mark. In 2027, the cost will be $1.2262 and $1.0285 for the overage. In 2028, the cost will rise to $1.2905 and $1.0825, and in 2029, the first 18,000 gallons will be $1.3583 and $1.1393 for the overage. There also are commercial rates based on the meter size.

• Approved declaring public nuisances for high grass at 4055 Fairway Drive, 8051 Herbert Road and 4032 Alvacardo St. The abatement expense will have a $500 minimum.

• Approved wage increases as follows: Administrative assistant will increase from $18.92 per hour to $20.50. The zoning inspector’s wages will be increased from $21.79 per hour to $23. The township administrator’s salary will be increased from $77,250 per year to $79.567.50.