CANFIELD — The city manager informed Canfield City Council this week of a surge in waterline breaks.

“We experienced 13 breaks during the cold snap,” said manager David D’Apolito. “A couple of those were back to back.”

He said the crews would make a repair to one section, only to have another break down the same line. On Jan. 26, the day after the major snowstorm, the city had four main line breaks all at the same time.

“Public Works Supervisor John Rapp called all his employees who were off and asked if they could come out,” D’Apolito said. “They all did, and some worked 20 hours.”

He said they got the leaks under control, and he praised Rapp and his team for their devotion to the city.

Canfield Finance Director Christine Clayton said the city website can handle online tax filing for the city’s income tax.

“We added a section for those who make quarterly payments,” she said.

Unfortunately, those paying by credit card will see a fee, but she said there is no way around it.

Clayton said about 400 water meters still need to be installed. Once those are done, the city will move to monthly billing.

During public comments, resident and former Councilman Bruce Neff spoke on an old issue.

“I would like to see interest continue in the Red Gate property,” he said. “It was a $2 million investment, and it is just sitting there.”

He said the former farm property is approximately 200 acres and he proposed having MS Consultants (the city’s engineering firm) come up with a plan for the property.

“The city manager had said he would like to see a recreation area built there,” Neff said. “If we had a plan, we would know where to build one.”

He said it used to be a beautiful farm, but in recent years has fallen into disrepair.

In other business:

● Police Chief Chuck Colucci said Sgt. Chad DeBarr received an award for his lifesaving efforts of a man considering suicide.

● The Mayor’s Court report for January saw a net collection of $131.01 for the city.

● Council gave first reading for an ordinance establishing new Canfield Codified Ordinance Chapter 1113 “Construction Acceptance and Bonding.” In brief, city attorney Mark Fortunato said it involves developments that go beyond the bond to turn over sidewalks and streets. When under bond, any repair work would be covered, but when the bond expires, the city is fully responsible. The new legislation would deal with the issue. A public hearing for the new ordinance is set at 5:30 p.m. Feb. 18.

● Councilman David Schialdone reported four Park and Recreation Board members — Blaise Karlovic, Betty Aberson, Kathy Young and Chuck Tieche — have stepped down and announced new members and their assignments.

They include Lex Calder (Fair Park), Bruce Neff (Village Green), Troy Rhodes (cemeteries), Daniel Wilson (street trees) and Robert Macabobby (Greasel Park).