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Trumbull County

WHAT: Regular weekly meeting of Trumbull County commissioners on Wednesday

Present: Mauro Cantalamessa, Frank Fuda and Dan Polivka

Commissioners:

l Adopted a resolution honoring Frances Fulmer, employee with the Trumbull County Department of Job and Family Services, who is retiring Nov. 20 after working 25 years for the county;

l Agreed to pay $250 to the Western Reserve Resource and Conservation and Development Council and $4,206 to the National Association of Counties for membership dues;

l Declared November ”National Adoption Month” and Nov. 10 ”Adoption Day” in Trumbull County. On Nov. 10, there will be an event celebrating local adoptions 9:30 a.m. to noon on the third floor of the Trumbull County Courthouse, 161 High St. N.W., Warren;

l Agreed to re-advertise bids for site delivered catered meals for the Trumbull County Office of Elderly Affairs for Jan. 1 through December 2018. No bids were received to provide the service in an earlier attempt:

l Announced the work session Tuesday has been canceled because it is Election Day.

– Ron Selak Jr.

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Warren

WHAT: Warren City Schools Board of Education regular meeting on Tuesday

WHO: Andre Coleman, Robert Faulkner, John Lacy and Regina Patterson

ABSENT: Patricia Limperos

The board:

l Appointed Michael Wasser, the current executive director of business operations, as the designee to hear and decide on student expulsions, according to regulations by the Ohio Revised Code;

l Approved an agreement with the Marcus Garvey Institute of Awareness to provide tennis lessons two times per week for six-week periods at Jefferson and Willard Schools at $30 per session;

l Approved an agreement with the Trumbull County Educational Service Center to provide reading tutors at $24.21 per hour, plus fringe benefits and a six percent administrative fee;

l Approved a contract with the Mahoning County Educational Service Center for 84 days of work by Christine Bero, who works with curriculum and instruction at MCESC, at a total cost of about $39,000. Bero will be hired by the school once her current contract expires;

l Approved the following donations: $3,000 worth of school supplies from Believers Church, $100 of school supplies from Parkman Congregational Church, $100 worth of school supplies from Sister Diane of St. Joseph Hospital, $182 in money from the Target Take Charge of Education program, and $800 worth of donations from the Trumbull County Correctional Institute.

– Margaret A. Thompson

Howland

What: Howland Township trustees special and regular meeting on Tuesday

Present: Rick Clark, Matt Vansuch and Jim Lapolla

Trustees:

l Authorized $2,000 for the Senior Citizens Center, $2,925.20 for culvert replacement and $3,873.01 for supplies, repairs and improvement of the cemetery;

l Decided not to request a hearing for a new or transference of Avalon Resort and Spa’s liquor permit;

l Accepted the resignation of part-time firefighter and paramedic Edward Orr, effective immediately;

l Approved the Nov. 2 retirement of Patrolman Alan Sprockett;

l Approved the sale of a used fire truck to the West Salem, Pa., Fire Department for $63,000, a profit that will pay off the balance of new fire truck the township purchased earlier this year.

l Approved the retirement and re-employment of police Chief Paul Monroe, clerk Linda Vannelli and post office worker Charlene Burick. Their salaries will stay at their current rate, effective Nov. 30.

– Renee Fox

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Warren

What: Warren City Council regular meeting in the council chambers in the city’s administration building at 7 p.m. Wednesday.

Present: Council members Larry Larson, Alford Novak, John Brown Jr. Greg Bartholomew, Vince Flask, Cheryl Saffold, Eddie Colbert, Jim Valesky, Dan Sferra and Helen Rucker, and Council President James Graham.

Council:

Passed an ordinance allowing the administration to seek bids for the Eastland Storm Sewer Phase II, III and IV projects that will replace storm sewer lines under several city blocks on its southeast side;

Passed an ordinance amending existing laws to further limit the ability to have bring-your-own-bottle activities near schools, churches, government-constructed properties and public parks;

Passed an ordinance allowing the city to continue to pick up the mandatory pension contribution of Warren’s police chief covered by the Ohio Police and Fire Pension Fund. The pickup is 1.5 percent;

Passed an ordinance allowing the city to continues to pick up the mandatory pension contribution of Warren’s fire chief covered by the Ohio Police and Fire Pension Fund;

Placed into second reading an ordinance that would vacate a portion of Reserve Road;

Passed an ordinance to adopt replacement pages of certain ordinances.

– Raymond L. Smith

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Bristol

What: Bristol Township trustee meeting on Tuesday

Present: Ramon French and Mark Webb

Absent: Doug Seemann

Trustees:

Updated the zoning book to reflect compensation to the Zoning Board of Appeals for public meetings set by the trustees;

Reported the fire department is conducting interviews for volunteer staff;

Asked voters in the township for their support to pass a 1-mill, three-year equipment levy;

Scheduled a Christmas lighting committee meeting for 10 a.m. Saturday.

– Bob Coupland

Southington

What: Southington Board of Education meeting on Tuesday

Present: Bob Baugher, Patty Anderson, Tim Arbogast, Betsy Dunn and Steve Gilanyi

The board:

Accepted the retirement of art teacher Susan Griffin, effective at the end of the school year;

Hired Stephanie Frost as a custodian, effective Nov. 1, on a one-year contract;

Reported the memorial marker in memory of eighth-grade student Garrett Proverbs, who died of cancer at age 13, was completed and placed at the front of the school complex;

Held a public forum on the need for passage of a 3.9-mill, four-year renewal emergency levy on the Nov. 4 ballot. About 10 residents attended the meeting. Baugher said the levy would generate $250,000 annually for day-to-day operations and needs, with the owner of a $100,000 home paying $120 annually.

– Bob Coupland

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Champion

WHAT: Champion Board of Education meeting on Monday

PRESENT: David Mahan, Kelly Boyle, Roger Samuelson. Jim Scher

ABSENT: Amy Schwab

The board:

Reported that Central Elementary School is now handicapped accessible with a ramp and lift completed and more handicapped parking spaces created. Mahan said work is being done on creating handicapped accessible restrooms and water fountain. Work was done to be in American with Disabilities Act compliant following a Civil Rights Commission ruling when a parent filed a complaint on behalf of her child;

Will have Advanced Land Measurement Inc. do a survey of the driveway and pavement for planned improvements to the high school parking lot;

Accepted the retirements resignations of Central Elementary teacher Linda Webb at the end of the school year with 27 years of service, Bonita Davis, treasurer’s assistant, effective Jan. 1 with 21 years of service, and John Sanfrey, middle school custodian;

Recognized two third graders and three fourth graders for scoring 500 or above on the Ohio Achievement Assessment. Mahan said students scored 500 or more on reading and math making them eligible for the 500 Club. He said the fourth graders all scored high in math and one third grader high in math and the other high in reading.

– Bob Coupland

Lordstown

WHAT: Lordstown village council meeting on Monday

PRESENT: Robert Bond, Karen Jones, John Mansell, Ron Radtka, Donald Reider, Howard Sheely

Council:

Approved making the planning, zoning and economic development position from part-time to full-time effective Nov. 1. Kellie Bordner serves in the post working 24 hours a week which will increase to 40 hours next month. Mayor Arno Hill said the position has many responsibilities and duties which would warrant more hours;

Gave second reading to 11 pieces of legislation on the wages of various positions in the village with any increases effective Jan. 1.

– Bob Coupland

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Mathews

WHAT: Board of Education meeting on Wednesday

PRESENT: Tarin Brown, Mary Swift, Ken Wallace, Jamie Koehler and Terry Woodyard

The board:

Approved accepting sealed bids through Oct. 24 at the superintendent’s office for the old football stadium scoreboard. Superintendent Lew Lowery said the district has a new scoreboard;

Approved Bockelman’s Landscaping Inc. at $780 per event for snow plowing and salting at school parking lots and bus garage on a six month agreement;

Approved an agreement with Comp Management as the district’s third party administrator for workers’ compensation and unemployment claims in the group retrospective rating program at $500 for 2015;

Accepted the resignation of custodian George Thomas who accepted a position in Hubbard;

Employed Debra Ozanich and Lori Fiest as educational assistants.

– Bob Coupland

McDonald

WHAT: Village Council meeting on Wednesday

PRESENT: Marty Puckett, Brian Fisher, Richard Harvey, Michael O’Brien, Scott Seitz

ABSENT: Paul Stitt

Council:

Heard from Mayor Glenn Holmes that building permits are being applied for with the county for the planned senior center in the post office building off Ohio Avenue. The village wants to create the center for the local seniors citizens;

Gave first reading to legislation to increase the building and property re-inspection fee of properties from $15 to $30 for the first inspection and $60 for second followup inspection. Holmes said the increase was needed due to the often many times building officials have to inspect a property;

Announced plans for a McDonald Lions ”Feed the Need” 5K race at 8 a.m. and the annual Christmas tree lighting at 6 p.m. Nov. 29.

– Bob Coupland

Niles

WHAT: City Council meeting Wednesday

PRESENT: Frank Pezzano, John Merlo, Ed Stredney, Ed McCormick, Michael Lastic, Reggie Giancola, Stephen Papalas.

Council:

Transferred a total of $40,000 from the city’s water and sewer funds to its IT account in order to fulfill outstanding contract obligations with CUSI, Cogsdale and a consultant for its city billing software;

Authorized the transfer of $70,000 from the city’s light department equipment purchase account to its contracted labor, IT and supplies accounts;

Authorized the extension of its agreement for indigent defense services in municipal court contract in the sum of $7,375. The contract begins Jan. 1, 2015, and expires Dec. 31, 2015.

– Colin Harris

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Niles

What: Niles Board of Education regular meeting

Who: Tony Perrone, Richard Limongi, Christopher Doutt, Susan Longacre

Absent: Mary Ann McMahon

The board:

Approved the resignations of Alan Zubyk, middle school health, Gerri Melillo, supervisor for the education of exceptional children, and Abbey DeChristefero, high school cheerleading coach;

Approved the transfer of Mary Reitz from primary school assistant custodian to middle school head custodian at a salary of $37,315.20;

Approved the following classified substitutes on an as-needed basis: Denise Cera, Stephanie Furano, Anna Lenno, Krista Mallory, Linda Marchese, Despina Martin and Cydnee Scarnecchia;

Granted tenure to Brian Shaner, social studies teacher at the high school;

Approved a one-year contract for William Frech as a seventh-grade basketball coach at $2,309.60;

lApproved a one-year contract for Amber Jarvis as assistant softball coach at $1,706.58, Eric Marino as assistant varsity boys basketball coach at $3,413.16, Katelyn Mooney as eighth-grade girls basketball coach at $2,309.60 and Melissa Wilthew as assistant varsity girls basketball coach at $3,464.40;

Approved a field trip for the high school band students to The Ohio State University Marching Band concert Nov. 13;

Approved the renewal of a $250,000 bond note to pay for their portion of the State of Ohio Classroom Facilities Assistance Program.

– Margaret A. Thompson

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Weathersfield

What: Weathersfield Township trustee meeting on Tuesday

Present: Gil Blair, Marvin McBride and Steve Gerberry

Trustees:

Approved Shelley and Sands Inc. of Akron at $93,944 for the Warner Avenue resurfacing project, which received grant funding through the Ohio Public Works;

Reported the Oakview area drainage and paving project, which received Ohio Public Works funding, will begin as soon as Dominion East Ohio Gas relocates two service lines. Blair said this is the second phase of the project for the area off Salt Springs Road;

Discussed the need for making changes to the cemetery fees, policies and regulations in order to keep up with needs and operations of the four township cemeteries;

Announced a new fire engine and two SUVs for the fire chief and assistant fire chief are due to arrive by the end of the month;

Authorized Township Administrator David Rouan to dispose of miscellaneous police equipment including an aluminum dog kennel no longer needed by the police department;

Announced new signage has been placed at the bike trail to provide those on the trail with information on location and miles to other stops;

Set trick-or-treat for 5 to 7 p.m. Oct. 30.

– Bob Coupland

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LaBrae

What: LaBrae Board of Education meeting on Monday

Present: Virginia Blaney, Diane Duncan, Tim Gibson and Gary Morton

Absent: Russell Sewell

The board:

Accepted the retirement resignations of Rebecca Dye, a middle school language arts teacher with 32 years, and James Shaffer, math high school teacher for 28 years, both effective May 31, 2015;

Approved a shared services contract agreement with the Trumbull County Educational Service Center at $728,731 providing programs, such as special education and hearing impaired services, not provided by the district;

Hired Nicolette Hoffman as a bus driver replacing James Semeraro, who resigned.

– Bob Coupland

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Trumbull County

What: Trumbull County Career and Technical Center Board of Education regular meeting Thursday evening

Who: Diana DeVito, Cheryl Basista, Justin Sly, Roger Samuelson, Richard Rees, Linda Silvidi, John Phillips, Tim Gibson, Mary Williams, Roberta Hiller, Dan Denman, Terry Woodyard, Susan Longacre, Robert Baugher and Robert Faulkner

Absent: Scott Chapman, Ronda Bonekovic, Tom Hart and Debra Davis

The board:

Inducted the following students into the Hall of Fame: Cassie Waggoner of Girard for digital media production; Chandler Hodges of Lakeview, Justin Habraken of Bristol, Ian Roberts of Maplewood, Christopher Taylor of Champion, all for broadcast news production; Brianna Kester of Mineral Ridge for video production; and Cameron Clark of Niles for computer animation;

Hired the following staff: Leigh Zigler as a substitute cafeteria worker / custodian at $8.7 per hour; Rachel Derr as a substitute secretary at $8.70 per hour; Vici Milarcik as an adult education personal enrichment instructor at $20 per hour; and Steven Cramer, Jonathan Dowell and Daniel Monus as adult education instructors in diversified industrial training at $22 per hour;

Approved the course of study for the Automotive Service Technology Program to continue for the 2015-16 school year;

Approved an agreement for the Nurse Aide Program to hold supervised nursing experiences at Howland Shepherd of the Valley;

Approved the addition of a definition of severance pay for non-bargaining employees;

Approved the transfer of $1,000 to each of 10 student clubs for the 2014-15 school year;

Approved the transfer of $175,000 from the general fund to the severance / retirement fund.

– Margaret Thompson

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Bristol

What: Bristol Board of Education meeting on Wednesday

Present: Dennis Lenney, John Hickey, Kathy Johnson and Don Mickel

Absent: Scott Chapman

The board:

l Approved a memorandum of understanding with Eastern Gateway Community College for dual enrollment of junior and senior students at Bristol High School for fall 2014 and spring 2015. Superintendent Chris Dray said students take college-level classes while still in high school at the college earning credit;

l Approved John Yuhasz, a retired Niles principal, as substitute principal at Bristol Elementary School at $200 per day. He will fill in for principal Alleen Santee who will be off using sick and personal leave;

l Reported the district has received 25 Chromebooks and carts to be used by students in classes for instructional learning;

l Announced this year’s school Veterans Day assembly will be at 9:15 a.m. Nov. 11 at the high school and will be open to the public.

– Bob Coupland

Trumbull County

What: Regular meeting of Trumbull County commissioners Wednesday.

Present: Mauro Cantalamessa, Frank Fuda and Dan Polivka.

Commissioners:

l Hired Wanda Cunningham, Carl Diggs, Wendy Orsine and Shontel Patton as eligibility / referral specialists in the Trumbull County Department of Job and Family Services. All four will begin work Oct. 20, earn $14.40 and receive benefits;

l Reappointed Franklin Manios to the Warren-Trumbull County Public Library Board. Manios’ new seven-year term begins Jan. 1;

l Awarded The Hearn Paper Company, Youngstown, a contract for rock salt and ice melter, for the Maintenance Department. The salt is $4.90 for a 50-pound bag, and the ice melter $7.25 for a 50-pound bag.

– Ron Selak Jr.

Howland

What: Howland Township trustees meeting on Wednesday

Present: Rick Clark and Matt Vansuch

Absent: Jim Lapolla

Trustees:

l Entered into an agreement with Howland Local Schools for providing a school resource officer for nine months at $31,000. Clark said officer Eric Bowker provides the service to the district’s schools;

l Approved Holton Co. at $6,200 for demolition of a property on Niles Cortland Road declared unfit for human habitation;

l Created a fund for the $75,000 federal economic development grant to be used toward a study of the Golden Triangle area off Larchmont Avenue. Clark said Howland is the lead agency with the township, Warren city and Trumbull County each contributing $9,000 for the study since the area includes the three entities. The study, when completed, is to provide a guide for determining the needs of the various businesses in the Golden Triangle area;

l Recognized firefighter Brian McCall on his retirement after 27 years of service;

l Rescheduled the next meeting to 4:30 pm. Oct. 28.

– Bob Coupland

Warren

What: Warren City Council regular meeting Wednesday evening in the city’s council chambers.

Present: Councilmen Larry Larson, Alford Novak, John Brown Jr. Greg Bartholomew, Vince Flask, Cheryl Saffold, Eddie Colbert, Jim Valesky, Dan Sferra and Helen Rucker, and Council President James Graham.

Council:

l Passed a resolution thanking former Packard Music Hall Director Christopher Stephenson for his 22 year of work with the hall;

l Placed into first reading an ordinance to revise 33 codified ordinances dealing with traffic and general criminal offenses by replacing pages in them;

l Passed an ordinance allowing the city to appropriate funds in various city department to pay for wages, contracted service, maintenance, supplies and fringe benefits;

l Safety Service Director Enzo Cantalamessa read a portion of a letter from Trumbull County Prosecutor Dennis Watkins office that commended the work of Warren police officers Detective Wayne Mackey, Detective Mike Stabile and Officer John Massaro, whose work and testimonies were critical in the death penalty trial of David Martin;

l Recognized the recent passing of former city employees Police Sgt. Michael Albanese and operation department employee Robert Fulton.

– Raymond L. Smith

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Braceville

What: Braceville Township trustees meeting on Tuesday

Present: Todd Brewster, Aaron Young and Dennis Kuchta

Trustees:

l Approved a contract with the Trumbull County Planning Commission at $12,820 to prepare a comprehensive plan for the township. Brewster said this will be the first plan for the township which will help plan for future development and growth;

l Reported six vehicles in the police department impound lot have been taken possession of by the township for auction;

l Set trick-or-treat for 5:30 to 7 p.m. Oct. 30.

– Bob Coupland

Bristol

What: Bristol Township trustees meeting on Tuesday

Present: Doug Seemann and Mark Webb

Absent: Ramon French

Trustees:

l Accepted a bid of $2,600 from Bortnick Tractor for a snow blower for the road department;

l Will have the county health department start the necessary process to inspect and declare properties at 7128 state Route 45 and 5911 N. Park Ave. unfit for habitation and to be demolished;

l Reported the fire department was presented a donation of a heart monitor from Geauga University Hospital;

l Approved purchase of three mobile data transmitters at $11,115, with costs covered by a grant;

l Reported medical insurance with Anthem saw an 11.6 percent increase;

l Rescheduled the next trustees meeting to 7 p.m. Nov. 6 due to Election Day;

l Reported permits have been issues for a Dollar General store to be located in the township;

l Announced several locations, including the township park and fire department, will be stops from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday for the annual fall foliage tour. A local dairy and grain farm is also included on the tour;

l Announced a clothing and textile collection will take place Nov. 15 in the township as part of America Recycles Day organized by St. Pauly Textile Inc. in New York. The company plans to make a donation to the organization that uses the most interesting promotional idea.

– Bob Coupland

Hartford

What: Hartford Township trustee meeting on Tuesday

Present: Rebecca Whitman, Mike Bridge and Phil Wilhelm

Trustees:

l Reported the new playground activity unit at the center was completed by volunteers. The new unit replaced outdated and unsafe units;

l Discussed the need to purchase a new police cruiser but took no action until further review;

l Announced the zoning commission will hold a public hearing at 6 p.m. Oct. 20 at the township hall for extended the commercial district areas north along state Route 7;

l Set trick-or-treat for 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31 with ”trunk or treat” to be held that day at the center.

– Bob Coupland

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Brookfield

What: Brookfield Township trustee meeting on Monday

Present: Gary Lees, Ron Haun and Dion Magestro

Trustees:

Will hold an informational meeting at 6 p.m. Nov. 6 with Thrasher Engineers regarding the comprehensive plan the firm is preparing for the township. Haun said information obtained from township officials and residents at a September meeting will be reviewed;

Will meet with Hartford trustees at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 20 in Brookfield to review the fire service contract. Brookfield provides fire protection services to Hartford. Haun said there have been some issues that are to be discussed;

Reported work has begun on the “Welcome to Brookfield” sign at the township center. Plans are to also locate a historic bell at the location as well;

Announced cemetery cleanup is Oct. 15 to 20 to remove all decorations from graves;

Set trick-or-treat for 4 to 6 p.m. Oct. 31.

– Bob Coupland

Lordstown

What: Lordstown Village Council meeting on Monday

Present: Robert Bond, John Mansell, Donald Reider, Karen Jones, Ron Radtka and Howard Sheely

Council:

Approved an ordinance amending and restating an ordinance establishing the duties, wages and other terms for the village’s planning and zoning and economic development departments, effective Jan. 1, 2015;

Authorized the mayor and clerk to contract with the office of the public defender of Trumbull County to represent people charged with violation of Lordstown ordinances, which are misdemeanor offenses;

Amended and restated an ordinance establishing the duties, wages and terms for the streets, parks, buildings and grounds employees of the village, effective Jan. 1;

Set wages and terms of employment for the Lordstown transit van driver and substitute van drivers, effective Jan. 1;

Amended and restated an ordinance establishing the wages and other terms for the employees within the board of public affairs, effective retroactively to Jan. 1 this year;

Authorized the village to extend water utility service to Joanne Vennetti at 8973 County Line Road in North Jackson Township.

– Colin Harris

Vienna

What: Vienna Township trustees meeting on Monday

Present: Rich Dascenzo, Heidi Brown and Phil Pegg

Trustees:

Reported that a new $16,000 dirt storage shed has been constructed by the road department for storing dirt and sand. Dascenzo said the Environmental Protection Agency is mandating that all dirt and sand be stored inside a structure;

Reported the new police department building has been completed and work is near completion on the new fire station building;

Reported paving and improvements have been completed on Bonnie Brae Road off Warren Sharon Road;

Set trick-or-treat for 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 30;

Announced the fire vs. police annual chili cookoff is set for 5 p.m. Monday at the fire station with the first-place winner to receive $100.

– Bob Coupland

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Trumbull County

What: Regular weekly meeting of Trumbull County commissioners Thursday

Present: Mauro Cantalamessa and Frank Fuda

Absent: Dan Polivka

Commissioners:

Hired Vincent Roberts as a unit support worker in the Department of Job and Family Services. Roberts will begin Monday and earn $11.69 an hour;

l Adopted resolution congratulating The Cafaro Co. for the 45th anniversary of the Eastwood Mall;

l Proclaimed October at Anti-Bullying Awareness Month;

l Accepted a proposal from Durolast Roofing Inc. of Saginaw, Mich., to put a new roof on the Sanitary Engineer’s Office building, including the garage, 842 Youngstown Kingsville Road, for $120,070. The work will be done by Holko Enercon of Fowler;

Awarded $9,100 contract to paint the Family Court detention center gym to J.P. Matash Painting Company of Niles. The other company submitting a proposal was Masterpiece Painting Company of Niles, $13,545.

– Ron Selak Jr.

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McDonald

WHAT: McDonald Village Council meeting on Wednesday

PRESENT: Marty Puckett, Brian Fisher, Richard Harvey, Michael O’Brien, Paul Stitt and Scott Seitz

The village council:

Heard from Mayor Glenn Holmes that permits are being reviewed and finalized by the state as the village will work with county officials on getting a senior center established at the post office building off Ohio Avenue. Holmes said efforts are to continue work on the planned center later this year for a 2015 opening with programs to be ready by spring;

Heard from Holmes various projects were completed this summer in the village including the installing of sidewalks to the schools, the Marshall Road paving and improvements which included handicapped ramps and curbing; and the force main piping installation to the Niles water treatment plant;

Will seek grant funding for the paving and waterline replacement of Illinois Avenue, south of Marshall Road and work on one block of Broadway Avenue;

Set trick or treat for 5 to 7 p.m. Oct. 30.

– Bob Coupland

Southington

WHAT: Southington Township trustee meeting Wednesday

PRESENT: Sam Plott, Bob Reader, Dan Tietz

Trustees:

Purchased $835 worth of 6-inch, 10-foot wide hard-suction fire hose which is attached to fire hydrants and fire trucks from Reiter Fire Equipment in Sharon, Pa.

Approved $500 for new floor covering for the kitchen area of the fire station;

Announced the township auction of kitchen items, such as a stove and refrigerator, will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the township hall. Following the auction, trustees have scheduled a work session on personnel needs for 2015;

Announced the Southington Community Trust will hold a ”Ghost Walk” at 6 p.m. Oct. 25 which will include hayrides from the Chalker Building to the cemetery where actors will portray historic Southington people who founded the township. Historical information and items will be showcased.

– Bob Coupland