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BRISTOL -- Issues with peacocks and four wheelers going on people's properties are among the calls being made to the Trumbull County sheriff's department as it provides additional coverage of Bristol Township.
At this week's trustee meeting, Trustee Jim Cicchillo said he has received calls from residents of peacocks roaming in parts of the township and getting on people's properties and being by the rides.
He said such exotic animals, as well as any other domestic animals and birds, are required to stay in their own yards based on township zoning guidelines.
"People have called that they have peacocks getting on their properties, exotic animals, or any animal, is required to stay on their own properties," Cicchillo said.
Owners who allow their animals to get on other people's properties face a misdemeanor charge.
Cicchillo said residents can contact the sheriff's department on such issues. He added the Trumbull County Animal Welfare League often is called in for issues of animals roaming free.
Trustees also have received calls from residents complaining of people on four-wheelers riding on their properties and on the roads.
Trustee Chairman Mark Webb said the residents have said the people on the four wheelers have been on Housel Craft Road and on properties off that road.
According to Webb, there has been concerns because the four wheelers are being driven unsafely. He added residents can call the sheriff's department.
BRISTOL INN
In other business. Cicchillo said they are waiting for the Bristol Inn on the southwest corner of Routes 45 and 88 to be torn down.
Officials had entered into a contract with Aster Oilfield Services at $22,000 to tear down the Bristol Inn.
After work is done, officials said the property will be seeded.
Webb said the building was supposed to be torn down within 60 days, which was at the end of September.
Cicchillo said he spoke to the contractor, who indicated there was an issue with their equipment for the project. He said an excavator broke down, but as soon as it is repaired, demolition will begin.
Trustees thought work was to be last week.
Webb suggested that if nothing has been done to the inn by the Oct. 17 meeting. they will proceed with rebidding the project for demolition.
FIRE LEVY
Several residents, including former fire chief Ken List, expressed the need to get the word out on passage of a 2- mill additional five-year levy on the November ballot. It would generate a little more than $600,000 total, or $120,000 a year.
Residents plan to hold an informational meeting at 6 p.m. Oct. 17 before the next meeting on the fire levy.
Fire Chief Steve Craiger said the funds are needed for new equipment as they look to replace a fire truck that has been taken out of service.
It would cost the owner of a $100,000 appraised value home an additional $70 a year.
Webb said the levy would be used for fire equipment and vehicles only. Officials have discussed the need for a new fire truck.
Resident Tracie Hudak said she and other residents suggested having signs posted to promote passage of the levy.
Craiger said if residents have questions about the levy they can contact him or attend the open house 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 21 at the fire department with questions,
He said the fire station building "meets the needs of the department and the community."
Officials said they would like to get a plan in place to update equipment and vehicles over a number of years.
List and other residents also plan to discuss the idea of starting up a firemen's festival.
Webb said years ago the Bristol Firemen's Association, which no longer assists, held a festival. He said a private organization or group may need to sponsor a festival.
Cicchillo added the idea of a joint fire district with Bristol is being discussed after having held talks with officials in Mecca and Greene.