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On the record: Girard

By Bob Coupland 2 min read

WHAT: City council meeting Monday

PRESENT: Mark Standohar, Jeff Kay, Lily Martuccio, John Moliterno, Sam Zirafi, Keith Schubert, Reynald Paolone and Mayor Mark Zuppo

ABSENT: Thomas Grumley

Council:

• Heard from Zuppo the "Willie Constantino Employee of the Month Award" has been started to recognize employees for their work. He said the award is to remember Constantino, who was a longtime employee.

• Heard from Safety / Service Director Sal Ponzio the American Legion has asked for assistance to have handicapped parking and access entrance off High Street to the building.

• Reported that Mike Scoville was appointed superintendent of the wastewater treatment plant.

• Is seeking qualifications for engineering services for the city because engineer Don Meeks is retiring this year.

• Heard from Warren Councilman Greg Greathouse that Warren is acquiring and converting Ohio Edison lights to LED lights to save money. He said the project is going to cost $2.8 million.

• Heard from resident Ed Semple, who said Trumbull County's gas aggregation rate is $3.99 per mcf with Constellation Energy, which is lower than the Girard's rate of $5.99 per mcf.

• Heard from fire Chief James Petruzzi that work is being done to address problems with sirens at the fire station.

• Entered into an agreement with Browning Ferris Industries for garbage and refuse collection. Officials said as part of the agreement, trash bins will be available for customers.

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