LORDSTOWN — Seven residents have submitted their names to be considered for an open seat on village council.

Those who applied for the position are Ernest Bowen, Stanley Czeck, Laurie Czoka, Mark McGrail, Jace Melick, Ron Radtka and Danielle Watson.

Councilman Robert Bond said at Tuesday’s meeting that council members will review the applicants in executive session and then set up interviews. The seat on council became open when former councilman Terry Campbell submitted his resignation effective Jan. 31.

Bond said council hopes to have someone selected in March.

Council met in executive session after Tuesday’s meeting but said there would be no action afterward.

FUEL DISCHARGE

In other business, resident Paul Minton of Palmyra Road addressed officials about problems with a fuel discharge in the creek by his property that he believes is coming from the Commerce Center. Minton said the issue has been happening continuously almost every time it rains, leaving an awful smell.

He said he has contacted the local fire department and the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency.

“I have been told there are issues of tracking the fuel down to a single source,” Minton said.

Fire Chief Travis Eastham said there are two main drains from the Commerce Center, but the EPA is checking where the fuel originates from. He said the center has put in underflow dams in the creek, which is helping to contain the fuel.

“The EPA is doing what it can and has been looking for the source,” Eastham said, telling Minton to contact him directly if he notices any fuel again.

Council also passed a motion opposing the discharge of water into Mud Creek and the renewal of the national pollutant discharge elimination system permit for Clean Energy Future-Trumbull LLC. Mayor Jackie Woodward said a letter will be sent to the Ohio EPA requesting the agency notify the village when an application is made to renew the discharge elimination system permit.

TRAFFIC SIGNAL ISSUE

In other business, Buildings and Grounds Superintendent Martin Nelder said there have been wiring issues with the traffic signal at Hallock Young and Ellsworth Bailey roads.

He said to address the problems, the entire intersection will be rewired.

Council also gave final reading to extend the temporary moratorium for 12 months on granting any new permits for companies operating trucking terminals within the village. Last year, many residents spoke in support of the moratorium being put in place.