Tuscarawas council discusses violation notice from Ohio EPA

Cindy Davis
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May 26 meeting

KEY ACTION The first reading was held on two separate pay ordinances: One ordinance is an amended pay ordinance for the employees of the village the second is an amended pay ordinance for the elected position of mayor of the Village of Tuscarawas.

DISCUSSION Reviewed a copy of a Notice of Violation from the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency regarding a complaint the agency received about noxious odor coming from the wastewater treatment plant. Mayor Dana Moore told council that when the weather warms up as quickly as it did this year, the odor is always worse. Mike Heil has informed the EPA about what steps are being taken to remedy the situation. A new aeration system that is being planned should also help with this issue.

OTHER ACTION

• Accepted an amended agreement for the Tuscarawas Branch Library and authorized Moore to sign it on behalf of the village.

• Agreed to purchase new tires for the 2015 police cruiser, at a cost of $670.

• Passed a motion to allow Tuscoat to paint crosswalks, stop bars and restripe the yellow lines on East Avenue, at a cost of $8,820.

• A motion was passed to hire Angie Albaugh as the new fiscal officer. Albaugh replaces Jennifer Price, who submitted her resignation recently. Albaugh will receive a pay rate of $17,000 per year.

FOR YOUR INFO

• Bombs Away was experiencing low water pressure which was caused by an old valve stem. A new service line was to be installed.

• Street Superintendent Harold Booth has been doing mulch work throughout the village.

• Councilwoman Wanda Krocker said the planning commission is looking at the section of the ordinance that deals with swimming pools. An amendment may be needed to clarify the definition of a permanent pool.

• Tusky Days Festival Chairman Matt Ritenour reported that things are going well for the festival, which is slated from June 23 - 25. Ritenour added that a contract has been received from a ride company that will supply several small rides, inflatables, food trailers and games.

UP NEXT Will meet on Thursday, at 7 p.m., in the town hall.

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