FOSTORIA - Council took a step in helping the environment by having a first reading on a resolution dealing with landfill leachate.
Council heard Sunny Farms landfill creates "leachate", a liquid which flows through or drains from a landfill, but needed a place to continue having it treated instead of releasing it to the environment.
It was noted the city has been able to accept the landfill leachate for treatment in return for having the landfill accept the city's treated sewage sludge.
The resolution is to authorize safety-service Director James Schreck to accomplish a formal agreement to continue with the treatment process.
Mayor John Davoli noted the importance of removing items which could hold water and become a breeding ground for mosquitoes. He said the risk of having mosquitoes hatch in catch basins has been countered with a chemical that slowly releases to keep mosquito larvae from hatching. The city also is spraying for mosquitoes at night.
Police Chief John McGuire announced the receipt of a $3,900 grant from Ohio Department of Youth Services for holding youth offenders at the city jail. He said the youths must be monitored and kept away from adult prisoners.
In other news, council:
Approved a resolution authorizing the mayor to submit an application to Ohio Public Works Commission State Capital Improvement and Local Improvement Programs for funding to replace a water line on Spruce Street.
Approved an ordinance to supplement permanent appropriations to replace police equipment damaged due to sewer back up.
Heard a second reading on an ordinance amendment which is to deal with parking and storage of commercial residential refuse vehicles.
Heard a request for executive session to occur at the next council meeting for discussion of personnel.
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