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Council reviews five-year capital plan; ODOT Route 261 resurfacing to include local match
Summary
Norton City Council reviewed its five-year capital improvement program June 16, focusing on major road repairs, waterline extensions and storm-related maintenance; members added for first reading an ordinance consenting to ODOT's planned Route 261 resurfacing (PID 113037).
Norton City Council members reviewed the city's five-year capital improvement program on June 16, highlighting major road repairs, waterline expansions and storm-related maintenance needs.
Councilmember Harbert called attention to two large road projects in the plan: Wadsworth Road resurfacing and Greenwich Road, which he said represent "over a million dollars" in city responsibility. Harbert also described a waterline extension toward the Commerce Park along Cleveland-Massillon that will extend service into that area.
During the capital discussion councilors raised neighborhood issues: Brentwood Estates experienced brown, cloudy water after a recent storm and councilmembers asked staff to consider adding hydrants in Brentwood (a proposal with a $550,000 figure was mentioned) because the allotment has only two hydrants for more than 200 houses and flushing is difficult.
Separately, the council considered an ordinance that would provide the state (ODOT) consent to resurface State Route 261 (project designated PID 113037). Towsley presented the proposed ordinance and said the total project cost is approximately $3,672,000 with a local share of roughly $734,000. Council added ordinance 63 20 25 to the evening's agenda for a first reading; speakers noted the timing and sequencing of water and sewer work is largely under ODOT's control.
Council members also discussed Hillcrest drainage (see separate article) and noted the capital plan includes both larger state-assisted projects and smaller local road work. One council member emphasized that although the line item on the city list might show $300,000 for roads next year, combined with grants and state work the city expects to spend over $1.5 million on roads in the coming year.
Council asked staff to follow up on bridge inspections; an administrative contact said ODOT is responsible for state-owned bridge inspections and the council requested confirmation of whether minor bridge repairs would be included under the Route 261 project.
No final votes to commit construction funds were taken on the capital plan during the meeting; ordinances authorizing ODOT consent and other items were added for first reading.
