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Mayor says Jefferson Street paving project missed OPWC funding; city to regroup; water-plant roof work underway
Summary
The mayor reported Nov. 5 that the Jefferson Street sewer/water paving project did not receive OPWC funding and that the city will explore alternative approaches. Service Director Sutek said roof work at the water plant is underway and expected to finish in roughly three to four weeks; other contractor work is pending.
Mayor (unnamed) told the Martins Ferry City Council on Nov. 5 that the city’s project on Jefferson Street — a combined sewer and waterline paving proposal submitted to the Ohio Public Works Commission (OPWC) — did not score high enough to receive funding.
"We didn't score high enough to get funding on that particular project," the mayor said, and added that the city will "regroup and see what our other options are." He said the city is focusing on routine maintenance and preparations for winter, including securing salt deliveries.
Service Director Sutek updated council on water-system work. He said roofing repairs at the water plant are progressing and that he expects the roofing job to be completed in about three to four weeks to one month. He said the city is waiting on two contractors (a filler-bed company and an ozone company) to complete remaining work after the roof is finished; city staff prioritized the roof to avoid congestion of equipment at the plant.
Council did not record a vote or take formal action on the OPWC application at the Nov. 5 meeting. No alternate funding source or schedule was specified during the public report.
