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Youngstown Council enacts 12-month moratorium on pyrolysis, gasification and combustion of tires and plastics
Summary
The council approved a 12-month moratorium prohibiting pyrolysis, gasification or combustion of tires, chipped tires, plastics and electronic waste in the city; the measure passed with one abstention (Kelly).
Youngstown City Council voted Nov. 19 to impose a 12-month moratorium on pyrolysis, gasification or combustion of tires, chipped tires, plastics and electronic waste within the city.
Council members moved to suspend the rules and place ordinance 3 for consideration and passage. On the roll call for the ordinance, the council recorded five votes in favor and one abstention; Councilmember Kelly stated a personal conflict and abstained.
The moratorium language, as read on the floor, covers the processing techniques cited above and will be in place for 12 months to allow the city and council time to review and consider any necessary rules or policies concerning the handling and processing of those waste streams.
The ordinance text as read in the meeting transcript does not include a legislative history or an implementation timeline beyond the 12-month period. The council passed the moratorium and proceeded to other agenda business.
