Mayor Scapiti outlines road, trail and utility projects; staff says Kinetic fiber complaints are being addressed

Mayor Sam Scapiti told Twinsburg City Council on June 9 that summer public-works projects are underway and that staff expect major paving, trail work and drainage projects to move forward over the next weeks.

"We're hitting summertime here. Got a lot going on," Mayor Scapiti said, previewing pond dredging, asphalt resurfacing and curb and catch-basin repairs. He said McTarrion Parkway and Presidential are expected to be among the first streets resurfaced and that the four-corners intersection project is substantially complete pending a pedestrian signal head expected in July.

On multi-use trails, staff said materials for the Liberty Road multi-purpose trail are being stockpiled and a mid-to-late June start is anticipated; city staff estimated completion in August or September. Glenwood Drive resurfacing (from Revena to State Route 91) will proceed after the city receives a formal 90% state funding award and the contractor can begin.

Council discussed private-utility work by Kinetic (fiber contractors). Staff said Kinetic and its contractors are registered with the building department and carry a construction bond; city staff are fielding resident complaints about signage and cleanup and are relaying those issues to the vendor. Residents were directed to Together Twinsburg or to contact their council member to escalate issues.

Patrick, a city staff member, estimated the Liberty Road trail completion timeframe: "We're looking to have that done uh August, September." Council members thanked staff for responsiveness and for coordinating with contractors on resident concerns.

Next steps: staff will continue coordination with contractors, post schedules and contact information on Together Twinsburg, and move forward with the prescribed resurfacing and trail work as permitting and materials allow.