Utilities report progress on Manor odor pilot; Job and Family Services announces resume workshop

The Lake County Department of Utilities reported to the Board that a pilot program addressing an odor issue in Manor in Painesville Township has concluded and “it does appear that it had been very effective,” the utilities representative said. The department said a consultant is preparing a final report with recommendations; county staff expect to establish a permanent feed system at the pump station but will await the consultant’s final recommendation and any required state approvals before moving forward.

A commissioner urged the utilities office to communicate the update directly to residents who have inquired and to copy local officials, including the city manager for Mentor. The utilities representative said he had already spoken with the city manager and would provide the requested community updates.

Job and Family Services told the board its OhioMeansJobs Lake County team will host a free public workshop on Jan. 14 from 10 a.m. to noon at the OhioMeansJobs center to help jobseekers create or update resumes and review county job openings; the office provided a contact number, (440) 350-4323, for questions.

In new business, a newly seated commissioner delivered introductory remarks about taking on the role, referenced a predecessor and pledged to learn departments’ work across the county. Other commissioners offered brief congratulatory comments. The meeting concluded after a motion to adjourn.

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