Staff photo / J.T. Whitehouse Scouts from Pack 115 attended the Canfield City Council meeting Wednesday as part of their government requirement and were invited to the police department, fire department and public works for a tour. From left are den leader Jennifer Good, Gage Good, John Soriano, James Libert V, Caleb Parker, Brennan West and Carter Cunningham. Back row, from left, are Mayor Don Dragish, Councilman Mark Graham, Council President Christine Oliver, and Councilmen Bruce Neff and Chuck Tieche.

CANFIELD — Canfield City Council at its meeting Wednesday approved a change order for the Sawmill Creek Improvement Project and the 2024 paving program.

The Sawmill Creek project actually had an increase of $141,979.10. The original project was set for $1,860,455, but while the construction company was working on the site, it was determined to install a cul-de-sac in the project as opposed to coming back in the future and having it cost double or triple the amount.

Canfield City Manager David D’Apolito said the project involved 412 additional linear feet of storm sewer and another 23 downspouts tying in. It also included seeding and mulch, and paving 9 feet out from the curb on one side.

“It made no sense to stop and not do the cul-de-sac,” D’Apolito said. “As for the paving, it will extend the life of that street by at least another five years.”

The ordinance for the Sawmill Creek Improvement Project was with Yarian Brothers Construction. The project was funded through a loan from the Ohio Water Development Authority.

The second ordinance saw savings from the 2024 paving contract with RT Vernal Paving and Excavating. It was originally passed on July 17, 2024.

“RT Vernal used less materials than anticipated so it is money coming back to the city,” D’Apolito said.

The 2024 paving contract was not to exceed $261,222.50 and the amount deducted from that amount came in at $37,647.80.

Also approved at the meeting were two ordinances dealing with erosion and sediment control, and illicit discharge and illegal connection control.

“These are required changes to sections of our code according to the Ohio EPA,” said City Attorney Mark Fortunato. “These replace our current ordinances and are a little more robust. We don’t have a choice in this matter.”

Councilman Bruce Neff asked if the chemical release from Material Sciences Corporation would fall under the new, stricter code. Fortunato said it would not and the new code would not take effect for 30 days.