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Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1969
Page
3
Councilman G Ira Liedorff and Mrs Willard Bishman erupted during a debate on the July 5 flood and the city’s reservoir checks. Pete Larrow questioned why only the lower reservoir was monitored and why pumping measures were not attempted before the breach.
Norwalk officials debated a private 23 acre LeMar Lake Park offer from Leo and Mrs. Smith. The Park and Recreation Board has 30 days to decide whether to recommend the buy to council as Mayor Finch said money is unavailable for maintenance or purchase. Members favored central locations and questioned funding.
City records show an additional 12 995 dollars paid Tuesday night toward flood repair, totaling 118 288 dollars. Service Director William Mount noted most large invoices are in, with a few small ones remaining, mainly for repairing the lower reservoir burst July 5. Bills approved include Leon Riley Excavating 2234 for reservoir work, Shupe Grosswiler 2640 for bulldozer work, A J Riley 4211 resurfacing Old State Road and spillway repair, A J Baltes 560 for stone, Glenn A Riedy Trucking 144 for sandstone, Armco Steel 2094 pipe, Tru Wall Construction 796 spillway work, and Wagner Quarries 315 concrete.
Residents along Route 299 pressed the Board of Public Affairs Tuesday night to tap the county water line. EPA backed the request but Erie County Commissioners must grant approval. Engineers outlined changes to Milan Manor water supply and a TV survey of sewers was approved. A $22,500 EPA bill for the first phase of a new electrical substation was presented, and $27,041.46 in bills were paid.
A trailer jackknifed off U S 224 east of Greenwich at 1 45 pm Tuesday injuring no one. Glenn E Trapp of Sullivan slowed for a light as the car ahead braked then struck a guardrail a parked vehicle owned by Donald Jones of Greenwich hit a power pole and a bin of pottery before stopping. Rich Werner reported damage to his car after a late night passing maneuver when another car swerved and struck his right rear corner. the other driver fled the scene.
Norwalk City Council moved to seek bids Tuesday night for a community ambulance system, aiming to privatize operations. Mount expected private proposals within two weeks, with a Mansfield firm submitting an informal plan for a 60000 subsidy and Akron firms showing interest. Local funeral homes currently operate ambulances but seek exit citing unprofitability, while residents debated options including municipal service and hiring more staff.
Norwalk City Council approved two readings but tabled the housing ordinance amid protests over impact on home construction. The measure would require houses to face public streets to improve street width for fire protection and services. The ordinance remains alive and under consideration, with Planning and Zoning requested to review plans.
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