Malvern council reviews maintenance, infrastructure as year ends

Malvern Village Council discussed village upkeep and maintenance going into the new year at its Dec. 15 meeting.

Fiscal Officer Ashley Neading reported the picnic tables funded through the Carroll County Foundation grant were delivered and assembled. They have not yet been installed in the park.

“The picnic tables are very heavy and very well-built,” said Neading. “A huge thanks to the Carroll County Foundation for the grant funds. This is really going to help our efforts in the park.”

It was confirmed salt was ordered for future winter weather and tree cutting continues in the canal area at the park.

Councilwoman Marci Hubbard commented the street department did a good job with snow removal during recent winter weather. All of council agreed and said they had heard positive comments.

Kaltenbaugh said waste pump wiring problems were temporarily repaired by Sheets Electrical with plans for a more permanent fix in better weather. One high-service pump failed and was removed by Ohio Drilling for inspection and repair.

The EPA has mandated cleaning of the village’s clear wells which had no prior records of cleaning. Council approved the services of Pittsburgh Tank to complete the work for an amount not to exceed $34,000. Kaltenbaugh said according to the EPA the cleaning is required every five years.

In other business council:

— Thanked Craig DeLong for his service to the village. This was DeLong’s last meeting following a narrow loss in the recent election. “Craig did a lot of good for the village,” said Kaltenbaugh. “Nobody knows more about the park than Craig does.”

— Learned Neading has completed newly elected Councilman Mike McCort’s paperwork and he will receive an iPad and new email for council use.

— Heard Mayor Bob DeLong signed a letter of support for Habitat for Humanity.

— Held an executive session for about 10 minutes regarding the purchase of real property. No action was taken following the session.