St. C. recognizes Troullos, prepares for winter season – Martins Ferry Times Leader
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ST. CLAIRSVILLE — Personnel and infrastructure matters were discussed during the Sept. 20 St. Clairsville City Council meeting.
The city recognized Mike Troullos, who has left the city police force where he served as a lieutenant to instead work as the police chief and full-time officer for Richland Township. St. Clairsville Chief Matt Arbenz wished him well.
“Mike started his watch for the city 25 years ago, and through those years he’s been bruised, bitten, cursed, shot at, and required stitches and surgeries in the line of his service to the people of this city, all the while keeping a sense of humor and professional pride that represented the city admirably,” Arbenz said.
In other police matters, Councilman Frank Sabatino asked for an update on failure of the tornado siren to sound during a storm when a tornado struck nearby New Athens in late July. Arbenz said both police officers and fire personnel were on duty but unable to turn on the siren.
“We don’t have anybody in the building to activate the siren,” Arbenz said, adding that the fire chief said the district would try to have someone on hand to turn on the siren in the future. “It’s not a guarantee.”
Officials are looking into the possibility of a remote system.
Council approved street paving for about 12 city streets. Council members accepted a bid of $190,297 from Cast & Baker. The other bidders were Shelly & Sands at $196,456 and NLS Paving for $237,863.20.
Safety and Service Director Jeremy Greenwood said he hopes the paving will begin as soon as possible and conclude before the winter months.
“There is still a possibility that it might roll into next year. We are trying to get it as fast as we can,” Greenwood said. “The problem is, we’re going to run out of weather. I know it’s nice now, but you can’t pave in the rain.”
Council also held the first of three readings to approve Eric Gay as the new recreation director.
“The rec board is 100 percent behind him,” Councilwoman Linda Jordan, a member of the committee, said. “They cannot wait ’til he gets in there. I think he’s going to do a great job.”
Greenwood said there were a total of 13 candidates.