EAST LIVERPOOL – Several ordinances were passed through East Liverpool City Council during Monday’s meeting, including a new sewer cleaner, access easement to a business, and one dealing with foreclosures.

City council approved the purchase of a brand new Vactor PLUS Combination Sewer Cleaner which will be purchased from Jack Doheny Companies of Twinsburg for $363,875.40. The purchase will be made through the State of Ohio Cooperative Purchasing Program so that it can receive the best price possible.

As part of the purchase, the city will trade in a 2003 Vactor 2110 truck, which is estimated to be worth $45,000, and will bring the purchase price down to $318,875.40.

The purchase of the cleaner was recommended by the finance and labor committee, and was brought up for discussion during a finance/labor meeting held earlier in the evening. Committee chairperson Sherrie Curtis noted that the payments of the cleaner will be made through the Sewer R&I fund and the Sewer Equipment fund, and no payments will be made out the city’s general fund.

Utilities Director Keith Clark also mentioned that the first payment, once received, will be $145,000, followed by five annual payments of $36,582.79, with interest throughout four of the years totaling $9,038.55.

Also in terms of vehicles, council also approved the purchase of a truck body from Ace Truck Equipment for $49,995, also going through state pricing.

Council also approved to give a permanant access easment to Growmark Inc. across city property along River Road. Discussed during a special streets/land and buildings committee meeting earlier in the evening, Safety-Service Director Bill Cowan said several months ago he was approached by Growmark, who had a temporary easement to construct a truck weighing scale that was placed years ago, but in order for the scale to be certified, the easement must be permanent.

Approval also was made by council to repeal a previous ordinance and amend another regarding notice of residential foreclosure. The ordinance applies to any property owner, either a natural person or a legal entity.

Councilman Ray Perorazio said that he was concerned that banks are looking to collect money on the property and leave the city unable to take action. Perorazio also said he believed that those with liens on property should also be included.

In addition, council approved the adoption of the 2016 tax budget, which was discussed during the tax hearing last month, and also approved the Riverview Property and other annexed properties into the Enterprise Zone.

Council also approved to place an additional 4-mill police department levy on the November ballot. The levy is for the purpose of police protection by providing and maintaining motor vehicles, communications, other equipment, buildings and sites for other buildings used by the department. If approved by voters, the new five-year levy will generate an annual revenue of $340,700, while it will also increase taxes for residents, ranging from $56 per year for a $40,000 home to $210 per year to a $150,000 home. A $100,000 home would pay an additional $140 in taxes yearly.