EAST PALESTINE Officials mull mayor pay cut

EAST PALESTINE -- The mayor's post will pay half as much beginning in November if council approves a measure to be introduced at its next meeting.
Councilman Scott Rauch asked at council's Monday meeting that legislation be prepared to reduce the mayor's salary to $300 per month.
Rauch said the mayor's salary doesn't need to be as much now because the city abolished mayor's court about a year ago.
Mayor Sunny Hull said he favors the legislation, which is likely to be ready for council's June 9 meeting.
If passed, it will take effect in November.
Other matters
City manager Gary Clark said he wants crews this summer to determine what's causing storm-water catch basins to clog up during heavy rains and cause flooding.
Crews will examine catch basins on West Grant and West Rebecca streets.
Several council members said they were pleased at the turnout Saturday for Dog Days, a community volunteer project that took on several chores, including painting park benches.
About 150 people participated.