Columbiana approves pact to paint city water tank

COLUMBIANA — Council expects a company will paint a city water tank hopefully before the snow flies.

Council approved a contract with R&M Sandblasting and Painting of Gibsonia, Pa., to paint the million-gallon tank by the end of November. The cost is $93,000 and should last at least 10 years.

Council also has approved the purchase of a new aerial truck at a cost of $162,000. The city has its own electrical system.

Keith Chamberlin, the city manager, said today the city crews did well during the storms earlier in the week.

Despite falling limbs, service was restored by 10 a.m. Monday.