Trustees have been working on Canfield sewer problem

Trustees have been working on Canfield sewer problem

EDITOR:

In response to a Sept. 13 letter, some residents on Summit Drive in Canfield Township expressed disdain about Canfield Township Trustees and the manner in which they handled a sanitary sewer project.

While only one trustee was named in the article, it sheds a bad light on the entire trio of trustees. When the problem was first brought to my attention (since I was not in office when this project was begun in 2003), I spent countless hours attempting to see what could be done to “fix” this situation — including the involvement of the named trustee. The Sanitary Engineer was extremely helpful throughout, and should be applauded for his efforts.

(A side note: a local developer complicated the situation with development plans that changed throughout the time frame from then to now.)

Here are some facts as they stand today: There is a bid date of Oct. 21 to begin construction for the final portion of the sewer to connect the two already-completed portions. Residents will have six months upon completion to connect. The township can, in the spring of 2010, apply for tap-in assistance.As for the final comment expressing frustration at seeing township dollars spent on a sewer for our new township park: First, we had no development issues to complicate our process. Second, we had no grant applications to hinder our progress. And Third, the sewer on the Township Park will benefit all residents in the entire township, as well as folks from the city, and visitors from neighboring areas. Anyone will be able to use the bathroom facilities that connect to that sewer.

RANDY BRASHEN

Canfield Township Trustee

Canfield