Public works, zoning and economic development updates comprised the bulk of staff reports at the Canfield City Council meeting.

Public Works Superintendent John Rath said crews performed maintenance on 317 fire hydrants in September and completed 101 hydrant flow tests. "We have 472 total fire hydrants in our system, and we are required, according to the contract, to perform get all these done, process it within 5 years," Rath said. He also said the city's lead pickup program begins Feb. 13 and runs through December; the end date was stated without a year in the transcript.

Zoning Director Thorin reported 27 permits issued in September with a total value of $1,880,386.62 and year-to-date totals of 150 permits valued at $21,826,757.66.

City Attorney Fortunato told council that the Community Reinvestment Area (CRA) board recommended council approve a 10-year tax abatement for an expansion by IES. Fortunato said IES spent $3,000,000 on the expansion, created 10 to 15 new jobs and retained 65 jobs by choosing to stay in Canfield. He also noted the school board must approve the abatement because it affects school tax revenue.

City Manager Dapolito and others highlighted local business openings and community events. Fortunato said Cockeye Creamery had a soft opening and its official opening was that day. Staff also announced Fall Fest, a city-sponsored event scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 4 from 4 to 8 p.m. on The Greens, and trunk-or-treat and related safety plans were outlined by police.

Chief Colucci and manager's remarks thanked staff and volunteers for the "Back the Blue" fundraising event, which raised about $5,000 for a local officer's family and included participation from regional agencies and organizations; the meeting record includes thank-yous and recognition.

Council did not record extended debate on the reports; items were presented for information and routine follow-up. No formal votes tied to the hydrant or zoning-statistics reports were recorded in the excerpted transcript.

The topics, including hydrant maintenance schedules and development incentives, will reappear on future agendas if council moves to act on the CRA recommendation or on permits requiring council approval.