UNION CITY — Possible changes to traffic patterns at several Union City intersections generated discussion during the July 14 Borough Council meeting. Council reviewed four potential traffic control changes that have been suggested to improve safety and traffic flow throughout the borough. The proposals include relocating the existing four-way stop from the intersection of Parade and Hazen streets to Parade and Washington streets, installing a stop sign on Hazen Street at Parade Street, restoring the former three-way stop at Third Avenue and South Street, and adding a four-way stop at Center and Odell streets. No action was taken, and council plans to continue discussing the proposals before deciding whether to move forward with any of the changes.
In other business, council approved an agreement with the EADS Group for engineering and design work on improvements at Devereaux Park and the Willow Street Ball Field. Plans call for replacing the existing tennis courts with one new tennis court, adding two pickleball courts, and constructing a walking trail around the ball field. The project is supported by approximately $452,000 in funding from state grants and local organizations.
Council also adopted an updated stormwater management fee schedule, replacing the borough’s previous fee schedule adopted in 2020.
Members also agreed to move a proposed zoning amendment regulating data centers to the next step in the review process. The ordinance will be submitted to the Erie County Department of Planning and the Union Area Regional Planning Commission before a public hearing scheduled for Aug. 11 at First Global Methodist Church. Council is expected to consider final adoption following the hearing.
Department reports included an update on winter road salt costs, with borough officials reporting the COSTARS contract price has increased from $59.62 per ton to $91.26 per ton. Officials also reported the borough’s street sweeper is undergoing recall work and repairs, while gas line replacement work continues on Kilburn Street. Mayor Herb Reide told council the recent French Creek Festival and parade were well attended.
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