OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) — The Oil City Council accepted a bid on the demolition of four structures at Thursday evening’s council meeting.

The council voted unanimously to accept a bid from R.J. Corcetti Corp., of Clarion, for the demolition of four properties in Oil City at a cost of $57,200.00. The work, funded by Community Development Block Grants (CDBG), is expected to begin within a few weeks.

The structures slated for demolition include a garage on Plummer Avenue and the structures located at 409 E. Fourth Street, 45 Chestnut Street, and 39 Grove Avenue.

The council also discussed an additional 14 properties that will need to be taken down in the future, seven of which will also be paid for with CDBG money, and seven of which are private properties that will need to be taken down by the owner.

City code enforcement officer Curt Greene said issues regarding the seven condemned private properties are currently working their way through the court system.

OTHER BUSINESS

In other business the council:

• Voted to hire Samuel McSparren as a full-time city firefighter. McSparren has been a part-time city fireman for 10 years. He will begin as a full-time fireman on Monday.
• Accepted the resignation of Eric Graham from the city Planning Commission, leaving the panel with two vacancies. Interested residents can contact city hall to apply for the positions.
• Approved a zoning change along North Seneca Street from commercial to manufacturing/industrial.
• Heard a second and third reading of Council Bill #2148 amending the Article III District Regulations, Section 310-9 Zoning Map to expand the I-1 manufacturing and industrial district in the second ward of the city.
• Approved an agreement with CNB Bank to amend a loan agreement, placing $9.8 million remaining from a larger loan into an escrow account. According to Schroyer, the city is currently unable to meet the current work and payment schedule, and this will allow the city to use the money gradually, without incurring additional fees for additional extensions.