Service

The Township Service Department performs various statutory tasks on Township roads, as well as additional tasks as directed by the Board of Trustees.  The Service Department currently operates out of leased space that is centrally located at 7996 Darrow Road in the Township.  The Service Department has a full array of vehicles and equipment to complete most tasks in-house, with remaining work completed by Township-supervised outside contractors.

Funding

The Township pays for Service Department expenses with funds from several sources, including a 0.80 mill continuing property tax levy (inside millage), gasoline taxes, motor vehicle license taxes, and investment interest.  Because current costs exceed levy proceeds and other revenues, those resources are supplemented by Township General Fund revenues.

Road Maintenance

Roads in the Township fall into four maintenance categories by ownership and jurisdiction.  The four categories are State, County, Township, and private.

Roads in the Township designated as State highways are maintained by the Ohio Department of Transportation District 4.  Parts of three roads fall into this category, as follows: Interstate 480 (I 480), Darrow Road (SR 91), and East Aurora Road (SR 82).

Roads in the Township designated as County highways are maintained by the Summit County Engineer.  Parts of seven roads fall into this category, as follows: Chamberlin Road (C.H. 128), Highland Road (C.H. 111), Liberty Road (C.H. 105), Old Mill Road (C.H. 109), Ravenna Road (C.H. 12), Stow Road (C.H. 106), and Twinsburg Road (C.H. 112).

Roads in the Township designated as Township roads are maintained by the Township Service Department.  13.025 miles of roadway on 48 roads fall into this category, with all of the road located in the Township except where noted, as follows: Adam Run (part), Alexa Court, Angela Drive, Anthony Lane (part), Bavaria Road (part), Boyle Parkway, Boyle Parkway (North), Bradford Park Lane, Buchtel Street, Cambridge Street, Case Street, Curry Lane, Darien Lane (part), Enterprise Parkway (part), Estate Avenue, Eton Street, Evans Way, Hadden Road (part), Harvard Street, Herrick Road (part), Isabel Avenue, Janea Court, Katz Road, Lynne Drive, Marwell Boulevard, McCausland Drive, Myrna Avenue, Oak Meadow Drive, Oxford Street, Pam Court, Park (East), Park (North), Park (South), Park Ridge Avenue, Pine Trails Circle (part), Ridgetop Drive, Rugby Street, Saint Mikala Court, Sara Fletcher Court, Sasha Court, Spruce Lane (part), Stanford Street, Timber Avenue, Trisch Circle, Waynesboro Drive, Wildel Drive, Woodland Glade Drive, and Yale Street.

Additional roads in the Township are privately owned and maintained by the persons or associations that own those roads.  26 roads fall into this category, with all of the road located in the Township except where noted, as follows: Andover Place, Arden Court, Benton Lane, Burton Lane, Burton Lane (North), Camden Lane, Dorset Lane, Fairway Boulevard (part), Fieldstone Lane, Gresham Lane, Hiram Lane, Hiram Lane (North), Kirtland Court, Kirtland Lane, Kirtland Place, Kirtland Place (North), McGhee Lane, Oralee Lane (East), Oralee Lane (North), Oralee Lane (South), Oralee Lane (West), Ray Court, Timber Trail, Tower Drive, Woodpath Court, and Woodpath Drive.

Snow Removal

Snow removal on public and private roads in the Township is the responsibility of the State, County, Township or private owner or association responsible for maintenance of the road.  All public and private entities communicate with each other and cooperate to keep roadways in the Township safe, clean, and clear of snow and ice during the winter season.

Roadside Ditches

Ditches along public roads in the Township are maintained by the State, County or Township, depending on which entity maintains the roadway.  All three entities have different rules, regulations, and procedures relating to issues such as cleaning, mowing, and ditch enclosures.

Driveway Culverts 

Driveway culverts along public roads in the Township with ditches are regulated by the State, County or Township, depending on which entity maintains the roadway.  All three entities have different rules, regulations, and procedures relating to issues such as cleaning, mowing, and ditch enclosures.

Curb Cuts

Curb cuts along public roads in the Township with curbs are regulated by the State, County or Township, depending on which entity maintains the roadway.  All three entities have different rules, regulations, and procedures relating to issues such as access management, drive separation, and pavement surface.

Branch Chipping

The Township currently offers branch chipping free of charge to residential properties.  A property must, however, have a house on it to receive this service.  The Service Department collects and chips branches beginning during the second week of each month, from April through October (please note that beginning in 2012 there will be no branch chipping in November).  For 2012 these dates will be during the weeks beginning on Monday April 9, Monday May 7, Monday June 11, Monday July 9, Monday August 6, Monday September 10, and Tuesday October 9 (delayed due to Columbus Day).  Collected and chipped materials are stockpiled for use on public properties.  No application is necessary, but residents are asked to follow a few simple guidelines to help keep this service cost-effective and efficient for all.  Branches must be out no later than 7:30 AM on Monday of the week of collection, in order to guarantee collection in that month.  Branches should be placed on the tree lawn (grass area within 10 feet of the pavement edge) in neatly stacked piles.  Where a ditch exists along the pavement edge, branches should be placed beside, rather than in, the ditch.  Piles should be free of stumps, leaves, grass clippings and other yard waste, briars, vines, and anything with thorns.  Branches should be not longer than four feet and not greater than 10 inches in diameter.  The Service Department will pick up only those materials that conform to the above guidelines.

Leaf Pickup

The Township currently offers leaf collection free of charge to residential properties.  A property must, however, have a house on it to receive this service.  The Service Department collects leaves three times throughout the fall, generally beginning during the third week of October, second week of November, and - weather  permitting - first week of December.  For 2012 these dates will be during the weeks beginning on Monday October 15, Tuesday November 12 (delayed due to Veterans Day), and Monday December 3.  No application is necessary, but residents are asked to follow a few simple guidelines to help keep this service cost-effective and efficient for all.  Leaves must be out no later than 7:30 AM on Monday of the week of collection, in order to guarantee collection in that round.  Leaves should be placed on the tree lawn (grass area within 10 feet of the pavement edge) in neatly stacked piles.  Where a ditch exists along the pavement edge, leaves should be placed beside, rather than in, the ditch.  Piles should be free of stumps, branches, grass clippings and other yard waste, briars, vines, and anything with thorns.  The Service Department will pick up only those materials that conform to the above guidelines.

Christmas TREEcycling

Beginning in 2012, the Township will operate a "Christmas TREEcycling" Program following the holiday season.  The Service Department collects trees free of charge from residential properties.  A property must, however, have a house on it to receive this service.  The Service Department collects Christmas trees during a one-week period, generally beginning during the second week of January.  For the 2011-2012 winter season, collection will begin on Thursday January 12 and ending on Tuesday January 17, weather permitting.  All trees will be chipped and used as mulch in 2012 on various Township-owned properties. No application is necessary, but residents are asked to follow a few simple guidelines to help keep this service cost-effective and efficient for all.  Trees must be out no later than 7:00 AM on Thursday January 12, in order to guarantee collection.  Trees may be left whole and need not be cut into pieces.  Trees should be separated from regular garbage/recycling items and placed outside garbage/recycling containers.  Trees should be placed on the tree lawn (grass area within 10 feet of the pavement edge) at or near the edge of the driveway.  Trees should be placed so that they do not block sidewalks and are not in streets.  Where a ditch exists along the pavement edge, trees should be placed beside, rather than in, the ditch.  Trees should be free of lighting, ornaments, and other decorations.    The Service Department will pick up only those materials that conform to the above guidelines.