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 Summary:

  • Akron Senior Engineer Bill Marchand provided a construction update about the new Brittain Road Reservoir Replacement in Goodyear Heights. He shared that approximately 200 trucks recently poured concrete overnight for about 12 hours. Three more pours will take place in the next few weeks, weather permitting.
  • Judge Joy Malek Oldfield, who is running for reelection to the Summit County Court of Common Pleas, spoke about the Summit County Pro Bono Collaborative, which provides free legal help. She also talked about the Turning Point Program, which helps substance-dependent felony offenders.  
  • Fred Strelbicki, who is with the Goodyear Heights Community Development Corporation (CDC), spoke about the continued development of the organization. He passed out an application for the Shine Up Your Block initiative.

Documenter follow-up questions:

  • During the meeting, Marchand said that the cement plant in Cuyahoga Falls temporarily shut down for a few hours during a cement pour on Sept. 10. What happened to cause the shutdown?

Ward 10 meeting notes:

The meeting was held in the community room at the Goodyear Branch Library and began at 5:59 p.m. It lasted for approximately one hour and included multiple speakers. A printed agenda was provided, and 13 people were in attendance.

Ward 10 City Council Member Sharon Connor began the meeting by asking everyone to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance. She then introduced Akron Senior Engineer Bill Marchand.

Brittain Road Reservoir replacement update

Marchand presented a slideshow and video on reservoir site progress. The presentation showed how the new tank base is being developed. The photos covered the creation of the rebar base and the first phase of pouring concrete on Sept. 10. Approximately 200 concrete trucks poured concrete overnight for about 12 hours. Three more pours will take place in the next few weeks, weather permitting — the concrete is poured at night to help keep the concrete cool during placement and curing, since the temperatures are lower. The $42 million project began in December 2025 and planners estimate it will be completed by June 2028.

More photos from Marchand’s presentation:

A quarter of the floor is ready for the floor slab concrete pour at Reservoir Park in Goodyear Heights. The Brittain Road Reservoir project replaces a 112-year-old water reservoir.
A quarter of the floor is ready for the floor slab concrete pour at Reservoir Park in Goodyear Heights. The Brittain Road Reservoir project replaces a 112-year-old water reservoir. (Photo courtesy of the City of Akron)
Construction crews install rebar at the Brittain Road Reservoir project in Goodyear Heights Aug. 31, 2026. Workers had to be precise in the installation to get the rebar at the correct elevation, 1.5 to 2 inches below the top surface of the concrete floor slab.
Construction crews install rebar at the Brittain Road Reservoir project in Goodyear Heights in August 2026. Workers had to be precise in the installation to get the rebar at the correct elevation, 1.5 to 2 inches below the top surface of the concrete floor slab. (Photo courtesy of the City of Akron)

This picture, from August 2026, is taken inside the rebar construction. Note the tied rebar, the wooden “legs” for the cantilevered support for the water stop, the spacers between the rebar and the exterior forms
This picture, from August 2026, is taken inside the rebar construction. Note the tied rebar, the wooden “legs” for the cantilevered support for the water stop, the spacers between the rebar and the exterior forms. (Photo courtesy of the City of Akron).
This is the water stop, which is a gasket placed in concrete to keep water from leaking through weak areas of the concrete floor slab. The picture at the right shows it being placed in the interior form where there will be a joint in the floor slab.
This is the water stop, which is a gasket placed in concrete to keep water from leaking through weak areas of the concrete floor slab. The picture at the right shows it being placed in the interior form where there will be a joint in the floor slab. (Photo courtesy of the City of Akron)

The pour involved 31 trucks, two concrete plants

Workers with DN Tanks test concrete mix with three different curing methods about a week before the pour of the floor slab in August 2026.
Workers with DN Tanks test concrete mix with three different curing methods about a week before the pour of the floor slab in August 2026. (Photo courtesy of the City of Akron)
Five concrete trucks line up to dump into pumps used to pour the floor slab at the Brittain Road Reservoir project in Goodyear Heights, Sept. 11, 2026. Two concrete plants and 31 trucks were involved in this pour with each truck making six trips to transport 1,870 cubic yards of concrete.
Five concrete trucks line up to dump into pumps used to pour the floor slab at the Brittain Road Reservoir project in Goodyear Heights, Sept. 11, 2026. Two concrete plants and 31 trucks were involved in this pour with each truck making six trips to transport 1,870 cubic yards of concrete. (Photo courtesy of the City of Akron)
Two concrete pumps place concrete at the Brittain Road Reservoir project in Goodyear Heights Sept. 11, 2026. Each pump can have two concrete trucks dumping into it at a time.
Two concrete pumps place concrete at the Brittain Road Reservoir project in Goodyear Heights Sept. 11, 2026. Each pump can have two concrete trucks dumping into it at a time. (Photo courtesy of the City of Akron)
Working in the early hours of Sept. 11, 2026, workers use a motorized vibrating screed to smooth concrete at the Brittain Road Reservoir project in Goodyear Heights. Other crews are placing concrete on the second pass.
Working in the early hours of Sept. 11, 2026, workers use a motorized vibrating screed to smooth concrete at the Brittain Road Reservoir project in Goodyear Heights. Other crews are placing concrete on the second pass. (Photo courtesy of the City of Akron)

Programs provide free legal help

Summit County Court of Common Pleas Joy Malek Oldfield spoke about her experiences with the Summit County Court of Common Pleas and the following two programs. (Editor’s note: Oldfield is on the November ballot as a candidate for Summit County Common Pleas judge and faces Joe Darwal. The winner’s term would begin May 11, 2027.)

1. County Pro Bono Collaborative – Free legal help will be available on Oct. 2 at the Summit County Courthouse. Residents can also meet with organizations such as Ohio BMV, United Way and many others. Registration is required, and two more sessions will be held on Nov. 6 and Dec. 4.

2. Turning Point Program – This program exists to provide effective court supervision and enhanced treatment services for substance-dependent felony offenders to change their behaviors and reduce their risk to the community. Within one year of graduating, over 90 percent of people have no further legal issues.

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Community updates from Connor

Middlebury Run Park – New cement picnic tables and trash cans will be added to the park.

Akron Public Art Commission – The commission will be painting traffic boxes near Brittain Road/Newton Street by Seiberling Community Learning Center and Brittain Road/Ruckel Road by East High School CLC.

Ballot initiatives – Three initiatives to amend the Akron City Charter will be on the November ballot. Two involve housing, and one is for the Citizens’ Police Oversight Board. Connor will provide the exact wording at the next meeting.

Akron Art Museum Senior Day – This is a free event that will be held at the Akron Art Museum on Oct. 6 from 1 to 3 p.m. Seniors can connect with healthcare providers, government agencies, cultural institutions and senior service organizations. Reservations for the event are required. 

Board of Elections – The Summit County Board of Elections is looking for poll workers. They will pay $30 for training, $25 for one meeting before Election Day and $133 for working on Election Day. Anyone interested should call 330-643-5200.

A closer look at Goodyear Heights

Goodyear Heights Community Development Corporation

President Fred Strelbicki spoke about the Goodyear Heights CDC’s initiatives. The program started about three years ago and is working on neighborhood placemaking, small business support and housing stability. He passed out applications for the Shine Your Block Up initiative, which helps residents come together to fix up their block by organizing volunteer-led workdays.

The meeting ended at 7 p.m.

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