PENINSULA VILLAGE
The Village of Peninsula Council met in regular session on June 8, 2015.
The Village of Peninsula Police Department renewed a five year contract with the United States Department of Interior National Park Service to coordinate law enforcement assistance between the two agencies.
Members of the Planning Commission, Village Council and the Community have formed a Waste Water Treatment Committee, which will hold meetings at the Peninsula Library. The purpose of the committee is to explore options for the Village. The first meeting was scheduled for Monday, June 15th where it will be decided when the committee will hold regular meetings. Meetings notices will be posted in the five public places: Terry Lumber & Supply, Valley Fire District, Peninsula Library, Peninsula Village Hall Lobby and Peninsula Post Office.
Council passed a Resolution declaring it necessary to replace an existing 3.0 Mill Road Levy, which expires December 31, 2015.
The Peninsula Police Department picked up the 2 new cruisers, and equipment is currently being installed. Expect to see the new cruisers on the street shortly.
Larry Bell brought a petition signed by 47 members of the community, asking Council to make the Python the Official Mascot of the Village of Peninsula. Council voted unanimously to support his idea and efforts. A public meeting will be held on July 13, 2015 at 6:30 pm at the Village Hall to discuss the proposed mascot. Council will vote on a Resolution to make the Peninsula Python the official mascot of the Village at the next regular session on July 13, 2015.
Summit County Health Department will be at the next regular Council Meeting, July 13 at 7:00 pm to explain the letters they recently sent to the community regarding septic systems.
Upcoming Meetings:
June 23, 2015 Planning Commission at 5:30 pm
June 29, 2015 Wastewater Advisory Committee at 5:30 pm (at G.A.R. Hall)
July 9, 2015 Board of Zoning Appeals at 7:00 pm
July 13, 2015 Council Meeting at 7:00 pm
Contact Phone Numbers:
Non-emergency Police and Fire Department: 330-657-2911
Mayor’s Office: 330-657-2151
Fiscal Office/Zoning: 330-657-2714
Service (Road) Department: 330-657-2089
Check the website www.villageofpeninsula-oh.gov, Library, Post Office, Village Hall, Terry Lumber, and the Valley Fire Station for postings.
| John D. Steigel, Fiscal Officer |