PENINSULA VILLAGE
The Village of Peninsula Council met in regular session on October 11, 2016. Mayor Mayer announced: Lydia Morrow joined the Peninsula Police Dept. Mr. Matusz reported that Village resident Larry Bell completed the painting of the historical street markers. Council thanked Mr. Bell for volunteering his time to complete the work.
Larry Bell volunteered to paint the historic street markers.
Ms. Holody reported that the Wastewater Advisory Committee has been asked to present an update to the public on the Wastewater project. Date to be determined.
Ms. Holody, Ms. Booth and Village Engineer, Charles Uray attended a post-construction meeting led by Dave Reich, of ODOT regarding the removal of sandstone from the Village sidewalks. It was ODOT's position that the handicap ramps were in the original designs presented to the Village back in 2014 and 2015. Ms. Holody has also been talking to the Ohio History Connect regarding the removal. On October 4, Ms. Holody, Ms. Booth and Mr. Uray met in the Village with Nancy Campbell, Transportation Review Manager with the State Historic Preservation Office, Monica Burns, with the Environmental Division in Columbus ODOT, an archeologist from Columbus ODOT, and Rob Rein, Environmental Division District IV. They walked the Village with Ms. Holody taking pictures of the handicap ramps that were installed. The position of the Environmental Group is that they were not aware of the ADA ramps. Nancy Campbell is putting together a plan to correct the sidewalks. Once the plan is finalized, a meeting will be scheduled with the Village, ODOT District IV Construction, ODOT Environmental Division and Ohio History Connect.
Council voted to purchase 16 tires for the 4 police cruisers at a cost of $2,203.52 and purchase 4 tires for the service department's F-250 pickup truck at a cost of $363.62.
LEGISLATION:
RESOLUTION 16-2016
An emergency resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the Summit County Sheriff's Office to remain a Summit County OVI Task Force Member.
Leaf Pickup: October 15th through November 30th.
Upcoming Meetings:
Planning Commission: October 24, 2016 at 7:00pm
Regular Council Meeting: November 14, 2016 at 7:00pm
Board of Zoning Appeals meets the second Tuesday of the month as needed. The Village has a vacant seat on the BZA, if you are interested please contact the Mayor at 330.657.2151.
Contact Phone Numbers:
Non-emergency Police and Fire 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 Fire Station for postings.
| John D. Steigel, Fiscal Officer |