March 2 meeting
KEY ACTION Heard Mayor Steve Smith contacted the Ohio Public Works about the green space on Wooster Avenue. He also contacted the Ohio Department of Transportation about putting three lanes through the village and eliminating on-street parking. Council members did not comment on the matter. Smith said the traffic study should be done and would be presented at the 6 p.m. April 6 meeting.
DISCUSSION: Council was given the information on the green space and three-lane concept at Tuesday’s council meeting. Smith ask the deed restrictions be removed at the property located at 115 N. Wooster. The green space was a $174,035 grant but the final funds dispersed was $121,508. OPW would be agreeable to the repayment of the disbursed amount and waive any liquated damages in exchange for removal of the deed restrictions. Smith wants make the green space into a parking lot. Smith said the green space is being driven across by individuals wanting to access the post office.
ArtsThrive Program returns
The Tuscarawas Arts Partnership’s ArtsThrive Program has recently returned with a focus on taxes and finances for the arts in the midst of a pandemic.
The ArtsThrive Program is a series of professional and business development workshops tailored to the creative individual and business needs of Tuscarawas County artists. The goal of the program is to provide resources and tools to help the artists’ career or business advances further in Tuscarawas County and beyond.
Topics will be facilitated by guest speaker Elaine Grogan Luttrull and workshops will be held virtually. Luttrull is the founder of Minerva Financial Arts, a company that works to build financial literacy and empowerment in creative individuals and organizations.