BOARDMAN Plans to demolish seven homes in the Cranberry Run flood zone are progressing with the township selecting an engineering and construction manager.
Township trustees unanimously chose Davey Resource Group for services at a cost of $45,250 for work that will include site grading, stream restoration and landscaping. The township will be responsible for about $5,000.
“We decided to go with Davey Resource Group because they have a lot of experience with this kind of work,” road Superintendent Marilyn Kenner said Monday.
Three Federal Emergency Management Agency grants provide nearly $1.3 million to acquire, demolish and reset the seven properties to their natural states to allow for water flow, Kenner said. The township will be responsible for about $125,000, Kenner said.
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.
Council OKs rezoning request
By Sheryl Roadcap - sroadcap@sidneydailynews.com
SIDNEY The Sidney City Council approved a rezoning request of a 177.83 acre tract of land from a B-2, community business district and an I-2 light industry district, into five separate and distinct districts during Monday’s teleconference meeting.
Council adopted the rezoning request of Choice One Engineering, on behalf of MSGA Development, for the rezoning of the property north of Russell Road and between Interstate 75 and St. Marys Avenue. The request was to increase the area zoned B-2, community business district, and to rezone the remaining area from I-2, general industrial, to R-3, multi-family residence district, and R-1, single family residence district. The property is currently wooded areas and crop farming, City Manager Mark Cundiff said.
Kettlersville Council OKs safety ordinances in 2020
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KETTLERSVILLE In 2020, the Kettlersville Village Council approved ordinances relating to public health and safety, passing legislation on the operation of snowmobiles, off-road motorcycles, and all-purpose vehicles on village streets, golf carts, as well as adopting a noise ordinance.
Mayor Eric Kaminsky has submitted the following report:
Infrastructure was also a high priority, with four more storms drains on State Route 274 repaired, following up on four that were done in 2019. The Village also sought money for the reconstruction of Kettlersville Road from State Route 274 to North Street, but was unable to qualify for funding. In 2021, the Village plans to apply for funding for the project through Ohio Public Works, and is currently seeking bids for engineering and design services.
Middleburg Heights awaits Baldwin Creek Preserve grant decision Beth Mlady, cleveland.com
MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS, Ohio – A decision could come by the end of the month on whether a grant will be awarded to fund up to 75 percent of the land purchase for the proposed Baldwin Creek Preserve.
Middleburg Heights Mayor Matt Castelli updated City Council during the Feb. 9 council meeting.
A Clean Ohio Green Space Conservation Grant application was submitted to the Ohio Public Works Commission in August 2020. Castelli received council’s authorization last October to enter into a purchase agreement with the Western Reserve Land Conservancy for $285,500 to acquire 11 acres of property under the conservancy’s control.