KILLBUCK High water on the roads in and around the village caused by Sunday s heavy rains likely won t recede until later this week. It s nothing that residents haven t experienced almost every year at this time. I ve lived here for five years. My wife has grown up here her whole life. It s been like this ever since I ve known, said Daniel Blankenship, who lives on Water Street and whose residence was nearly underwater on Monday.
Blankenship said Sunday s flooding, brought on by roughly a week s worth of rain, was the first time this year that the waters had crested so high above the banks of Killbuck Creek. He also has seen an improvement in how far the waters rise since he moved to the village five years ago.
It s a good budget. All our departments are being fiscally responsible, clerk Bob Sigler said.
Chairman Rob Ault thanked Sigler for his work on preparing the budget.
The commissioners commended all the departments for their cooperation and efforts to keep things running smoothly through the tough year and moving forward.
The commissioners also voted to approve the Holmes County Hazard Mitigation Plan presented by Emergency Management Coordinator Gary Mellor. It has never, ever taken this long to get this thing approved (by the state), Mellor said. We thought we had it ready, and we sent it in, but they d send it back for some minor change or another. Finally we got it approved. I believe it is a good plan, a solid plan that covers us for five years.