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Meeting Notes

1. Legislation Approval

   Two pieces of legislation were passed: one approving the second reading of the updated Mercer County Solid Waste Plan, which subsequently passed on the third reading, and another amending the 2025 appropriations.

2. Project Updates

   Updates included continued progress on the master plan finalization for the lagoons, with preparation of dredging numbers and bid documents underway. The water plant study is advancing and is expected to be completed shortly, with the final design anticipated within the next 30 days. The water tower project is also progressing rapidly; the coating crew finished their work, and the logos were applied the previous day. Next steps include electrical, final plumbing, and other finishing work, with the project still on track for final completion and service by early July 2025.

3. Well Site and EPA Submission

   The third well site study, which is part of the water plant study, is moving forward. Test wells are scheduled to be completed within the next couple of weeks. Once the test wells are done, a siting plan will be developed and included with the water plant study for submission to the EPA for approval.

4. Safe Routes to School Grant

   The paperwork for the Safe Routes to School grant has been finalized. Choice 1 Engineering is proceeding with final designs for several projects at different locations, which will be implemented over the next couple of years.

5. Butler Street Reconstruction

   All concrete work for the Butler Street reconstruction project is complete. Asphalt work is nearly finished but was delayed due to rain, with the expectation to complete it by the following day. All other work is substantially done except for the traffic signal, as the signal poles are not expected to arrive until early August. Temporary stop measures will be used at the intersection until the poles and lights are installed.

6. Property Annexation

   The annexation of properties on South Wayne Street will become effective on May 21st, as the deadline for the process is up.

7. General Expense Levy Renewal

   It was reported that the village has a $2.5 million five-year general expense levy up for renewal this fall. This topic will be discussed in an upcoming meeting to determine future plans.

8. Park Board and Youth Baseball Tournament

   The park board reported a successful large youth baseball tournament in town, which received many compliments. League games are ongoing, and the pool is operational and was used for training, indicating it is up and running.

9. Upcoming Events

   Several events were announced: the Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony will take place on Friday night, starting at 7 o'clock from the Wayne Street Bridge and proceeding to Monument Park for the ceremony. The Taste of Fort Recovery event is scheduled for Thursday, June 12th, starting around 5 o'clock on Brick Street. The Harvest Jubilee will follow from June 13th to 15th at Ambassador Park. The next regular council meeting is scheduled for Monday, June 2nd at 7:30pm.

Next Arrangements

• Finalize water plant study design within the next 30 days

• Prepare dredging numbers and bid documents for lagoon project

• Complete water tower electrical, plumbing, and finish work by early July 2025

• Conduct test wells for the third well site study within the next couple of weeks and submit the siting plan and water plant study to the EPA for approval

• Monitor Butler Street asphalt work and manage traffic signal delays, utilizing temporary intersection control until permanent signals are installed in early August

• Discuss the $2.5 million five-year general expense levy renewal in the upcoming meeting