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AI Generated summary of the Ft Recovery Village Council:meeting this week:

1. Income Tax Increase Resolutions

   The council passed two resolutions after a public roundtable discussion to increase the income tax from 1% to 1.5% (an additional half percent) and to instruct the fiscal officer to file a certified copy of the necessary resolution to put the increase on the November ballot. The first resolution, declaring the intent to proceed with the levy, passed on its third reading.

   Both resolutions passed.

2. Annexation Legislation

   The administration filed for 1.035 acres at the corner of Fort Recovery Minster Road and Flaylor Road. The council passed an emergency ordinance to set the services provided for the annexation, which will be forwarded to the Mercer County commissioners to proceed.

   Legislation approved and process forwarded.

3. Dredging Project Update

   The update mentioned that the required numbers and paperwork for the dredging project are still pending, and the project will move forward once all paperwork is completed.

4. Water Tower Project

   The water tower project is near completion and is waiting on AES to provide the electric service. Once the service is in place, the project should be finished in a couple of days. Completion is still hoped for by the end of this month.

   Near completion pending electric service.

5. Tank Project

   The tank was disinfected and passed the bacteria test, meaning it is now in service. It is currently in service but without electricity.

   Completed and in service.

6. Third Well Site Development

   Two test wells drilled last week did not yield results. An additional drilling is planned at a different location either at the end of this week or early next week.

   Further drilling scheduled.

7. Butler Street Project

   It was noted that Traffic Sigma poles are scheduled to ship by August 15th. Upon arrival, the assembly, wiring, and final installation will be completed promptly, as all wiring is already in place.

   Awaiting delivery and assembly.

8. Pool Renovation Project

   Meetings with companies are planned for this week to review potential actions to revitalize and restore the pool. More details will follow after this review.

9. Community Reinvestment Area Discussion

   The village discussed implementing a community reinvestment area with potential tax incentives for residential (including new homes, remodeling, and growing existing homes), commercial, and a distinct industrial incentive program. Feedback from a prior school board meeting is awaited to shape the approach.

10. Upcoming Public Events

    The meeting announced a track pull event on July 25th and 26th, and Sunday evening concerts are still going on at 7:00 in Lantree's Park.

    Events scheduled.

11. Next Council Meeting

    The next regular council meeting is scheduled for Monday, August 4th.

    Meeting scheduled.

Next Arrangements

• File a certified copy of the resolution to have the income tax increase on the November ballot.

• Submit the annexation ordinance to the Mercer County commissioners.

• Obtain pending paperwork and numbers for the dredging project.

• Follow up with AES regarding the electric service for the water tower project.

• Proceed with drilling at the third well site as scheduled.

• Monitor the shipment of Traffic Sigma poles for the Butler Street Project by August 15th and complete assembly.

• Conduct meetings with companies to finalize the pool renovation project.

• Await and review feedback from the school board regarding the community reinvestment area.