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Feb 18, 2025

Ft Recovery Village Council meeting for this week


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The following is an AI Generated summary of the Ft Recovery Village Council meeting for this week:

Meeting Notes

  1. Police Department Report

  • The police department provided an update on new cruisers and introduced a new employee, Donald Byrd, who was sworn in on February 3rd.

  1. Legislation Passed

  • Four pieces of legislation were passed, including two resolutions for money transfer and amending appropriations for 2025, and two ordinances moved to second reading.

  1. Water Plant and Tower Projects

  • Updates on the water plant study and water tower project were provided, with expected completion dates in May-June 2025 and July 2025, respectively.

  1. Sidewalk Project

  • The sidewalk project for the school is finalizing right-of-way easements, with an early 2026 bid expected.

  1. Safe Routes to School Grant

  • Three smaller projects funded by the Safe Routes to School grant are in the paperwork stage, aiming for a 2027 project completion.

  1. Center Elm Pedestrian Crossing

  • The pedestrian crossing with rapid-flashing beacons has been completed.

  • Completed

  1. Annexation

  • Annexation of four properties has been approved, with a 60-day wait before passing an ordinance to set zoning.

  1. Assistant Village Administrator Position

  • Advertisements for the assistant village administrator position will be published, with the role transitioning to village administrator upon retirement of the current administrator.

  1. Park Board Hiring

  • The park board is hiring for summer positions at the pool and park.

  1. Upcoming Events

  • The Chamber Awards banquet is scheduled for March 9th, and the next council meeting is on March 3rd.

Next Arrangements

 [ ] Next council meeting on March 3rd at 7.30 p.m.

 [ ] Chamber Awards banquet on March 9th.


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