Mantua – Mayor Linda Clark shared that she received an email from a resident who said that their pool liner split, causing a loss of pool water. They requested an exception to the village practice that allows residents to fill a pool one time per season. In addition, they requested relief from the sewer charges the mishap has generated. Council will not consider the request, and no action was taken.
In his Police Report, Chief Joe Urso shared that the Department recently hired a new dispatcher, Brianna Benner, who joins another recent hire, Stephanie Morhidge. In the Village Engineer’s report, Rich Iafelice from CT Consulting shared the current schedule for the West Prospect Street roadway and drainage improvements. He noted that Council had approved that award of the base contract. He noted that construction would start approximately 30 – 45 days after the contract is officially awarded. He also noted that the High Street pavement and water line project is being closed out. In similar news, he noted that the Village’s Water Reservoir project was successfully nominated for a low interest loan from the Ohio EPA’s Department of Environmental and Financial Assistance through their Water Supply Revolving Loan Account. Through this program, small and hardship communities are given financial assistance for planning, design and construction projects to address failing drinking water infrastructure needs.
In addition, round 33 for an OPWC grant pre-application for the project was submitted in June. According to Mr. Iafelice, the strategy for funding the $450,000 project was to seek $300,000 in grant funding, coupled with $150,000 in a zero-percent loan, requiring no up-front funds from the Village to support the project. Lastly, Mr. Iafleice noted that design plans for the Buchert Park Walking Trail were completed in June. He noted that CT is waiting for approval from the ODNR before soliciting quotes for construction. Mr. Iafelice stated that the water system model is calibrated to field conditions. He noted that a report on the decrease in pressure in the northeast quadrant will aid in determining the long and short-term plans for repairs and improvements to the system. He also reminded council that the EPA-required asset management plan is due by October 1st.
In other news, Mayor Clark updated council on discussions with the county to determine whether the village would consider relinquishing ownership of the village-owned and operated water and wastewater treatment facilities. She noted that representatives from the county will be at the August Council meeting to discuss the matter further and to address questions from council and village residents. Residents are encouraged to attend this meeting on August 21st.
In other news, it was noted that the property owner of 10675 and 10685 High Street has requested permission from the Parks Committee to remove three sections of fencing that borders their property. The location is the site of Restoration 44 Coffee Company, which is scheduled to open in late 2018. On behalf of the property owners, representatives from the DMRC shared site plan renderings and explained their proposed plans to make upgrades to their building, as well as to the village-owned mini-park. The plans, drawn by Hal Stamm, include updates to the parks hardscapes as well as the addition of three large sunshades to encourage residents’ use of this community-owned asset. The purchase and installation of the shades and upgrades would take place at no charge to the village.
Lastly, it was noted that a WKYC morning segment was recently taped at local eatery Jake’s Eats — the segment can be found at wkyc.com. The next Village Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 21st at 7 pm.
