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illage officials highlighted that cutting real‑estate taxes would jeopardize essential services—schools, police, fire, senior center, and library—because these rely on that revenue. A council resolution on Oct. 21 rejected a proposed ballot measure that could eliminate the tax, noting the potential loss would be “disruptive and potentially catastrophic.” The council plans to lobby the Ohio General Assembly to keep the issue off the ballot, warning that alternative levies would likely offer no savings to taxpayers.
The council also approved a $1,500 sponsorship for ice carvings at the December 13 “Christmas in the Village” celebration. Two carvings will be delivered, and a third tiger carving will be created on site at the school arch.
Other business items included:
* Police Chief Randy Haugh’s six‑month probation concluded on Oct. 15.
* A fire‑station open house will be held Nov. 1, 3–5 p.m., before the Halloween trick‑or‑treat event.
* Issue 10, a five‑year, 2.5‑mill levy for fire and ambulance services, will appear on the Nov. 4 ballot. It generates $374,167 annually and does not raise taxes.
* Grant Barton was hired as a Street Department Laborer I at $20.60 per hour, with a six‑month probationary period.
* A resolution appointed Law Director Terry Seeberger to a two‑year contract effective Dec. 1 2025, paying $9,500 annually plus a $25 stipend per council meeting and $150 per hour for extra work.
* The inaugural Pickleball Classic on Oct. 11 drew 64 players; sponsors were thanked.
* Street Department employee Christian Lightell’s resignation, effective Oct. 15, was accepted.
* A permit was granted to Gatherings Bread Co., a home‑based business at 524 Keim Drive NW.
* Residents have until Oct. 25 to drop unused medications at police stations before the program ends.
* The council will contact the Ohio Department of Transportation about congestion on US 250 and I‑77.
* Discussions were held to expand safety ordinances to require helmets for e‑bike riders.
* Village paving projects, costing $255,938, have been completed.
* South park restrooms remain closed; north restrooms will stay open through the high‑school football playoffs.
Fire‑department activity from Oct. 1–15 included 28 calls and a $1,800 donation drive with the National Fire Safety Council to fund educational materials. Police responded to 99 calls from Oct. 2–21. Leaf collection will begin Nov. 10 and continue each Monday and Tuesday through Dec. 9.
The next council meeting is scheduled for Nov. 4 at 6 p.m. at 224 N. Bodmer Ave.
