Mineral City seeks input about new park complex

The Times-Reporter
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Mineral City Village Council

Thursday meeting

KEY ACTION: There will be a community meeting after Jan. 1 to discuss plans about the new park complex.

DISCUSSION: Council would like input from the community about the proposal. Plans are to install pickleball and basketball courts, a pavilion, restrooms, soccer field, playground equipment, a walking trail and barbecue grill.

OTHER ACTION:

  • Passed a resolution, as an emergency, authorizing OMEGA to serve as the lead for a technical assistance grant application for the Appalachian Community grant program in Tuscarawas County. The village will be applying for a revitalization effort.

  • Approved Ashley Curter as a new firefighter.

  • Heard the paint project for the Historical Society building will be delayed until spring. Masonry work needs completed on the building before it can be painted.

FOR YOUR INFO:

  • ”Turkey In Disguise” will be the new program for the Mineral City Library. Children will color and disguise a turkey replica.

  • A Christmas Celebration will be held at 6 p.m. Dec. 11 at the library. Photos with Santa Claus and crafts will be held during the event. Also, there will be the lighting of the village Christmas tree. More details will follow.

  • A chili cook-off will be held at 1 p.m. Jan. 28 at the fire station. There is a $20 entry fee. Judging will be held at 2 p.m. and a chili tasting at 3 p.m. that will include chili, cornbread, roll, beverage and dessert at a cost of $5. It is a fundraiser for Little Twist on Mineral festival to be held in July. For more information, call 330-844-1475 or email littletwistonmineralfestival@gmail.com.

UP NEXT: Meets at 7 p.m. Dec. 8 in Village Hall. The Nov. 24 meeting has been canceled.

— Barb Limbacher

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