Strasburg discusses crosswalk for Franklin Park

The Times-Reporter
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Strasburg Village Council

Tuesday meeting

KEY ACTION: Mayor Steve Smith said he met with school officials to explain the new crosswalk to be installed at the entrance to Franklin Park.

DISCUSSION: Smith told Strasburg Superintendent Vince Lindsey that the students should continue to cross at the traffic light at First Street to go to the park. Plans are to install lights at the crosswalk and seek the speed limit to be reduced to 25 mph on Wooster Avenue. It is currently 35 mph.

In another matter, council gave approval to move forward with installing electric power and a concrete pad at the green space on Wooster Avenue at a cost of about $15,000. “We want to show people we are doing something with the area,” Smith said.

OTHER ACTION:

  • Agreed to proceed with legal advertising to expand the wastewater treatment plant. Law Director Terry Seeberger was authorized to draw up qualifications for the project.

  • Agreed to put a hold on moving forward with two parking lots, at the rear the ProHelp Reality and the empty lot next to the business until next spring.

  • Approved two permits for Cornerstone Design and Renovation for an addition to a service building at 111 S. Wooster Ave. and for the Strasburg Fire Department renovation of living space.

  • Heard if the 3.7-mill, five-year police levy is approved by voters on Nov. 8, the village will stop collecting the 1.5-mill levy which is currently being collected and generates about $49,000 annually.

FOR YOUR INFO:

  • An open house will be held at the fire station from 3 to 6 p.m. Oct 15 in honor of Fire Prevention Week. There will be an automobile extrication demonstration at 3:45 and 5:45 p.m. and a demonstration from the State Fire Marshal K-9 unit.

  • The following fire personnel have been promoted: Steve Joki, assistant chief; Jordan Turek, Marla Fishburn and Jacob Fondriest, captains; and Colin Trout, Ross Gardner, and Andrew Braham, lieutenants. The promotions become effective Nov. 14 and each will serve a six-month probationary period.

  • Council reminded residents there is a no burn ban in place from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Oct. 1 to Nov. 31.

  • The fire department has received a donation from a resident’s estate. A 2015 vehicle was purchased for Fire Chief Steve Laskey. It will stay at the fire station when not in use for fires, meetings and emergencies. The vehicle has been wrapped in orange and black, the school colors.

  • Fall cleanup will be held Oct. 11. Items should be placed with the trash. A list of items not accepted are available at village hall.

  • The Strasburg Tiger Adult Booster Club will hold a Night at the Races fundraiser from 7 to 11 p.m. Oct. 29 at the Bolivar Sportsman Club. Cost at the door is $5.

  • Trick or treat will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 30. Those participating should turn on a porch light, and children should be accompanied by an adult.

UP NEXT: Meets at 6 p.m. Oct. 18 at 224 N. Bodmer Avenue.

― Barb Limbacher

This article originally appeared on The Times-Reporter: Strasburg council hears about new crosswalk at Franklin Park entrance