What's in store for 2024 in Meyers Lake? Village Hall upgrades, smaller road levy

Kelli Weir, Canton Repository
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Editor’s note: The Canton Repository asked leaders in each of Stark County’s 17 townships, 11 villages and six cities to share some highlights about what's in store for 2024 in their communities.

The responses include the return of some family-friendly events, a variety of new businesses and some much-needed improvements to long-standing structures. We will be presenting these community highlights to you throughout the upcoming weeks.

MEYERS LAKE − Meyers Lake has begun adding a variety of activities to its event calendar and has plans to upgrade Village Hall and properties around the village.

Here is what's in store for 2024 in Meyers Lake and its 735 or so residents:

Meyers Lake Village Hall will undergo additional renovations in 2024, including upgraded landscaping and a nearly $30,000 deck renovation.
Meyers Lake Village Hall will undergo additional renovations in 2024, including upgraded landscaping and a nearly $30,000 deck renovation.

Meyers Lake Village Hall upgrades continue

Village officials plan to improve the landscaping around Village Hall with plantings and boulder walls. The hall’s deck also will undergo a $29,878 renovation that includes new railings and base floor with a tree decking product for durability. It will be paid with federal funding from the American Rescue Plan Act, which federal lawmakers approved in 2021 to help aid governments in their recovery from the pandemic.

The upgrades follow the installation of new flooring and ceiling tiles, a large-screen television for video presentations, an updated kitchen, fresh paint, improved exterior lighting and landscaping and a new outdoor sign.

Photos reflecting the history of Meyers Lake, courtesy of local historian Richard Haldi and Councilman Rick Chievitz, also have been added to the renovated hall at 1600 North Park Avenue NW.

Local historian Richard Haldi presents a talk about the history of Meyers Lake. Village officials are looking to add more activities and events in 2024 to bring together the community.
Local historian Richard Haldi presents a talk about the history of Meyers Lake. Village officials are looking to add more activities and events in 2024 to bring together the community.

Local concerts and events scheduled

Village Council plans to continue its efforts to build community among Meyers Lake residents through social events throughout the year.

Events scheduled so far include: A conversation with Stark County Sheriff George Maier on March 6. A craft activity with Councilwoman Karen Fier on May 18 that will use vintage pop bottles that were drawn from the lake. A concert by LaFlavour on Aug. 31.

Meyers Lake Village Council plans to continue its efforts to build community among village residents through various social events throughout the year. Last year's events included performances by Jimmy and the Soul Blazers, Saxy Robb and LaFlavour.
Meyers Lake Village Council plans to continue its efforts to build community among village residents through various social events throughout the year. Last year's events included performances by Jimmy and the Soul Blazers, Saxy Robb and LaFlavour.

Last year's events included performances by Jimmy and the Soul Blazers, Saxy Robb and LaFlavour, “Dining with the Presidents” presentation by Stark County Commissioner Janet Creighton, a conversation with the sheriff about crime and preventative measures and an evening at the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Smaller tax levy request expected in March

Village voters will be asked to approve a five-year renewal levy on the March election ballot that would be used to maintain village roads and to prepare for larger resurfacing projects that will be needed in future years.

The levy previously had been for 5 mills, but the village is seeking only 1 mill this time. If approved, the 1-mill levy would cost homeowners roughly $24 a year per $100,000 of property value. They currently pay nearly $122 per $100,000 of property value.

It would generate roughly $22,000 a year, $90,000 less than what the levy previously collected.

Land improvements to be discussed

Council has budgeted $40,000 for land improvements. Discussion about the village's needs and which improvements will be completed first will be held within the next few months.

Reach Canton Repository staff writer Kelli Weir at 330-580-8339 or kelli.weir@cantonrep.com.

This article originally appeared on The Repository: Meyers Lake to update Village Hall, ask for smaller road levy in 2024