PHOTO BY BRENNA WHITE / THE VILLAGE REPORTER
REVIEWING NUMBERS … Council President Shawn Clark reviews the tree-line perimeter quote for the potential new community park Holiday City plans to implement.
By: Brenna White
THE VILLAGE REPORTER
brenna@thevillagereporter.com
Holiday City Village Council moved several ongoing projects forward during its July 16, 2026, meeting, including advancing a tax resolution, receiving an update on the Selwyn Drive project, and discussing plans for a new community park.
Council members Cooper Clark, Shawn Clark, Jodie Faunce, Ryan Henricks, Adam Knepper and Brooke Knepper were in attendance. Mayor Pam Clark and Administrator Blair Campbell were also in attendance.
A second reading of a resolution accepting the tax rates and amounts certified by the Williams County Budget Commission was approved.
The resolution reflects the village’s certified tax rate of 1.6 mills. The resolution will return for its third and final reading at the next meeting.
With Fiscal Officer Lauri TenEyck-Rupp absent, Mayor Clark reported there were no financial updates beyond routine business. Council then approved a payment of the village’s bills.
During the administrator’s report, Campbell stated that one tornado siren within the village’s limits is still not working — the one closest to the water tower.
He explained that the repair company is waiting on replacement parts to come in.
Jefferson Township Trustee Brian Batterson also updated council on the Selwyn Drive improvement project, announcing the project has officially been awarded funding through the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) Transportation Improvement District (TID) Program. A $500,000 grant was awarded.
This grant will improve Selwyn Drive between SR 15 and CR 15, the roadway that services the Wieland Chase and 20/20 Custom Molded Plastics factories.
Officials are now awaiting the formal contract, which will be sent to the county engineer before the project can move into the bidding process.
Construction is not expected to begin until 2027.
Council also discussed a potential park coming to the land next to the Holiday City Visitors Bureau. A tree-line perimeter was approved to install around the future park site. Potential names for the park are continuing to be brainstormed.
Before adjourning, upcoming Planning Commission meeting dates were announced for July 30, August 20, September 3 and September 17, at 5:30 p.m.
With no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m. The next Holiday City Village Council meeting is scheduled for August 20, 2026, at 7 p.m.
