(PHOTO BY RENEA KESSLER / THE VILLAGE REPORTER)
WEIGH STATION … The weigh station next to Dollar General is scheduled for removal in the coming months.
The Village of Lyons held their meeting on Monday, October 7th.
Council provided an update on the water tower, stating that they have been notified of receiving a CDBG Grant for the tower. The exact amount of the grant will be known by the end of October.
A meeting was held with MVPO, Ct Consultants, Austin from Marcy Kaptur’s office, and USDA to discuss the water tower. USDA informed the village that their water bills are not at a high enough rate, based on household income, to qualify for grant money. Kaptur’s office mentioned that they will not be able to provide any funding until after the election and into January.
Dollar General had a soft opening on 9/12, with the grand opening scheduled for 9/27/2024.
The EPA service line inventory is progressing well and is expected to be completed on time for October 16th. An EPA inspection of the water tower was also conducted.
The bulk pick-up on October 5th was successful and fall letters have been sent out to the village. The weigh station next to the Dollar General will be removed in the next few months.
The electric service for Dunbar Ingall Park is nearly connected, pending the finalization by Toledo Edison. The completion is anticipated in time for the Christmas tree installations.
An anonymous donation has been received for the procurement of new Christmas decorations at Dunbar Ingall Park.
Discussions were held regarding the health insurance for full-time employees. Additionally, steps are being taken to hire an engineer to consolidate the parcels at Dunbar Ingall, unifying them into one parcel with the new address.
Furthermore, the appointment of Zack Miramontes as the new Lyons Royalton Fire Chief to succeed the retiring chief Matt Smithmyer in 2025 has been confirmed.
The State Audit is scheduled to commence in the week of October 7th. Council has voted to establish a sweep account at State Bank to optimize interest yield and has also made decisions regarding the indigent defense contract for 2025.
Infinite Kinetics is relocating to Wauseon effective November 30th, and K’s Dinner has been sold and will be rebranded as Fatens Lyons Den. An opening date for the establishment has not been confirmed yet.
It is a reminder from the council to ensure participation in the upcoming election on November 5th.
With nothing further, the meeting was adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for November 4th at 7:00 p.m.
