(PHOTO BY RENEA KESSLER / THE VILLAGE REPORTER)
BULK TRASH … Members of the Lyons Village Council discuss the upcoming bulk pickup scheduled for October 5th.
By: Renea Kessler
THE VILLAGE REPORTER
renea@thevillagereporter.com
The Village of Lyons held their meeting on Monday, August 5th. The meeting began at 6:59 p.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance before moving on to approve minutes and financials from the month of July.
Reading of the bills for the month of June took place next before moving on to the employee’s report.
A request was submitted to council for the purchase of tools that will help with drilling and cutting activities. It was also stated that TTHM sampling will take place sometime between the 8th and 14th.
Next, the topic of the Northeast Water District was touched on. It was stated pricing for a switch to that water system would be obtained, but from what it looks like, pricing would be higher than what the current rate is set at as of now.
This current rate, through an agreement between the Village of Lyons and City of Wauseon, however, may change during the next renewal process.
Rates from both Wauseon and water received from Toledo may be looked at in the coming years before renewal time. It was also stated that either way, a water tower would still be needed for both fire prevention and pressure.
Additionally, if a switch was made to Toledo water and the water line went down for some reason, the tower would help to provide some relief as the line was being fixed.
Next, the new local Dollar General was discussed, along with a grant in the amount of $15,000 obtained for asset management. The service line inventory is still moving along well and is down to needing only 45 more letters received.
These will have to be completed and are required by the EPA. It was stated that, if a resident does not submit their letter, the EPA has communicated that their water could be shut off.
The issue of no address being cited for the park in town was recently fixed after communication took place with the county. Due to the ballpark also not having an address, council voiced their opinion that it would be good to obtain one for this property as well.
Bulk trash pickup will take place on October 5th and Toledo Edison will be coming through to trim trees soon.
Council then moved to approve the village administrator to look into the cost of tools as requested earlier and to also make the purchase.
Lastly, Royalton Township Trustee RJ Lumbrezer approached council with a proposal. The township is currently thinking about looking into the property currently owned by Wilbur Ellis.
The interest is in the early stages but if things looked promising, the township was wanting to see if the village would also want to use a portion of the property.
Lastly, the mayor discussed the sheriff’s report before council moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:26 p.m. The next meeting for the Village of Lyons will be held on September 9th at 7:00 p.m.
