INTRODUCTION … Pastor Janice Desterhaft shortly after introducing herself to the Montpelier Village Council. (PHOTO BY ANNA WOZNIAK / THE VILLAGE REPORTER)
By: Anna Wozniak
The Montpelier Village Council started their May 22, 2023 meeting at 6 p.m. with roll call, prayer, and the pledge of allegiance.
Before launching into prayer, introduced was the new pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, Janice Desterhaft.
She expressed her love for the community, as well as her excitement towards working with the village in this new capacity.
Council then approved the agenda for the meeting before approving the minutes of the May 8, 2023 meeting.
Parks and Recreation Director Sandy Gordon and Parks and Recreation Supervisor Nick Ramos then updated council on the current happenings of the Montpelier Parks Board, after which holding discussion on how travel games have made ball leagues have to start earlier in the season, giving cause for a bigger rush when preparing for warmer weather.
Also discussed was the Summer Lunch Program, which will operate Monday – Friday at the Municipal Park. There will be a worship service after Bean Days at 11am.
Council then thanked the Parks Board and the Library for all the work they do to care for the community during the summer months.
Then discussed was the Maumee Valley Planning Organization (MVPO) Neighborhood Revitalization Grant Projects with MVPO representative Adam Panas.
Plans were refined to adjust the estimate, and final estimates will be submitted upon completion.
Administration reported that the NRG CS07 mainline replacement has been completed, and 65 of 120 house-tap hookups have been completed.
Also shared were parameters of studies that will soon be completed to see if sewage and water infrastructure can handle the recent housing project that has been introduced to Holiday City by the WCPA.
Council expressed their excitement at helping to remedy the housing crisis, sharing that “housing is the wave to ride on in Northern Ohio” before entering executive session at 7:35 p.m.
Anna can be reached at anna@thevillagereporter.com
