PHOTO BY JOHN FRYMAN / THE VILLAGE REPORTER
MAYOR RECOMMENDATIONS … Stryker Village Council members heard the recommendation from Mayor Joe Beck regarding the village’s elevated water tower and control panel replacement project at its meeting on Monday, March 23.
By: John Fryman
THE VILLAGE REPORTER
john@thevillagereporter.com
Stryker Village Council awarded a contract for its elevated water tower and control panel replacement project at its regular meeting Monday, March 23.
L & T Painting of Michigan was approved for the project at a cost of $582,800 with an alternate bid of $6,000 for the exterior painting of the American Flag.
The project will be funded using Ohio Public Works Commission and Community Development Block Grant Fund monies along with appropriated funds from the village’s general and water funds.
Two other bids submitted for the project were Viking Painting LLC ($711,275) and MW Cole Construction ($595,500).
“We did have good reviews from the engineer (Feller, Finch & Associates, Inc.) and the inspection company on the L & T Painting Company and had nothing to say negatively about them,” said village administrator Alan Riegsecker.
The elevated water tower, which is one of two water towers in the village, is scheduled to be completed by October 9, 2026. The engineers recommended holding a pre-construction meeting with the village and the contractor at a future date.
Council approved the first reading of an ordinance amending Section 505.01 of keeping animals and fowl restricted, running at large and expanding the control of all animals within the village.
The ordinance states that no person being the owner or having charge of any animal, whether registered or unregistered, shall permit it to run at large upon any public place or upon any unenclosed lands within the Municipality or upon the premises of another.
Animals means all types of living creatures, other than human beings, whether domesticated or wild, male or female, singular or plural. Whoever violates this section is guilty of a minor misdemeanor.
Council tabled action on a potential first reading of an ordinance regarding mobile homes and trailers in the village.
Mayor Joe Beck told council members the Judiciary Committee (Sean Ingram, Shawna Leupp, Nick Wlasiuk) had met with Kevin Whitlock of Barber, Kaper, Stamm, McWatters, Whitlock & Maloney prior to the regular meeting.
Upon the recommendation of the Judiciary Committee, the mobile home and trailer ordinance will be undergoing some wording adjustments needed to be made before being brought back to council for a first reading.
Fiscal Officer Beth Rediger reported the village didn’t receive a REDD (Residential Economic Development District) grant from the Ohio Department of Development.
A total of $9,198,019 was awarded in grants statewide including Antwerp (Paulding County), which received a $2.3 million grant to support the development of 345 workforce housing units through major infrastructure and roadway improvements.
“The good news is if the funding is still available in the next round, which is for year 2027, they said it would be available in three weeks,” said Rediger.
“Envision Group LLC, the consultant that we use to apply for grants, they would reapply for us at no charge. I’ve already told them we might apply for funding when it comes up again.”
Rediger also reported that there is going to be an investor looking at housing in the village.
She added that Ashley Epling of WEDCO is going to meet with the investor on April 22 to look at the land.
“We’re just keeping it out there and trying to keep it promoted, keep moving for the housing going in that direction,” she added. “I plan to re-apply until there are no funding sources to apply for.”
Riegsecker also reminded village residents of the upcoming spring clean-up on Saturday, May 2. He reminded that no residential bagged trash, liquids, semi-liquids, or semi-solids will be accepted.
A letter of interest was received from Kenneth Williams regarding the vacant council seat.
Beck said the deadline for applicants is April 1 either by postmark or dropped off at the village office.
Police Chief Steven Mendez reported that a department officer has been accepted to serve on the Williams County Sheriff’s Office Scuba Rescue Dive Team and the Williams County Special Response Team, both under the authority of Sheriff Tom Kochert.
Riegsecker also mentioned that foundation repair work at the front of the village office building has already started.
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Council then adjourned at 6:28 p.m. Next meeting is Monday, April 13 at 6 p.m.
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