The Village of Ada Council held a regular meeting on Tuesday, April 21. Emergency action passed on a resolution to prepare plans and specifications to advertise a Street Paving Project at an estimate of $172,377.
Village Administrator Amanda Sears said that the initiative covers the paving of South Gilbert from Lima to Dobbins Ave.; Dobbins Ave. from South Union to South Simon; and East Montford St. from the west end of the road to Industrial Lane. The plans also include the overlaying and restriping of the village parking lot.
At its April 7 regular meeting, Ada Council approved a temporary moratorium on establishing data centers or cryptocurrency mining centers in the Village. The legislation was introduced as a 12-month moratorium, which was subsequently modified to create a 6-month restriction.
Village Administrator Amanda Sears said she does not favor the moratorium at this time. She noted that from an economic development standpoint, a moratorium would show that Ada is not a welcoming or business-friendly community.
School board members, L-R) Matt Gossman, Jay Salyer, Kyle Poling, Troy Erickson, Justin Hollon
By Betsi Werling
The Ada School Board met on Thursday, March 19 with board president Matt Gossman presiding. The meeting packet is available HERE.
ROOF REPAIRS
Jon Plattner from Cotterman & Company Inc. made a presentation on the roof work needed on the older section of the school. Lance Dearth, the Facilities Maintenance Coordinator, shared that they have continued to repair sections where shingles have blown off.
Village of Ada Legal Counsel Jane Napier introduced the topic of data center developments at the Tuesday, March 17, regular meeting. She noted that some communities are issuing moratoriums on new data center projects to allow time for the local government to research their potential impact.
Village Administrator Amanda Sears noted that developers seek affordable land and municipal water capacity. She commented that in terms of water and sewer capacity, Ada could likely handle another manufacturer but not a data center.
In February, Ada Schools Treasurer Tessa McVey presented an updated Financial Forecast for fiscal years 2026-2030 to the Ada Board of Education. The report provides information on funding, expenditures and fund balances. Financial forecasts are required twice a year by the State of Ohio.
On March 3, the Village of Ada Council approved the display of banners with photos of students graduating from Ada High School on Main St. light poles. New council members learned that it is the responsibility of the Senior Class to formally request permission from the Village.
The following letter was part of the Council packet.
My name is Lydia Demascio and I am a senior at Ada High School and the class secretary for the graduating class of 2026. My fellow class officers and I are reaching out to ask for your support to continue the senior banner tradition.
