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Summary of October 18 Ada Council and Safety Services committee meetings

  • New EMS levy on Nov. 8 ballot
  • October 29 neighborhood rejuvenation grant meeting
  • Lexipol service considered for police department

Mayor Dave Retterer convened the Oct. 18 regular meeting of the Ada council at 6:30 p.m. in council chambers, 115 W. Buckeye. All council members were present. Two journalists were in attendance and additional viewers watched via Zoom. A packet for the meeting is available HERE.

BILLS PAID
Bills were paid by unanimous vote. The Claims Register is listed on pages 8-12 of the council packet.

2022-20A $77,721.75 

2022-20B $52,089.22 

RESOLUTIONS
A second reading was made and approved unanimously for “An Ordinance Approving the Recodification, Editing and Inclusion of Certain Ordinances as Parts of the Various Component Codes of the Codified Ordinances of Ada, OH,” an annual procedure.

OLD BUSINESS
Council member Sheila Coressel reported on the Monday, October 17 meeting of the Ada-Liberty ambulance board. She shared information sheets regarding a proposed EMS levy that will be on the November 8 general election ballot.

Buckeye Ave. could become one-way between Gilbert and Johnson

On October 4, the Ada Council held a special meeting of the whole to discuss turning Buckeye Ave. into a one-way street between Johnson and Gilbert streets.

Village Administrator Jamie Hall presented the findings from a study by the Choice One engineering firm. Visibility issues, pedestrian safety and backup from the carryout drive-through at the corner Main and Buckeye were mentioned among reasons this change is being considered.

Summary of October 4 Ada Council Meeting

CORRECTION: Council members abstaining from the Grandview Blvd. assessment motion has been corrected to show that Linda Mason abstained; Sheila Coressel voted in support.

The October 4 regular meeting of the Ada Council convened with all members present, as well as three visitors in addition to reporters. (Packet here)

Zoom with the Ada Council, Oct. 4, resolutions and ordinances

Including a resolution opposing the contractual relationship between OSU and Nike and use of Nike football

The Ada Council will meet tonight, October 4, with the option to join by Zoom at this LINK.

Meetings are held in the council chambers at the Ada Municipal Building with the opportunity to address council during a public comments segment of the agenda.

The agenda and claims register are available HERE on the village website.

Public Meeting: Neighborhood Revitalization October 29

The Village of Ada has announced the following public meeting;

Attention Residents of Ada
Neighborhood Revitalization Meeting

Saturday, October 29, 2022 10:00 a.m. at the Ada Historic Railroad Depot

Hardin County and the Village of Ada are planning to apply for a grant to make improvements in the community. The Village is holding a meeting to discuss the proposed grant with residents and to gather their ideas for area projects.

Summary of September 20 Ada Council meeting

With four guests including the Ada Icon and Kenton Times, the Ada Council chambers in the municipal building were at capacity seating on Tuesday, September 20.

The 90-minute meeting included a 46-minute executive session with EMS Chief Tom Miller with no action taken.

OPEN FLOOR
During the open floor period, Dustin Jordan answered questions from the council regarding the 150th Fire Convention itinerary proposal (2024). Council focused their discussion on the impact on Main St. traffic and whether the road would need to be closed or traffic temporarily diverted, as is done for shorter parades. Council passed a motion that it would continue to consider the application.

Preliminary details are on page 13 of the council packet.

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