The Summit County Council of Governments convened on June 20, 2023, to discuss several key initiatives and updates affecting the region. The meeting began with a significant announcement regarding a proposed $30 million recreation bond that will be placed on the ballot this November. This bond aims to address the growing demand for an indoor pickleball facility, reflecting the interests of various municipalities within the county.

Following this, Mayor McCormick reported on a recent issue with the local water system, which was resolved quickly with assistance from the Summit County Health Department. The council expressed gratitude for the department's support and discussed lessons learned from the incident.

The meeting also highlighted a new development on the Wagstaff property, which has been approved for eight five-acre residential lots and additional commercial lots along Highway 248. A celebration is planned for July to mark this development.

In terms of infrastructure, updates were provided on the secondary water system project, which has been in the works for six years. The project has faced challenges, including bids that exceeded initial estimates by $22 million. However, the state has agreed to provide additional funding, and the first shipments of necessary materials have arrived. The completion of this project is expected to alleviate the long-standing moratorium on new connections to the culinary water system, which has been in place since April 2018.

The council also discussed funding received for improvements to rodeo grounds, which will allow for the charging of admission to events, potentially generating revenue for the community.

The meeting concluded with the approval of the minutes from the previous meeting held on April 17, 2023. The council agreed to reconvene on September 19, 2023, after considering the schedules of its members.

Overall, the meeting addressed important community developments and infrastructure projects, with a focus on enhancing recreational facilities and water management systems in Summit County.