Waterville council reviews plats for Fiddler's Green and Farnsworth Village development

The City of Waterville, Ohio, held a government meeting on March 24, 2025, focusing on several ordinances and resolutions concerning local development and municipal operations. The meeting commenced with a public hearing for Ordinance Number 14-24, which pertains to the adoption of the plat for Farnsworth Village at Waterville Landing Plat 6. Following the public hearing, the council moved to close the session and proceeded to discuss the ordinance further.

Ordinance 14-24, which includes a total of 15 lots, received a recommendation for approval from the Planning Commission during their meeting on December 2, 2024. The second reading of this ordinance was conducted during the meeting, with a third reading and legislative action scheduled for January 27, 2025.

The council then addressed Ordinance Number 15-24, which approves the plat for Fiddler's Green at Waterville Landing Plat 3. This ordinance also had its second reading, with a similar timeline for the third reading and legislative action set for January 27, 2025. This plat consists of 20 lots and was likewise recommended for approval by the Planning Commission.

Next, the council reviewed Ordinance Number 16-24, which pertains to the plat for Fiddler's Green at Waterville Landing Plat 4. This ordinance, which includes 19 lots, followed the same procedural timeline as the previous ordinances, with the second reading occurring at this meeting and the third reading scheduled for January 27, 2025. The completion of this plat will finalize the Fiddler's Green subdivision.

During discussions, council members inquired about the expected timeline for the development and sales of the lots, with estimates suggesting a two-year period for the completion of the Fiddler's Green project.

The meeting concluded with the introduction of Resolution 01-25, which declares the intent to sell municipal-owned personal property, including vehicles and equipment, through internet auction as per Ohio Revised Code. This resolution is part of the city's annual housekeeping measures to streamline the sale of obsolete or unneeded items.

Overall, the meeting highlighted ongoing development efforts in Waterville and the city's commitment to efficient municipal operations, with key decisions and actions scheduled for the upcoming January meeting.