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The police chief reported the city's \"directed patrol\" program, which highlights problem streets for officers, and said the department received two mobile speed-radar signs that staff plan to unbox and deploy this week. \"We received our 2 mobile speed radar signs. We're gonna try to unbox them tomorrow, get them charged up, and hopefully by Friday, public works can help us install them,\" the police chief said.

The chief also credited increased traffic stops to directed patrols and additional patrol staffing; he said one previously vacant officer position has been filled and that the department now meets regularly with the prosecutor on cases. The chief described the directed-patrol frontline report available to officers in patrol cars, which documents warnings and citations in problem areas.

Fire Chief Doug told council that consumer fireworks are still illegal to discharge inside the City of Waterville and urged residents to leave displays to licensed professionals. \"They are still illegal to discharge them in the city of, Waterville,\" Doug said, adding that sharing fireworks with attendees can create an unlicensed exhibition and safety risks.

The fire chief also warned about drone operations near fireworks: \"During fireworks, please make sure drones, stay out of the firework area.\" He said drones are not permitted in the safety zone for fireworks because of risks to spectators, shooters and the drones themselves.

Councilors praised community programs such as Safety City, which the police chief said had a record attendance of more than 70 students, and thanked officers for participation in events such as Rock the Block. Council asked about cellular service and whether the department was coordinating with carriers; the police chief said work was underway with a tower vendor.

No formal action was taken; chiefs asked council to note the operational updates and confirmed plans to deploy the radar signs and continue seasonal enforcement and public-education efforts on fireworks safety.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City of Waterville Ohio Live Stream","oneSentenceSummary","The city reported new directed-patrol tools and two mobile radar signs for speeding enforcement; fire chief warned that consumer fireworks remain illegal to discharge in city limits and urged drone avoidance during public displays.","taxTitle","City of Waterville, Lucas County, Ohio","taxId",72364,"location","Ohio","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6189188,"Council reviews Parker Square lighting plan after in-ground fixtures removed",232,969000,1201000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5058430-d236a949019912a7072a45ca1d6fc2ac&start=969&end=1201","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5058430-d236a949019912a7072a45ca1d6fc2ac/thumbnail_969000.jpg","/articles/6189188/Ohio/Council-reviews-Parker-Square-lighting-plan-after-in-ground-fixtures-removed","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6189188-803cab53544fca8999f73d97bac5038a/orig.mp4?Expires=1770931480&Signature=dpeuNgMzy20BmbRCUgcQLCTWqd1D4GtVZI4Jql9GJ2vkJzwine8NMAXdk2gE7g02I688hwBtBVKHRmWY7TBUp-sngK9r2xYgL84w-psHJ2cevhleXm7SpoZiVeCza2~zCyp7n2bzqO6oh0j2rVaqny5elxfO6g1KjZmxK77hAveW1StKXvGfkA4QrE4iswUeSG2T-DP-aXEyxJkJm8tlchQrtjqrjhh9nIOneHbajmgG9lOKuWlav1RHI99bsQ5lEVbTMGfkiHH5Qeyg0QSxwcJ8WV0BwasHSp30k~QzOBeK7bX7~2lBfbD7XBwwZYtKPyqGaWJFWTOoNqTH3TtFRQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City staff told the Waterville City Council on June 23 that the in-ground lighting in Parker Square was removed after damage and that reinstallation would be costly and difficult to maintain.

Public works director Rob told council the pavement-mounted lights had been damaged by vandalism and other wear, and replacing them would require cutting and repairing concrete at an estimated cost of $38,000. \"Those lights are still on order. Those should be coming in about the first week in July. So those would those will be reinstalled,\" Rob said of the front-facing lights; he said the low in-plaza fixtures were the ones removed because of damage and tripping concerns.

Rob recommended against re-installing more in-pavement fixtures and suggested above-ground alternatives that are easier to maintain. He also proposed adding a street light near the plaza to improve visibility; he said lead time for the style of city street lights is about 20 weeks, which would likely put installation in November. \"One issue the committee looked at was the low lighting is a tripping hazard,\" Rob said, describing the committee's preference to minimize lights that shine into neighboring properties.

Council members expressed interest in balancing maintenance cost, public safety and neighborhood impact. Rob noted the earlier lighting plan had been reviewed by the park-and-rec board and a committee that included neighbors; the plan intentionally limited plaza illumination to avoid over-lighting nearby properties. He also said the concrete fixtures had poor durability under traffic and winter maintenance.

Council discussed additional park maintenance and landscaping responsibilities at the meeting, including whether summer staff and contracted services were sufficient to keep planted areas and benches clear of invasive growth. Rob said the parks receive regular maintenance and that summer help is deployed for mowing and watering.

Council asked staff to bring cost estimates and alternatives for additional plaza lighting and for consideration of a simpler, more maintainable solution rather than replacing in-pavement fixtures.

A city official noted new lighting for the plaza will retain color-change capability for holidays and events once the front-facing fixtures are replaced.","Following damage to in-ground lights at Parker Square, city staff told council the in-pavement fixtures were removed and replacing them would cost about $38,000; staff recommended simpler above-ground options and discussed adding a street light.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6189194,"Waterville council adopts emergency amendment to 2025 budget ordinance",164,3188000,3352000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5058430-d236a949019912a7072a45ca1d6fc2ac&start=3188&end=3352","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5058430-d236a949019912a7072a45ca1d6fc2ac/thumbnail_3188000.jpg","/articles/6189194/Ohio/Waterville-council-adopts-emergency-amendment-to-2025-budget-ordinance","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6189194-aaf84f9531155c868684cf516bf73ccb/orig.mp4?Expires=1770931480&Signature=YSBE1hX8IGMY3FGY~S7~KRpWXTAgkokqUAVruOwDmbq1Di0Ph2JJDOEaEsRbdRJgAk8BHiY~xhBtpp~2TANTpkjAgBf1mHFpgV1wQZbelVTKBkE0YYUU-Nszr6HHfzYU04R7LiiA2jSZRyauN49FZ3DOOcZFbzWxg5~jdUwcTQC~R~dVySTWI1phIs0cmB3Y-Vx-WWzrOUKqp3rNkWpx0K1tDZaCkAwwVuHo488ANOGOHcTp5dGyhdCAHoJQeM6OgvJ98QxPnBbnqSABB5ofkVRss3L1~Jf0-q91Sz07vDPWX1G6MCsvRuqyIhAExrXwlADj9IsdiU~GxVqbdRTdxw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Waterville City Council on June 23 adopted Ordinance No. 0625, an emergency amendment to the city's 2025 appropriation ordinance, to reflect new plan-review revenue and several unanticipated expenses.

The council passed the emergency measure after a motion to suspend the rules and a roll-call vote. The appropriation amendment adds $52,000 in plan-review revenue and increases spending lines that include $40,000 for income-tax refunds, $13,000 for prosecutor services, $10,000 for fire department overtime and $131,000 for additional paving expenses moved from the Bergman project to the Helms project, finance staff told the council.

The amendment also includes funding tied to right-of-way acquisition for the Waterville/Mud Clover widening and canal-road improvements, items the administration said are matched by a grant. \"This is our second amendment to the 2025 appropriations,\" the finance director told the council when presenting the ordinance.

Council members asked for clarification about whether some of the paving costs would be reimbursed from Bergman; finance staff said they expect to recoup some expenses and noted the city is withholding payment pending completion. Regarding the increase in prosecutor services, a council member and the police chief said the prosecutor is investing more time on cases and meeting weekly with the full-time detective, which the chief called beneficial for the city.

A motion to suspend the rules was made and seconded; the council then voted to adopt Ordinance No. 0625 as an emergency measure. The mayor and multiple council members recorded votes in favor during roll call.

The ordinance change takes effect immediately as passed under the emergency declaration. The city will reflect the new appropriations in its fiscal records for 2025 and proceed with the projects and obligations identified in the amendment.

For the public record, the council scheduled no additional committee action related to the amendment at the meeting.","The City of Waterville passed an emergency amendment to its 2025 appropriations ordinance on June 23, adding money for plan-review revenue, income-tax refunds, prosecutor services, fire overtime and paving work tied to road projects.","actionData","errors"]

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