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Committee recommends Market Street OPWC grant, several paving and equipment purchases; council to consider legislation
Summary
The Service, Safety and Recreation committee forwarded recommendations including a $213,000 OPWC grant application for Market Street, bids for paving and cemetery lawnmowers, authorization to enter a 2026 ODOT SALT agreement and equipment purchases.
The Washington Court House Service, Safety and Recreation committee on Wednesday forwarded multiple recommendations to council, including pursuing a $213,000 Ohio Public Works Commission (OPWC) grant for Market Street, bidding a street and alley paving program, and authorizing staff to seek an agreement with the Ohio Department of Transportation for the 2026 SALT program.
Ted Hart, committee chair, reported that Chief Jeff Fenery briefed the committee on a successful search‑warrant operation related to drug enforcement and that the most recent patrol hire is attending the Ohio State Patrol Academy. Gary Dean, service director, and other staff provided updates on city service projects.
Key committee recommendations and staff notes (as presented): the administration should proceed to bid lawnmowers for cemetery use; proceed to bid for the street and alley paving program; apply for the OPWC Market Street grant ($213,000 — reported as a 90%/10% split); enter an agreement with ODOT for the 2026 SALT program; complete road work on State Route 35 and Dayton Avenue in coordination with the Fayette County engineer (city share described as relatively small at $7,500); repair a collapsed storm sewer line on Market Street ahead of paving; remove an island and tree in the center of the cul‑de‑sac on Holly Drive; extend the contract with EMH&T for engineering services; complete Andrick Drive paving (not to exceed $29,620) to match new and old pavement; purchase a new lift truck for the street department (not to exceed $58,020); solicit bids for tree removal and planting under the tree grant program; and recommend appointments to several boards (Keith Echols to the Planning Commission; Kirk Wilson and Scott Dalmeyer to the Historic District Review Board; Ron Sockman to the Bridal and Tourism Board). The committee also recommended permission for use of Iman Park ball field for the 2025 season.
Council member Jim Blair asked for additional consideration before appointing Keith Echols to the Historic District Review Board. The committee report was moved, seconded and later accepted by council (vote details reported elsewhere on the agenda).
The committee presentation bundled multiple administrative actions as recommendations to the administration; most items will require separate legislation, bidding outcomes or contract authorizations before funds are committed.
