Board members press for quicker fixes at boat ramp after temporary PVC protections

At the meeting, a board member raised concerns about the municipal boat ramp and new docks, urging the city to move faster to prevent damage to vessels.

The member said the fire department and the Ohio Department of Natural Resources had placed PVC tubing over metal posts at their docks as a preventative measure. The board member said he had received an email from Jason indicating the city would need roughly two more weeks to obtain permanent protection materials, and that the full fix might take six to seven weeks — a timeline the board member urged staff to accelerate.

The board member also noted that some new dock cleats are mounted on the outer edge of the dock and said that when wind pushes boats against them the protruding cleats can damage hulls, particularly fiberglass. He said a local dock contractor recommended recessing cleats (or arranging them under warranty) to reduce impact risk.

Jason acknowledged the fire department’s temporary measure and staff said they would follow up with procurement and with any recommended contractor solutions. No contract or formal procurement action occurred during the meeting.