Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Parks Recreation topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Trustees add lawn to park rules; dog-park drainage delays and proposal to restrict tot lot by age discussed
Summary
Trustees updated park rules to include a lawn area under Resolution 2025-54, and parks staff described drainage delays pushing back dog-park equipment installation; trustees and police discussed signage and possible age restrictions for the tot lot to deter older teens from damaging equipment.
The Board of Trustees adopted Resolution 2025-54 to update and restate township park rules and to add the Lawn area to the list of park locations where park regulations apply. The resolution cites Ohio Revised Code sections 505.261 and 511.322 and was moved, seconded and adopted after explanation by Parks and Recreation Director Brian "Soupy" (name used in transcript).
Director Soupy told trustees the parks crew is completing drainage work and additional trenches at the dog park site before pouring slabs for water fountains and installing equipment; persistent wet conditions from recent rains have delayed progress. He said the dog-park equipment is being fabricated and that installation will proceed once water relief work is complete.
Trustees and Chief Jeff Braun discussed nuisance behavior at the tot lot and broader park enforcement. Trustee Tony Davis suggested designating the tot lot for younger children (examples discussed: 10–12 years and under) and adding signage; Chief Braun and staff said designating the area is legally permissible but enforcement (for example, age checks) is more difficult in practice. The chief said officers and the park-resource officer will increase patrols and enforcement of loud music and destructive behavior.
The resolution to update park rules was adopted with a unanimous roll call; trustees directed administration and parks staff to coordinate signage and drainage work and to return with recommendations on age-designation and enforcement approaches.
Ending: Parks staff will proceed with drainage trenches and equipment installation when ground conditions allow, add the lawn area to park rule signage, and coordinate with police on enforcement options for the tot lot.
