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Bristol trustees ask county to consider $12,000 for restoration of historic Civil War monument
Summary
Trustees and the historical society asked commissioners to consider $12,000 to restore what supporters say is the state's oldest Civil War monument (and second-oldest in the nation); commissioners asked staff to check prior ARPA allocations and possible reallocation.
A trustee and historical society representatives contacted commissioners about restoring a Civil War monument in Bristol Center, which meeting participants said is the oldest Civil War monument in Ohio and the second-oldest in the United States.
Commissioners were told the historical society seeks about $12,000 to complete restoration work. Commissioner Bernard had already discussed the request with trustees; participants said the issue matters locally because the monument names roughly a dozen local soldiers and is a significant heritage asset for the township.
Commissioner Malloy asked staff to check whether previously allocated ARPA funds to Bristol Township's projects could be reallocated to cover the monument restoration; staff said reallocating ARPA between related projects is possible but would require accounting adjustments and reporting changes.
Ending: Commissioners asked staff to review the historical society's request, check prior ARPA allocations to Bristol Township, and return to the board with options for funding the $12,000 restoration request.
