Bolivar council approves police training, reservoir repair estimates and street work plans

At its Dec. 5 meeting the Village of Bolivar Council approved a set of public-safety and infrastructure measures including training, vehicle repairs and small capital fixes.

Mayor Robert Lloyd reported 40 calls last month and that all officers completed firearms qualifications; council approved payment for an estimated $842.64 in Tahoe repairs (tires and alignment). Chief Haugh requested and council approved registration ($50 each) for officers Michael Frame and Randy O’Conner to attend crisis-intervention training at the Tuscarawas County Sheriff's Office Feb. 3–5; council also approved paying Michael Frame for 20 hours of training time.

The Street & Alley committee reported a reservoir leak losing about 5 gallons per minute with an estimated repair cost of $1,900; council discussed the issue and placed repairs within street-department priorities. Council approved a $350 one-time bonus for Nathan Alexander for extra work during the Street Superintendent vacancy. Members also approved removal of four trees and purchase of a riser (approx. $175) to address a collapsed sidewalk at the Workman property; Oberlin pressed for more urgent action on that sidewalk after repeated requests.

A resident, Carl Beatty, asked council to forgive a $281.30 water charge caused by a leak at 156 Tuscarawas Street; council approved a one-time forgiveness.

Council prioritized these smaller maintenance and personnel expenditures alongside the evening’s legislative business; administrative staff were directed to arrange training registrations, schedule repairs, and document payments.