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Waynesfield council advances park celebration plans, refers sidewalks and parking to safety committee
Summary
Council members approved minutes and financials, heard an update from the ad hoc park celebration committee that included inviting a community vendor contact to join the committee, referred sidewalk and parking concerns to the safety committee, and were reminded about public-records pressure and required four‑year sunshine training.
The Waynesfield Council approved last meeting's minutes and accepted the financial report, heard an update on park celebration planning and sent sidewalk and parking issues to the safety committee during a brief meeting.
A committee member reported that the ad hoc park celebration committee is moving forward with plans and discussed recruiting vendors. The committee said it has invited a community contact described in the meeting as 'Marjgery's brother,' who can help secure food trucks and other vendors; the invitation was discussed but no formal vote on the appointment was recorded.
Councilmembers also referred concerns about sidewalks and parking to the safety committee for further study and possible recommendations. A council member asked that the safety committee review options; the town will schedule that meeting as a follow-up.
During committee reports a speaker said staff have been handling a high volume of public-records requests and reminded members that required sunshine training must be completed every four years through guidance provided on the Ohio auditor's website. The meeting noted that 'Miss Lisa' had already sent training information to newer council members.
A separate report referenced winter road conditions and drifting; the speaker said most drifting is handled locally but that the Ohio Department of Transportation handles drifting on state routes. A brief, unclear reference was made to monthly counts for January without additional detail.
A motion to adjourn was moved and seconded and the council voted unanimously in favor. The meeting closed after confirming the next meeting on April 16 at 6 p.m. at the White Memorial Library and instructing a council member to schedule a safety committee meeting.
Next steps: the safety committee will review sidewalk and parking concerns and the ad hoc park celebration committee will continue planning and coordinate vendor involvement.
