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Corwin delays Furnas Forge resurfacing award as flood‑mitigation, cleanup and cattail controls advance
Summary
Council opened sealed bids for Furnas Forge resurfacing but postponed awarding the contract to allow review; meanwhile the Village is advancing an almost $2 million mitigation grant, authorized quarterly cattail spraying, and approved a $3,850 JWCI purchase order to document HUD grant work.
Council of the Village of Corwin opened sealed bids for the Furnas Forge street resurfacing project on Oct. 13 but postponed awarding the contract so members could review proposals.
Clerk‑Treasurer Debra R. Femmer said all bid packets were received by the legal deadline and that the bid advertisement was prepared by the Solicitor and published in the Dayton Daily News as required by Ohio Revised Code. Mayor Jess Cordery opened each packet and Council agreed to schedule a special meeting Oct. 15 to award the bid.
The resurfacing decision comes as Council continues work on a broader water‑mitigation plan for Furnas Forge. Councilman John Cummins (Councilman is the role used in minutes) reported the Village spent $84,000 to clear cattails, fallen trees and debris and said Furnas Forge currently receives roughly 4,800 gallons per day from runoff tied to the Furnas farm. Cummins said the Village is pursuing an "almost $2 Million" grant to address stormwater and recommended setting aside $100,000 of the HUD grant funds for mitigation that may be needed within Union Cemetery.
To maintain progress while mitigation planning continues, Council authorized a quarterly cattail‑spraying contract with Ohio Green Works at $763.60 per quarter. Councilman Schreier moved the measure and Councilman Cummins seconded; the roll call vote was 6 Aye / 0 Nay.
Council also addressed payment to Ohio Green Works for earlier cleanup work. After discussion about outstanding items behind Dollar General and the marina, Councilman Shuler moved and Councilman Cummins seconded a motion to pay Ohio Green Works $50,444.40 and hold back 25% ($16,814.80) until the remaining work is completed; the voice vote carried 6 Aye / 0 Nay.
Recognizing the administrative demands of federal grants, Cummins told Council the Village needs someone or a firm to manage HUD grant administration, invoices and disbursements in compliance with federal rules. To document work already performed and to support the grant record, Council approved a purchase order and payment of $3,850 to JWCI for a technical memorandum and a walk‑through. Cummins moved the purchase order; Councilman Shuler seconded and roll call was 6 Aye / 0 Nay.
Clerk‑Treasurer Femmer said work on 2026 appropriations has begun and reminded Council that transferring funds from the Ohio Star account to finance the Furnas Forge resurfacing was being held until bids are awarded. Council scheduled a special meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 15 at 7:00 p.m. to award the resurfacing bid and Femmer said she would post required notices.
