Corwin council adopts budget certificate and approves contracts for street work and easement cleanup totaling $98,846.20

The Corwin Village Council on Sept. 8 adopted four resolutions to formalize budget and contracting steps tied to upcoming infrastructure and easement work.

Clerk‑Treasurer Debra R. Femmer provided the Official Certificate from the Warren County Budget Commission and said the commission accepted the village’s tax budget amounts but listed Local Government and only 96% of real estate taxes; the commission requested a short written plan describing expenditures when any account exceeds 100%. Femmer said proposed expenses that exceed 100% would include resurfacing Balladier Boulevard and Corwin Avenue, easement clean‑up, purchase of additional Flock cameras, the village’s portion of a HUD grant, and resurfacing plans for Furnas Forge. Council adopted Resolution 09‑2025 accepting the budget commission amounts by roll call vote 6 Aye / 0 Nay.

Council then adopted Resolution 10‑2025 authorizing the mayor and clerk‑treasurer to enter into a contract with Tetra Tech; the minutes described this as a housekeeping resolution required when the mayor signs a contract. The minutes did not specify a contract amount.

Council approved Resolution 11‑2025 authorizing a contract with Ohio Green Works for $84,070 to clean up easements in the Furnas Forge subdivision. The council also adopted Resolution 12‑2025 to contract with Ohio Green Works for $14,776.20 to install a temporary 4‑foot‑high by 60‑foot‑long concrete block wall behind properties on Catkin Court to curb significant erosion while a larger water mitigation project is planned. The Catkin Court work was described as a stop‑gap measure that would allow existing boulders to be placed atop the blocks and later moved if needed.

All three resolution motions carried by roll call vote 6 Aye / 0 Nay. Council discussed holding back 10% from the final Ohio Green Works invoice to cover any additional restoration if needed. Councilman Cummins said the village plans quarterly spraying to control cattail regrowth in easements but reiterated that property owners bear ultimate responsibility to keep easements clear.

Next steps: Femmer will prepare the budget follow‑up letter to the Warren County Auditor per the commission’s request; the village will proceed with the contracted work and public notification about related street resurfacing and easement activity.

Quotes and vote details are drawn directly from the council minutes of Sept. 8, 2025.