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South Zanesville advances park project; $93,000 set aside for new playground
Summary
Council members reported the park project is moving forward after a recent event; $93,000 is currently allocated for a playground, an audit is scheduled for mid‑to‑late May, and staff will adapt a cat‑nuisance resolution obtained from Zanesville.
Councilors discussed park planning and related administrative steps at the April 7 meeting, saying the community event at the park was well attended and that work to prepare the playground site is under way.
Administrator Danny Wiseman said he and another member will determine task order and present a construction plan to the park committee. Council members said an audit is scheduled for mid‑to‑late May and that audit preparations are underway. Wiseman reported that $93,000 is currently allocated to the new playground area; work items identified included connecting a water source, covering sewer lines, leveling the site, and acquiring fill dirt. Council members said additional business support would be welcome but noted elected officials are not permitted to solicit donations directly — that must be done by employees.
Council also said a cat‑nuisance resolution used by the City of Zanesville has been obtained and can be adapted for the village. Members flagged a rough railroad crossing at State Route 719 that has been reported and is awaiting repair.
Why it matters: the funding and planning steps move the village closer to installing play equipment and improving park access; the scheduled audit will review village accounts and preparations. Council asked staff to return with construction estimates to firm a timeline.
