At the Wayne City Village Board meeting this past Monday night, discussions regarding the appointment of a new Chief of Police were on the agenda but ultimately concluded without action. The delay stemmed from a necessary update to a police ordinance, which needs to allow law enforcement officers to reside outside village limits. Previously, a 30-mile distance was proposed as acceptable for responding to incidents.
During public comments, a concerned resident raised an issue regarding liquor store signage that obstructs the view of traffic entering and exiting the store’s parking lot. According to Enfield Acting Police Chief Justin Titzer, who attended the meeting, road signage within the village must be positioned at least 15 feet from the shoulder.
Titzer, who took on his role at the Enfield Police Department last October following the unexpected resignation of former Chief Mark Wheeler, noted that residents in Enfield have also faced similar issues with signage obstructions.
The owner of Midtown Package has reportedly been contacted and asked to either pull back or remove the signage within two weeks.
In a report from Wayne City Ambulance, it was noted that while one of the ambulances may appear damaged, it is still operational. The vehicle struck two deer as a group of ten crossed in front of it on Route 15.
In old business, a motion was approved to refinish the floors of the community building in Wayne City for just over $1,800. All flooring will be polished, except for rooms that are rented monthly by local businesses.
The board also approved the purchase of tires for a village vehicle for $770, supplied by Wayne City Tire and Auto.
During the review of the Motor Fuel Tax Compliance report for 2024, the potential for using solar power at the Wayne City water facility was discussed as a future option. City employees expressed neutrality toward its implementation at the plant, especially after a meeting with a solar representative was canceled.
Employees reported that all new signs ordered have been installed, replacing damaged, old, or missing signage throughout the village.
For inventory purposes, a fire hydrant costing $4,000 was ordered following a recent incident where a vehicle narrowly missed hitting a hydrant. Employees indicated that had the hydrant been struck, it would have posed a significant problem, as a replacement could not be obtained immediately. Trustees agreed to seek a quote for the hydrant, which may be discussed in the upcoming April meeting.
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