Wayne City residents received updates on several municipal issues during the village board meeting held Monday night. Key topics included road maintenance plans, new speed bumps in the park, water license improvements, food vendor regulations, and the search for a new police chief.
The road committee announced an estimated $95,000 to maintain or repair village roads this year, with work focusing on southeastern roads and oiling and chipping southwest roads. An additional $3,500 was discussed for milling, bringing the total to approximately $98,500. The board approved a motion to continue with the current road plan, allowing for selective servicing over the next two years.
In efforts to slow down traffic in Wayne City Park, the board approved the purchase of speed bumps costing over $1,800. These speed bumps aim to reduce vehicle speeds to 15 mph and were suggested by community member Steve Buxton, who has previously advocated for traffic-calming measures.
The village also approved reinvesting $4,800 into municipal water workers’ training to help four employees obtain Class-A water licenses. Currently, only one worker holds such a license, and the additional training will improve the village’s water management.
Regarding health insurance, Mark Dinsmore presented a new plan that will increase monthly costs by about $700, effective July 1. The village and ambulance service will proceed with their annual appropriations despite the increase.
Community concerns about food trucks and vendors were voiced by resident Don Halle, who suggested implementing a $100 per day permit fee—similar to nearby towns—to regulate vendors during events. The current fee is $25, but enforcement issues were noted, and legal consultation was recommended before making any changes.
Juliana Eastwood proposed creating an official emergency shelter and disaster plan for residents, especially in light of recent storms. She suggested that local fire and ambulance services could manage such efforts, while community members are encouraged to seek shelter at nearby churches during severe weather.
Questions about the village’s Police Chief position were addressed. It was confirmed that Justin Titzer declined the role after being appointed as Titzer is a member of the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department and the village is now advertising for candidates to fill the position.
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