ARCHBOLD WEATHER

Council Approves Christine Drive Parking Change





Scott Schultz

Scott Schultz

Archbold Village Council voted to allow parking on both sides of Christine Drive at its Tuesday, Sept. 6 meeting.

Council discussed the Christine Drive parking issue during their Aug. 1 meeting when Reilly Short, 103 Christine Drive, asked why he could no longer park his car in front of his home.

In the past, parking was allowed on the west side of Christine Drive, and the east side was a no-parking zone. Village officials moved the no-parking zone to the west side, attempting to make more parking available. Short said he was not contacted about the change.

Schultz

Council approved officially naming Scott Schultz as the superintendent of the village water treatment plant.

Schultz had been serving a probationary period. He replaced Rick Schantz, who retired.

Dennis Howell, village administrator, said he evaluated Schultz, and said, “he’s doing an excellent job. In some ways he’s doing better than expected.

“He couldn’t put in more effort,” Howell said.

Council approved other water-related matters. The village approved an updated watershed protection plan.

Howell explained there was nothing in the village plan covering possible contamination of the Tiffin River. Language for the update was suggested by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency.

Kevin Morton, a councilman, asked about previous water emergencies.

Howell said in 1988, there was a “50-year drought,” a drought so severe it could only be anticipated once every 50 years.

At that time, Howell said Archbold was pumping four million gallons of water a day from the Tiffin River. Federal officials estimated Archbold was only taking 15% of what was flowing past the pumping station.

In 1972, Howell said Archbold ran short on water during the winter months. At that time, Archbold’s water source was Brush Creek, and the creek was dry.

An emergency pipeline was laid from an eight-inch private well in the Tedrow area to a creek that drained into Brush Creek, and pumping commenced.

However, as the pumped water arrived at Archbold, Howell said there was “a great big old rain that melted everything.”

Village officials also agreed to continue to participate in soil and water conservation programs.

Under the village program started many years ago, the village agreed to contribute up to $75 per acre for permanent conservation easements in the village watershed area.

The program is limited to $10,000, and will remain in effect for six years.

Archbold is the only village in Ohio participating in the soil and water conservation projects.

Amounts And Rates

Council approved accepting the amounts and rates for property taxes, as determined by the Fulton County Budget Commission. The measure also authorizes the levying of property taxes.

The move is an annual housekeeping matter.

Council also approved waiving any hearing over the amount the village would receive from the state’s undivided local government fund.

Council members also asked about a lawn that needs mowing in the village. Howell said Carma Grime, village zoning inspector, is working on the issue.

Jeff Fryman, councilman, was absent. All votes were unanimous.

The next meeting is 7 pm, Monday, Oct. 3, in council chambers.–David Pugh

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To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream; not only plan, but also believe.–Anatole France


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