Mechanicsburg Council hears safety updates, concerns

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By Alixandria Wells-Good

Contributing writer

MECHANICSBURG – The Mechanicsburg Village Council met on Monday, Oct. 7, 2024 at a regularly-scheduled meeting in the municipal building.

A village resident was present to voice concerns on Sceva Avenue, including speed and lack of sidewalks in the area.

The administrator’s report was presented by Mayor Jason Adelsberger. Adelsberger shared that ODOT is beginning work on tree removal on West Sandusky near the corporation line. He also stated that Fillmore will begin work on milling Walnut Street on Oct. 8 and will complete the project after Columbia Gas completes their work. Adelsberger stated that Columbia Gas will be on site and that there will be no parking and intermittent road closures in that area during this project.

Adelsberger went on to say that the new electronic radar signs will be ordered soon. He then stated that the village has only received 25% of completed EPA line surveys, which are due on Oct. 18.

Adelsberger then came to council about increasing the pay for the village’s legal council. He stated that currently, the village pays its council, Joe Jimenez, $18,000 a year. Adelsberger went on to say that “the rough math on that was 48 hours per year at $300 per hour. This year he hit over 48 hours in the first six months.” Adelsberger attributes the hours to new council members, new administrator, and new mayor leadership, as well as court cases that the village is working on. The recommendation was to increase the pay to $25,200 a year. This is appropriation measure 24-07, which passed.

Zoning Officer Dusty Hurst reminded council that the village requires all temporary pools to be taken down by Oct. 1. He also shared that he is aware of pools that have not been taken down yet, as well as permanent pools that are not registered with the village, and also ones that do not have the required fencing around them. This is a serious concern for safety within the village, and all pool owners are urged to comply.

The second reading was conducted of ordinance 24.05 which has to do with new policy regarding food truck operations within the village. The ordinance states in section one that “food truck operation shall only be allowed within the village of Mechanicsburg during a special event, upon issuance of a ‘special event food truck permit.’”

According to the ordinance, a “special event” is defined as “a recognized Federal or local holiday, or an organized event open to the general public.” A public hearing is scheduled for Oct. 21 at 6 p.m. regarding this new ordinance, the public is encouraged to attend this meeting.

The sum of $20,000 was appropriated for streets and utilities for “sludge removal.”

Mechanicsburg Police Chief David Patrick shared the most recent citation list with council. He went on to share that there is a concern of some missing/deceased domesticated animals within the village, particularly the area of Lynn St., E. Race St., Pleasant St. and School St. The police department is looking into the situation.

Mechanicsburg Fire Department Chief Matthew Bebout shared that it is fire prevention week and the fire department will be spending time educating school children on fire safety. He also shared that the fire ban has been lifted in the area.

The village council will meet next on Monday, Oct. 21 at 6:30 p.m. in the municipal building. Village council meetings are open to the public.

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