City Council Passes Three Ordinances
ZANESVILLE, Ohio — The Zanesville City Council passed three ordinances during their bi-weekly meeting at city hall.
Council President, Daniel Vincent, said while it was critical to get the ordinances passed as soon as possible, what was especially important is the impact the grant money will have on city taxpayers.
“We had three ordinances tonight that were all passed as emergency so they could get underway, so it could go out to bid. It’s early in the season, quite often we get better bid prices as far as work and we want to get out as early as we can. For these three overall, city taxpayers are only paying 6% of the total cost,” said Vincent.
Included in the three ordinances passed were the construction of three major projects; the Crosswind Runway Improvement Project, the East Apron Rehabilitation Project, and the Airport Security Fence Installation Project. In total, the three projects will cost $845,000; only $48,450 of which the city will be responsible for.
Vincent also added the meetings provide them an opportunity to gain insight from the different ordinance committees and gain specific information about projects that may better the community.
“What’s neat for council as far as learning about what they’re doing, what they’re challenges. They also get to hear all the great things our city employees are doing to help save the taxpayers money. I think all council would probably agree with me tonight when we said we heard a lot of great things about our city workers and all the things they do to help out make out our city a better place. So we’re quite proud of them and we appreciate all they do.”
Among other agenda items discussed tonight, Mayor Jeff Tilton announced a 4-year contract signed with Direct Energy, LLC which will save the city over $630,000 in electricity over the course of the contract. He also addressed the issue regarding the Muskingum Ave. road closure. Mayor Tilton advised that the road remains closed and will continue to remain closed until he feels it is safe for the public to drive on again. Erosion to the hillside caused two rock slides, as well as one tree to fall, which has already resulted in one car accident. Since then, several other trees have already been removed to make the conditions safer.
City Council meets every second and fourth Monday of the month at 7 P.M. where the public is welcome to attend and listen in. Meetings are also available for viewing on the public access channel.
