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Council continues discussion on fencing ordinance
Kirsten Barnhart, DHI Media News Editor Tuesday, February 23, 2021 9:18 AM Councilman Bill Marshall introduced an ordinance that addresses fencing within the City of Van Wert. (DHI Media/Kirsten Barnhart)
VAN WERT – During Monday’s regular meeting, the Van Wert City Council
further discussed how to tighten up the city fencing ordinance.
Councilman
Bill Marshall, who heads up with the Health, Service, and Safety
committee, has been focusing on the portion of the fencing ordinance
that talks about what should happen to a fence should it need to be
replaced. Marshall said he has received input from the community.
Council looks at fence measure, flood plain info session thevwindependent.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from thevwindependent.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
DAVE MOSIER/
independent editor
Van Wert City Council learned of some city financial positives, while also lending its support to a development/flood mitigation project in Vision Park, approving an additional payment to the Convention & Visitors Bureau, and authorizing the sale of outdated and unused city-owned equipment during its meeting Monday.
Van Wert Economic Director Stacy Adam provides information to City Council on a flood plain mitigation plan for Vision Park during Monday’s meeting.
Dave Mosier/Van Wert independent
First up was Economic Development Director Stacy Adam, who talked about revisions in the flood plain map proposed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) that could negatively affect city-owned property, making it undesirable for development.
DAVE MOSIER/
independent editor
Van Wert City Council adopted a number of end-of-year housekeeping fiscal measures and the 2021 permanent appropriations ordinance during a brief final meeting Monday to close out 2020.
First Ward Councilman Jeff Agler takes notes while presiding over Monday’s Van Wert City Council meeting for the first time in the planned absence of Council President Jon Tomlinson. Second Ward Councilman Joi Mergy was also absent and was excused.
Dave Mosier/Van Wert independent
Council approved salary ordinances that cover employees in the various city departments, as well as Van Wert Municipal Court, as well as permanent appropriations legislation for the coming year, on third and final reading.