Cadiz moves ahead with paving bids

In the absence of Village Administrator Brandon Ludwig, Councilmember Sal DeLuca took the reins at the June 11 meeting to inform the public about his submitted report. He said Ludwig would attend a Community Development Block Grant workshop at the Kent State Tuscarawas campus next week.

“So, hoping to be able to bring back a few items for the village to apply for additional grants in keeping things moving forward,” DeLuca said.

He said the village has all the paperwork signed for the Charleston Street Ohio Public Works Commission project. DeLuca said it likely would be put out to bid before the end of the summer, with construction starting in the early months of 2027.

DeLuca touched on the 2026 paving projects, with bids going out based on the size of some of them. Sealed bids were looking likely, though he planned to discuss options with council. Regarding the sewer line replacement and extension project, quotes are being received, including for residents on Steubenville Pike.

Under the topic of streets, DeLuca said the village’s roller is down and the estimated repair cost is $18,000. He said the machine is more than 17 years old and the finance committee’s recommendation was to increase appropriations in the sidewalk and street fund by $55,000. He said the village is still looking into an alternative piece of equipment, as well as attempts to get the cost lowered.

DeLuca also addressed the village paving project officials have been reviewing. He told council the cost has surpassed the amount requiring the village to “enter into the sealed bid process.” The recommendation would be to enter into the sealed bid process and close with a bid opening June 25. Council voted to bid all projects.

“That would be prior to our next council meeting and allow us to act a little bit quickly just because paving season can be a little bit longer, a little bit shorter depending on Mother Nature,” DeLuca said.

Also coming out of the earlier finance meeting was a recommendation to increase the police fund by $1,029.19 for a 20-by-20-foot carport to shield the department’s K-9 units from heat.

“I am still going to make the recommendation to council to proceed with that, but we are going to wait to get the OK from Zoning Enforcement Officer John Vermillion if we can proceed with or without,” DeLuca said.

He was unsure whether the size or type of carport would require architectural review board approval and said Vermillion would check on that by next week. The motion to increase the funds was approved unanimously.