Hartville council approves strategic plan

At its April 27 meeting, Hartville Village Council approved and adopted the strategic plan as presented April 13, as requested by Councilman Tim Hayden.

Council then scheduled a work session for May 5 at 6 p.m. to review expectations, finalization and implementation of the plan.

In other business, Councilman James Sullivan said he has received letters from a property owner regarding the construction of data centers. He said he would like to put together a resolution for a moratorium on any reviews of data centers until more information is received. He also said he would like a moratorium on outdoor recreational facilities.

Council passed several items of legislation, including two by emergency: an ordinance designating Howard Court from Maple to Lincoln as a one-way street headed south, and a resolution authorizing participation in the Ohio Department of Transportation road salt contracts awarded in 2026. Council also heard the third reading of a resolution authorizing the mayor to enter into an agreement with the law office of Eric J. Williams to act as village solicitor.

Street Commissioner Anthony Nichols presented his report, noting the Street Department used about 585 tons of road salt during winter snow events.

Village Engineer Samer Awadallah reported the cost of the 2026 paving program will not exceed $113,900.

Councilman Tom Hough was absent.

Mayor Billings offered the invocation.

The next regular meeting of Hartville Village Council will be held May 11 at 6:30 p.m. at Village Hall, 202 W. Maple St., and will be live-streamed on Facebook.