Port Washington Council passes a stronger cleanup ordinance Oct. 1
At the Oct. 1 meeting of Port Washington Village Council, an 11-year-old litter ordinance was amended and updated by unanimous vote. The new ordinance gives the ordinance more teeth when it comes to both language and enforcement.
Mayor Tom Garner said property owners with excess trash on their properties deemed detrimental to public health will receive a verbal warning from the police for a first offense. If the situation is not remedied, certified letters will be send for second and third offenses. After that, court action can be taken.
Reports to council
Council received a report from the police department stating police received 11 calls from Port Washington Police Department and 20 from the Tuscarawas County Sheriff’s office. The nature of those calls included five traffic stops, six civil matters, one public disturbance, one domestic dispute with a noise complaint and a parking complaint.
Street Supervisor Rick Swiger reported an expense of $700 to repair a hydraulic problem on the village Bobcat.
Administrative Assistant DJ Meek reported having signed additional paperwork from the Ohio Department of Transportation for the sidewalk project, which he said is proceeding as expected.
Council approved:
-The purchase of a pallet fork for the village Bobcat after reviewing a quote of $1,125 from Mast Farm Service provided by Swiger.
-The purchase a new camera system for the police department from Midwest Public Safety at a cost of $7,941. The cost includes officer body cams, dashboard cameras and maintenance on the cameras, as well as a three-year warranty.
-The third quarter income tax revenue report stating receipts of $32,719 as presented by Tax Administrator Donna Meek. The total amount received year-to-date according to Donna Meek is $124,774.09.
-A resolution to amend permanent appropriations and the revenue budget, adding $4,863 received from the cemetery levy.
As a reminder, Trick or Treat will take place in the village Thursday, Oct. 31 from 5:30-7 p.m.
Port Washington Council meets the first and third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at Village Hall. All meetings are open to the public.
