Sugarcreek Council holds first reading on Skyline Meadows annexation

Sugarcreek Council held the first reading of a resolution adopting a statement of services to be provided for land proposed for annexation into the village at the July 7 meeting. The petition for Skyline Meadows School was filed with the Tuscarawas County Commissioners.

This resolution will take effect and be in force at the earliest period allowed by law. The Tuscarawas County Court will finalize the paperwork.

The land to be annexed borders Mike’s Lane on the west side and Skyline Drive on the south side. Skyline Drive is maintained by the village; however, the village will not maintain Mike’s Lane. Water and sewer services and fire and police protection will become effective once the land is annexed.

Village Administrator Kevin Kaser informed council that Holly Hutchison was hired as the utility clerk, effective July 14. Jan Dodge will train her, and Dodge will retire effective Dec. 1. Mayor Walt Wilson and Kaser approved the appointment of Hutchison.

“We had nine applications,” Kaser said.

Other business

Council heard the first reading of an ordinance setting the water and sewer rates for the village. The ordinance proposes a water rate increase of 3% each year for four years, effective Jan. 1, 2026.

Council briefly discussed hiring a new marketing director but agreed not to act on the position at this time.

Council approved the hiring of Yoder Excavating to repair a wastewater line at a cost of $28,000.

Council approved Archie Yoder of Hillside Drive to widen the street, and the village will pay for the street base and blacktop at a cost not to exceed $75,000. Kingsway Services of Wayne County was hired to add the base and blacktop.

Council heard any resident replacing a driveway of concrete, asphalt or brick must get a permit from the village before doing any work.

An orange cone will be set behind the fire station for driver’s education students in Sugarcreek to practice parking.

Council changed the September meetings to Sept. 8 and 22. The Sept. 1 meeting was canceled due to Labor Day. Meetings will begin at 7 p.m.

The next meeting will be held July 21 at 7 p.m. at 410 S. Broadway. A streets, water and sewer committee meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. to discuss the water rates.