Sugarcreek Council reviews fire truck repairs, traffic concerns

At the Sept. 22 Sugarcreek Village Council meeting, Sugarcreek Fire Chief John Meek said the aerial (ladder) truck needs some repairs to a section of the ladder.

“We took the truck in for regular maintenance, and they found a crack and rust in a section of the ladder. The section was removed and is being repaired,” Meek said. “The truck will be out of service for about a month until the section can be rebuilt. There will be no cost for the repairs.”

Meek said the fire department has other options if it needs a ladder truck. Many other fire departments own ladder trucks.

On Oct. 11 from 7-11 a.m., the fire department will hold its annual open house and breakfast. Firefighters will serve eggs, bacon, pancakes and beverages. The cost is by donation.

There also will be a raffle for two e-bikes. Tickets are $20 each and are available at the fire department, located at 152 N. Broadway, and Sugar Valley Bicycle Shop, located at 1030 Skyline Drive in Sugarcreek. The e-bikes will be awarded during the open house. There also will be blood pressure checks by the Rotary Club.

In another matter, council discussed making Fairview Street and Yoder Avenue a four-way stop. Council member Matt Miller suggested the police monitor the area and then bring the results to council before a decision is made.

Council also did the following:

—Met Holly Hutchison, new water and sewer billing clerk. She also will take notes when fiscal officer Connie Goddard is not available.

—Heard the annexation of Skyline Meadow School was approved; however, the village cannot approve the ordinance until Nov. 17. Tuscarawas County Court has restrictions on the matter.

—Authorized Solicitor Doug Frautschy to draw up an ordinance to consider pay increases for village employees.

—Authorized Frautschy to draw up a separate agreement about who is responsible for the pump line at the new Skyline school.

—Heard Jason Hamsher, council pro tem, remind residents the red lights mean stop.

—Passed a resolution accepting the amounts and rates as determined by the budget commission and authorizing the necessary tax levies and certifying them to the county auditor.

—Held the first reading of an ordinance to enter into a contract with the County Public Defender Commission for 2026.

Other information

Trick or treat will be held Saturday, Oct. 25 from 3-5 p.m. Children should be accompanied by an adult. A community party will be held after trick or treat at the pavilion behind the fire station beginning at 5 p.m.

The next meeting will be held Oct. 6 at 7 p.m. at 410 S. Broadway in Sugarcreek. A streets, water and sewer committee meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. before the regular meeting.