The street committee of village council met Tuesday evening to discuss sidewalk use.
Can a business put signs or merchandise on the sidewalk? What about tables and chairs in front of a restaurant? Can a business that sells alcoholic beverages serve customers while sitting in a cafe-style seating arrangement on the sidewalk?
Issues of safety, liability, and freedom to do business were discussed.
Some committee members, the mayor, other village officials, and members of the public had differing views.
Ada Mayor David Retterer has called a special council meeting for Tuesday, March 24, at 6:30 p.m. for the purpose of considering and discussion of the ODOT summer salt program. Buildings and Grounds and Streets Committees' meetings will convene immediately following the Special Council meeting.
By Monty Siekerman
The Bluffton Paving Co., bid of $1.3 million for the Klingler Road improvement project was accepted by Ada village council Tuesday night. The Bluffton firm was the lowest of eight bids.
The road improvement will extend from the railroad tracks south to Lima Avenue, about half a mile in length. The old surface will be taken up and the new road will be wider, going from the present 19 foot width to 28 feet.
The project calls for curbing and storm sewer modifications, including a retention basin.
A sidewalk will be installed on the west side for the entire length of the new roadway. Lighting will be added, as well.
David Retterer, Ada mayor, has called a special meeting of the Ada council for Tuesday, March 10, at 6:30 p.m. in council chambers, with the purposes of considering a resolution and a pay ordinance.
Three infrastructure projects are planned for Ada this year. They are:
Klingler Road Improvement
This will be similar to recent work done on Lima Avenue and Lincoln Avenue with new pavement, gutters, and curbs. The old pavement will be removed, replaced by a new 28-foot wide road from the railroad tracks south to Lima Avenue. Lighting will be installed, and a sidewalk will be constructed on the west side.
• Cost estimate: $1.2 million
• How Funded: Ohio Dept. of Transportation grant. The Village cost is only $100,000.
Ada council is ready for 2015 as committee appointments were recently released by David Retterer, mayor.
Appointments follow:
Council president: Beth Fenton (elected by council)
Finance: Don Fleming, chair; Cathy Cole, Bob Simmons
Streets: Jimmy Wilson, chair; Cathy Cole, Beth Fenton
Buildings and Grounds: Bob Simmons, chair; Don Fleming, Jeff Oestreich
Safety: Jeff Oestreich, chair; Beth Fenton, Jemmy Wilson
Personnel: Cathy Cole, chair; Don Fleming, Bob Simmons
