GREENVILLE - The cleanup of the former Corning property is expected to be completed yet this year, Greenville Mayor Greg Fraley told city council members Tuesday.
He said there has been a pre-bid meeting on the project. Funding for the project will come from a Clean Ohio Grant.
"May 15 will be the bid opening," the mayor elaborated. "The work will be done in the latter half of the year."
Fraley also told council members that potential changes in video franchising regulations could result in different ways the city will do things.
"It could drastically change how we do video franchising," the mayor explained. "There may be actions we need to take. It could totally change the way cable will be done in our community. It may restrict us on broadcasting council meetings live."
He suggested council members may want to contact their state senator regarding this.
Council members discussed a letter regarding zoning amendments relating to the establishment of an architectural review board. The board would consist of nine members who are residents and property owners. The board members, which would include one member from the planning and zoning commission, one from city council, one from Main Street Greenville (non-voting), two who own downtown property, two who own downtown businesses and two who are professionals in the architecture field, will be appointed by the mayor.
"This will help protect the historic preservation of the downtown," Fraley said. "It will help protect the heritage of the downtown."
Council members accepted the report, and legislation will be prepared for consideration at the next city council meeting.
Council member Kevin List gave an update on this summer's trip to Gruenstadt, Germany, Greenville's sister city. List said there was a meeting regarding the trip Monday night.
"There are eight pretty strong candidates (to go on the trip), and three potential ones," List said. "My goal it to get 15. I encourage anyone to go."
The trip is scheduled from July 18-24, and the cost of an airplane ticket is about $1,350. For individuals who do not have a passport, there is an additional cost of $60. List urged anyone without a passport to obtain one as soon as possible, because it takes about 10 weeks.
Food, lodging and entertainment for those attending the trip will be provided by the city of Gruenstadt.
In other business, council members:
• approved a resolution to authorize a contract with Clemans, Nelson and Associates to update the city's Civil Service rules due to recent changes in state law; and
• approved a resolution authorizing an expenditure not to exceed $41,971.90 in connection with the construction and installation of a radio tower and the related purchases of equipment for the transit program.
The next Greenville City Council meeting will be 7:30 p.m. May 15 in council chambers.
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