Politics Council continues upgrading park

By Alyssa Howard Harrison News-Herald Staff Writer

CADIZ — Cadiz Village Council held its second monthly meeting on Thursday, May 25.

Village Administrator Brandon

Ludwig reported the South and Center Project is progressing well and nearing completion. Both contractors on the project are planning to bring in restoration crews. There were some dust control issues on the south project on Lincoln Avenue, but those issues were handled and concrete will be poured within the next week. Both projects are moving along fine and nearing completion.

The brush and tree removal project around the main lake in Sally Buffalo was completed. With the now open space around the lake, council hopes it’ll help with parking, fishing, kayaking, and views during the park festivities.

Council, along with the Cadiz CIC, have been busy working around the park. They have completed some electric upgrades, especially around the campgrounds and stage area. They have also made sure that the electrical hookups around the stage can accommodate campers in case of an emergency, in which case a camper would need to be moved for the safety of those camping in the area. They will be installing an aerator fountain in the small lake beside Wallace Lodge. Aerator fountains add oxygen and induce circulation into the lake for water quality management purposes and to help the fish and plant life, all while making beautiful, eye-catching patterns in the air. They spoke about potentially finding a company to come yearly to stock the pond.

Council spoke of demolition and cleanup around the village; noting buildings on Muskingum Street, Warren Street, and Grant Street have been recently demolished. Remaining demolitions are on hold until after fair season. Council is also working toward speaking to residents about keeping their properties maintained and within village ordinance. Some are progressively moving toward being hazardous.

Councilman John Vermillion spoke about how the village procured a boom mower and many attachments to help maintain areas around the village. They are currently getting members of the street department trained to