Rules for sidewalk cleaning discussed

NEW RIEGEL - New Riegel Police Chief Steve Swartzmiller reported citizens are questioning the ordinances he is citing when warning them about keeping sidewalks cleared after snowfall. A copy of the Ohio Basic Code will be available for public viewing at the municipal building.

The village's new snow plow certainly has been put to use with recent snows, and street worker Leon Weinandy said the job goes much faster, but he is having some difficulty plowing close enough to the curbs.

Diana Bouillon with New Riegel Right to Life requested use of the municipal building during the Community Garage Sales April 16-18. Council approved use of the facility.

The village is advertising for a fiscal officer and applications must be received by March 10. The personnel committee will be reviewing the resumes at 6:30 p.m. March 12.

In other matters, council:

Approved a resolution for the 2015 permanent budget, waiving the three-reading rule.

Approved the ordinance accepting the 2015 Ohio Basic Code, waiving the three-reading rule.

Announced the Seneca Regional Planning Commission meeting has been rescheduled for Feb. 26.

Will be examining village signs.

Council is to meet at 6:30 p.m. March 17.

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Rules for sidewalk cleaning discussed