CRESTLINE—The Crestline Police Department has two new officers after the Crestline Village Council approved their appointments by Mayor Linda Horning Pitt during the regular council meeting at Village Hall on Monday evening.
Brittany Ewalt will work part-time and Zachary Gregory will work full-time as patrol officers on the force.
The council also approved the purchase of a Gen-T 171 Ford F-550 Ambulance through Penncare, Inc. without a formal bidding process and the installation of an illuminated ground sign at 135 E. Main St. The council also approved permanent annual appropriations through the end of 2020 and a contract with ES Consulting. An amendment for additional compensation of Crestline firefighters was held to a first reading rather than being passed as an emergency.
In his report to the council, Village Administrator John Rostash said the repair of the downtown clock is on hold until mid-November.
“The Verdin Clock Company said that due to staff being delayed on other projects, the downtown clock is now scheduled for repair mid-November,” said Rostash.
He said a pre-construction meeting is being held on Tuesday at the Crestline Community Center to discuss the new sidewalk installation on Cross Street from Thoman Street to Wiley Street.
“We have submitted a paving project for next year through the Crawford County Commissioner’s office. As proposed, the project will mill and pave Cross Street from Thoman Street to Wiley Street and Washington Street from Arnold Street to Bauer Avenue; along Hamilton Park. The total project cost is estimated at $162,508 with $80,000 being funded by Ohio Public Works Commission,” said Rostash.
He also welcomed Rebekkah Pollitt to the Crestline team.
“She is our new part-time Administrative Support at the front desk of Village Hall. She brings excellent customer service skills to our team and a helpful and caring attitude,” said Rostash.
Rostash said that village officials are working with the Great Lakes Community Partnership to develop a comprehensive Capital Improvement Program for Crestline.
“This information is critical for planning purposes and budgeting over the next five to 10 years,” said Rostash.
He said the Crestline Planning Commission met on Thursday, Oct. 15 to review a development plan for a new multifamily housing complex at 140 S. Crestline Street.
“This was the former YMCA and had multiple sleeping rooms for railroad employees. The development plan was submitted by the owner, Ziad Lababidi. The Planning Commission held the project to provide Mr. Lababidi time to further develop his plans and seek guidance on accessibility requirements,” said Rostash.
The next council meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Nov. 2 at Crestline Village Hall.