CRESTLINE— Crestline resident Heather Thomas came to the Crestline Village Council meeting Monday evening to express her dismay over the many potholes in the streets of the village.

“Some are 18 inches deep. Who is in charge of repairing people’s tires and axles?” Thomas asked.

Village Administrator John Rostash said the potholes are scheduled to be filled with cold patch.

“I was told that on a Friday that they were going to start the following Monday and it has not happened yet,” said Thomas.

Rostash assured her the work would be done very soon.

Brant Corneliuson, owner of the former Law the Florist property, said he is making progress on repairs to the property that has been condemned by the village administration.

Rostash said the case can go to court at any time for property maintenance violations.

“We are waiting to see if he continues to make progress on fixing up the property,” said Rostash.

During his report to council, Rostash expressed his gratitude for Steve Heiby and Michael Hatfield who worked to disinfect the Crestline Pool after a person who had tested positive for COVID-19 visited the pool last week. The pool was temporarily closed from Friday evening to early Saturday.

“I would like to thank Steve Heiby and Michael Hatfield for their hard work disinfecting the pool late Friday night to have it available for service the following day,” said Rostash.

John Rostash would like to thank the Mayor and members of council for their guidance and challenging me and our Village of Crestline Teams to be excellent and produce excellence in their work.

“Special thanks to Steve Heiby and the Service Department Team for really getting after it and making Downtown Crestline look beautiful for the summer season and the Freedom Celebration,” said Rostash.

He also thanked the village financial department, including Sherry Winch and Emily Grayson, for their hard work on the UAN Payroll project.

Rostash said the Kelly Park lighting project is underway with Zeigler Electric of Bucyrus installing the lighting along the walking paths, pavilion and in the restrooms.

“I met with Mr. Mike Hall of the Crawford County Soil and Water Conservation District to inspect the north side of the pond at Kelly Park. I had concerns of erosion to the bank of the pond. Mr. Hall advised we should address some issues with the pond overflow, but the rest of the bank appears to be in good shape,” said Rostash.

He said the Crestline Quality Base Selection Team has chosen World International Testing, Inc. to provide inspection services for the Crestline Water Tower and Draft Bid Specifications for needed maintenance.

Mayor Linda Horning Pitt said the village will be having a Saturday ShopHop and businesses will have shops open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to bring people into the downtown and support the local businesses.

“Miranda (Jones) of the Galion-Crestline Chamber has been passing out flyers around town. The businesses are excited and are offering ways to get involved,” said Horning Pitt.

She said she hosted a luncheon with mayors from Richland County recently.

“Those in attendance were the mayors from Shelby, Ontario, Lexington and Bellville,” said Horning Pitt. “They were impressed with our Senior Banners and the progress we have made on developing our downtown.”

Council passed ordinances to amend compensation for seasonal pool personnel, permanent annual appropriations amendment for unappropriated capital funds in the amount of $46,000 to the capital funds for the purchase of a police cruiser, annual appropriations for the village through the end of the year and an appropriation of $3,600 for the police fund for fingerprint equipment licensing fees.

The next council meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Aug. 17.