Village of Attica
Regular Council Meeting Minutes
October 22, 2026, 7:30 PM
I. Call To Order Regular Council Meeting – Roll Call
Roll call was conducted, all of council present
Others Present: Village Administrator Scott, Fiscal Officer Phillips
II. Approval Of Warrants And Minutes
Councilman Beamer moved to approve the minutes as presented, Councilwoman Lenhart seconded the motion, vote 4-0, motion carried, Councilman Stanfield and Councilman Gray abstained
Councilman Beamer moved to approve warrants, Councilwoman Lenhart seconded the motion, vote 5-1, motion carried, Councilman Stanfield abstained.
III. Written & Oral Communication
No public commentary
IV. Committee Matters
1. Public Safety
No update
2. Streets And Properties
Village Administrator Scott reported that the State wants to take over maintenance of the signs on the state routes leading into the Village (SR 224 and SR 4). The State would maintain speed limit, stop, and no-parking signs on anything connecting to those routes. To do so, the Village must revise its speed zones. The State maintained that the current 25 mph zones are too short to be a legal speed zone and would not hold up in court if a ticket were contested. Members said the 25 mph segments are only about two blocks long, running to Eden Street on one side and Ash Drive on the other. They also noted that the new traffic light already slows traffic.
Members reviewed the State's speed study and its options for each route. Several members preferred a uniform 35 mph through town and were shocked to hear the state offered an option to make the speed limit all the way through town 55mph. Members also asked whether the State would address blacktop and resurfacing, and the Village representative agreed to ask. After discussion,
Councilwoman Lenhart moved to accept Option 4 for SR 224 (35 mph from Cook Drive to Stump Pike, with 55 mph beyond) and Option 3 for SR 4 (35 mph beginning at the maintenance building running to Sunrise) Councilman Tanner seconded, vote 5-0 with Councilman Stanfield abstained.
3. Parks
No update
4. Trees
Village Administrator Scott reported a dangerous hanging dead tree is scheduled for removal the following day.
5. Fire
The Fire Department reported 20 total calls for the month. 15 were within the Village, with 13 rescue calls and 2 fire calls. The department thanked its mutual aid partners for their quick response to the previous night's events and thanked staff for assisting with traffic control.
Hydrant problems at the school were discussed. Village Administrator Scott said the hydrants function as designed and were tested at 60 PSI, but noted the Village water system cannot supply the volume drawn by the fire department's new, larger fire engine. The fire department has a plan in place that all calls are taken with assumption water tankers will be used and hydrants as backup.
6. EMS
Councilman Gray reported the County EMS Director announced his retirement, effective January 2027, after 47 years of EMS service. The County Commissioners announced the promotion of Nick Summers, currently second in command, to succeed him.
7. Cemetery
No update
8. Personnel
Councilman Gray reported two part-time employees are unavailable, leaving maintenance staff to carry the workload. Members discussed hiring a full-time employee. Administration was asked to run the numbers at an approximate wage of $20 per hour and report back. Concerns were raised about creating a full-time position before the new water connection and old plant decommission is complete.
9. Zoning Commission
No update
10. Finance And Rule
Fiscal Officer Phillips reported news from the Village Solicitor, who advised that the water plant cannot be sold outside Ohio without a competitive bid. Members expressed disappointment at the timing of this advice after a year of work, and discussed setting a reserve price if a competitive bid sale process is sought.
11. Water And Sewer
Village Administrator Scott reported the Arcadis pothole investigation report identified 11 additional lead service lines. Village Administrator Scott also reported a quote of a little over $5,000 for divers to clean the clear well, which is required because of recent EPA rulings. Members discussed brown water complaints, which staff attributed to elevated manganese in the clear well. Village Administrator Scott said conditions are improving with the weather change and that extra carbon is being used. Hydrant flushing helps but temporarily worsens clarity.
Village Administrator Scott reported a meeting on the Bloomville Sewer Connection Project was held Monday and numbers were reviewed.
12. Village Web Site & IT
No update
13. Train Derailment
No update
V. Unfinished – Old Business – New Business
Village Administrator Scott noted the F-250 needs its cracked exhaust manifold replaced, and a repair shop is being sought.
Councilwoman Lenhart reported village trick-or-treating will be held Sunday, November 1, from 3 to 5 PM.
VI. Next Meeting: Thursday, November 12th, 2026, At 7:30PM
VII. Executive Session
No executive session held
VIII. Adjournment Of Meeting
Councilwoman Lenhart made motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:24 PM, Councilman Tanner seconded the motion, Vote 6-0, motion carried.
