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Ashville has a rich history going back to 1882. That history has not been lost but can be found at our Small Town Museum at 34 Long Street or call 740-983-9864. You may want to pay it a visit. It can enrich you and create a greater understanding from where our community has come and now where we are going |
2018 State of the Village is Ashville’s annual review of the previous year with also an emphasis on how each year is interconnected with the past and how this past has created building blocks for our community’s future. In addition to this presentation at Village Council, it was in our March Newsletter and is on our website - www.ashvilleohio.gov.
First, I want to start out the 2018 Report by saying, it has been an honor to serve as Mayor since 2000. For me to be granted that opportunity is a “dream come true”. It has also been a pleasure to work with the current council which include: Nelson Embry, Roger Clark, Randy Loveless, Brad Lutz, David Rainey, and Tracie Sorvillo. Some major projects are completed and new projects will begin. Overtime you will see how each of these individual projects contribute to an integrated Village Plan. In general these are the highlights: First, I want to start out the 2018 Report by saying, it has been an honor to serve as Mayor since 2000. For me to be granted that opportunity is a “dream come true”. It has also been a pleasure to work with the current council which include: Nelson Embry, Roger Clark, Randy Loveless, Brad Lutz, David Rainey, and Tracie Sorvillo. Some major projects are completed and new projects will begin. Overtime you will see how each of these individual projects contribute to an integrated Village Plan. In general these are the highlights:
Financial One of our primary fiduciary obligations is to deal with village operations from a sound financial perspective. The Council and I put together the 2018 budget to fund many of the services and projects that are underway and in a manner to anticipate our future needs while using a conservative approach to that development. In 2018, our expenses were $3.68 million dollars. The budget was $5,296,415. Our actual Revenue for 2018 was $3,933,199. We are keeping our expenditures in aliment with our actual revenue streams. This approach will maintain the sustainability of the village. The details of this information can be viewed on our website’s “The Financial Page”. It contains budget and financial report information from 2008 to present. To find out more information click on the above image.. |
We continue to work as part of the Cooperative Economic Development Agreement (CEDA) group and the two Joint Economic Development Districts JEDD’s). You can see the growth as you drive on State Route 762 |
2017 Ashville Projects | ||
2017 Service Projects | ||
Water Resource Recovery Facility This is the largest project the village has undertaken. This will produce a 900,000 gallon plant that will meet the requirements established by the OhioEPA Findings and Orders. The evaluation of wastewater occurred in 2012 followed by design. Construction of the facility began March 21, 2016. This project is now completed and operational. When the operational fine tuning is completed it will cost 15.5 million dollars. Funding sources include Ohio Water Development Authority (OWDA), Ohio Water Pollution Control Loan Fund (WPCLF), Ohio Public Works Commission (OPWC), Division of Environmental & Financial Assistance (DEFA), and Ashville. The Water Resourse Recovery Facility was presented on our website with its own webpage. You can access that page by click on the image to the right. It is your project and your money. Therefore, we wanted to ensure that it was done in a very transpartent way. Later in 2018 this facility will have an open house. See this site and the Newsletter for that announcement. |
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2017 Service Projects | ||
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Sidewalk Project - on the west side of Long Street from Station to State Route 752. Estimated Grant $28,460.85 Local Funds $7,115.21 for a $35,576.06. With the CDBG West Long Street Sidewalk you will soon be able to walk safely from Savings Bank or Dollar Genera to Lexington, Scioto, and Jefferson Street. |
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Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Center Alley Project – this project is between West Main Street and Madison Avenue. In addition to that alley water run-off and secondary alleys will be improved. CDBG Grant includes $57,694 and $8,701.18 local funds. Total projected costs to be $66,395.18. |
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CDBG West Station Street Paving Project, between Randolph and Long Street Project – paving, sidewalks, stormwater, and ADA compliance. | ![]() |
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Pickaway County Park District Project – backstop and fencing replacement for east ball field. South Central Power Company Foundation Project – replace picnic tables, benches and drinking fountain. Ashville Paving Project – contingent on funding Brenton Drive, Brenton Court and repairs of potholes throughout the village. |
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2018-2019 Water Interconnect with Earnhart Hill Water Sewer District is under development. |
In Conclusion
The banners to the right represent the activities available in Ashville. We thank the organizations and people whom make all the events in the village a success. Easter Egg Hunt, Viking Festival, Fun in the Sun, July Fourth Festival, Food Festival, Gazebo Gatherings, Halloween Parade, and December Holiday Events. You can find out more information about these events on our website. I look forward to continuing to work for you. None of what we do would be possible if it wasn't for the great citizens we have, council members that work together well, various boards, and of course our loyal employees. Thanks again, and for more information on what is happening in Ashville go to our website the address has not changed: www.ashvilleohio.gov Sincerely, Charles K. Wise |
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2015 State of the Village