Wednesday, May 1, 2013

Lorain County Commissioners' Meeting, in Brief


Community Development Department:

An award was contract to Gregory Trucking Inc., Elyria in amount of $9,130 which includes a contingency for any unforeseen change orders for the demolition of 3935 Elyria Ave. , Sheffield Township . Three bids were received this being the most responsive complying with specifications and is part of NSP 3 funds

Job & Family Services:
 An advertisement proposal agreement was passed for TANF summer youth employment program for Job & Family Services. Notice to be in Journal on May 6 and 13 and open at 2 pm on May 20

Solid Waste:
Commissioners approved the 2013 community incentive grant funding in amount of $300,000

Engineer:
There was an argument to advertise for bids for Grafton Road resurfacing project, Carlisle Township. Notice
to be in Chronicle on May 3 and 10 and open at 2 pm on May 21. Project consists of asphalt resurfacing of
2.24 miles section of Grafton Rd from SR57 to township line and estimated construction cost is $820,640 to be
provided 80% from federal and 20% OPWC


Lorain County Announcements
May 24 from 5pm – 11 pm, German Villa, Vermilion - Lorain County Deputies Assoc., steak fry & dance. Cost $20 call 440-225-2119 Deputy Bill Curtis for tickets

June 19-21, Columbus – NACO Large Urban County Caucus .

October 22-23, Columbus, Revitalizing Ohio’s vacant properties; tools and polices to transform community. more info at www.greaterohio.org

May 13-15, Charleston , WV – 2013 Appalachian basin NGV expo. More info at www.NGV-EXPO.com

May 11 from 6-11 pm, Matus Winery, Wakeman, Friends of Lorain County Junior Fair Wine Night. Tickets at brigid 242-7922 or Brenna at 653-0161 or email at friendslcjrfair@gmail.com

Common Ground earth camp & discovery days in June and July. Emailcground@commongroundcenter.org

Wellington Exempted Village School District looking for members for the newly formed Wellington Academic Committee, WAC, which promotes and recognizes student academic achieves

Lorain County Chamber events, register at www.loraincountychamber.com June 6, Sweetbriar Golf Club, golf outing
Newsletter

May 18 from 11 am – 1 pm, Greater St. Matthews AME church, Lorain will have a Brother to Brother Breakfast sponsored by International Council for Urban Peace, Justice & Empowerment, Inc., donation $7

Communities That Care of Lorain County annual report – spring 2013

FAA conducting aeronautical study concerning antenna tower, Amherst Telegraph, exceeding obstruction standards, comments must be received on or before May 30. Info athttp://oeaa.faa.gov w/asn#2013-AGL-1090-OE or call 847-294-7575

Common Ground – The Cindy Nord Center for Renewal is looking at procuring funds for a canopy tour at this facility. More info at www.commongroundcenter.org