From economic development and infrastructure improvements to neighborhood quality concerns and community events, members of the West Liberty Village Council covered a wide range of topics during their Sept. 15 meeting.

Mayor Brad Hudson, council members Larry Brower, Loretta Griffith, Melissa Asbury and Kellie Kauffman were present, along with Village Administrator Rich Ford and Fiscal Officer Cindee Boyd. Solicitor Chris Moell, councilman Don Spriggs, and councilwoman Brenda Coy were absent.

The council unanimously approved Resolution 2026-R09, allowing the village to advance monies from the general fund into the EPA Stream and Riparian Grant Fund.

Ford explained the grant is reimbursable, meaning the village must pay project invoices before receiving grant reimbursement.

The resolution authorizes up to $266,054 to be advanced as needed from the general fund and returned once grant funds are received. Council waived the required three readings and adopted the resolution on the first and final reading.

Council also approved the first reading of Resolution 2026-R10, which establishes a capital project fund dedicated to the future purchase of a fire truck. Ford explained state law requires the village to establish the fund separately. If the money is not used for a truck purchase within 10 years, the money must be transferred back to the general fund.

Council unanimously adopted Resolution 2026-R11 authorizing Logan County Engineer Scott Coleman to prepare and submit funding applications through the Ohio Public Works Commission. The resolution allows the county engineer to seek state assistance for future road improvement projects and execute agreements related to the funding process….READ MORE…