WESTON—The Weston Village Council voted 4–2 at its April 20, 2026 meeting to rescind the current Parks and Recreation governing document and send it back to committee for further work. Council also passed an emergency ordinance setting SIB appropriations for the Taylor and Main Street projects and approved an ODOT Safety Corridor grant submission.


Parks and Recreation Document Returns to Committee


Councilmember Craig Warner presented the report from the April 13 Administrative Process Committee meeting, which recommended rescinding the current Parks and Rec document and continuing its development in committee.

Councilmember Brittney Klockowski raised concerns about the document’s limited advisory power compared with the ordinance granting the board full power, as well as questions about its legality given past actions and a lack of required changes. Councilmember Ashley Patel asked about its legality without an ordinance or resolution, and whether rescinding it would halt volunteer recruitment. Warner stressed the importance of special events, citing Commercial Point Mayor Nancy Geiger, and suggested the concerns be addressed without rescinding the document. Klockowski maintained the document was legal and had previously been approved by counsel.

Councilmember Erica Rupp then moved to rescind the document in order to improve it, clarifying that the intent was not to eliminate Parks and Rec.

  • Motion by Ms. Rupp, seconded by Councilmember Jessica Susor
  • Approved 4–2, with Mr. Warner and Ms. Klockowski opposed
  • The document was moved back to committee


Taylor/Main Street Funding and Sheriff Appropriation


Council suspended the rules for an emergency reading of Ordinance 2026-5, making supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, to set appropriations for SIB to the Taylor/Main Street projects.

  • Motion to suspend the rules by Ms. Klockowski, seconded by Ms. Susor; roll call 6–0 (Warner, Ackerman, Rupp, Patel, Susor, Klockowski all yes)
  • Motion to approve by Mrs. Patel, seconded by Ms. Klockowski; approved unanimously

A separate supplemental appropriations ordinance received its first reading. It includes a $4,000 increase for the Wood County Sheriff’s Department. During the fiscal report, an increase to the Sheriff’s office appropriation was recommended to align with the approved 26 hours per week.


Grants and Cybersecurity


On a motion by Mr. Warner, seconded by Ms. Klockowski, Council unanimously approved submitting for the State Safety Corridor ODOT grant by June. The committee had determined that withdrawing an application if awarded would not be an issue. The committee also reported that Washington Street will be submitted for OPWC funding in the next round, that a surcharge on water bills for properties with multiple meters was discussed as a way to generate stormwater income, and that three grant writer applicants are to be selected for interviews.

A resolution adopting a technical and cybersecurity policy for the Village of Weston received its first reading. Paul Skaff is working with Lake Erie West on the draft policy. Under miscellaneous business, Klockowski described cybersecurity as a pressing funding need, noting the village has no IT department, and mentioned a partnership with Falcon Forge for cybersecurity services, including training and testing, at a cost of $600 per entity.

On the State Capital Budget, Council learned that none of the village’s projects qualified for funding. Klockowski said she had spoken with Haraz Ghanbari, who agreed to have the funding re-examined, and agreed to follow up with Emily Graham at Warner’s request. Susor said she also plans to reach out for assistance with both state capital and federal budget requests.


Arbor Day and Tree Commission


Mayor Rick Easterwood presented the Tree Commission report. This year’s Arbor Day celebration was set for Friday, April 24, at 6 p.m. in the southeast corner of Alumni Park. Two Buckeye trees donated by Bob Latta and nursed for several years by Dean Babcock will be planted; Babcock requested a memorial plaque for the trees. The commission also discussed clarifying the tree care ordinance regarding maintenance responsibility for trees on private property lines and in the right-of-way, with Skaff’s input expected at the next meeting.


Public Presentation and Comment


Brenna Reynolds, a candidate for Wood County Commissioner who is serving her second term on Rossford City Council, introduced herself. She highlighted her role in forming a committee that transitioned Rossford’s fire department from volunteer to full-time, her quarterly community conversations, and more than 40 bipartisan endorsements.

During citizens’ comments, Cindy Wichman expressed support for keeping Parks and Recreation and asked Council for help with a long delay in placing a cemetery stone for her youngest daughter next to her sister’s. She said she has spoken with Jodie Domer about the plot and does not want to wait another six months, as she did for her first stone.

Rob Myerholtz raised questions about a Weston Common digital newsletter article, including recreation board composition in towns that host events. He disputed the article’s statement that the town has hosted events for decades, saying the village has never funded the Weston Days events, which he said were run by the Chamber of Commerce and later a festival committee and funded by businesses, individuals and volunteers with no taxpayer money. He detailed documented donations, including more than 150 coats for “Knights Have Your Back,” clothing for schoolchildren, and 50-50 raffles at farmers markets benefiting a church food pantry, and said the money belongs to the networking group to decide its use. Klockowski and Susor each stated for the record that they had no questions about the networking group’s legality.


Meeting Highlights and Minor Business


  • Road Closure: Council unanimously approved the fire department’s request to close Locust Street between Taylor and Main on Thursday, May 14, during the day for pump testing (motion by Mrs. Patel, second by Ms. Klockowski).
  • Expenditures: Council approved bills of $19,568.70 and outstanding invoices of $11,589.24 by unanimous roll call (motion by Mrs. Patel, second by Councilmember Travis Ackerman). The March bank reconciliation was also approved unanimously.
  • Storm Drain: Administrator Harold Boggs reported on a Locust Street storm drain investigation. He believes the pipe is fixed down to the ditch, with one section still needing jetting. The GIS team conducted sonar testing.
  • Crack Sealing: Crack sealing has begun on Taylor and Broadway using existing product. A new backboard is expected to be installed the following week.
  • Code Enforcement: Ken Taylor, reporting on code enforcement and zoning, noted compliance notices for high grass on Silver and Maple Streets, with about ten more properties to receive notices if grass is not cut. He also contacted the health department about the condition of a Sycamore Street home.
  • Reminders: Brush pick-up was scheduled for April 27–May 1, with heavy trash drop-off on May 2.

Source: Official minutes