Groveport Messenger - June 27th, 2021

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PAGE 2 - GROVEPORT MESSENGER - June 13, 2021 Movie in the Park The city of Groveport will host a free Movie in the Park in Groveport Park, 7370 Groveport Road, on July 23 at dusk. The movie will be “Toy Story 4.” AUTO HOME Beplerinsurance.com 614.837.4379 staff@beplerinsurance.com 3246 Noe Bixby Rd., Columbus, Ohio 43232 PLEASE GET VACCINATED for Everyone’s Safety Malek & ATTORNEYS AT LAW Malek Enter the Million Dollar Drawing www.ohiovaxamillion.com WORKERS’ COMPENSATION PERSONAL INJURY WRONGFUL DEATH SLIP & FALL INJURY DOG BITE INJURY Income tax revenue The city of Groveport’s income tax revenue yearto-date as of May 31 was $7.7 million, which is 5 percent higher than the same time in 2020. Income tax revenues comprise the largest portion of the city’s total revenues year-todate, or 62 percent of all revenues. Watch Fireworks from Paddock Parking Lot! 1005 Richardson Road, Groveport, OH 43125 614-610-9688 www.thepaddockpub.com Douglas, Ed, Jim and Kip Malek “Hablamos Español” FREE Initial Consultation www.maleklawfirm.com 614-444-7440 1227 S. High St., Columbus, OH 43206 Photo courtesy of the Thomas family Ty Thomas holds the game ball that has an inscription documenting his recent unassisted triple play. Unassisted triple play By Rick Palsgrove Groveport Editor Ty Thomas, age 10, did something rare in a youth recreation league baseball game that many Major League baseball players have never even done - he completed an unassisted triple play. Thomas is a member of Obetz Team Yellow and he made his triple play in a recent game against Canal Winchester Team White. “Ty was pitching and caught a ball that was somewhere between a fly ball and line drive,” said his father, Aric Thomas. “The bases were loaded and he tagged out the kid running from second to third base and then went over and stepped on third base after Coach Alwood reminded him of that potential out, as well. It was an unassisted triple play. He was excited to turn the triple play and jogged off the field with his teammates, grinning the whole time.” The league includes teams from Groveport, Hamilton Township, Obetz, and Canal Winchester. Prepare for unexpected power outages with a Generac home standby generator REQUEST A FREE QUOTE! 844-334-8353 FREE 7-Year Extended Warranty* A $695 Value! Limited Time Offer - Call for Details Special Financing Available Subject to Credit Approval *To qualify, consumers must request a quote, purchase, install and activate the generator with a participating dealer. Call for a full list of terms and conditions. A FREE ESTIMATE 15 10 5 YOUR ENTIRE PURCHASE * 1-855-995-2490 % % % OFF + OFF + OFF SENIOR & MILITARY DISCOUNTS YEAR-ROUND CLOG-FREE GUARANTEE TO THE FIRST 50 CALLERS! ** | Promo Number: 285 HOUGLAND MAIN www.columbusmessenger.com Continued from page 1 the seat going forward.” Hougland, a retired pharmacist who operated the Groveport Pharmacy for many years, confirmed this stating, “I have no desire whatsoever in running in November. I can do this for six months with no problem. I feel with all that’s going on in the city it is imperative we have a full council in place.” According to the Groveport City Charter, Groveport City Council had 30 days from the date of Grashel’s resignation to name his replacement. If council had not named a replacement within 30 days, then Mayor Lance Westcamp had the authority to select someone to fill the seat by appointment. Continued from page 1 into six spaces/storefronts, each around 1,000 square feet. Delaney’s will occupy four of them which leave one space remaining that is 2,059 square feet. Our goal is to attract a retail tenant. Wert’s Grove is divisible into five spaces/storefronts, each around 1,100 square feet. Preston’s/Honey’s will occupy three of the spaces and Mmelo will occupy two.” About the 1847 Main project The Rarey’s Port and Wert’s Grove buildings are a project known as The 1847 Main Project and the city of Groveport is the developer for both sites. Green said construction on the 14,145 square foot Rarey’s Port building, to be located the northeast corner of Front and Main streets next to Ace Hardware (674 Main St.), is set to begin the last week of July with completion expected by late March 2022. Construction of the 12,184 square foot Wert’s Grove building, to be located at the northwest corner of College and Main streets (480 Main St.), will start in August with completion expected by April 2022. “We will be holding a formal groundbreaking for the 1847 Main project on July 27,” said Green. “Construction will begin on the Rarey’s Port building on July 28 and Aug. 12 for the Wert’s Grove building.” The two new buildings will be two-story brick, mixed-use commercial buildings. The cost to construct the two buildings is approximately $7.6 million. It is funded by a combination of non-tax revenue bonds and tax revenue bonds. According to Groveport Finance Director Jason Carr, non-tax revenue bonds equal taxable bonds and tax revenue bonds equal taxexempt bonds. He said the project will be funded by general obligation bonds, which are bonds from the bond market and are not property tax bond issues that would be voted on by the residents. Farmers’ Market The Groveport Farmers’ Market will be held on Tuesdays from June 29 through Sept. 14 from 4-7 p.m. at Groveport Madison Middle School Central, 751 Main St.
www.columbusmessenger.com Council deals with traffic issues By Rick Palsgrove Groveport Editor Groveport City Council is looking for ways to keep traffic flowing smoothly during construction this summer on west Groveport Road. On June 14, council declared the area along Groveport Road between Swisher Road and Greenpointe Drive a construction zone and temporarily reduced the speed limit on Groveport Road there to 35 mph. Work is underway to add turn lanes on Groveport Road at Saltzgaber Road. “It’s all about safety,” said Groveport City Engineer Steve Farst. “They (Franklin County) also want to try to maintain two-way traffic there during construction.” The construction on Groveport Road is part of a project that includes the reconstruction of Saltzgaber Road to provide a three lane typical roadway section with a two-way left-turn lane along the majority of the alignment. The project also includes the construction of an eastbound left turn lane, an eastbound right turn lane, and a westbound left turn lane on Groveport Road at its intersection with Saltzgaber Road. The project will also improve the intersection of Groveport Road and Saltzgaber Road. One way alleys Council plans to postpone indefinitely legislation that would change narrow Canal Street and Shoemaker Alley to one way streets. The proposal was to make Shoemaker Alley one way west and Canal Street one way east. However, council asked city officials to conduct a study of all the alleys in the city to determine the most effective traffic patterns for the alley system. Currently some alleys are one way only and others are not. “It’s better to study the whole alley system rather than make changes piece meal,” said Councilman Ed Dildine. “The best approach is to look at the big picture,” added Groveport City Administrator B.J. King. Farst said the right-of-ways of the city’s alleys are about 20 feet. No bouncing around Council is considering legislation to prohibit visitors to the city’s parks from having a bounce house or other inflatable entertainment items at a park. Additionally, the same legislation would prohibit the stapling or nailing of signs, flyers, etc., to picnic tables, shelter houses, or any park facility. Property damage restitution Council is considering legislation that would enable the city to seek restitution from people who cause damage to public property. “We wanted to formalize a process that provides the opportunity for us to seek reimbursement for costs when individuals cause damage to public property,” said King. “I anticipate this process will be used mainly for damage from traffic accidents. On occasion a traffic accident can result in damage to public property, such as guardrails, street signs, and light poles. In the past the city has paid for these repairs. Instead of eating the cost for the repairs, the city would work with the individual’s insurance provider to seek reimbursement.” King said there have not necessarily been a frequency accidents lately that triggered this process. “However, we want to have the process and fees in place for whenever an accident does occur,” said King. “In the past, guardrails, street signs, and light poles have been damaged.” When asked if this ordinance would also apply when individuals vandalize public property, King said, “This is geared more toward damage from traffic accidents, but if someone intentionally damaged public property, we would do what we could to seek reimbursement for the cost of repairs.” King said the amount of money the city could save if this legislation is enacted is difficult to estimate. “This is all based on damage to public property,” said King. “However, this will save the city money any time damage occurs to public property and we can recoup the cost for repair.” Groveport Police statistics May crime statistics, according to the Groveport Police: 6 arrests, 14 accidents, 5 assaults, 0 burglary, 8 domestic disputes, 2 domestic violence, 2 OVI and alcohol, 11 thefts/robberies, 1 stolen/unauthorized use, 0 missing persons, 0 weapon related call, 4 narcotic related offense, 0 school related incidents, 3 parking, 5 threats, 4 vandalism, 19 traffic citations, 1 sex related crime, 1 suicide attempt/DOA. ird ursday The city of Groveport will host Third Thursday, a summer festival series featuring music, food trucks, vendors, and more. Third Thursday will take place on: •July 15 - “Americana!” with pony rides June 13, 2021 - GROVEPORT MESSENGER - PAGE 3 and a bounce house; •Aug. 19 - “Dog Days” with a dog show and adoptable pets; and •Sept. 16 - “Fall Kickoff!” with hay rides, photo backdrop, and free mini-pumpkins. Third Thursday hours are 5-7:30 p.m. at Cruiser Park, 4677 Bixby Road. For information contact jreeves@groveport.org. Groveport history The Groveport Heritage Museum contains photographs, artifacts, and documents about Groveport’s history. The museum is located in Groveport Town Hall, 648 Main St., and is open during Groveport Town Hall’s operating hours. Call 614-836-3333. 219-221 Front St., Groveport - $409,900 Rare opportunity to own this updated, all brick duplex in historic Groveport. "Investment or owner occupied" Our Family Caring For Yours Dr. Sacheen Garrison 5055 S. Hamilton Road Groveport, OH 43125 614-836-0500 www.groveportsmiles.com MARYLEE BENDIG “Your Southeast Connection” 580 Main St., Groveport (614) 218-1097 marylee@maryleebendig.com A name you KNOW, the name you TRUST
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