MADISON TOWNSHIP — A new Ohio law required Madison Township Trustees to approve a resolution on Monday that changed the estimated revenue of the upcoming fire levy renewal by $74.
Trustees voted to rescind and re-approve a resolution to place a five-year fire levy renewal on the November ballot due to Ohio House Bill 96, which mandates that a levy’s estimated revenue be rounded to the nearest one dollar.
The resolution’s language now reads that the estimated revenue generated if the levy passes in November is $599,926 — a $74 adjustment from the original estimate of $600,000 to comply with the new law.
The adjustment does not affect the millage rate or cost to property owners.
If passed, the 4-mill renewal levy would support fire services over the next five years, beginning in tax year 2026. It would first be collected in 2027. The cost to property owners would remain the same: $140 per $100,000 of appraised value.
Paving project
Trustees approved a $4,860 paving project at the intersection of Eastview and Bellview, following weeks of underground work that included waterline relocation, catch basin construction, and cross-pipe installation.
Road Superintendent Larry Weirich said Kokosing Construction will pave the intersection while already in the township to complete work on Oakdale and Manner streets.
“We took out three pipes, put in two, and the water company had to relocate a waterline which dug up two spots on Eastview and all the way across Bellview,” Weirich explained.
“It won’t be right if we just fill in the six or seven cuts … I thought it would be best if we just paved that whole intersection and made it one piece again.”
Road crews have also spent the last few weeks excavating the site, pouring concrete catch basins, and building custom grates in preparation for asphalt.
MADISON PAVING PROJECTS 2025
2″ Course of Intermediate
- Caldwell Avenue from 5th Ave. to dead-end. Chip seal in 2026
- Wesley Drive from 5th Ave. to Warden. Chip seal in 2026
- Warden Road from Wesley to Morgan. Chip seal in 2026
1″ Surface Court
- Country Club Drive from Hanna to Hahn
- Morgan Avenue from 5th Ave. to Warden
- Bonair Avenue from 5th Ave. to Warden
- Darbydale Road from 5th Ave. to dead-end
- Sunnydale Road from 5th Ave. to dead-end
- Rosedale Road from 5th Ave. to dead-end
- Manner Drive from Crestwood to Eastview
- Oakdale Drive Barbara Lane to Bellview Drive
Chip Seal 2025
- Delwood from Flemming Falls to dead-end
- Hazelwood from Stewart Road to Beal Road
- Manner Drive from Dresden Drive to Beal Road
- Crall Road 545 to Township line
- Sites Road Chew Road to dead-end
- Ford Road
- Tingley from 545 to 5th Ave.
- Hoover Road from 545 to Beal Road
Landscaping
The board approved a $900 contract with Jackson Lawn Maintenance for cleanup and mulching of six overgrown flower beds at the township hall.
Trustee Tom Brandt noted that chairman Dan Fletcher has maintained the beds voluntarily for years, but that it was time to bring in outside help.
“I’m too old, I can’t do it,” Fletcher joked. “And when I was working on finances we’re pretty solid, so we’re not overspending here.”
The service would include weeding, cleaning, and replacing old mulch. The work will begin on Friday.
Public comment
During the public comment portion of the meeting, residents raised concerns about road conditions, paving schedules, cold patch methods, and the condition of a flagpole bracket at the township building.
One resident asked about installing welcome signage at township borders to increase visibility and community pride.
Another resident asked for clarity about zoning authority over trailer park entryways.
Trustees said the trailer park is not currently required to have two entrances and exits, and no documentation was found requiring it in original plans.
They advised working with the property owner directly would be the most effective path forward.