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(Photo by Amber Phipps) The District Commission in Washington discussed new items on the agenda for its morning meeting Thursday.
(Photo by Amber Phipps) The District Commission in Washington discussed new items on the agenda for its morning meeting Thursday.
The business was as usual at the Washington District Commissioner meeting Thursday morning.
Both articles on the agenda were the discussion of the broad generation pilot project and the safety of Ohiomeansjobs at 311 St. third in Marietta.
Commissioners approved invoices and addressed any existing late fees.
Soon, they approved the travel request for Alice Stewart to attend the National Conference on Child Abuse and Neglect in Rockville, MD., April 1-3. They also approved for Allison Hutchings and Christiana Cantrell to travel to Columbs to participate in finding words training in Ohio from March 23-28.
The commissioners addressed the first discussion about the broad -generated pilot project. According to Commissioner James Booth, the purpose of the project is to provide fast -speed internet for community members living in rural areas.
“This is a pilot project that uses a fiber on asphalt to provide access to medium mileage for broad generation,” Booth said.
If approved, the commissioners will work with the circuit engineer for the installation of fibers on the road. In order for this project to continue, the Board will have to agree and move forward with the partnership with a provider who would then work with the county.
“We need to have some agreement from the engineer and then the documentation from the Broadbandohio to ensure the board that the refund is there,” said Commissioner Charlie Schilling.
According to Booth, approximately 52 poles would be installed and they mapped each place.
“The installation speed is also very attractive and they can make a mile a day, so that would be a three-day project,” Booth said.
The grant program is expected to reimburse the installation of up to 75% of the cost. The partnership would then potentially cover 25%.
The Commission agreed to continue the discussion of Broadbandohio as it progresses.
The next point on the agenda was brought to the attention of the commissioners by the director of the Department of Labor and family services of the District in Washington, Freimann Sleep.
“Less than 100 yards from where I am staying is a homeless camp that is contrary to city law,” Said Freimann, referring to the Ohiomeansjobs building at 311 Treat St., Marietta. “I am here today to tell you that city actions are endangering district employees, endangering the county property and damaging our economic development efforts.”
Employees at OMJ have proven violations such as public nudity, defecation and drug abuse immediately outside their workplace.
According to employees at the meeting on Thursday, they were told that the campaign would be temporary in order to give people a chance. The sampling has been running for nearly four months and OMJ employees feel unsafe walking in their cars.
“I will see this from the security concern for our employees and if they are not sure, then we have a real problem,” said Schilling.
The Washington District Sheriff Mark Warden will address these violations with the police chief to address these problems.
“Being homeless is not illegal, they have permission to be there, but if their actions while they are there are illegal activity, he cannot be overlooked,” said Schilling.
The discussion concluded with a general agreement that the necessary action had to be taken.