Crystal Fryman

The council meeting involved a discussion regarding a parking lot lease for the purpose of installing electric vehicle charging stations. A zone change was also discussed for a property to allow for residential development, including single-family homes and multi-family units. The proposal included a significant amount of green space.

The council meeting started with prayer and announcements regarding upcoming holidays and a city toy drive. A long-serving council member, Bob Perry, was recognized for his service. The main discussion centered on the approval of a managed IPV solution bid for the cable department, which would replace the existing cable system with a new IP-based system offering improved features such as on-demand viewing, AI-powered search, and sports highlights. Questions were raised and answered regarding compatibility with older devices, internet speed requirements, advertising options, and potential cost increases. The council also discussed the potential for increased revenue and the possibility of offering special promotions to attract customers back to the city's cable services. Finally, a motion was made to approve the IPV solution, contingent upon securing favorable pricing for a fiber connection to Columbus.

A special meeting of the Williamstown City Council was held on June 14, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. Key discussion points included a presentation by Darryl Hearn regarding the Williamstown Lake Dam clean-up, focusing on the significant issue of broken glass. The council also conducted the second reading of Ordinance 2023-04, an amendment to the garbage rate ordinance. Announcements included upcoming special council meetings and the city building closure for the Independence Day holiday.