CADIZ — Members of Village Council discussed the village liability policy Thursday night.

Council members heard from Joel Bender of the Whitikar Myers Insurance Group, who spoke about the liability insurance for buildings and properties the village owns. Bender told council members that one of the buildings on the current policy will be removed, which should help reduce the cost, but the policy will increase overall around $2,000.

Councilman Thomas Crawshaw said the village does not have flood or mudslide liability insurance, which could become an issue in the event of particularly heavy rainfall. Bender said he would look into the matter, and Crawshaw mentioned that Ccouncil could look on the FEMA website and see what areas of the village are in a floodplain to help decide if the flood policy is needed.

Village Administrator Charley Bowman presented his report, discussing a recent traffic study done on state Route 9 by the Ohio Department of Transportation. The study showed there were not sufficient reasons to warrant lowering the speed limit in that area from 45 miles per hour to 25 mph. ODOT did say that another study should be done after the new Harrison Hills City School District complex opens, when more specific data is available. Bowman said that he had received a report from a structural engineer regarding a project with the parking lot on East Market Street. The project will involve narrowing an island to relieve traffic from another space in the area, and a number of temporary and permanent easements to allow workers and residents access to the property for construction and parking. Bowman said that once the easements are obtained, the village will put the project out to bid.

Council members also heard from Julie McPeak, the president of the Harrison County Cancer Crusaders. The nonprofit group was formed in October 2016 to ensure that money from fundraisers would stay in the county and get to people who needed it. The group provides funds to cancer victims and their families, and has distributed more than $1,400 to residents since its formation. McPeak asked for permission for several items related to an August Cancer Rally and Race ot be held at Sally Buffalo Park, including hanging a banner to advertise the event, and the services of police officers to help block off the park entrance. Council members approved the requests, and Police Chief Ryan McCann offered the services of his officers. The rally will take place on Aug. 5 in the park, and will include a 5K walk/run, a pancake breakfast, a blood drive, benefit bike ride and more.

Council approved the adoption of an ordinance to revise appropriations in preparation for construction at Wallace Lodge and the municipal building, and approved a resolution to awarded the high-priority wastewater collection system improvement work to Border Patrol Inc., contingent on the release of money from the Water Pollution Control Loan Fund.

Council also spent nearly 30 minutes in executive session to discuss property and personnel, returning with no action taken.

Council’s scheduled meeting is 7 p.m. April 20 in the municipal building.