New mural will adorn side of Holloway Insurance Building
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COLUMBIANA -- Prep work has begun for the installation of a new mural along the side of a building on South Main Street.
During the August city council meeting, council passed a resolution to complete and install works of art on the south side of Holloway Insurance building, located at 105 S. Main St.
Two separate murals were designed by the Columbiana High School Entrepreneur Class earlier this year, with help from others in the community.
Willard said one mural will be 10-by-80 feet and say "Columbiana, Nicest Place in America."
The other will by 14-by-20 feet and will be displayed on the same building.
Willard also said the murals will provide opportunities for people to take photos showcasing the city.
"It's been a great project. People in Columbiana should be so proud that we had the school students again very active, working with the businesses in that area. It should be an excited change in our downtown. We are looking forward to having them up," Mayor Rick Noel said.
Willard recalled that roughly 55,000 people visited the Columbiana Corridor online, showing that people are taking interest in the entrepreneur class projects.
In other business during the meeting, council approved:
-- A request from Kristen Devore of the Columbiana Area Chamber of Commerce for the "Witch Walk on Main" to be held Oct. 7 from noon to 8 p.m. and a Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area.
-- A resolution accepting credit and debit cards for payment of Firestone Park pavilions, shelters and Idabelle Firestone gathering rental fees, Firestone pool rental and Columbiana Cemetery rental fees.
-- A resolution authorizing the city manager to execute a certain promissory note and other documents necessary, with APL Properties, LLC, regarding financing of public improvements to be made to certain land within the city of Columbiana.
--A contract with Sarchione Ford for the purchase of a 2023 F250 Super Duty XL crew cab truck for the electric department.
-- An ordinance amending Chapter 1062 of the codified ordinances to add Section 1062.10 pertaining to lifeguarding and lifeguard certification.
-- Separate ordinances for classes setting rates for providing life guarding and lifeguard recertification, and recertification classes provided by a certified instructor provided by a certified instructor employed by the city of Columbiana and Firestone Park.
-- An ordinance adopting and approving fees for the commercial building and development in the city.