It is hard to believe that Summer is winding down, and the year is more than half over. Over the summer, we have been quite busy in the Village of Oreana. We kicked off summer with the return of the Oreana Park Program. After a several year break, the park program returned with an average of around 65 kids attending the program each day. The kids participated in crafts, free-play, games, and sports. We also had special guests from the A-O Fire Dept, Oreana Police Dept, and the Macon County Farm Bureau visit the park throughout the summer. Overall the park program was a great success and we look forward to bringing it back again next summer.

The Village Board has also had a busy summer. In May, the Village Board approved my appointment of Aaron Donath to fill the remaining two years of an unexpired term. Please join me in welcoming Trustee Donath to the Village Board. The Village Board also approved re-appointments of Treasurer Michelle Fleming, Clerk Anne Kirby, and Attorney Mike Antoline.

Also during the May meeting, the Village Board approved two proposals from Chastain and Associates (Village Engineering Firm) to conduct two separate studies. The objective of the first study is to evaluate possible solutions for the drainage issues on W. Plains Drive, particularly from the intersection of Rayjon Drive and W. Plains Drive, South to Westmoor Drive. While this problem has been studied before, the objective of this study is to find a solution that we can currently afford.

The objective of the second study is to evaluate our current water and sewer rates and provide recommendations regarding those rates. While the Village has increased the utility rates in recent years, utility revenues continue to fall short of what is needed to operate the system. The Village Board will soon receive the results of both studies, and will determine the next steps over the next few months.

As always, please visit the village website at: oreanail.com to view the most recent meeting minutes, ask a question, or contact the Village. You can also email me directly at mayor@oreanail.com, or call 468-2476.

Aaron Keathley

Mayor

We are excited to bring the summer park program back to the Oreana Park. Please visit our dedicated summer park program page by clicking the link below!

>>SUMMER PARK PROGRAM PAGE

It is with great sadness that I share that Trustee David Ward has passed away. Trustee Ward served Oreana for many years. As a Trustee, Dave could always be counted on to listen and give his input. I often relied on Dave’s exceptional memory of actions the Board had taken in the past. Over the years, there isn’t an ordinance or policy that he hasn’t influenced. His contributions to the Village are many. We will miss Dave and all that he brought to the board.

With a heavy heart,
Mayor Keathley

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There have been some questions about when the water/sewer utility bills are due. The bill is always due on the 25th of the month. Early in the day, on the 26th of each month, a village employee collects all payments received from the US Postal Service and the drop-box at the community building, All payments that have been received at that time are considered on-time and will not be penalized. Any payment received after that date is subject to the 10% penalty. Please be aware that payments dropped off in the drop slot or received in the mail after the 25th will be penalized.

Please call 468-2476 or email me at mayor@oreanail.com with any questions.