FLUSHING — Village Council recently approved moving forward with a fireworks display this June.

During a meeting held April 10, resident Amanda Lancione addressed council, saying she and her husband were fully insured and licensed professional pyrotechnicians who operate as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit for education and safety. She said she had learned there was a community group raising money to put on a fireworks display in Flushing and, since she and her husband live in the village, they wanted to help the community by providing an affordable, safe and memorable show.

She said that while there were some additional fundraising efforts underway, the current budget for the show was about $8,000. Since they work with a crew of about 12 volunteers, she said, all the money goes into the show.

Lancione said the date for the show is set for June 13 at Schuler Park with a rain date of June 14.

“I really think you are going to be impressed,” she said.

Council passed a motion acknowledging that the required insurance documents had been presented and to move forward with the fireworks show.

Meanwhile, Village Administrator Kris Chini asked council members how they wished to proceed with a number of previously discussed issues in Schuler Park. Chini said that the wooden structures of the amphitheater and the “kitchen shelter” had been badly damaged by carpenter bees and that both need soffit and paint to prevent further damage.

Council President Chuck Nucci asked Chini to get some quotes for the kitchen and amphitheater work.

They also discussed the specifics of constructing a permanent bathroom at the upper part of the park, deciding to get prices for a block building with two stalls with stainless steel fixtures and a metal roof.

Chini said he had priced an “all weather pergola,” thinking they could replace a badly damaged shelter near the pond for between $1,500 and $3,000 rather than spending much more money to repair the structure. He noted he had previously received a quote of $1,600 just to repair the roof of the shelter.

Chini said he could get a pergola, which he likened to a fancy carport, that would be the same size as the current structure and that he and the village crew could assemble and bolt in place.

Council approved purchasing a 12- by 30-foot pergola for up to $3,000, instructing Chini to get one in earth tones.

Chini and council also discussed getting some paving done in the near future, with Bank Street and Circle Drive being mentioned in particular. Street and Alley Committee members agreed to discuss with Chini what needs done in more detail.

Lori Mann, representing the Flushing Fire Department, addressed council requesting the release of levy funds and presenting council with the fire department and EMS financial statements.

She and council also discussed the fact that the fire department levy will be up for renewal during the May 6 primary/special election and the importance of spreading the word that it is not a new levy, just a continuation of the current one. Mann and Mayor Preston Eberhart admitted they feared it might not pass, given the recent backlash across Belmont County concerning increased property tax bills following a reassessment.

Mann informed council that the new squad is now paid off, and she said donations had been used to purchase a used side-by-side for the department. Council members expressed their appreciation for everything the Flushing Fire Department and EMS does for the community.

Eberhart informed council that the village had been notified by the wastewater operator of record that he would be increasing his monthly fee from $600 to $1,500 due to increased licensing, labor and education costs.

Nucci expressed his dismay that the fee was more than doubling all at once and suggested the village advertise to see if there was someone else who was certified to fill that role. He admitted, though, that he didn’t think it was much of a possibility.

Eberhart suggested the village get a contract in place to prevent any further increases while they see what other options are available.

Eberhart announced that two village-owned properties had been successfully sold at auction, with a property on Pearl Street going for $11,000 while another on Morristown Street sold for $1,100.

After a discussion with Village Solicitor Gary Smith, council voted to advertise village-owned land for the purpose of leasing gas and oil rights.

Members also discussed with Smith how best to deal with outdated ordinances and the possibility of going through the process of having village ordinances codified.

Flushing Village Council meets at 6 p.m. the second Thursday of each month in the village offices on High Street.