The proposed outdoor entertainment venue could hold events, feature live music and host outdoor movies.

PLAIN TWP. An entertainment venue could be coming to Oakwood Square.

Plain Township Trustees Tuesday heard from Grant Giltz, of Giltz and Associates, the owners of the plaza, about preliminary plans to turn a vacant grassy area into a venue for events, musical entertainment and other activities. The space could include a stage and outdoor restrooms.

"We want something to continually be an activity out here," he said.

Trustees and township officials voiced their support for the plan. They also suggested ideas for the project, such as creating a Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA) for the plaza, which would allow folks to purchase and consume alcohol outdoors. The Downtown Canton Arts District has a DORA.

The space could be used to host events, such as a live music or an outdoor movie, once or twice a month, said City Administrator Lisa Campbell.

Campbell said the township could help with marketing events at the plaza.

The plaza also could soon see some new tenants, Giltz said.

Jason's Place, an center for adults with disabilities, plans to open a few doors down from the Bistro of Oakwood restaurant. A smoothie place also has expressed interest in the plaza, he said.

OTHER BUSINESS

Heard an update on construction of an additional driveway and gate at the yard waste site. The project, which trustees approved at their Sept. 24 meeting, is nearly complete. The work is being done by the township's road department. The township is privatizing its yard waste site starting next year.Paid Earth 'n' Wood $9,765 for yard waste hauling. The township has exceed its grant funding for the year and may have to make more payments from the general fund before the season is over, Campbell said.Paid Desidara Inc. $2,500 for consultation and development services.Approved purchasing a new fire house for the fire department at a cost of up to $3,000.Approved purchasing snow plow equipment for the road department at a cost of up to $4,800.Approved purchasing a copier for the zoning department at a cost of $5,000.Approved paying Pepsi-Cola $2,500 for beverages at park department concession stands.Adjourned into executive session to discuss personnel matters.

UP NEXT: Meeting 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 22, at Township Hall.