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The plan is to extend Campbell Road south from M-46 to Miller Road in Watertown Township, which would then connect to M-19. Campbell Road now ends at Sandusky High School on the east-side of town. The extension would add about a 1/2-mile of road.

Road Commission Engineer-Manager Robb Falls reported he has put the project on the federal aid list for 2012-2013.

In order to qualify for federal funds, they must designate Campbell Road a major street, and Miller Road a primary road. The road commission would have to hold a public hearing if they plan to make Miller Road a primary road.

"To make the process start, we need a resolution from the city on Campbell Road setting forth their interest...Miller Road is ours. We have to have the approval of both parties," stated Falls.

"Where does Watertown (Township) fit in?" asked Road Commissioner Don Rickett.

"At one time we talked to them, at one time they showed interest," said Sandusky Councilman Keith Costine.

"I'd like to hear their opinion," added Rickett.

"I've talked to everybody but Watertown," stated Falls.

"Why not go west (on Miller Road)?...Take the (county road) millage money and go west to Gates Road around Kmart," said Road Commissioner Ron Gerstenberger.

Costine also mentioned there is a company interested in the property at the Campbell and Miller road intersection, which is part of the industrial park.

He said the city would come back with a resolution, and also see if they can obtain some grant money to extend Campbell Road.

"You can use some of those (road millage) funds," said Gerstenberger. "We've got to work together to make these things blossom. We need help with Gates Road to the golf course - we hold meetings there."

Costine also updated the road board on some property in the industrial park that they have been interested in.

Last summer the road commission purchased a building on Campbell Road to use as a maintenance garage. The board also wanted to buy two adjacent lots for expansion when they have the funds to add vehicle storage and an office. However, the city council had already promised the right of first refusal to Numatics, which was planning an expansion of their Sandusky operation. The council indicated they would rather sell the lots to a company that will bring jobs to the area.

"We should have put a time limit on the first refusal. I do not think they will give up on that, but we will keep after them," Costine stated. He also said the firm does not usually construct buildings on empty lots, they normally purchase existing buildings.