Attendees

✓ Brian Fink (Mayor)

✓ Stephanie Balderson (Voting Council Member)

✓ Donald Moses (Voting Council Member)

✓ Jenifer Bowman (Voting Council Member)

✓ Rhonda Dingelstedt (Voting Council Member)

✓ Aadam Duckett (Voting Council Member)

✓ Angela Kimble (Voting Council Member)

✓ Mark Bowman (Village Administrator)

✓ Amie Clouse (Fiscal Officer)

✓ John Filkins (Solicitor)

✓ Present: 10/10

Decisions

#Hiring of Michelle Hengstetler

PASSED 6-0

#Hiring of Brett O'Conner

PASSED 6-0

#Renewal of John Filkins' contract

PASSED 6-0

#Purchase and installation of radar speed signs

PASSED 6-0

#Use of ARPA funds for street projects

PASSED 6-0

Agenda Items

#None

Executive Session

The council went into executive session to interview the solicitor and discuss hiring employees and wages.

#None

Hiring of Michelle Hengstetler

The council hired Michelle Hengstetler as a part-time employee to cover for the utility clerk and clean the office.

#None

Hiring of Brett O'Conner

The council hired Brett O'Conner as a part-time employee to assist the administrator.

#None

Renewal of John Filkins' contract

The council renewed John Filkins' contract as solicitor through December 2025.

#None

Purchase and installation of radar speed signs

The council approved the purchase and installation of two radar speed signs.

Public Comments

5 speakers

Carol McDonald · Topic: Grass mowing

Carol McDonald expressed concerns about the grass not being mowed on lots near her house.

Nan Boone · Topic: Flooding

Nan Boone asked about the status of the village's efforts to address her flooding issue.

Joseph Trout · Topic: Solicitor position

Joseph Trout asked about the solicitor position and how long John Filkins had been working for the village.

David Roberts · Topic: Storm sewer problems

David Roberts expressed concerns about the storm sewer problems in the village and recommended installing cameras to improve safety.

Teresa Margraf · Topic: Minutes not being read

Teresa Margraf expressed concerns about the minutes not being read at council meetings and recommended that the village consider putting a storm sewer project on a levy to fund improvements.