Village Board

Village Board Approved Meeting Minutes of March 24, 2026 Present: Mayor Lee, Trustees Fowler, Speer, Zabelny Manager Shari Pearce Treasurer Maryalice Edwards Deputy Treasurer Danielle Kruger DPW Superintendent Jeff Pearce Asst Superintendent Chad McManus Code Enforcement Officer Ron Bragg Deputy Clerk Amy Harter Absent: Trustee Farrell Guests Christine Brower This meeting was held in the Board Room and was available via Zoom. The meeting was called to order by the Mayor with the Pledge of Allegiance and a Moment of Silence. Mayor Lee presented Trustee Larry Speer with a plaque in appreciation of his many years of service on the Village Board. Well wishes were extended. Best of luck Larry! Budget Review Danielle Kruger, Deputy Treasurer, presented the amendments to the budget that were discussed at the March 19th meeting. Resolution to set a public hearing April 7, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. to approve the fiscal year budget of 2026-2027 with a tax rate of $1.67/thousand. Motion made by Trustee Fowler, seconded by Trustee Zabelny. Carried 4-0. Resolution to authorize up to $ 12,000.00 for renovations for the building department and mayor’s office. Motion made by Trustee Zabelny, seconded by Mayor Lee. Carried 4-0. 1 Resolution to hire Maryalice Edwards as needed for consultations services at the rate of $41.70 per hour. Motion made by Trustee Speer, seconded by Trustee Zabelny. Carried 4-0. Resolution to approve the Monroe County Water Authority Retail Lease, per the attorney’s review and approval. Motion made by Trustee Speer, seconded by Trustee Zabelny. Carried 4-0. Resolution to authorize the Mayor to execute the Monroe County Stormwater Coalition Intermunicipal Agreement. Motion made by Trustee Speer, seconded by Trustee Zabelny. Carried 4-0. Resolution to amend Section 801 and 802 of the employee handbook to remove health care benefits including in lieu of for the Mayor and Trustees, effective April 1st. Motion made by Trustee Fowler, seconded by Trustee Speer. Carried 4-0. Resolution to increase the salaries of the Mayor and Trustees due to the removal of the Health Insurance benefit, effective April 1st. Motion made by Trustee Fowler, seconded by Trustee Zabelny. Carried 4-0. Resolution to pay a stipend of $5,000 each to the Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent for the severe winter and extra hours they both put in these past few months. Payment is to be given June 2026. Motion made by Mayor Lee, seconded by Trustee Fowler, approved 5-0. Adjournment Resolution to adjourn the meeting at 5:40 p.m. Motion made by Trustee Fowler, seconded by Trustee Speer. Carried 4-0. Respectfully Submitted, Amy Harter Deputy Clerk 2