Regular Meeting of the Village Council

MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL Monday, April 13, 2026 6:30 PM Village Hall – 21 East Church Street, Lake Orion, MI 48362 (248) 693-8391 ext. 102 1. Call to Order The April 13, 2026 Village Council Regular Meeting was called to order by President Rutt at 6:32 PM 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Call and Determination of Quorum PRESENT President Teresa Rutt President Pro Tem Stan Ford Council Member Nancy Moshier Council Member Michael Lamb Council Member George Dandalides Council Member Alex Comparoni Jr Council Member Eric Papacek STAFF PRESENT Village Manager Darwin McClary Police Chief Mark Amundson Clerk/Treasurer Sonja Stout DPW Director Wes Sanchez 4. Presentations None. 5. Call to the Public Matt Kirklin, proposed usage of the radio tower for mesh and was seeking feedback on installing solar polar nodes on the Village’s Tower to expand coverage. He was encouraged by Council to submit information to Administration.  Donald Kindred, spoke about the camera in the conference room being removed and spoke about being swatted twice due to Facebook posts and spoke about the river. 6. Approval of Agenda Council Member Lamb confirmed with the Village Manager that the agenda item 7D. Approval of Village Council CIP Alternate Funding Committee Meeting Minutes of March 31, 2026 should read Receive and File and not Approval of meeting minutes and should reflect in the minutes accordingly. MOTION made by Council Member Lamb, Seconded by President Pro Tem Ford to approve the agenda for the April 13, 2026, Village Council Regular Meeting with the corrections pointed out by Council Member Lamb. VOTING YEA: Rutt, Ford, Moshier, Lamb, Dandalides, Comparoni Jr, Papacek VOTING NAY: None ABSENT: None MOTION: Carried 7. Consent Agenda All items on the Consent Agenda are approved by one vote. MOTION made by President Rutt, Seconded by President Pro Tem Ford to approve the April 13, 2026 Village Council Regular Meeting Consent Agenda with the removal of items:  Removal of Item H. Receive Proposed FY 2026-27 Budget and Schedule Budget Work Sessions and Public Hearing  Removal of Item M. Receive and File the Cash Management and Fund Balance Monitoring Process Memo from Clerk/Treasurer Stout VOTING YEA: Rutt, Ford, Moshier, Lamb, Dandalides, Comparoni Jr, Papacek VOTING NAY: None ABSENT: None MOTION: Carried A. Approval of Village Council Regular Meeting Minutes of March 23, 2026 MOTION made by President Rutt, Seconded by President Pro Tem Ford to approve the Village Council Regular Meeting Minutes of March 23, 2026, as presented. VOTING YEA: Rutt, Ford, Moshier, Lamb, Dandalides, Comparoni Jr, Papacek VOTING NAY: None ABSENT: None MOTION: Carried B. Receive and File Village Council CIP Alternate Funding Committee Meeting Minutes of March 24, 2026 MOTION made by President Rutt, Seconded by President Pro Tem Ford to Receive and File the Village Council CIP Alternate Funding Committee March 24, 2026 meeting minutes. VOTING YEA: Rutt, Ford, Moshier, Lamb, Dandalides, Comparoni Jr, Papacek  VOTING NAY: None ABSENT: None MOTION: Carried C. Receive and File Village Council CIP Alternate Funding Committee Meeting Minutes of March 26, 2026 MOTION made by President Rutt, Seconded by President Pro Tem Ford to Receive and File the Village Council CIP Alternate Funding Committee March 26, 2026 meeting minutes. VOTING YEA: Rutt, Ford, Moshier, Lamb, Dandalides, Comparoni Jr, Papacek VOTING NAY: None ABSENT: None MOTION: Carried D. Approval of Village Council CIP Alternate Funding Committee Meeting Minutes of March 31, 2026 MOTION made by President Rutt, Seconded by President Pro Tem Ford to receive and file the Village Council CIP Alternate Funding Committee Meeting Minutes of March 31, 2026, as presented. VOTING YEA: Rutt, Ford, Moshier, Lamb, Dandalides, Comparoni Jr, Papacek VOTING NAY: None ABSENT: None MOTION: Carried E. Receive and File of Board of Zoning Appeals Regular Meeting Minutes of December 4, 2025 MOTION made by President Rutt, Seconded by President Pro Tem Ford to receive and file the December 4, 2025 Board of Zoning Appeals Regular Meeting Minutes, as presented. VOTING YEA: Rutt, Ford, Moshier, Lamb, Dandalides, Comparoni Jr, Papacek VOTING NAY: None ABSENT: None MOTION: Carried F. Receive and File of Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes of March 2, 2026 MOTION made by President Rutt, Seconded by President Pro Tem Ford to receive and file the March 2, 2026 Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes, as presented VOTING YEA: Rutt, Ford, Moshier, Lamb, Dandalides, Comparoni Jr, Papacek VOTING NAY: None ABSENT: None MOTION: Carried G. Receive and File of Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee Regular Meeting Minutes of February 24, 2026  MOTION made by President Rutt, Seconded by President Pro Tem Ford to receive and file the February 24, 2026 Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee Regular Meeting Minutes, as presented. VOTING YEA: Rutt, Ford, Moshier, Lamb, Dandalides, Comparoni Jr, Papacek VOTING NAY: None ABSENT: None MOTION: Carried H. Receive Proposed FY 2026-27 Budget and Schedule Budget Work Sessions and Public Hearing Removed for further discussion. I. Parks and Recreation Committee Term Re-Appointments MOTION made by President Rutt, Seconded by President Pro Tem Ford to re-appoint Erin Rohlfing, to a two year term, on the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee with the term to expire on March 31, 2028. VOTING YEA: Rutt, Ford, Moshier, Lamb, Dandalides, Comparoni Jr, Papacek VOTING NAY: None ABSENT: None MOTION: Carried MOTION made by President Rutt, Seconded by President Pro Tem Ford to re-appoint Erin Crane, to a two year term, on the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee with the term to expire on March 31, 2028. VOTING YEA: Rutt, Ford, Moshier, Lamb, Dandalides, Comparoni Jr, Papacek VOTING NAY: None ABSENT: None MOTION: Carried MOTION made by President Rutt, Seconded by President Pro Tem Ford to re-appoint Cristy Garbacik, to a two year term, on the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee with the term to expire on March 31, 2028. VOTING YEA: Rutt, Ford, Moshier, Lamb, Dandalides, Comparoni Jr, Papacek VOTING NAY: None ABSENT: None MOTION: Carried J. Receive and File Correspondence Request from Matt Szadyr MOTION made by President Rutt, Seconded by President Pro Tem Ford to Receive and File the request from Matt Szadyr to request Administration to review the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) in correlation to the upcoming FY 2026-2027 budget VOTING YEA: Rutt, Ford, Moshier, Lamb, Dandalides, Comparoni Jr, Papacek VOTING NAY: None ABSENT: None MOTION: Carried K. Orion Community Cable Communication Commission (O.C.C.C.C) 2024 Financial Audit Report MOTION made by President Rutt, Seconded by President Pro Tem Ford to receive and file the Orion Community Cable Communication Commission (O. C. C. C. C) Financial Audit report as of and for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024. VOTING YEA: Rutt, Ford, Moshier, Lamb, Dandalides, Comparoni Jr, Papacek VOTING NAY: None ABSENT: None MOTION: Carried L. Receive and File Investment Report - February 2026 & March 2026 MOTION made by President Rutt, Seconded by President Pro Tem Ford to receive and file the Investment report for February 2026 & March 2026. VOTING YEA: Rutt, Ford, Moshier, Lamb, Dandalides, Comparoni Jr, Papacek VOTING NAY: None ABSENT: None MOTION: Carried M. Receive and File the Cash Management and Fund Balance Monitoring Process Memo from Clerk/Treasurer Stout Removed for further discussion. N. Receive and File Financial Statements - March 2026 MOTION made by President Rutt, Seconded by President Pro Tem Ford to receive and file the financial reports for March 2026. VOTING YEA: Rutt, Ford, Moshier, Lamb, Dandalides, Comparoni Jr, Papacek VOTING NAY: None ABSENT: None MOTION: Carried O. Renewal of Uniform Video Service Local Franchise Agreement - Direct TV MOTION made by President Rutt, Seconded by President Pro Tem Ford to approve the Michigan Uniform Video Service Local Franchise agreement and allow the Village President to execute the agreement with a PEG fee to equal 2% and Franchise Entity fee to equal 5%. VOTING YEA: Rutt, Ford, Moshier, Lamb, Dandalides, Comparoni Jr, Papacek VOTING NAY: None ABSENT: None MOTION: Carried P. Receive and file Invoice Distribution Report for April 14, 2026 MOTION made by President Rutt, Seconded by President Pro Tem Ford to Receive and file the Invoice Distribution Report in the amount of $182,660.18 of which $48099.35 are DDA bills for a net total of $134,560.83. VOTING YEA: Rutt, Ford, Moshier, Lamb, Dandalides, Comparoni Jr, Papacek  VOTING NAY: None ABSENT: None MOTION: Carried Q. Receive and File March 2026 Police Department Activity Report MOTION made by President Rutt, Seconded by President Pro Tem Ford to receive and file the March 2026 Police Department Activity Report. VOTING YEA: Rutt, Ford, Moshier, Lamb, Dandalides, Comparoni Jr, Papacek VOTING NAY: None ABSENT: None MOTION: Carried R. Resolution in Opposition to Passage of Michigan House Bills 5529-5532 and 5581-5585 Regarding Local Municipal Zoning Authority MOTION made by President Rutt, Seconded by President Pro Tem Ford to adopt Resolution No. 2026-010, a resolution in opposition to the passage of Michigan House of Representatives Bills 5529-5532 and 5581-5585 regarding local municipal zoning authority. VOTING YEA: Rutt, Ford, Moshier, Lamb, Dandalides, Comparoni Jr, Papacek VOTING NAY: None ABSENT: None MOTION: Carried S. Receive and File of March 2026 Planning and Zoning Monthly Report by McKenna MOTION made by President Rutt, Seconded by President Pro Tem Ford to receive and file March 2026 Planning and Zoning Monthly Report by McKenna, as presented. VOTING YEA: Rutt, Ford, Moshier, Lamb, Dandalides, Comparoni Jr, Papacek VOTING NAY: None ABSENT: None MOTION: Carried 8. Items Removed from the Consent Agenda H. Receive Proposed FY 2026-27 Budget and Schedule Budget Work Sessions and Public Hearing MOTION made by Council Member Dandalides, Seconded by Council Member Comparoni Jr to receive the Village Manager’s Proposed FY 2026-27 Budget and to schedule Village Council budget work sessions to review the proposed budget for 4:00 PM on the following dates: Wednesday, April 15, 2026; Monday, April 20, 2026; Wednesday, April 22, 2026; and Thursday, April 23, 2026 with those budget work sessions to be held in council chambers, broadcast live through ONTV, and video recorded enabling post-meeting review. Council Member Lamb requested that tables be set up and that staff be positioned closer to the Council to allow for easier discussion. Village Manager McClary stated that staff would make every effort to accommodate the revised workspace.  Francesco Komendera referenced a phone conferencing system used in previous years and noted that ONTV would be willing to accommodate any requests from the Council. VOTING YEA: Rutt, Ford, Moshier, Lamb, Dandalides, Comparoni Jr, Papacek VOTING NAY: None ABSENT: None MOTION: Carried MOTION made by President Rutt, Seconded by President Pro Tem Ford to schedule the public hearing on the Proposed FY 2025-26 Budget and proposed millage rates for Monday, May 11, 2026, at 6:30 PM. VOTING YEA: Rutt, Ford, Moshier, Lamb, Dandalides, Comparoni Jr, Papacek VOTING NAY: None ABSENT: None MOTION: Carried M. Receive and File the Cash Management and Fund Balance Monitoring Process Memo from Clerk/Treasurer Stout Council Member Dandalides inquired about the level of risk associated with the Village of Lake Orion’s bank and investment accounts. Council Member Lamb referenced the previously adopted Investment Policy and questioned the need for duplicative reporting. The Village Manager clarified that while the policy outlines general investment risks, it may be beneficial to invite a representative from the Oakland County Investment Pools to provide a presentation on the specific risks associated with the investment pools. President Rutt and Council Member Moshier agreed that such a presentation would be beneficial for Council. MOTION made by Council Member Lamb, Seconded by President Rutt to direct the Village Manager to put together a presentation on the investment methods currently in use as a Village with support from Oakland County Investment Pool. VOTING YEA: Rutt, Ford, Moshier, Lamb, Dandalides, Comparoni Jr, Papacek VOTING NAY: None ABSENT: None MOTION: Carried 9. Public Hearings A. Reprogramming of PY 2024 and PY 2025 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds MOTION made by President Rutt, Seconded by Council Member Dandalides to open the public hearing on the reprogramming of Program Year 2024 and Program Year 2025 Community Development Block Grant funds. VOTING YEA: Rutt, Ford, Moshier, Lamb, Dandalides, Comparoni Jr, Papacek VOTING NAY: None ABSENT: None MOTION: Carried  The Public Hearing was opened at 7:01 PM. No public comments were received. MOTION made by President Rutt, Seconded by President Pro Tem Ford to close the public hearing. VOTING YEA: Rutt, Ford, Moshier, Lamb, Dandalides, Comparoni Jr, Papacek VOTING NAY: None ABSENT: None MOTION: Carried The Public Hearing was closed at 7:02 PM. MOTION made by President Rutt, Seconded by Council Member Comparoni Jr to approve the reprogramming of the Village of Lake Orion PY 2024 and PY 2025 Community Development Block Grant funds as follows: EXISTING (FROM): Program Year Activity Description Amount 2024 Remove Architectural Barriers $ 9,348 2025 Parks and Recreational Facilities $ 7,000 PROPOSED (TO): Program Year Activity Description Amount 2024 Code Enforcement $ 9,348 2025 Code Enforcement $ 7,000 VOTING YEA: Rutt, Ford, Moshier, Lamb, Dandalides, Comparoni Jr, Papacek VOTING NAY: None ABSENT: None MOTION: Carried 10. Other Items A. FOIA Appeal – Komendera Frank Komendera stated that an application is not required to submit a FOIA request and that a request may be filed without completing an application form. Council Member Lamb stated that the Clerk had provided valid arguments in the FOIA denial but noted he did not see a recommendation from the Village Attorney and acknowledged he was not knowledgeable in FOIA law. The Clerk/Treasurer stated that the Village Attorney had been consulted regarding the FOIA denial and had advised that the cited reasons for denial were applicable under the law. MOTION made by Council Member Lamb to request the Village Manager to obtain the opinion of the Village Attorney regarding who would be responsible for the costs associated with  fulfilling the request prior to Council rendering a decision on whether to honor the FOIA request. The motion died due to lack of support. President Rutt stated that the Village policy was somewhat unclear regarding who responds to a FOIA appeal; however, under state law, an applicant claiming indigent status must submit an affidavit of indigency to be considered indigent, and the indigent status waives only the first $20 of the fee. She noted that due to the date discrepancy, the FOIA request was not processed with a fee unless the Village Council chose to waive the fee in the public interest. Council Member Dandalides supported the denial and stated the applicant should resubmit the FOIA request with the correct documentation and potentially narrow the scope of the request to reduce potential costs. Council Member Lamb shared that he thinks the Council should honor the request. President Rutt stated that she disagreed and believed the appropriate course of action would be to uphold the denial and allow the requester to resubmit the FOIA request. The Village Manager stated that the requester would not necessarily need to resubmit the request but would need to update the date and provide the affidavit of indigency for the Village to process the request. The Village Manager further stated that without a specific date, the request was overly broad and that denial was the proper course of action. MOTION made by President Rutt, Seconded with Comparoni Jr to uphold the denial of Mr. Komendera’s FOIA request on the basis that the request did not comply with the requirements of the Michigan Freedom of Information Act, specifically MCL 203 Section 10, Item A. 15.233(1) and MCL 15.235(5), as it did not include a complete mailing address and failed to sufficiently describe the public records sought due to an ambiguous timeframe. Council determined that the applicant can provide the affidavit of indigency and administration will reconsider the current FOIA. Francesco Komendera stated that the matter was related to providing his address and upholding the law. Donald Kindred spoke regarding mailing address requirements, stating that FOIA responses can be picked up at the office, and also commented on the indigency provision. VOTING YEA: Rutt, Lamb, Dandalides, Comparoni Jr, Papacek VOTING NAY: Lamb, Moshier ABSENT: None MOTION: Carried B. 2026 Street Improvement Project Determination of Necessity MOTION made by Council Member Lamb to find that the 2026 Street Improvement Program as is necessary with the removal of Clare Street and direct the Village Manager to investigate the removal of the pavement from Clare Street. The motion died from lack of support. MOTION made by President Rutt, Seconded by Pro Tem Ford to find that the 2026 Street Improvement Program is necessary in the amount for the original street improvement plan as presented in the grant. President Rutt expressed concern that altering the Clare Street project could jeopardize grant funding if changes were made to the grant-funded area. Council Member Moshier stated she was disappointed with the limited number of residents who submitted feedback. Council discussed how to determine which portions of the project should proceed based on the feedback received and whether additional time should be provided for residents to submit comments. Council also discussed how resident feedback had been considered in previous projects and noted that projects had proceeded in the past despite varying levels of public input. President Rutt stated that decisions must be based on the available data. The PASER study was also discussed. Deedee Ann, 349 N. Northshore, stated she had not received any information regarding the road improvement project. Tom Patterson, 65 N. Northshore, stated that some areas of the road require repair and inquired about when and how the work would be completed, noting concerns that the previous project had not been executed well. A resident stated she attended the previous meeting, was not surprised by the project, and shared that many residents do not want to pay for it. Ryan Curtis, 302 N. North Shore Drive, stated he agreed with Council Member Lamb and commented on taxes, tax collection, and paying for the special assessment. Jim Barry, 85 Crescent, stated the roads have been neglected over the years and noted that road improvements must be prioritized across the Village. He added that residents expect the Village to maintain infrastructure with the tax dollars they pay. Joan Patterson, 65 N. Northshore, stated that if the work is necessary it should be completed, but safety should remain the primary concern. Donald Kindred suggested conducting a vote among residents in the affected area and questioned why the project was being reconsidered if it is necessary. He also asked about using funds that Council Member Dandalides previously stated were available in a bank account for the project. VOTING YEA: Rutt, Lamb, Dandalides, VOTING NAY: Papacek, Lamb, Moshier, Comparoni Jr ABSENT: None MOTION: Failed MOTION made by Council Member Lamb, Seconded by Council Member Moshier To find that the 2026 Street Improvement Program is necessary.  Council Member Dandalides outlined the steps Council had taken to gather input from residents impacted by the Road Improvement Program and expressed surprise that some residents indicated they were unaware of the project. Council Member Papacek stated that many residents don’t read the newspaper and noted that, based on the PASER study, the roads require improvement. A resident inquired about the mailing of notification letters, noting that some residents reported not receiving them. The Village Manager stated that letters had been mailed to all residents impacted by the Road Improvement Project. VOTING YEA: Lamb, Moshier, Dandalides, Comparoni Jr, Papacek VOTING NAY: Rutt, Ford ABSENT: None MOTION: Carried MOTION made by Council Member Lamb, Seconded by Council Member Comparoni, Jr to direct the Village Manager to proceed to complete the design, bid, and contract specifications for the 2026 Street Improvement Program and, based upon the bid results, to prepare the cost estimates and cause the proposed special assessment roll to be prepared. VOTING YEA: Lamb, Moshier, Dandalides, Comparoni Jr, Papacek, Ford VOTING NAY: Rutt ABSENT: None MOTION: Carried C. Marine Watercraft Ordinance Amendment (Adoption of the Michigan Marine Safety Act) – Second Reading and Adoption MOTION made by President Rutt, Seconded by Council Member Dandalides to give Second Reading to, and adopt, Ordinance No. 12.10, an ordinance amending the Village of Lake Orion Code of Ordinances, Title IX – General Regulations, including Chapter 96 (Parks and Recreation) and Chapter 98 (Watercraft and Marine Safety); and to direct the Village Clerk to publish the required public notice of the ordinance adoption. Donald Kindred spoke regarding the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and its role in patrolling the water. Joan Patterson spoke about safety concerns on the water. James Barry, representing the Lake Orion Lake Association, expressed support for officers patrolling the waters and stated he did not believe it would result in additional costs to the Village. Council Member Papacek inquired about wake restrictions and raised safety concerns. Police Chief Amundson stated that wake restrictions are monitored by the State of Michigan and not enforced by the Village Police.  VOTING YEA: Rutt, Ford, Moshier, Lamb, Dandalides, Comparoni Jr, Papacek VOTING NAY: None ABSENT: None MOTION: Carried D. Final Recommendations from CIP Alternative Funding Study Ad Hoc Committee MOTION made by President Rutt, Seconded by Council Member Dandalides to authorize Village Administration to transition from quarterly water and sewer utility billings to monthly billings for all customers, with the first monthly bill to go out in August for the July 2026 utility bill. President Rutt stated that part of the decision included helping residents with budgeting, identifying water leaks sooner, and addressing past-due bills more quickly. Council Member Moshier stated she supported the full-page bill format, and Council Member Papacek noted that monthly billing would assist residents with budgeting. Council Member Comparoni, Jr. also expressed support. Council Member Lamb stated that water bills could increase by approximately $100 per quarter, or about $30 per month, per household. Hank Lorant expressed support for monthly water billing. A resident from 349 N. Northshore inquired about automatic payments. The Village Manager stated that automatic payments are available and that administration can assist residents with setting them up. VOTING YEA: Rutt, Ford, Moshier, Lamb, Dandalides, Comparoni Jr, Papacek VOTING NAY: None ABSENT: None MOTION: Carried MOTION made by President Rutt, Seconded by Council Member Comparoni Jr to authorize Village Administration to utilize $960,000 from Water and Sewer Fund reserves and the $1.75 million grant reimbursement proceeds from the Phase I sanitary sewer pump stations improvement project, and to plan and prepare for a revenue bond issuance in the estimated amount of $8,126,000, to fund the estimated $10,835,922 in Phases II and III sanitary sewer pump stations improvements. Council Member Lamb stated that moving forward with the proposal would involve drawing down the Water and Sewer Fund, noting that the grant was denied this year and the committee had not identified additional funding sources to support the water and sewer project. Council Member Papacek echoed Council Member Lamb’s concerns and stated that the committee did not incorporate the TIF map when considering options for phases two and three, expressing disappointment that no additional solutions were identified to offset water and sewer rate increases.  Council Member Dandalides stated that the committee worked to lower the proposed water and sewer rate increases and noted that additional cost reductions would be discussed during upcoming budget sessions. DDA Executive Director Gibb clarified that reducing the TIF district was briefly discussed by the committee but noted that shrinking the TIF would reduce the annual payment to the Capital Improvement Plan Infrastructure Fund. He added that the DDA is currently replenishing that fund and continues to contribute to it. VOTING YEA: Rutt, Ford, Moshier, Lamb, Dandalides, Comparoni Jr, Papacek VOTING NAY: None ABSENT: None MOTION: Carried E. Green's Park and Boat Dock Pass Fees Council Member Dandalides suggested removing references to lifeguards from the resolution, noting that the decision regarding lifeguards would be determined during upcoming budget sessions. MOTION made by Council Member Dandalides to approve Resolution No. 2026-012 with the removal of references to lifeguards. The motion died from lack of support Council Member Lamb stated that addressing the matter at this time was inappropriate and suggested it should instead be discussed during the fee schedule meeting. The Village Manager clarified that the matter was being addressed due to the timing of boat dock pricing. MOTION made by Council Member Lamb, Seconded by Council Member Moshier to maintain the same fee structure as the previous season in 2025 with no other changes. Rosemary Ford, Chairperson of the Parks and Recreation Commission, stated that the commission had been asked to provide input and had done so. VOTING YEA: Rutt, Moshier, Lamb, Comparoni Jr, Papacek VOTING NAY: Dandalides, Ford ABSENT: None MOTION: Carried F. Request for Recommendation from Village Manager on Combination of DDA Board with Planning Commission (requested by Council Member Papacek) Council Member Papacek stated a request for the Village Manager to prepare an analysis for Council consideration outlining the pros and cons of combining the DDA Board with the Planning Commission. MOTION made by Council Member Papacek, Seconded by Council Member Moshier to direct the Village Manager to provide an updated report outlining the pros and cons of aligning the DDA Board with the Planning Commission and to present the findings to Council in a few weeks. Council Member Comparoni Jr. stated that he believes only one perspective has been presented and noted that change is difficult. Pro Tem Ford echoed that sentiment, stating that only one side of the issue has been heard. Council Member Dandalides stated that this matter was previously discussed approximately one year ago, that no changes have occurred since that time, and expressed that revisiting it now would be a waste of time; he indicated he does not support the motion. Debate was closed and the question was put to a vote. VOTING YEA: Moshier, Lamb, Comparoni Jr, Papacek, VOTING NAY: Dandalides, Ford, Rutt ABSENT: None MOTION: Failed Council discussed potential changes and whether the matter should move forward. The DDA Executive Director stated that merging the DDA Board with the Planning Commission would be a statutory impossibility. He further discussed opportunities for improved collaboration, including attendance at other board meetings and community events. MOTION made by Council Member Dandalides, Seconded by Council Member Lamb to extend the meeting to 10:00 PM. VOTING YEA: Moshier, Lamb, Comparoni Jr, Papacek, Dandalides, Ford, Rutt VOTING NAY: None ABSENT: None MOTION: Carried Francesco Komendera spoke regarding ongoing challenges faced by the DDA, including financial considerations. Rosemary Ford stated that combining the two boards would be a significant responsibility and indicated agreement with Council Member Dandalides. VOTING YEA: Moshier, Lamb, Comparoni Jr, Papacek, VOTING NAY: Dandalides, Rutt, Ford, ABSENT: None MOTION: Carried MOTION made by Council Member Dandalides, Seconded by President Rutt to create a joint Village/DDA Steering Committee consisting of the Village Council President (or President’s designee), the Village Manager, the DDA Board Chairman (or Chairman’s designee), the DDA Executive Director, and one additional representative from both council and DDA board. This newly formed Steering Committee would convene twice monthly and discuss topics of priority between the Village the DDA with the purpose of insuring both the DDA and the Village management are acting in the mutual best interest of the community and the taxpayer for the duration of the current council term.  James Barry stated that he is open to the idea of change. Debbie Burgess stated that she welcomed the opportunity to meet and collaborate. She further noted that although combining the DDA and Planning Commission may not be legally permissible, she is willing to work through differences and explore potential improvements in coordination. A resident stated her assumption that the underlying issue involved financial concerns. VOTING YEA: Moshier, Comparoni Jr, Dandalides, Ford, Rutt VOTING NAY: Papacek, Lamb ABSENT: None MOTION: Carried MOTION made by President Rutt, Seconded by Council Member Comparoni Jr to designate Council Member Dandalides, President Rutt and have Council Member Comparoni Jr to serve as an alternate for President Rutt in lieu of absence for the Village/DDA Steering Committee for the duration of the current council term. VOTING YEA: Moshier, Comparoni Jr, Dandalides, Ford, Rutt, Papacek VOTING NAY: Lamb ABSENT: None MOTION: Carried G. Acceptance of Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation Grant – Can-Am Defender Utility Vehicle MOTION made by President Rutt, Seconded by President Pro Tem Ford to accept a grant award from the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation in an amount not to exceed $24,749.99 for the purchase of a Can-Am Defender utility vehicle for public safety use. VOTING YEA: Rutt, Ford, Moshier, Lamb, Dandalides, Comparoni Jr, Papacek VOTING NAY: None ABSENT: None MOTION: Carried H. Finalize and Adopt FY 2026-27 Village Council Goals and Objectives MOTION made by President Rutt, Seconded by President Pro Tem Ford to adopt the FY 2026-27 Village Council goals and objectives as amended in special meeting. VOTING YEA: Rutt, Ford, Moshier, Lamb, Dandalides, Comparoni Jr, Papacek VOTING NAY: None ABSENT: None MOTION: Carried 11. Public Comment  Francesco Komendera stated he appreciated the time and energy that went into his FOIA and shared that some public is afraid of speaking in the public due to scrutiny. MOTION made by Council Member Lamb, Seconded by Council Member Moshier to adjourn the April 13, 2026, Village Council Regular Meeting. VOTING YEA: Rutt, Ford, Moshier, Lamb, Dandalides, Comparoni Jr, Papacek VOTING NAY: None ABSENT: None MOTION: Carried The April 13, 2026, Village Council Regular Meeting adjourned at 10:00 PM before completion of the agenda. ________________________ _________________________ Teresa Rutt Sonja Stout President Clerk/Treasurer Date Approved: as presented April 27, 2026