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Village of Walden One Municipal Sq. 3rd Floor Board of Trustees Regular Meeting April 07, 2026 Mayor Pearson called the meeting of the Village of Walden Board of Trustees to order at 6:30pm. On roll call the following were: Mayor: Becky Pearson Present: Trustees: Deputy Mayor Thompson Cheryl Baker Gerald Mishk Kristie Hall Ralph Garrison, Jr John Ramos Absent: Also Present: John Cappello, Attorney Public Hearing: Comprehensive Plan Kristin Odonell from Lanc & Tully speaks about the changes made to the comprehensive plan; changes were regarding the circulation section, parks section, and zoning as well. Resident from East Main Street speaks about a zoning change from B3 so he can make it a two family. Surrounding residential neighbors prefer it to be a residence again. Also, there is a great amount of vacant office space in the village. Mayor Pearson advises him the comp plan committee is looking into it, and it has not come to the village board yet to be looked at. John Joseph speaks about owning the thruway shop and asks where the committee is in the process. Attorney Cappello informs John that the plan is posted on the website. 1 Michael McNamee states his support for the previous gentlemen, the request for a two-family home zone on East Main Street would be conforming with more existing two-family homes on that block than our current single family. And for the other gentlemen from the thru way, a mixed-use development would be much better use for the empty parking lot and for the land behind the building. Kristen O’Donnell states the committee heard and considered the comments made today, her recommendation would be for the committee to close the hearing and refer it to the village board, the recommendations are in the plan to be looked at. Brenda Adams made a motion to close the public hearing and move the comprehensive plan to the village board. Seconded by John Thompson. All Ayes. Motion carried. Attorney Cappello advises the village board to review the comp plan and consider the comments, then have a meeting to discuss it. Also suggests the board meet with Kristen to go over a few things before making too many changes. Reorg Meeting: Appointments of the Mayor: Mayor Pearson appointed Lynn Thompson as Deputy Mayor. Appointment of the Board of Trustees: Hold over for the Village Clerk. Trustee Garrison made a motion to appoint Roberta McBride as Village Treasurer. Seconded by Trustee Baker. Trustee Hall abstained. 6 Ayes 0 Nays 1 Abstained. Motion carried. Deputy Mayor Thompson made a motion to keep J&G law as the Village Attorney. Seconded by Trustee Mishk. Trustee Hall and Trustee Ramos abstained. 5 Ayes 0 Nays 2 Abstained. Motion carried. Trustee Garrison made a motion to hold over all Village Manager appointments. Seconded by Trustee Ramos. All Ayes. Motion carried. 2 Resolutions of the Board of Trustees: Resolution 02-26-27, Setting the Dates, Times & Locations of Board Meetings Trustee Garrison made a motion to accept with the changes discussed, changing the March 16, 2027, meeting to March 23, 2027, and changing the time of the reorganization meeting on April 6, 2027, to 6:30pm in the Municipal building to 6:00pm. Seconded by Trustee Ramos. All Ayes. Motion carried. Minutes for March 3, 2026 & March 17, 2026: Deputy Mayor Thompson made a correction to March 17 minutes, at the end where it talks about forming a committee for policies on time off and attendance it needs to say, Ralph Garrison and Lynn Thompson. Deputy Mayor Thompson made a motion to accept the March 3, 2026, minutes with the correction. Seconded by Trustee Mishk. Trustee Hall and Trustee Ramos abstained. 5 Ayes 0 Nays 2 Abstained. Motion carried. March 17, 2026, minutes tabled for the next meeting. Payment of Audited Bills: Mayor Pearson made a motion to pay the audited bills. Seconded by Deputy Mayor Thompson. Trustee Hall and Trustee Ramos abstained 5 Ayes 0 Nays 2 Abstained. Motion carried. Public Comment on Business of the Board: Maryellen made a complaint about the garbage company. Park Use Request: Trustee Mishk made a motion to approve the park use request. Seconded by Deputy Mayor Thompson. All Ayes. Motion carried. Garbage Bid Discussion: Trustee Garrison made a motion to put the bid out. Seconded by Trustee Ramos. All Ayes. Motion carried. 3 Set a Public Hearing for the Budget: Deputy Mayor Thompson made a motion to set the public hearing for April 21, 2026, at 6:30pm. Seconded by Trustee Mishk. All Ayes. Motion carried. Set a Public Hearing for the Tax Cap: Trustee Baker made a motion to set the public hearing for April 21, 2026. Seconded by Trustee Garrison. All Ayes. Motion carried. Memorial Day Parade: Trustee Ramos made a motion to approve the Memorial Day parade. Seconded by Deputy Mayor Thompson. All Ayes. Motion carried. Stop DWI: Trustee Hall made a motion to approve the Stop DWI. Seconded by Trustee Baker. All Ayes. Motion carried. Public Comment: Many residents raised multiple different interests, questions, and concerns. Executive Session: Trustee Hall made a motion to enter executive session regarding a particular employees and attorney client. Seconded by Trustee Baker. All Ayes. Motion carried. 4

Board of Trustees of the Village of Walden Regular Meeting Tuesday, April 07, 2026, 6:30 P.M. One Municipal Square The Agenda 1. Call to Order / Pledge of Allegiance 2. Roll Call 3. Public Hearing – To Close Public Hearing For Comp Plan Committee 4. Reorg Meeting 5. Minutes – 03/03/2026 & 03/17/2026 6. Payment of Audited Bills 7. Public Comment on the Business of the Board 8. Business of the Board of Trustees A. Park Use Request – Duane Odle B. Garbage Bid Discussion C. Budget – Set Public Hearing D. Tax Cap – Set Public Hearing E. Memorial Day Parade 9. Public Comment 10. Correspondence 11. Miscellaneous Comments from the Board of Trustees 12. Executive Session – Personal History of a Particular Employee 13. Adjournment