Village Council

Village of Wellington Council Meeting Minutes Hans Schneider, Mayor Council: Gene Hartman-Council President, Mark Bughman, Helen Dronsfield, Gary Feron Keith Rowland and Guy Wells Council Chambers May 15, 2023 7:06 PM 1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Mayor Schneider called the meeting to order with the Pledge of Allegiance. 2. ROLL CALL Councilman Mark Bughman – Present Council President Gene Hartman – Present Councilwoman Helen Dronsfield – Present Councilman Keith Rowland – Present Councilman Gary Feron – Present Councilman Guy Wells – Present Others Present – Mayor Schneider, Village Manager Greever, Finance Director Pfeiffer, Law Director Bond, Chief McPike, Clerk of Council O’Brien, MSW Director Arntz 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – Motion by Feorn, 2nd by Bughman to approve the minutes from the May 1, 2023 Council Meeting. Roll call vote was taken with all members voting “yes”. 4. FINANCIAL REPORTS – Motion by Hartman, 2nd by Rowland to approve the expenses and pay the bills. Roll call vote was taken with all members voting “yes”. 101 General Fund $ 71,734.21 215 American Rescue Plan Act ’21 $ 23,786.00 401 Capital Improvement $ 174,624.41 501 Water Fund $ 49,228.41 502 Sewer Fund $ 18,898.73 503 Electric Fund $ 25,742.89 504 Garbage Fund $ 30,244.20 505 Cable TV Franchise Fund $ 32.45 506 Storm Sewer Capital $ 3,122.99 508 Consumer Deposit Fund $ 817.45 Pay 9 $ 113,631.38 Total $ 511,863.12 5. COMMUNICATIONS FROM MAYOR, COUNCIL, AND VILLAGE OFFICIALS  Mayor Schneider  Law Director Bond – Nothing to report  Chief McPike – Nothing to report  Finance Director Pfeiffer – Nothing to report  Village Manager Greever – Village Manager Greever mentioned that he would stand on his report, and offered to answer any questions. He answered questions from Mr. Bughman regarding the Moving Wall, and utility improvements at the Fairgrounds.  Public Participation - None  Main Street Wellington – MSW Director Arntz gave her report, and thanked those who attended the Night at the Races event, where they raised roughly $5,000. She thanked the Village employees and volunteers who assisted with the Gazebo Garden Walk, and encouraged resident to volunteer for these events. She mentioned the downtown clean-up event on Saturday May 20th 9 AM – Noon, and the Rock this Town event the same day from 10 AM – Noon. 6. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES  Finance – Mr. Hartman reported that the committee met prior to council and discussed the 6.8% increase in RITA collections, interest revenue at $15,563. He thanked Mrs. Pfeiffer for the work she put in for the interest revenue discussion. He mentioned that the Fire District and the SLCAD minutes were included in the packet.  Police – Mr. Wells reported that the committee met prior to council, where they discussed furniture and radios. He further reported that they heard from Jenny Arntz and Shannon Meeks from MSW, concerning a program to encourage Wellington murals in town. Motion by Wells, 2 nd by Dronsfield to accept the resignation of Patrolman Ethan Chaperlo effective June 4, 2023. Roll call vote was taken with all members voting “yes”. Motion by Wells, 2nd by Hartman to move Allan Geitgey from full time patrolman to part time patrolman at $23.19 per hour, effective May 12, 2023. Roll call vote was taken with all members voting “yes”.  Public Works – Ms. Dronsfield reported that the committee will meet on June 5 th prior to council.  Utility – Mr. Rowland reported that the committee met prior to council, where they heard from Supt. Bealer that it was business as usual. Motion by Rowland, 2nd by Bughman to give journeyman/lineman Kerric  Grose a $1.25 per hour increase, effective the next pay period. Roll call vote was taken with all members voting “yes”. Motion by Rowland, 2nd by Bughman to hire Ethan Metheney as a first year summer employee for the wastewater plant, at $11.00 per hour, effective May 30, 2023. Roll call vote was taken with all members voting “yes”.  Ordinance – Mr. Bughman reported that the committee will meet on June 5 th if there is business to discuss.  Personnel – Mr. Rowland mentioned that the next meeting is to be determined. 7. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS ORDINANCE NO. 2023-18 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ASSESSMENTS FOR MOWING FEES, AND PROVIDING FOR AN IMMEDIATE EFFECTIVE DATE 1st Reading (Requesting suspension of the rules) Motion by Hartman, 2nd by Bughman to suspend the rules. Roll call vote was taken with all members voting “yes”. Motion by Wells, 2nd by Bughman to approve as read. Roll call vote was taken with all members voting “yes”. 8. OLD BUSINESS - None 9. NEW BUSINESS Night at the Races – Mr. Bughman thanked the Wellington Eagles, Jolly Roger Entertainment, and volunteers for a successful Night at the races event. Congratulations! – Ms. Dronsfield reported that Noli Diedrick and Cameron Stump took 2nd place at the state competition for their community project presentation on trees that was heard by council in March. She mentioned that they each received a $250 savings bond. Congratulations! 10. ADJOURN – Motion by Feron, 2nd by Bughman to adjourn at 7:24 PM