Village Council

Village of Wellington Council Meeting Minutes Hans Schneider, Mayor Council: Gene Hartman-Council President, Steve Boham, Mark Bughman, Helen Dronsfield, Gary Feron, Keith Rowland Council Chambers January 21, 2025 7:00 PM 1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Mayor Schneider called the meeting to order with the Pledge of Allegiance 2. ROLL CALL Councilman Steve Boham – Absent Councilman Gary Feron – Present Councilman Mark Bughman – Present Council President Gene Hartman – Present Councilwoman Helen Dronsfield – Present Councilman Keith Rowland – Present Others Present – Mayor Schneider, Village Manager Greever, Finance Director Pfeiffer, Law Director Bond, Assistant Law Director Schultz, Chief McPike, Clerk of Council O’Brien, Brian Burke, Derek Brasee 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – Motion by Feron, 2nd by Rowland to approve the minutes from the January 6, Council Special Session, and the January 6 Council Meeting. Roll call vote was taken with all members present 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 $ 158,210.37 201 Street CM&R Fund $ 10.37 290 Caring Fund $ 100.00 401 Capital Improvement $ 3,816.19 501 Water Fund $ 180,674.52 502 Sewer Fund $ 95,575.80 503 Electric Fund $ 245,641.67 504 Garbage Fund $ 32,423.70 505 Cable TV Franchise Fund $ 32.45 506 Storm Sewer Capital $ 11,651.04 508 Consumer Deposit Fund $ 659.90 Pay 1 $ 125,721.48 Total $ 854,517.49 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 – Mr. Greever reported that he had nothing to add, and would stand on his memo, and offered to answer any questions. He answered questions from Mr. Bughman regarding resolution 2025-01, Bee City. There was some discussion concerning new Bee City signage, and some thoughts on where to add pollinator friendly habitats.  Main Street Wellington – Mr. Bughman reported that the annual meeting is tomorrow, January 22, at 6:30 PM at the Elms. 6. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES  Finance – Mr. Hartman reported that the committee met prior to council and had a property and casualty insurance review, which is due on March 17. He mentioned that they will further discuss the matter on February 3, prior to council. He reported that they reviewed the financial reports, and thanked the Finance Department for doing a great job. He mentioned that the 2024 RITA collections ended 6% higher than 2023, and 2025 had started out strong. He further mentioned that employee health insurance premiums were up $3,500 per month.  Police – Mr. Rowland reported that the committee met prior to council and discussed December stats, and part-time and over-time reports. Motion by Rowland, 2 nd by Dronsfield to accept the resignation of Special Officer Suejry Coll, effective January 3, 2025. Roll call vote was taken with all members present voting “yes”.  Public Works – Ms. Dronsfield reported that the committee will meet on February 3, prior to council. Motion by Dronsfield, 2nd by Bughman to hire Charles Yates, as Public Works Operator at $20.47 per hour, effective January 23, after passing a drug screening. Roll call vote was taken with all members present voting “yes”.   Utility – Mr. Bughman reported that the committee will meet prior to council on February 3.  Ordinance – Mr. Feron reported that the committee would meeting on February 3, prior to council. Mr. Feron reported that the Friends of the Cemetery has been officially certified as an organization with their own nonprofit status.  Personnel – Mr. Hartman reported that the committee met prior to council, and has been reported on by the Public Works committee chair, and added that no decision was made on a police matter. 7. PUBLIC COMMENTS & QUESTIONS - None (5 Minutes Per Person For Questions & Comments) 8. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION NO. 2025-01 A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE VILLAGE OF WELLINGTON AS A BEE CITY USA AFFILIATE 2nd Reading Motion by Rowland, 2nd By Feron to move the second reading. Roll call vote was taken with all members present voting “yes”. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-02 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO APPLY FOR, ACCEPT, AND ENTER INTO A WATER POLLUTION CONTROL LOAN FUND (WPCLF) AND/OR WATER SUPPLY REVOLVING LOAN ACCOUNT (WSRLA) AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE VILLAGE OF WELLINGTON, OHIO FOR CONSTRUCTION OF WASTEWATER/SEWAGE COLLECTION AND/OR WATER DISTRIBUTION FACILITIES; AND DESIGNATING A DEDICATED REPAYMENT SOURCE FOR THE LOAN, AND PROVIDING FOR AN IMMEDIATE EFFECTIVE DATE (Requesting Suspension of the Rules) 1st Reading Motion by Hartman, 2nd by Feron to suspend the rules. Roll call vote was taken with all members present voting “yes”. Motion by Rowland, 2nd by Bughman to approve as read. Roll call vote was taken with all members present voting “yes”. 9. OLD BUSINESS - None 10. NEW BUSINESS - None 11. ADJOURN – Motion by Feron, 2nd by Bughman to adjourn at 7:13 PM