Village Council

Village of Wellington Council Meeting Agenda Hans Schneider, Mayor Council: Gene Hartman-Council President, Steve Boham, Mark Bughman, Helen Dronsfield, Gary Feron, Keith Rowland Council Chambers March 3, 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 – Present Councilman Gary Feron – Present Councilman Mark Bughman – Present Council President Gene Hartman – Present Councilman Gary Feron – Present Councilman Keith Rowland – Present Others Present – Village Manager Greever, Finance Director Pfeiffer, Law Director Bond, Chief McPike, Clerk of Council O’Brien, MSW Director Arntz, Brian Burke, Derek Brasee 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – Motion by Feron, 2nd by Bughman to approve the minutes from the February 3, 2025 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 for February 18, and March 3. Roll call vote was taken with all members voting “yes”. February 4 through 18 101 General Fund $ 57,169.90 201 Street CM&R Fund $ 3,714.15 401 Capital Improvement $ 1,072.00 501 Water Fund $ 8,880.80 502 Sewer Fund $ 14,800.56 503 Electric Fund $ 23,635.18 504 Garbage Fund $ 34,649.76 506 Storm Sewer Capital $ 470.51 508 Consumer Deposit Fund $ 279.37 Pay 3 $ 127,429.53 Total $ 272,101.76 February 19 through March 3 101 General Fund $ 59,791.26 204 Recreation Fund $ 3,156.00 401 Capital Improvement $ 6,500.00 501 Water Fund $ 125,891.86 502 Sewer Fund $ 20,700.01 503 Electric Fund $ 21,337.10 Power Bills $ 568,194.24 504 Garbage Fund $ 100.00 505 Cable TV Franchise Fund $ 32.45 506 Storm Sewer Capital $ 2,005.54 508 Consumer Deposit Fund $ 71.63 Pay 4 $ 807,780.09 Total $ 152,517.81 5. COMMUNICATIONS FROM MAYOR, COUNCIL, AND VILLAGE OFFICIALS  Mayor Schneider  Law Director Bond – Mr. Bond had nothing to report  Chief McPike – Chief McPike had nothing to report  Finance Director Pfeiffer – Mrs. Pfeiffer had nothing to report  Village Manager Greever – Mr. Greever had nothing to add and offered to answer any questions.  Main Street Wellington – MSW Director Arntz reported that there is a B2B mixer on Monday 3/10 with Mayor Schneider at 8:30 AM at Donny’s. She reminded the audience the Wellington Kiwanis is sponsoring the State of Wellington breakfast on Thursday March 27 at the Wellington Eagles at 7:30 AM, and tickets are $15.00. Director Arntz reported on the March 29 fundraiser, a Designer Purse and Bourbon Raffle at the Wellington Eagles. She mentioned the St. Patty’s Day crawl on March 15 th, and Coffee with the Mayor on March 15th as well. 6. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES  Finance – Mr. Hartman reported that the committee met prior to council and discussed the property and casualty insurance renewal, which he mentioned, was 8.5% higher than last year. He further reported that they discussed RITA collections, which are down 11%, and a brief health insurance cost review.  Police – Mr. Rowland reported that the committee met prior to council where they heard that the DORA application had been approved by the state and the permitting process is being structured. He further reported that the department has received $70,000 in donations for zone car tech, and the Chief requested a parking ordinance review, for parking tickets to be paid in town.  Public Works – Ms. Dronsfield reported that the committee met prior to council and discussed the recommendation of the leaf machine purchase, the purchase of a loader and a mini-excavator in place of the purchase of a new backhoe. She thanked Mr. Brasee for reviewing records, and amending the decision about the purchase of equipment for his department.  Utility – Mr. Bughman reported that the committee met prior to council and discussed electric meters are 99% complete, the new digger truck is two years out, and the purchase of a new zero turn mower. In the Water Dept. 46-47% of the new meters have been installed, and one truss and two perlins need replaced in the plant. The Wastewater Dept. Parkside lift station project hit a snag with First Energy, and US Screen made a new auger for the plant. Mr. Rowland mentioned that he received a call from Suzanne in the Finance Office, who reported the new meter detected a water leak, or a toilet that needed repair. He reported that he investigated and found that the toilet in his guest bathroom was running, and made the repair. Mr. Hartman added that NECO provided exceptional service, and a positive experience. He recommended any resident with higher consumption call the finance office for a water usage review.  Ordinance – Mr. Feron reported that the committee will meet on March 17, prior to council. He reported that the Cemetery Board has made some small equipment swaps, and mentioned that the Friends of the Cemetery will be planting pollinators this spring. He announced that all items will need to be removed from the gravesites by April 15, for cemetery clean up.  Personnel – Mr. Boham reported that the committee will meet on March 17 if there is business to discuss. 7. PUBLIC COMMENTS & QUESTIONS - None (5 Minutes Per Person For Questions & Comments) 8. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS ORDINANCE NO. 2025-04 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO PROCEED WITH THE ACQUISITION OF A LEAF VAC MACHINE, AND PROVIDING FOR AN IMMEDIATE EFFECTIVE DATE 2nd Reading (Requesting Suspension of the Rules) Motion by Feron, 2nd by Bughman to suspend the rules. Roll call vote was taken with all members voting “yes”. Motion by Rowland, 2nd by Feron to approve as read. Roll call vote was taken with all members voting “yes”. ORDINANCE NO. 2025-05 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2025 ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS ORDINANCE BY AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF CERTAIN FUNDS AND APPROPRIATIONS AS NEEDED FOR OPERATIONS, AND PROVIDING FOR AN IMMEDIATE EFFECTIVE DATE 1st Reading (Requesting Suspension of the Rules) Motion by Rowland, 2nd by Feron to suspend the rules. Roll call vote was taken with all members voting “yes”. Motion by Rowland, 2nd by Feron to approve as read. Roll call vote was taken with all members voting “yes”. ORDINANCE NO. 2025-06 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND RESTATING SECTION 5.15 OF THE VILLAGE PERSONNEL POLICY MANUAL, RELATIVE TO PUBLIC RECORDS 1st Reading ORDINANCE NO. 2025-07 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT FOR PROPERTY AND LIABILITY INSURANCE AND PROVIDING FOR AN IMMEDIATE EFFECTIVE DATE 1st Reading (Requesting Suspension of the Rules) Motion by Hartman, 2nd by Feron to suspend the rules. Roll call vote was taken with all members voting “yes”. Motion by Rowland, 2nd by Hartman to approve as read. Roll call vote was taken with all members voting “yes”. ORDINANCE NO. 2025-08 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2025 ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS ORDINANCE TO MAKE APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE ACQUISITION OF THE NEW AMI SYSTEM, AND PROVIDING FOR AN IMMEDIATE EFFECTIVE DATE (Requesting Suspension of the Rules) 1st Reading Motion by Rowland, 2 by Feron to suspend the rules. Roll call vote was taken with all members voting “yes”. Motion nd  by Rowland, 2nd by Bughman to approve as read. Roll call vote was taken with all members voting “yes”. ORDINANCE NO. 2025-09 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO PROCEED WITH THE ACQUISITION OF A NEW LOADER AND MINI-EXCAVATOR, AND PROVIDING FOR AN IMMEDIATE EFFECTIVE DATE 1 st Reading (Requesting Suspension of the Rules) Motion by Feron, 2nd by Bughman to suspend the rules. Roll call vote was taken with all members voting “yes”. Motion by Rowland, 2nd by Bughman to approve as read. Roll call vote was taken with all members voting “yes”. 9. OLD BUSINESS - None 10. NEW BUSINESS Coffee with the Mayor – March 15 at Bread-N-Brew Thanks – Mr. Bughman thanked Mr. Greever for having the lock changed at the baseball field. Leprechaun Bar Crawl – MSW Director Arntz reported the bar crawl is March 15 from 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM 11. ADJOURN – Motion by Feron, 2nd by Bughman to adjourn at 7:29 PM