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 March 17, 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 Councilwoman Helen Dronsfield – Present Councilman Keith Rowland – Present Others Present – Mayor Schneider, Village Manager Greever, Finance Director Pfeiffer, Law Director Bond, Clerk of Council O’Brien, Brian Burke, Derek Brasee, Fire Chief Wetherbee (arrived at 7:22 PM) 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – Motion by Feron, 2nd by Rowland to approve the minutes from the March 3, 2025 meeting. Roll call vote was taken with all members voting “yes”. 4. FINANCIAL REPORTS – Motion by Hartman, 2nd by Feron to approve the expenses and pay the bills. Roll call vote was taken with all members voting “yes”. 101 General Fund $ 165,127.06 201 Street CM&R Fund $ 150.55 202 State Highway Fund $ 2,117.73 401 Capital Improvement $ 2,843.50 501 Water Fund $ 80,127.30 502 Sewer Fund $ 74,393.26 503 Electric Fund $ 97,922.49 504 Garbage Fund $ 34,649.76 505 Cable TV Franchise Fund $ 32.45 506 Storm Sewer Capital $ 420.27 508 Consumer Deposit Fund $ 444.18 Pay 5 $ 126,553.06 Total $ 584,781.61 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 had nothing to add, and offered to answer any questions. He answered question from Mr. Bughman regarding DORA.  Main Street Wellington – Mr. Bughman announced that there was a meeting scheduled for Thursday. Mr. Feron mentioned that the cemetery board will be discussing the use of the cemetery for the lineup of the July 4th parade at their meeting tomorrow. Chief McPike added that the walkers would be inside the cemetery, and cars and floats would line up on Cemetery Rd. 6. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES  Finance – Mr. Hartman reported that the committee met prior to council and discussed the February financials, and RITA collections, which are down 5.2%. He further reported that RITA collected $37,000 in back collections with their non-filer/subpoena program. Ms. Dronsfield added that Mrs. Pfeiffer could help assist residents with any questions they may have concerning RITA filing. Mr. Hartman mentioned that employee health insurance premiums are up, over 9%.  Police – Mr. Rowland reported that the committee met prior to council and discussed the February Stats, the part-time and overtime hours, which are up $6,000 over budget.  Public Works – Ms. Dronsfield reported that the committee will meet on April 7, prior to council.  Utility – Mr. Bughman reported that the committee will meet prior to council on April 7.  Ordinance – Mr. Feron reported that he would like to meet on April 7 to discuss the parking ordinance. Chief McPike reported that the police department had towed several cars, and mentioned that he is reviewing information from Mr. Bond. There was some discussion concerning the parking issue.  Personnel – Mr. Boham reported that the committee will meet when there is business to discuss. 7. PUBLIC COMMENTS & QUESTIONS (5 Minutes Per Person For Questions & Comments) - Derek Brasee village resident from Wenner St. asked about the Wenner St. parking issue during school pickup times; Mr. Greever reported that they are still working on the matter, and mentioned that it will be a collaboration between the village and the school administration. There was some discussion concerning the Wenner St. parking issue. - Brian Burke from Kiwanis reported on a Thursday evening meeting with speaker Dr. Dana Parsons from the coroner’s office at 5:30 PM, at Wellington LCCC. He mentioned the State of Wellington breakfast at the Wellington Eagles, Thursday March 28 at 8:00 AM, and the Parade of Flags program, where proceeds go to the Union School Park playground equipment. - Fire Chief Wetherbee – Chief Wetherbee gave his department review for 2024. He reported on fire calls, equipment purchases and refurbs, grants and Issue 21, a replacement operation levy. He asked for council and Village support on May 6. Mr. Hartman thanked Chief Wetherbee for attending and mentioned that he runs an excellent department. 8. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS ORDINANCE NO. 2025-06 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND RESTATING SECTION 5.15 OF THE VILLAGE PERSONNEL POLICY MANUAL, RELATIVE TO PUBLIC RECORDS 2nd Reading Motion by Rowland, 2 by Hartman to move the second reading. Roll call vote was taken with all members voting nd “yes”. ORDINANCE NO. 2025-10 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ASSESSMENTS FOR MOWING FEES, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY (Requesting suspension of the rules) 1st Reading Motion by Hartman, 2 by Bughman to suspend the rules. Roll call vote was taken with all members voting “yes”. nd Motion by Rowland, 2nd by Bughman to approve as read. Roll call vote was taken with all members voting “yes”. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-11 A RESOLUTION ENDORSING ISSUE 21, A PROPOSED LEVY REPLACEMENT AT A RATE OF 2.5 MILLS, ANNUALLY FOR THE NEXT FIVE YEARS, AS PROPOSED BY THE WELLINGTON COMMUNITY FIRE DISTRICT 1st Reading Motion by Hartman, 2nd by Rowland 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”. ORDINANCE NO. 2025-12 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2025 ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS ORDINANCE TO MAKE/REFLECT CORRECTED CHANGES IN THE ANTICIPATED REVENUES, AND PROVIDING FOR AN IMMEDIATE EFFECTIVE DATE 1st 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 Project Spreadsheet – Mr. Hartman thanked Mr. Greever for his work on the project spreadsheet. He asked that Mr. Greever add Union School Park to that spreadsheet. He would like Mr. Greever to have the park drawing on display at Union School Park, and have the thermometer re-installed as well. He reported that he would like to have a “Friends of the Park” meeting, to get the project moving along. 11. ADJOURN – Motion by Feron, 2nd by Bughman to adjourn at 7:59 PM