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 June 16, 2025 7:00 PM 1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Mayor Schneider called the meeting to order with the Pledge of Allegiance 2. ROLL CALL Councilman Stephen 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, Law Director Bond, Mrs. Bond, Chief McPike, Clerk of Council O’Brien, Derek Brasee, Brian Burke 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – Motion by Feron, 2nd by Bughman to approve the minutes from the June 2, 2025 meeting, and the June 9, 2025 council work session. 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 $ 61,295.37 201 Street CM&R Fund $ 3,609.81 501 Water Fund $ 44,313.63 502 Sewer Fund $ 38,979.31 503 Electric Fund $ 142,067.51 504 Garbage Fund $ 40,702.09 505 Cable TV Franchise Fund $ 32.45 506 Storm Sewer Capital $ 4,347.85 508 Consumer Deposit Fund $ 596.94 Pay 12 $ 127,145.16 Total $ 463,090.12 5. COMMUNICATIONS FROM MAYOR, COUNCIL, AND VILLAGE OFFICIALS  Mayor Schneider  Law Director Bond – Nothing to report  Chief McPike – Nothing to report  Finance Director Pfeiffer - Absent  Village Manager Greever – Mr. Greever mentioned that he had nothing to add to his report, and reminded council that there is only one meeting in July, on July 14, where they would hold all committee meetings. There was some discussion concerning the water treatment plant construction, and possible repercussions to the insurance company, as they are not replying to email communications. Mr. Bond suggested using language such as, as of today the time it would take us to complete the project is beyond the deadline we have agreed upon, the responsibility to meet the deadline is now on you; Mr. Greever will use a variation of that in his next email.  Main Street Wellington 6. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES  Finance – Mr. Hartman reported that the committee met prior to council and discussed the May financials, which are doing well, RITA collections are down 11.7%, and health insurance is up 10.5%.  Police – Mr. Rowland reported that the committee met prior to council and discussed monthly stats, vehicle usage, and OT and PT hours which are on a positive trend. The zone car project has been completed and all of the vehicles have been upgraded. He reminded residents to be observant at the crosswalks for pedestrians, and advised bicycle riders to wear reflective clothing at night. Mayor Schneider reminded residents that there is no bicycle riding or skateboard riding on the downtown sidewalks.  Public Works – Ms. Dronsfield reported that the committee will meet July 14, prior to council.  Utility – Mr. Bughman reported that the committee will meet July 14, prior to council.  Ordinance – Mr. Feron reported that the committee will meet on July 14, prior to council. He reported that the cemetery board has good summer employees this year. Mr. Feron mentioned that they had a state hearing regarding a claim that the cemetery mishandled a burial, the state ruled that there is no evidence to support the claim that the cemetery did anything wrong.  Personnel – Mr. Boham reported that the committee met prior to council. Motion by Boham, 2 nd by  Dronsfield to hire Gianni Bonidie, seasonal summer employee for the water department at $11.00 per hour effective June 16, 2025. Roll call vote was taken with all members voting “yes”. Motion by Boham, 2nd by Rowland to accept the resignation of officer Daniel Angelo, effective June 26, 2025, and to accept the resignation of Jolene Gonzales effective July 7, 2025. Roll call vote was taken with all members voting “yes”. 7. PUBLIC COMMENTS & QUESTIONS - None (5 Minutes Per Person For Questions & Comments) 8. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS Ordinance No. 2025-24 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 2024-42 AND THE RELATED CONTRACT, RELATIVE TO THE APPOINTMENT OF THE VILLAGE DIRECTOR OF LAW 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 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 – Mayor Schneider invited residents to join him at Coffee with the Mayor at Bread-N-Brew on Saturday June 21. Thank You – Mayor Schneider congratulated Law Director Bond on his retirement after 50 years practicing law, and 27 years with the Village. He appreciated Mr. Bond’s guidance over the years. Mr. Hartman stated that he slept easier at night with Mr. Bond as counsel, and how he has been a blessing for the Village. Mayor Schneider asked Mr. Bond what was the biggest change to law that he saw in his career; Mr. Bond replied computers, which were handier than libraries. Mr. Bond began his career in law as a law clerk for the City of Parma. Council thanked Mr. Bond for his hard work over the years, and expressed that he will be missed. MSW – Mr. Bughman reported that Main Street Wellington is in need of volunteers for the Gone Wild pet event, and the July 3&4 events. He mentioned that they are also in need of donations for their Bee City alley mural. 11. ADJOURN – Motion by Feron, 2nd by Bughman to adjourn at 7:21 PM