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 September 2, 2025 7:39 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, Finance Director Pfeiffer, WW Supt. Norton, Clerk of Council O’Brien, Brian Burke, Derek Brasee, Corbin Schneider 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – Motion by Feron, 2nd by Bughman to approve the minutes from the August 11, 2025 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 $ 46,842.08 201 Street CM&R Fund $ 4,762.59 202 State Highway Fund $ 6,365.64 205 Police Pension Trust Fund $ 279.62 211 Cemetery $ 279.62 290 Caring Fund $ 200.00 401 Capital Improvement $ 37,043.05 501 Water Fund $ 32,591.65 502 Sewer Fund $ 25,981.00 503 Electric Fund $ 13,516.59 505 Cable TV Franchise Fund $ 32.45 506 Storm Sewer Capital $ 783.60 508 Consumer Deposit Fund $ 753.62 Pay 16 $ 133,882.19 Total $ 303,313.70 5. COMMUNICATIONS FROM MAYOR, COUNCIL, AND VILLAGE OFFICIALS  Mayor Schneider  Law Director Schulte - Absent  Chief McPike - Absent  Finance Director Pfeiffer – Mrs. Pfeiffer had nothing to report, and offered to answer any questions.  Village Manager Greever – Mr. Greever stood on his report, and offered to answer any questions.  Main Street Wellington – Mr. Bughman reported that MSW will meet the third week of the month, and mentioned that the Bee City mural had been completed. 6. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES  Finance – Mr. Hartman reported that the committee will meet on September 15, prior to council.  Police – Mr. Rowland reported that the committee will meet on September 15, prior to council.  Public Works – Ms. Dronsfield reported that the committee met prior to council where they discussed the West St. reconstruction project is moving as scheduled. She mentioned that they discussed the Westwood sidewalk improvements, and the upcoming Rec. Park field 2 upgrades.  Utility – Mr. Bughman reported that the committee met prior to council and discussed the digger/derrick truck is in Medina, sooner than expected, and the installation of a transformer at the new John Cloud building. He mentioned a conversation regarding the water plant rebuild, and smoke testing revealed leaks that the wastewater employees would be working to eliminate.  Ordinance – Mr. Feron reported that the committee will meet on September 15 to discuss electric scooters and e-bikes.  Personnel – Mr. Boham reported that the committee met prior to council. Motion by Boham, 2 nd by Feron to hire Andrew Pickworth at $32.17 per hour; carry over his sick leave, keeping the same vacation amount, effective September 29, 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. 2025-34 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2025 ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS ORDINANCE TO MAKE APPROPRIATIONS FOR CERTAIN EXPENSES AND ACCOUNT FOR CERTAIN REVENUES, 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. 2025-35 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2025 ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS ORDINANCE TO MAKE APPROPRIATIONS FOR CERTAIN EXPENSES AND ACCOUNT FOR CERTAIN REVENUES, 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 Bughman to approve as read. Roll call vote was taken with all members voting “yes”. 9. OLD BUSINESS - None 10. NEW BUSINESS Absent - Mr. Boham reported that he will be unable to attend the September 15 meeting. Football - Mr. Buahman thanked residents for supporting the Dukes Football team, who won their last game. He mentioned that the next home game is scheduled for September 19. Support the Teams – Ms. Dronsfield gave a shout out to the girls’ volleyball team, and the boys and girls soccer teams, and encouraged residents to come out to show their support. Welcome Home – Mayor Schneider welcomed his son Corbin who is home visiting before he leaves for Hawaii where he will be stationed for three years. 11. ADJOURN – Motion by Feron, 2nd by Bughman to adjourn at 7:49 PM