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 November 3, 2025 7:37 PM 1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Mayor Schneider called the meeting to order with the Pledge of Allegiance 2. ROLL CALL Councilman Stephen 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 Schulte, Clerk of Council O’Brien, Brian Burke, Derek Brasee 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – Motion by Feron, 2nd by Bughman to approve the minutes from the October 20, 2025 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 $ 92,028.05 205 Police Pension Trust Fund $ 1,508.26 208 Permissive Vehicle Tax $ 1,026.77 401 Capital Improvement $ 20,638.24 501 Water Fund $ 288,613.77 502 Sewer Fund $ 52,311.98 503 Electric Fund $ 24,538.13 504 Garbage Fund $ 100.00 506 Storm Sewer Capital $ 4,115.71 508 Consumer Deposit Fund $ 91.14 Pay 22 $ 134,559.01 Total $ 619,531.06 5. COMMUNICATIONS FROM MAYOR, COUNCIL, AND VILLAGE OFFICIALS  Mayor Schneider  Law Director Schulte – Law Director Schulte had nothing to report.  Chief McPike - Absent  Finance Director Pfeiffer – Finance Director Pfeiffer had nothing to report.  Village Manager Greever – Mr. Greever said he would stand on his report, and offered to answer any questions.  Main Street Wellington – Mr. Bughman mentioned that Christmas craft show on November 17, and the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on December 6. He further reported that MSW is still waiting for a reply from the newly selected program manager. 6. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES  Finance – Mr. Hartman reported that the committee met prior to council where they reviewed the 2026 budget for a second time and had an executive session.  Police – Mr. Rowland reported that the committee will meet on November 17, prior to council.  Public Works – Ms. Dronsfield reported that the committee met prior to council. They heard from Mr. Brasee that the salt spreaders had been installed, curbside leaf collection is underway, a new sidewalk had been poured at the Rec. Park, and work on DeVoe field had been finished.  Utility – Mr. Bughman reported that the committee met prior to council. He reported that the electric department has been installing conduit at Union School Park, the water department has located lead lines, West St. is going smoothly and will be closed on Nov. 6 & 7, and the wastewater department reported business as usual.  Ordinance – Mr. Feron reported that the committee will meet on November 17, prior to council.  Personnel – Mr. Hartman reported that the committee met tonight in executive session. Motion by Hartman, 2nd by Bughman to hire Trevor Shull as apprentice lineman at $22.87 per hour, after he receives a Class A CDL his hourly rate will increase to $23.43 per hour, and in October 2026 his hourly rate will increase to $24.01; effective November 10, 2025. Roll call vote was taken with all members present voting “yes”. 7. PUBLIC COMMENTS & QUESTIONS - None 8. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS ORDINANCE NO. 2025-40 AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE ANNUAL COMPENSATION FOR THE MAYOR, COUNCIL PRESIDENT, AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL EFFECTIVE 2026, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY 3 rd Reading Motion by Rowland, 2 by Feron to approve the third reading. Roll call vote was taken with all members present nd voting “yes”. ORDINANCE NO. 2025-43 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE VILLAGE’S SECTION 125 CAFETERIA PLAN FOR EMPLOYEES, COMMENCING IN 2026, AND PROVIDING FOR AN IMMEDIATE EFFECTIVE DATE 1 st Reading ORDINANCE NO. 2025-44 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE VILLAGE PERSONNEL POLICY MANUAL WITH RESPECT TO PAYMENT FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH INSURANCE, AND PROVIDING FOR AN IMMEDIATE EFFECTIVE DATE 1 st Reading (Requesting Suspension of the Rules) Motion by Rowland, 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”. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-45 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ENGAGEMENT OF SHUMAKER, LOOP & KENDRICK, LLP AS SPECIAL COUNSEL TO PROVIDE LEGAL SERVICES IN REGARD TO INSURANCE RECOVERY, 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 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 Lit Crosswalks – Mr. Hartman reported that he has received requests from residents to have crosswalks lit. Mayor Schneider suggested bringing the matter up at a utility committee meeting, so all of the crosswalks could be reviewed at once. Thank you – Mr. Bughman thanked everyone who helped at the football field this season, and also encouraged residents to get out and vote tomorrow. Coffee with the Mayor – Mayor Schneider invited residents to join him on November 15 at 9:00 AM at Bread-N-Brew for Coffee with the Mayor. Chief McPike – Mayor Schneider reported that Chief Jim McPike had tendered his resignation effective December 1, 2025. Motion by Hartman, 2nd by Feron to accept Chief McPike’s resignation, with regret. Roll call vote was taken with all members present voting “yes”. W. Herrick RxR – Resident Derek Brasee asked Mayor Schneider for a railroad track repair update; Mayor Schneider stated that he is waiting for an update. Vote on Tuesday – Mr. Hartman encouraged residents to get out and vote tomorrow. 11. ADJOURN – Motion by Feron, 2nd by Bughman to adjourn at 7:53 PM