Village Council

Village of Wellington Council Meeting Minutes Hans Schneider, Mayor Council: Gene Hartman-Council President, Derek Brasee, Mark Bughman, Helen Dronsfield, Gary Feron, Keith Rowland Council Chambers January 5, 2026 7:14 PM 1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Mayor Schneider called the meeting to order with the Pledge of Allegiance 2. ROLL CALL Councilman Derek Brasee – Present Councilman Gary Feron – Present Councilman Mark Bughman – Absent 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, Acting Chief Poling, Clerk of Council O’Brien, the family of Derek Brasee, WHS government students 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – Motion by Feron, 2nd by Brasee to approve the minutes from the December 15, 2025 council meeting. Roll call vote was taken with all members present voting “yes”. 4. SWEARING IN – Mayor Schneider swore in Council President Gene Hartman, Councilman Gary Feron, Council Keith Rowland, and Councilman Derek Brasee. They were met with applause. 5. 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 $ 23,165.41 201 Street CM&R Fund $ 169.68 202 State Highway Fund $ 2,774.00 208 Permissive Vehicle Tax $ 7,438.77 290 Caring Fund $ 350.00 501 Water Fund $ 6,837.24 502 Sewer Fund $ 6,894.60 503 Electric Fund $ 24,488.42 504 Garbage Fund $ 354.00 506 Storm Sewer Capital $ 1,701.17 Pay 26 $ 142,737.17 Total $ 216,910.46 6. COMMUNICATIONS FROM MAYOR, COUNCIL, AND VILLAGE OFFICIALS  Mayor Schneider  Law Director Schulte – Law Director Schulte had nothing to report and offered to answer any questions.  Acting Chief Poling – Acting Chief Poling had nothing to report.  Finance Director Pfeiffer – Finance Director Pfeiffer had nothing to report.  Village Manager Greever – Village Manager Greever thanked the Mayor and Council for the Employee Appreciation dinner on Dec. 19, where Matt Osborn was awarded Employee of the Year. Mr. Hartman had questions regarding Republic Services collecting refuse near the elementary school while children are on their way to school; Mr. Greever will contact Republic and ask them to collect after 9 AM.  Main Street Wellington 7. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES  Finance – Mr. Hartman reported that the committee will meet on Tuesday January 20, prior to council.  Police – Mr. Rowland reported that the committee will meet on January 20, prior to council.  Public Works – Ms. Dronsfield reported that the committee met prior to council where Mr. Brasee reported that they are busy salting and plowing streets, and winterizing the Rec. Park. She mentioned that many leaves were not collected this fall due to the early snow, and will be collecting leaves again in the spring.  Utility – Mr. Feron reported that the committee met prior to council, where Mr. Bealer reported practice poles had been placed behind 98 Johns St. He reported that the Wastewater Dept. had been performing maintenance, and the Parkside liftstation would be completed by May. Mr. Feron reported that the Water Dept. is working with the contractor to have residential lead and galvanized water lines on West St. replaced.  Ordinance – Mr. Feron reported that the committee will meet on January 20, prior to council to discuss e- bikes. He further reported that the Cemetery Bd. will have Wreaths Across America hang wreaths in 2026, and may need volunteers to remove the wreaths after Christmas. He mentioned that the American Legion will be putting wreaths out as well.   Personnel – Mr. Rowland reported that the committee met in executive session prior to council. Motion by Rowland, 2nd by Brasee to accept the resignation of John Willis, lineman apprentice, effective January 6, 2026. Roll call vote was taken with all members present voting “yes”. 8. PUBLIC COMMENTS & QUESTIONS - None (5 Minutes Per Person For Questions & Comments) 9. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS ORDINANCE NO. 2026-01 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 159.05 OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES “UNIFORM ALLOWANCES GENERALLY” 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 Feron to approve as read. Roll call vote was taken with all members present voting “yes”. 10. OLD BUSINESS - None 11. NEW BUSINESS Welcome Students – Councilwoman Dronsfield welcomed WHS government students, and gave them a short review of the meeting, and how the Village operates. She thanked them for attending, and invited them to come back. 12. ADJOURN – Motion by Feron, 2nd by Brasee to adjourn at 7:35 PM