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 20, 2026 7:24 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 – 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, Acting Chief Poling, Clerk of Council O’Brien, Brian Burke, MSW Program Manager Marley, Reps from Hot Stove – Marissa and Evan 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – Motion by Feron, 2nd by Bughman to approve the minutes from the January 5, 2026 council meeting and the January 5, 2026 Special 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 $ 139,423.12 201 Street CM&R Fund $ 858.09 202 State Highway Fund $ 5,432.67 208 Permissive Vehicle Tax $ 4,537.83 501 Water Fund $ 106,773.79 502 Sewer Fund $ 132,293.56 503 Electric Fund $ 161,365.36 504 Garbage Fund $ 34,353.13 505 Cable TV Franchise Fund $ 32.45 506 Storm Sewer Capital $ 7,783.55 508 Consumer Deposit Fund $ 559.88 Pay 1 $ 134,327.35 Total $ 727,740.78 5. COMMUNICATIONS FROM MAYOR, COUNCIL, AND VILLAGE OFFICIALS  Mayor Schneider  Law Director Schulte – Law Director Schulte had nothing to report.  Acting Chief Poling – Acting Chief Poling had nothing to report.  Finance Director Pfeiffer – Finance Director Pfeiffer had nothing further to report.  Village Manager Greever – Mr. Greever mentioned that he is setting up a tour for the Fremont LNG, power plant for March 24 or 26. All members interested in the tour chose Tuesday March 24.  Main Street Wellington – MSW Program Manager Deanna Marley introduced herself to Council, and gave a brief report of the upcoming Thursday meeting at the Elms from 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM. 6. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES  Finance – Mr. Hartman reported that the committee met prior to council and reviewed the December financials, and RITA collections, which are down 12.4% from last year.  Police – Mr. Rowland reported that the committee met prior to council and reviewed December stats, and heard that the Chief of Police position had been posted earlier in the day. He further reported that Acting Chief Poling was doing a great job.  Public Works – Ms. Dronsfield reported that the committee will meet on February 2, prior to council.  Utility – Mr. Bughman reported that the committee will meet prior to council on February 2.  Ordinance - Mr. Feron reported that the committee met prior to council and had more discussion concerning E-Bikes and carts, and will be doing more research. He further reported that they began review of the snow ban ordinance, and will have more discussion at the next meeting on February 17. Mr. Feron reported that the Cemetery will be raising rates for opening and closing, to cover rate increases from the excavator.  Personnel – Mr. Rowland reported that the committee met prior to council in executive session. Motion by Rowland, 2nd by Brasee to accept the resignation of Robin Bartolovich effective January 30, 2026. Roll call vote was taken with all members voting “yes”. 7. PUBLIC COMMENTS & QUESTIONS  (5 Minutes Per Person For Questions & Comments) – Hot Stove representatives Marissa and Evan had questions regarding the Rec. Park for the 2026 season. Mr. Greever answered their questions. 8. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS ORDINANCE NO. 2026-02 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2026 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 Rowland, 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 - None 11. ADJOURN – Motion by Brasee, 2nd by Bughman to adjourn at 7:45 PM