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 April 20, 2026 7:08 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, AC Poling, Clerk of Council O’Brien, Officer Pinkerton, Sara Poling, Dianna Marley MSW 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – Motion by Feron, 2nd by Brasee to approve the minutes from the April 6, 2026 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 $ 152,392.27 201 Street CM&R Fund $ 2,040.96 202 State Hwy $ 205 Police Pension $ 2,768.08 211 Cemetery Pass Through $ 2,768.08 208 Permissive Vehicle Tax 401 Capital Improvement 501 Water Fund $ 25,198.45 502 Sewer Fund $ 18,089.64 503 Electric Fund $ 44,745.48 Power Bill $ 510,906.39 504 Garbage Fund $ 36,395.28 505 Cable Fund (TTx) $ 1,684.00 506 Storm Sewer Capital $ 2,781.80 508 Consumer Deposits Total $ 799,770.43 5. COMMUNICATIONS FROM MAYOR, COUNCIL, AND VILLAGE OFFICIALS  Mayor Schneider  Law Director Schulte – LD Schulte had nothing to report.  Acting Chief Poling – AC Poling had nothing to report.  Finance Director Pfeiffer – FD Pfeiffer had nothing to report.  Village Manager Greever – VM Greever mentioned that he had covered many project updates in his report, and offered to answer any questions.  Main Street Wellington – MSW Program Director Marley gave a report concerning volunteer hours. She mentioned the closing of several businesses, including Red Iron and the Painting Factory. She reported that Night at the Races will be May 2 at the Wellington Eagles; tickets and horses are available for purchase. She reminded residents that the ticket proceeds go to the fireworks show. She mentioned upcoming events; the Gazebo Garden Walk, and Adopt a Pot coming soon. Mr. Bughman mentioned that donations are still needed for the MSW façade repair. 6. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES  Finance – Mr. Hartman reported that the committee met prior to council and discussed the March financials, which were decent, RITA collections, which are down 5.3%, and health insurance costs are up 5.3% from last year. Mr. Hartman announced a June 1 meeting to discuss the water and sewer rate study.  Police – Mr. Rowland reported that the committee met prior to council and discussed the March stats, and the part-time and overtime report, which is on track. He mentioned a Flock camera presentation, and reported the second reading of the ordinance is on tonight’s agenda.  Public Works – Ms. Dronsfield reported that the committee will meet prior to council on May 4.  Utility – Mr. Bughman reported that the committee will meet prior to council on May 4.  Ordinance - Mr. Feron reported that the committee met prior to council and had a continued discussion concerning E-bikes and E-scooters, and mentioned that the committee will meet again on May 4. Mr.  Feron announced that the Cemetery Board will meet tomorrow night at the Wellington Township garage where they will review pavilion quotes. Mayor Schneider had questions regarding a water break at the cemetery, which left the water in the main building off for more than a week; Mr. Greever will look into the matter and report at the next Public Works meeting.  Personnel – Mr. Rowland reported that the committee met prior to council. Motion by Rowland, 2 nd by Brasee to move Ryan Gulliford from full-time to part-time officer effective April 23. Roll call vote was taken with all members voting “yes”. Motion by Rowland, 2nd by Brasee to change the status of Benjamin Hogan from Special Police Officer to Part-time Police Officer at $29.81 per hour, after passing testing. Roll call vote was taken with all members voting “yes”. Motion by Rowland, 2 nd by Brasee to hire Sonja Beat as Assistant Finance Director, at $33.99 per hour, with 4 weeks vacation,150 hours of sick time carry over, after passing pre-hire testing, and security bonding post-hire, effective immediately. 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. 2026-10 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT TO THE PERMIT FOR THE INSTALLATION OF LICENSE PLATE READER WITH FLOCK GROUP INC. FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT, AND PROVIDING FOR AN IMMEDIATE EFFECTIVE DATE 2nd Reading Motion by Rowland, 2 by Feron to move the second reading. Roll call vote was taken with all members voting “yes”. nd ORDINANCE NO. 2026-12 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AMENDMENT TO THE VILLAGE’S EXISTING AGREEMENT WITH KLEINFELDER, INC. (FORMERLY POGGEMEYER DESIGN GROUP, A KLEINFELDER COMPANY), FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH CONSTRUCTION OF THE WEST STREET IMPROVEMENTS INCLUDING THE REPLACEMENT OF EXISTING WATERLINE AND APPURTENANCES ALONG JOHNS STREET FROM WEST STREET TO UNION STREET, AND PROVIDING FOR AN IMMEDIATE EFFECTIVE DATE 1st Reading (Requesting Suspension of the Rules) Motion by Rowland, 2 by Bughman to amend Exhibit A by removing line 92, nd and reducing the total by $3,350.00, and to suspend the rules. Roll call vote was taken with all members voting “yes”. Motion by Rowland, 2nd by Bughman to approve as amended. Roll call vote was taken with all members voting “yes”. ORDINANCE NO. 2026-13 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH KLEINFELDER, INC. FOR COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT AREA AND ENTERPRISE ZONE REPORTING, AND PROVIDING FOR AN IMMEDIATE EFFECTIVE DATE 1 st Reading (Requesting Suspension of the Rules) Motion by Rowland, 2 by Bughman to suspend the rules. Roll call vote was nd 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”. RESOLUTION NO. 2026-14 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE CITY OF LORAIN, OHIO FOR PARTICIPATION IN COMMERCIAL DRIVER’S LICENSE TRAINING PROGRAM, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY 1 st Reading (Requesting Suspension of the Rules) Motion by Rowland, 2 by Brasee to suspend the rules. Roll call vote was nd taken with all members voting “yes”. Motion by Rowland, 2nd by Feron to approve as read. Roll call vote was taken with all members voting “yes”. ORDINANCE NO. 2026-15 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, 2 by Feron to suspend the rules. Roll call vote was taken nd with all members voting “yes”. Motion by Rowland, 2nd by Feron to approve as read. Roll call vote was taken with all members voting “yes”. 9. OLD BUSINESS Internet at the Rec. Park – Mr. Hartman announced that NCW had run the fiber to DeVoe Field, and the project was complete. Engineering Services – Mr. Feron had questions regarding the Village engineering firm and possibly looking for an alternate; Mr. Greever reported that the Village can do an RFP, however it would have to be done carefully. 10. NEW BUSINESS Pothole Demo – Mayor Schneider reported that a company would be in on Thursday at 10:30 AM to demo a pothole- filling machine, and invited councilmembers to attend. Miscellaneous Questions for Mr. Greever – Mr. Brasee had questions concerning a sidewalk on Industrial Ave. and reported a broken tree grate in front of the VFW that needs immediate attention, and asked when the No Left Turn signed would be installed at the Westwood School drive; Mr. Greever answered his questions. Mayor Schneider asked Mr. Greever to check with Supt. Brasee about the status of signs that need to be installed for parking in the CBD, and reported that he wanted the crosswalk signs set back out. 11. ADJOURN – Motion by Brasee, 2nd by Bughman to adjourn at 7:37 PM