Board of Aldermen Meeting

CITY OF WILLARD BOARD OF ALDERMEN SPECIAL MEETING November 2, 2023 6:00 p.m. Staff present: Interim City Administrator, Donna Stewart, Deputy City Clerk, Cheryl Richardson Citizens in attendance: Steve Cobb, Terry Kathcart, David Kinsman, Jeremy Hill, Aaron Clinton, Casey Biellier, Rachel Dailey, Joe Crawford, Joyce Lancaster, Mark Lancaster, Walter Fox, Bradley Mowell, Marta Mieze, Matt Polites, Paul Bird, Marykay Bird, Jacque Tutton, Richard and Pat Boatright, Beth Lampe, and Nathan Lampe Call to Order. Mayor Sam Baird called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Roll Call. The Deputy City Clerk conducted the Roll Call. Alderman Smith-present; Alderman Keene-present; Alderman Hall-present; Alderman Swatosh-present; Mayor Sam Baird-present. Agenda Amendments/Agenda Approval. Mayor Baird asked for Citizen Input to be added to the Agenda and items #6, #8, and #9 be placed on an agenda for a Special Session November 6, 2023. Motion was made by Alderman Keene and seconded by Alderman Swatosh to approve the amended Agenda. Motion carried with a vote of 4-0. Voting aye: Aldermen Smith, Keene, Hall, and Swatosh. Citizen Input. Bradley Mowell urged the Board of Aldermen to seek training on Sunshine Law and to disconnect from the Willard City News and Issues group on Facebook. Interviews of Candidates for Ward 1 Alderman Six candidates were interviewed for Ward 1 Alderman. 1. Casey Biellier 2. David Kinsman 3. Matthew Polites 4. Walter Fox 5. Jeremy Hill 6. Aaron Clinton Interviews of Candidates for Ward 2 Alderman Five candidates were interviewed for Ward 2 Alderman. 1. Joseph Crawford 2. Rachel Dailey 3. Joyce Lancaster 4. Paul Bird 5. Steve Cobb Discussion/Vote on selection of a Ward 1 Alderman Discussion was held on the interviewed candidates. 11-02-2023 BOA Minutes Page 1 Motion was made by Alderman Smith and seconded by Alderman Swatosh to appoint Casey Biellier as Alderman for Ward 1. Motion carried with a vote of 4-0. Voting aye: Aldermen Smith, Keene, Hall, and Swatosh. Discussion/Vote on selection of a Ward 2 Alderman Discussion was held on the interviewed candidates. Motion was made by Alderman Keene to appoint Rachel Dailey as Alderman for Ward 2. Motion died due to the lack of a second. Motion was made by Alderman Keene and seconded by Alderman Smith to appoint Joyce Lancaster as Alderman for Ward 2. Motion carried with a vote of 3-0. Voting aye: Aldermen Smith, Keene, and Swatosh. Alderman Hall abstained. Adjourn Meeting. Motion was made by Alderman Hall and seconded by Alderman Swatosh to Adjourn the meeting. Motion carried with a vote of 4-0. Voting aye: Aldermen Swatosh, Smith, Hall, and Keene. The meeting Adjourned at 7:40 p.m. __________________________ ____________________________ Cheryl Richardson, Deputy City Clerk Sam Baird, Mayor 11-02-2023 BOA Minutes Page 2