John E. Starcher

The committee held a meeting to address matters related to local parks, city beautification, and cemetery management.

The council meeting agenda included the consideration of a resolution authorizing a contract for construction administration services for the Johnson's Island Water Main Extension Project and an ordinance regarding the disposal of obsolete municipal personal property. Additional topics addressed included the electric aggregation rate, the appointment of a part-time police officer, a property lease agreement for 418 W. Main, and continued membership in the Ohio Municipal League BWC group rating program.

The committee meeting focused on reviewing Village employee roles, funding sources, and the necessity of establishing or updating Council-approved job descriptions for all employees. Plans were initiated to develop a formal employee evaluation tool and identify appropriate supervisors. Additionally, concerns regarding police staffing levels and communication were raised, with further discussion deferred. The committee also noted upcoming health insurance renewal and scheduled a future session to review job descriptions.

The committee reviewed a report from the Strategic Planning and Personnel Committees regarding a Comprehensive Strategic Plan. Discussions focused on increasing village cemetery headstone foundation fees to better align with neighboring municipal rates. The committee evaluated a suggestion for installing a fence around the playground equipment at James Park, concluding it was unnecessary. Additionally, the committee addressed the deteriorating condition of an Army artillery piece at James Park and held an extensive planning discussion for the Clemons Park Development, including authorizing Section 106 coordination for permitting, exploring design concepts such as shingle beach construction and native plantings, and outlining future community outreach plans and grant funding opportunities.

The committee held a meeting to discuss the duties and funding of all village employees. A major topic of focus was the necessity of having current, council-approved job descriptions for every employee, with plans for the committee to research, develop, or obtain updated descriptions and a corresponding evaluation tool for future council approval. Additionally, the committee addressed police department staffing and communication concerns, reviewed the history of job role establishment, considered potential new positions, and planned to discuss upcoming health insurance renewals at a future meeting.