Michael Krugman

The Council discussed various departmental updates, including Park Committee activities regarding event planning and merchandise sales, the Administrator's report on infrastructure maintenance such as valve replacements, and the Police Chief's report on the success of the recent village festival and upcoming community events. Legislative action was taken to authorize professional services for the 2026 Paving Program, approve the Cemetery Sexton/Board of Trustees ordinance, and advance the Reservoir Lake Park Recreation Center user agreement. Additionally, the Council addressed the hiring of a part-time utility worker and the placement of a recycle bin.

The council discussed policies and procedures for the new Gathering Grove Recreation Center, including rental fees and student discounts. Approval was granted for the Tri-Community Fire Department to use facilities for events and for the purchase of community trash receptacles. The police chief reported on a recent car show and the status of an old police vehicle. Legislation passed included the appointment and salary adjustment for a Village Administrator, the appointment of a police officer, and first readings for a Cemetery Sexton and a Recreation Center User Agreement. Additionally, the council addressed the relocation of a recycle bin and reviewed the status of an electric rate study.

The council discussed committee updates regarding records retention, cemetery planning, and park facility improvements. The Police Chief reported on a state-level agency award and potential traffic safety improvements. The Mayor provided an update on maintenance staffing challenges and sewer infrastructure repairs. Several legislative actions were taken, including the passage of emergency ordinances for sewer improvement funds and resolutions related to cybersecurity, emergency management cooperation, and public records training. Additionally, the council reviewed the location of a recycling bin and approved the hiring of a new village employee, concluding with an executive session regarding imminent court action.

The Council discussed the progress of the rails to trails initiative, including construction timelines for the upcoming phases. The Park Committee obtained authorization for youth league dugout painting. Appointments were made to the advisory board for the new building project. The Mayor provided a report regarding internal village communications and operational activities. The Council conducted legislative business, including progress on resolutions regarding a cybersecurity program, an agreement with the Huron County EMA, and a garbage disposal contract. Additionally, a date for community trash pickup was established.

The agenda for the meeting included committee reports, specifically addressing the Cemetery Committee's need to discuss legislation concerning increased cemetery rates. Key financial matters involved the approval of paying 2024 invoices and the approval of the January 2026 Bank Reconciliation. Legislative items focused on emergency legislation, Ordinance 2026-O-5, concerning supplemental appropriations for Fiscal Year 2026. New legislation included Resolution 2026-R-4 to authorize a contract for an electric utility rate study, Ordinance 2026-O-6 for general appropriations for Fiscal Year 2026, Ordinance 2026-O-7 regarding Greenlawn Cemetery fees, and Resolution 2026-R-5 for website support and ADA compliance for 2026. Resolution 2026-R-3 regarding a cybersecurity program was tabled until March 17th.