Michael Scheil

The Board discussed and approved several items, including Special Designated Liquor Licenses for the Old Setts and Bob Lovelace Memorial Run events. Key agenda items included approving a daycare expansion, reviewing well projects for Circle 5, receiving a pool update regarding chemical testing for opening, and reviewing reports from the Senior Center, Village Marshall, and Utility Superintendent. The Board also approved the CIGHT membership medical insurance policy for the 2026-2027 plan year, handled payment arrangements, and reviewed various claims for payment.

The board convened to consider applications for the position of Village Clerk/Treasurer. During the session, authorization was granted to the Chairman to negotiate wages and extend a job offer to the selected candidate.

The Board of Trustees for the Village of Fairmont reviewed the monthly Treasurer's Report and discussed economic development initiatives with the Fillmore County Development Corp. The meeting included operational updates from the library, senior center, village marshal, and utility superintendent. Administrative items addressed included the potential creation of a new maintenance position, the tabling of a construction pay application, and updates to bank signature cards. The board also approved budget allocations for baseball field flag poles, evaluated regulatory considerations for e-bikes and e-scooters, reviewed components of the employee handbook, and authorized the payment of municipal claims.

Key discussions and actions during the meeting included reviewing the Treasurer's Report for December 2025 and accepting an invitation to the FCDC Annual meeting. The Board approved the purchase of a new dishwasher for the Fairview Manor from Midwest Restaurant Supply. The Village Marshal reported on a vandalism concern. The Utility Superintendent provided updates on street repair estimates, generator modification completion at the water treatment plant, and ongoing street grading. Aging Services reported plans for increased advertising and considering renaming the Senior Center. The Board approved Charles Hawthorne to serve on the Fairmont Housing Authority Board. Following discussion, the time for future meetings was maintained at 7:00 p.m., and the Board approved advertising for a Pool Manager and Assistant Managers for the 2026 season. Old Business included approving $150 year-end bonuses for all full-time and part-time employees. Due to the Clerk/Treasurer's resignation, the Board approved advertising for a new clerk.

The document is a strategic plan.