Village of Caldwell Council Minutes for February, 2024

The Council for the Village of Caldwell met in regular session on Monday February 12, 2024 at 5:00 p.m., with the following members present: Antill, Rucker, Minosky, Postlethwait, Welsh and Hopkins.

            The previous month regular minutes approved as written.

            Motion by Welsh seconded by Minosky that council has received and reviewed all monthly reports including bank reconciliation, appropriation status, fund status, revenue status, payment ledger and payroll reports to include paying monthly. All in favor motion carried.

            Mayors comments: Water Plant funding underway with approximately 7 million left to secure. Training for funding met, Zero citations for water plant break. Working on contingency plan. Mayor thanked all involved in Emergent Grant Application.

            Village Administrator comments: EPA meeting to follow up on water break. Sewer project continuing with numerous water breaks.

            Sheriff Mackie agreed to contract renewal.

            Councilman Antill questioned process for boil alerts with EMA handling with an all call with residents who are signed up. Currently in process of Village having an all call with current software.           

            Derek Hesson of 42 Sunset Drive approached council with complaint on current project in Sunset Hills. Hesson explained that the village does not have right of way on his property and RDR Construction went into his yard and he explained he is not happy with the way it turned out, Hesson stated that his and others yards have been destroyed and he would like the Village to compensate and or hold RDR accountable.  Mrs. Hesson added that there was no communication between home owners and contractor. Solicitor to review and follow up.

            J.D. Harper discussed Belford Street stating mud, concrete issues. Mayor informed Harper that the Village can not dictate when and how contractor does his job.

            Motion by Minosky seconded by Postlethwait accepting Resolution 2024-03 OPWC Grant Application. All in favor motion carried. Motion carried.                 

            Resolution 2024-04 Tabled.

            Motion by Minosky seconded by Rucker accepting Resolution 2024-05 accepting sheriff agreement. All in favor, motion carried.

            Second Reading on 2024-01 appropriations.

            Motion by Hopkins seconded by Postlethwait to go into executive session to discuss salaries inviting Council, Mayor and Solicitor. All in favor, motion carried.

            Motion by Minosky seconded by Hopkins to go back into regular session. All in favor, motion carried.

            Motion by Hopkins seconded by Postlethwait to accept Ordinance 2024-02 salaries. All in favor. Motion carried.

            2024-03 Water Rates First reading.

            Mayor Wells recommended to hire Kendall Weisend for the Water Plant. A motion was made by Minosky seconded by Antill to hire Kendall Weisend. All in favor. Motion carried.

            Committee reports:

            Planning/Zoning                   

            Service/Safety:

            Finance:

            Parks/Rec:

            Motion to adjourn by Rucker seconded by Postlethwait. All in favor, motion carried.