Village of Caldwell Council Minutes for March, 2024

The Council for the Village of Caldwell met in regular session on Monday March 11, 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 Minosky seconded by Postlthewait 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: Approved for AGCI Recreation Corridor. Funding for recreation submitted with other counties.

Matt and Meredith of Designing Local present with an update and ideas for downtown revitalization project stating that estimated award date is March 25, 2024. Currently working on the schematic design for the downtown area. Project our to bid in May or June with a September 30 deadline for contractor to be on board, Construction deadline October 26, 2024. Other discussion concluded parklets, bump outs and decorative street lighting. Council member Minosky voiced concerns that he was not in favor of much of the project. Council likes to use allies instead of losing parking. More clarity as project continues.

Matt Wyscarver and Cathy Cline approached council with design and information on new Credit Union Building located at 304 North Street. 2200 Square footage with two drive thru with hopes of finishing before the end of this year.

Village Administrator comments: Stop sign changes within the village, Veteran’s Memorial Sign placement, Kay Schafer sewage problem with submitted invoice to RDR. Awaiting payment on hydrant damage on two different claims.

Motion by Minosky seconded by Antill to approve Kendall Weisend to receive 160 vacation and 24 personal days. All in favor, motion carried.

Motion by Minosky seconded by Antill to approve Resolution 2024-04 authorizing leasing the former Rohrbaugh Building. All in favor, motion carried.

Motion by Welsh seconded by Postlethwait to approve Resolution 2024-07 hiring new Village Solicitor. All in favor, motion carried.

Motion by Minosky seconded by Hopkins approving Ordinance 2024-01 for 2024 Village Appropriations. All in favor, motion carried.

Second Reading held on Ordinance 2024-03 Water Rates held.

Village Administrator Crum explained purchases he had made for fuel and donuts.

Clean up Days to be held June 6, 7, and 8. Pick up available Thursday and Friday.

Motion by Minosky seconded by Postlethwait to accept the Fire Department agreement. All in favor, motion carried.

Motion by Minosky seconded by Welsh to accept the eye, dental and life insurance renewal with United Healthcare. All in favor, motion carried.

Committee reports:

Planning/Zoning: New Construction on North Street Credit Union Building.

Service/Safety:

Finance: Village Administrator Crum explained purchases he had made for fuel and donuts.

Parks/Rec: Disc Golf Continues.

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