Village of Caldwell Council Minutes
The Council for the Village of Caldwell met in regular session on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at 5:00 p.m., with the following members present: Antill, Rucker, Minosky, and Postlethwait. Welsh absent connected via phone.
The previous month regular minutes approved as written.
Mayor Wells recommended Dee Hopkins to fill the vacancy seat on council.
Motion by Minosky seconded by Postlethwait to appoint Dee Hopkins to the council vacancy seat left by John Saling. Minosky, Postlethwait, Antill, yea. Rucker, no. Motion carried.
Motion by Antill seconded by Minosky naming Michael Postlethwait as President of Council. All in favor, motion carried.
2024 Committees changes – Finance – Jeff Minosky, Michael Postlethwait, Dee Hopkins. Service and Safety – Shane Rucker, Marcy Welsh and Isaac Antill.
Motion by Minosky seconded by Antill 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 bills including. All in favor motion carried.
Mayors comments: Working to conclude projects and working on a employee succession plan.
Village Administrator Crum comments: Brian Ruppel working on meter installs, salt ordered, Access Management Plan in works.
Solicitor Cross reported appraisal for Lori property in the works.
Motion by Rucker seconded by Postlethwait accepting Resolution 2024-01 State Route 821 Repair. Rucker, Minosky, Postlethwait, yea. Antill abstain. Motion carried.
Motion by Minosky seconded by Antill accepting Resolution 2024-02 accepting Revolving Water Loan Agreement. All in favor, motion carried.
First Reading on 2024 appropriations.
Second Reading held on salary increases.
Committee reports:
Planning/Zoning
Service/Safety:
Finance:
Parks/Rec: Concrete corn hole boards and signs purchases discussed.
Council acknowledged and thanked John Saling for his service to the Village Council.
Motion to adjourn by Minosky seconded by Antill. All in favor, motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
____________________ Clerk
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Mayor