Village of Caldwell Meeting Minutes for December 2025

The Council for the Village of Caldwell met in regular session on Monday, December 8, 2025, at 6:00 p.m., with the following members present: Rucker, Antill, Minosky, Postlethwait, Welsh and Hopkins.

The previous month’s meeting minutes along with special meeting approved as written with correction.

A motion was made by Minosky seconded by Hopkins 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 monthly and year end. All in favor motion carried.

Mayor comments: Mayor Wells presented Councilwomen Welsh with thank you for her service to the Village stating that Welsh was dedicated and hardworking while on the Village Council. Wells also announced the new council members for 2026.

VA comments: Conaway and Deputy May discussed noise complaints in the Village.

Heath Dawson Caldwell Lake Disc designer discussed the course with Council stating that the course is getting a phenomenal response from all over. Dawson goal for 2026 is to have a tournament and looking to lock in the first Saturday of May. Councilman Minosky added that the course will be featured in Ohio magazine.

Reid Carpenter, Tammy Stillion and Misty Cromwell approached council to discuss transitional housing in the Village. Discussion included not any housing opportunities in Noble County, the need for transitional housing in Noble County. Homes are case managed, care for young individuals out of foster care, short term stays 90 days or less, three to four residents per household. Council questioned the need for variances.

Motion by Welsh seconded by Rucker to accept Resolution 2025-16 village cyber security. All in favor, motion carried.

Motion by Rucker seconded by Postlethwait to accept Resolution 2025-17 village temporary appropriations for 2026. All in favor, motion carried.

Motion by Rucker seconded by Welsh to accept Resolution 2025-18 Noble County Hazard Mitigation Plan. All in favor, motion carried.

First Reading Flood Plan Ordinance.

Motion by Welsh seconded by Hopkins accepting Trash Can Ordinance 2025-08. All in favor, motion carried.

Motion by Antill seconded by Postlethwait accepting Ordinance 2025-08 amending salaries. All in favor, motion carried.

Finance and Rules: Minosky stated meeting in order for 2026 budget.

Council president Postlethwait thanked Marcy and Dee for service to Village.

2026 meeting calendar accepted.

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