Village of Caldwell Meeting Minutes for February 2026

The Council for the Village of Caldwell met in regular session on Monday February 9, 2026 at 5:00 p.m., with the following members present: Rucker, Antill, Minosky, Postlethwait, Wyscarver. Griffin absent.

            The previous month’s meeting minutes approved with correction. The $1,000 allocation designated for fair board fireworks needs to be reworded to reflect that it now goes to the 4-H Council.

            A motion was made by Minosky seconded by Postlethwait 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 down payment for new sign outside of Village Hall. All in favor motion carried.

            Mayor comments: Capital Budget Grant may not be available will know end of March. Water Tank project submitted. Bulk Water Station not working Charlie to repair.

            VA comments: Thrasher liquidating damages against Rosen Company for time frame of project for the JEDD property with Village to receive money back. Walk through on the JEDD Project Thursday at 1:00. Meeting for Lift Station Project Thursday at 12:00.

            Lori property/Lift Station discussion with follow up with attorney.

            Sheriff’s sale includes 14 properties for foreclosure, with three major problem properties in the village including 910 Belford Street.

            Buckeye Hills to assist with updating water contracts with satellite companies.

            Council President Postlethwait spoke with Ben Schafer on property purchase and let him know the Village declining as this time and hopeful that Noble County Commissioners purchase property.

            Pam Kropp resident of village discussed parking problem on street corners with no visibility. Kropp also discussed snow plowing into streets. Village Administrator to follow up on complaints.

            Second Reading 2026-01 Appropriations.

            Motion by Antill seconded by Rucker to accept Ordinance 2026-02 Flood Plan. All in favor, motion carried.

            Finance and Rules: Equipment pricing and Finance meeting to be held February 23, 2026.

            Safety: Rucker discussed sidewalk and curb project stating most critical to be done first. Safety Committee to meet and discuss.

            Clean up Days to be scheduled and Art on the Square to be held behind the Fire Department on June 6-7.

Motion to adjourn by Minosky seconded by Wyscarver. All in favor, motion carried.