Village of Caldwell Meeting Minutes for January 2026
The Council for the Village of Caldwell met in regular session on Tuesday January 13, at 5:00 p.m., with the following members present: Rucker, Antill, Minosky, Postlethwait, Griffin and Wyscarver.
Motion made by Minosky seconded by Rucker naming Postlethwait Council president. All in favor motion carried.
Following Committees Named:
Finance – Postlethwait, Minosky and Wyscarver.
Safety – Antill, Griffin, and Rucker
Records Retention – Postlethwait, Ramage and Michele Radcliff.
Tourism – Parks and Recreation – Wells, Minosky, Wyscarver and Rucker.
Planning and Zoning – Wells, Griffin and Conaway.
The previous month’s meeting minutes along with special meeting approved as written.
A motion was made by Minosky seconded by Rucker 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: Superintendent meeting held discussing 2026 goals. Water and Sewer contracts in need of updating with satellite companies. Lift Station Project continuing.
VA comments: Commissioners need to stop extending water until storage available. Safety concerns discussed on Odd Fellow building as bricks are falling off. New employee Tae English hired at Water Plant. Downtown Revisitation Project in progress with November 1, 2026 finish date.
Motion by Minosky seconded by Wyscarver to accept Resolution 2026-01 EMA rental Agreement. All in favor, motion carried.
First Reading 2026-01 Appropriations.
First Reading 2026-02 Flood Plan.
Finance and Rules: Minosky stated bed tax collections increased during the Holiday’s and Wall that Heals event. Continuing to clean up yards around the Village.
Safety: Antill discussed stone on Ross Street and manhole need repair near Allbritain’s.
Motion by Rucker seconded by Wyscarver to partner with Noble County Fair Board for 2026 4th of July celebration with $1,000.00 to the fireworks. All in favor, motion carried.
Thrasher EPA Long Term Control Plan discussed with further information needed.
New signage for Village discussed. Outside Village Hall, cloud based. Approximate cost $32,500.00. Postlethwait to follow up with more information.
Motion to go into executive session to discuss property purchase made by Antill seconded by Wyscarver. All in favor motion carried.
Motion to go back into regular session made by Minosky seconded by Antill. All in favor motion carried.
Motion to adjourn by Antill seconded by Minosky. All in favor, motion carried.