Village of Caldwell Meeting Minutes for May 2025

The Council for the Village of Caldwell met in regular session on Monday, May 12, 2025, at 6:00 p.m., with the following members present: Rucker, Antill, Postlethwait, Welsh. Hopkins, Minosky and Mayor Wells absent.

            The previous month’s meeting minutes approved as written.

            A motion was made by Welsh 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 monthly. Bills to include Northeast for street sweeper, Weaver Landscaping. All in favor motion carried.

            Mayor comments:

            Council President Postlethwait reported soft opening will be held memorial weekend for the Disc Golf. Fall outing to be scheduled. Hole sponsors wanted at $400.00 each. Postlethwait also reported camera installation to begin in next few weeks.

            VA comments: Hot patch starting, mowing, skate park in process. High grass notifications sent out. Councilman Antill questioned repairs on Frazier Street with Conaway stating its on the agenda to be done soon. Conaway also reported North Street water to be shut done for project in the following days with an estimated 2 hour shut off. Bulk Water station project continuing.

            Councilwoman Welsh reported PAWS transferring cats for spay and neutering. Also reported Easter Egg Roll very successful.

            Water plant has new hire, Jimmy Moore who brings 15-year experience in field with water and sewer license. Moore will start May 27, 2025 with Grewell’s last day May 13, 2025.

            Motion by Rucker seconded by Postlethwait to accept zoning permit request for Golden Oak Hardware for signage installation. All in favor, motion carried.

            Bid Opening on the Village Equipment held with the following:

            Ford Tractor – Perry Brown – $3,804.00, Gary Rossiter – $2,880.00, Cale Morris – $2,880.00, Dave Ramage – $3,501.00, Rocky Hayes – $2056.00, Jim Haas – $3,250.00, Zach Postlethwait – $4,300.00, Aaron Reed – $8,975.88, Jim Haas – $3,855.00, Steven Zwick – $6,800.00, Rich Brienza – $4,001.00. A motion to accept Reed bid by Rucker seconded by Welsh. All in favor, motion carried.

            Dodge Truck – Derek Stack – $1575.00, Rocky Hayes – $551.00. A motion by Antill seconded by Rucker to accept Stack bid. All in favor, motion carried.

            Chevy Truck – Raymond McAuley – $1,755.00, Derek Stack – $1,575.00, Rocky Hayes – $751.00, James Young – $1,450.00. Motion by Rucker seconded by Postlethwait to reject bids on Chevy truck. All in favor, motion carried.

            Prison Lift Station discussed as property ownership in question. VA reported he was in contact with attorney as to handle. Lift station has been on property for 30 plus years. Property owner, Lori, has not signed any agreement or survey in order for Village to repair station. VA reported that the Lori’s would sell property also stating they are not in agreement with the village annexing the school property.

             Motion to adjourn by Antill seconded by Rucker. All in favor, motion carried.