Council Meeting Minutes 2025 04 16

• Mayor Day called the meeting to order at 5:30PM with the Pledge of Allegiance and Prayer.
• Y – Yes, N – No, A – Abstain, Abs – Absent
• Roll Call:

    6 Members Present

Other Village Representatives Present:

• Denise Knecht – Fiscal Officer; Dawn Fitzcharles – Village Administrator via phone

Media Present:

• Edgerton Earth – Cindy Thiel; Village Reporter – India Kenner

Public Present:

• Emma Ann Knecht

• Motion to Approve Meeting Minutes from 04.08.2025:

Motion PASSES 6-0

Fiscal Officer Update by Denise Knecht:

• New Business: The Hicksville Bank Depository Agreement of Public Funds is expiring on 06/30/2025. We have begun working with the Hicksville Bank to get the necessary paperwork so that Mr Rothenbuehler has an opportunity to review the documents before we bring it to Council for consideration. Just letting you know this is on our radar.
• Credit Card statements have not yet been produced.
• Motion to pay bills 04.16.25:

Motion PASSES 6-0

General Labor part-time position: Through with the interview process, we would request to have Council’s approval to hire Joseph Albertson. Joe has extensive experience in ground maintenance, working for a community as well as for a development. We believe his skill set will be a great addition and will serve the Edgerton community well.

• Motion to hire Joseph Albertson as probationary part-time general laborer effective 04.16.24 @ $17.50:

Motion PASSES 6-0

TC Energy: We received grant funding in the amount of $14,800 from the 2025 TC Energy Build Strong Grant for hazardous condition monitoring. This is for the two 5-gas meters, testing and calibration system for the 5-gas and our existing 4-gas meters for the Fire Department. In the past two years we have been fortunate enough to be awarded $26,400.00 in grant funding from TC Energy.

• Motion to accept grant award from TC Energy for Hazardous Condition Monitoring Equipment for the Edgerton Fire Department in the amount of $14,800.00:

Motion PASSES 6-0

2025 Supplemental Appropriations: This request is to account for the TC Energy Grant funds $14,800 and the Side Letter Grant Match Funds $408,931.

VILLAGE OF EDGERTON ORDINANCE NO 1153
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR A SUPPLEMENT TO THE 2025 ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS

• Motion to pass and adopt Ordinance No 1153:

Motion PASSES 6-0

Mayor Day reminded all that Main Street Edgerton is holding a Community Easter Egg Hunt at Parkview Care Center this Saturday at 1:30pm; ages up to 12 years old.

Memorial Tree for Levi Hess: On Arbor Day, Friday, April 25^th @ 10am a memorial dedication tree will be planted on the tree lawn at the home of Levi Hess, located at the corner of Elm St and Clarksville Rd. The schools will be involved. The community is invited to attend.

Reminder: There will be a Spring Health Fair located at Town Hall in the training room on Thursday and Friday, April 24^th & 25^th, from 6-10AM. Parkview Care Center is providing refreshments.

Council Member Wallace announced that we are in the top 15 in our region for tree planting with Tree City USA. The goal is to continue planting and hopefully achieve the tree growth award. This is our 37th year of participation in Tree City USA.  

• Motion to adjourn at 5:42PM:

Motion PASSES 6-0