- 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:
| Blinzler, Sharon | Y |
| Gruver, Jason | Y |
| Bowsher, Brian | Y |
| VanAusdale, Leslie | Y |
| Wallace, Chuck | Y |
| Wampler, Pam | Y |
6 Members Present
Other Village Representatives Present:
- Denise Knecht, Fiscal Officer; Amanda Knecht, Administrative Assistant; Ken Jacob, Police Chief
Media Present:
- Cindy Thiel, The Edgerton Earth; Brianna Balogh, The Village Reporter
Public Present:
- None
- Motion to Approve Meeting Minutes from 01.21.26:
| Blinzler, Sharon | Y 2ND |
| Gruver, Jason | Y MOTION |
| Bowsher, Brian | Y |
| VanAusdale, Leslie | Y |
| Wallace, Chuck | Y |
| Wampler, Pam | Y |
Motion PASSES 6-0
Mayor Update by Robert Day:
- Thank you to Street Department for snow removal over last 2 weeks- great job!
- History of Lewis Brown- suggesting the Community Center be named after Lewis Brown
Fiscal Officer Update by Denise Knecht:
- January 2026 financials completed, emailed 2/2
- Annual financial report and Hinkle Notes- on target
- Motion to pay bills 02.04.26:
| Blinzler, Sharon | Y |
| Gruver, Jason | Y |
| Bowsher, Brian | Y MOTION |
| VanAusdale, Leslie | Y |
| Wallace, Chuck | Y |
| Wampler, Pam | Y 2ND |
Motion PASSES 6-0
PD employment status change: Ashley Plotts has served 6-month probationary period and is eligible for removal and full-time status.
- Motion to remove Ashley Plotts from probationary patrolman to regular full-time patrolman effective 2/4/2026:
| Blinzler, Sharon | Y |
| Gruver, Jason | Y |
| Bowsher, Brian | Y |
| VanAusdale, Leslie | Y MOTION |
| Wallace, Chuck | Y |
| Wampler, Pam | Y 2ND |
Motion PASSES 6-0
Electric Dept employment status change: Jeremy Wright has served his 6 month probationary period as Lineworker 3 and is eligible for full-time Lineworker status.
- Motion to remove Jeremy Wright from probationary Lineworker 3 to Lineworker 3 effective 2/6/2026:
| Blinzler, Sharon | Y |
| Gruver, Jason | Y MOTION |
| Bowsher, Brian | Y 2ND |
| VanAusdale, Leslie | Y |
| Wallace, Chuck | Y |
| Wampler, Pam | Y |
Motion PASSES 6-0
Resolution 2026-002:
VILLAGE OF EDGERTON RESOLUTION NO 2026-002
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN THE WILLIAMS COUNTY MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN
- Motion to pass and adopt Village of Edgerton Resolution No 2026-002:
| Blinzler, Sharon | Y |
| Gruver, Jason | Y MOTION |
| Bowsher, Brian | Y |
| VanAusdale, Leslie | Y |
| Wallace, Chuck | Y |
| Wampler, Pam | Y 2ND |
Motion PASSES 6-0
Council Discussion:
Brian Bowsher – concerned about the safety of one of our fire vehicles, would like to suggest a Safety meeting to discuss. Safety members agreed to meet at 5pm on the 18th before the Council meeting.
Pam Wampler- Street department is doing an amazing job!
Bob reiterated there will be a Safety meeting Wednesday February 18 at 5pm and a Rules meeting Wednesday February 11th at 5pm.
This weekend is the Friday night K of C fish fry, Fireman’s breakfast Sunday morning, Subway, Rockets and Route 6 Pizza in between. Brian Bowsher added there is a Spaghetti Dinner on Friday night at the basketball game to benefit Post Prom parents.
This weekend is the “Throwback” girls’ basketball game in the Town Hall gym, and recognition will be given to the Girls’ 1981 basketball team that went to State.
- Motion to enter into executive session to discuss employment and compensation of a public employee(s) at 5:50PM :
| Blinzler, Sharon | Y |
| Gruver, Jason | Y |
| Bowsher, Brian | Y 2ND |
| VanAusdale, Leslie | Y MOTION |
| Wallace, Chuck | Y |
| Wampler, Pam | Y |
Motion PASSES 6-0
- Motion to exit executive session 6:30PM:
| Blinzler, Sharon | Y |
| Gruver, Jason | Y |
| Bowsher, Brian | Y MOTION |
| VanAusdale, Leslie | Y |
| Wallace, Chuck | Y |
| Wampler, Pam | Y 2ND |
Motion PASSES 6-0
No action taken
- Motion to adjourn at 6:31 PM:
| Blinzler, Sharon | Y |
| Gruver, Jason | Y 2ND |
| Bowsher, Brian | Y |
| VanAusdale, Leslie | Y MOTION |
| Wallace, Chuck | Y |
| Wampler, Pam | Y |
Motion PASSES 6-0