- 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:
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Blinzler, Sharon |
Y |
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Gruver, Jason |
Y |
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Bowsher, Brian |
Y |
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VanAusdale, Leslie |
Y |
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Wallace, Chuck |
Y |
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Wampler, Pam |
Y |
Members Present 6-0
Other Village Representatives Present:
- Denise Knecht – Fiscal Officer; Dawn Fitzcharles – Village Administrator; Casey Everetts – Intern Administrative Assistant; Ken Jaocb – Chief of Police
Media Present:
- The Bryan Times – Brian Koeller; The Village Reporter – India Kenner
Public Present:
- None
- Motion to Approve Meeting Minutes from 03.18.2026:
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Blinzler, Sharon |
Y 2ND |
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Gruver, Jason |
Y MOTION |
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Bowsher, Brian |
Y |
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VanAusdale, Leslie |
Y |
|
Wallace, Chuck |
Y |
|
Wampler, Pam |
Y |
Motion PASSES 6-0
Mayor Update by Robert Day:
- Arbor Day Proclamation
- Large trash day went very well, scrap tonnage increase from last year. Students attending the Spanish trip to Costa Rica in 2027 assisted and will be recipients of the donations to the Scrap Fund organized by Mike Kimpel.
Administrator Update by Dawn Fitzcharles:
- Health Fair – Friday & Saturday April 24-25 from 6-10am in the training room
- Community Center is nearing completion! Working on finishing touches, Next steps include inspections- may take up to 30 days. We are now preparing for the Grand Opening!
- Mainstreet has some events marked for the summer, June 27 is Truck pulls, July 18 is Edgerton Homecoming and parade, October 3 is the Big Little Fall Festival. They also have taken over the Monday Food truck nights, which will be from 4:30-7:30 p.m. each week through August with the exception of holidays.
- Working to schedule a planning commission meeting and a CRA committee meeting to approve 2 applications
- We have had some issues occur recently at the substation regarding the transformers. From a normal oil test in August of 2025 to currently experiencing trips offline. We are in the process of securing a backup transformer. We are also working through a problem with the generator at the main lift station, using backup generator until we can get it repaired/replaced.
- Received letter from Division of Liquor control- all Class C/D Village liquor permits are up for renewal as of June 1, 2026. Denise Knecht read list of vendors who have liquor control permits. If there are no objections, there is nothing further we need to do at this time. Council presented no objections.
Fiscal Officer Update by Denise Knecht:
- Credit Card Policy review Feb 16 – March 15
- March 2026 Financials were emailed and ready to be signed
- Biannual Audit for 2024/2025 is on the schedule
- Motion to pay bills 04.01.2026 and 04.15.2026:
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Blinzler, Sharon |
Y |
|
Gruver, Jason |
Y |
|
Bowsher, Brian |
Y |
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VanAusdale, Leslie |
Y MOTION |
|
Wallace, Chuck |
Y |
|
Wampler, Pam |
Y 2ND |
Motion PASSES 6-0
Police Chief Update by Ken Jacob:
- Officers are wearing a different badge that represents Autism Awareness for the month of April.
- Requesting wage re-alignment for part-time officers in order to remain competitive
- Next Saturday April 25 is National Drug take-back Day from 10am-2pm – Drop off location @ Town Hall
Report of Committees:
- Rules Committee 3/9 – Recommend and approve rules, rent & deposit rates, lease agreement, & name for Community Center (“Lewis E. Brown Community Center”). Established updated information to the rental rules and lease agreement for the Gerhart & Miller Park ball fields while adding information specifically on alcohol regulations and park after-hour guidelines.
- Tree Commission 3/25 – Welcomed Brian Bowsher to the committee; Arbor Day celebration will be April 24, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. behind the Village Hall outside of the Edgerton softball field; we will be honoring Don Buchs and Chuck Merriman for their contribution to the Council and Tree Committee. The trees being planted are sweetgum trees. Mayor Day read the Arbor Day proclamation. Seedling giveaway during Monday Mainstreet Munchies on May 4, 2026 from 4:30pm-7:30pm downtown by the bandstand.
- Wage & Comp 3/25 – No additional report provided.
Police Department Employment Status Change Forms: As discussed in Police Chief report.
- Motion to approve Police Department Employment Status Change for wage increase to 32.00/hr. for Matthew Krill:
|
Blinzler, Sharon |
Y |
|
Gruver, Jason |
Y 2ND |
|
Bowsher, Brian |
Y |
|
VanAusdale, Leslie |
Y MOTION |
|
Wallace, Chuck |
Y |
|
Wampler, Pam |
Y |
Motion PASSES 6-0
- Motion to approve Police Department Employment Status Change for wage increase to 24.88/hr. for Tracy Hardig:
|
Blinzler, Sharon |
Y 2ND |
|
Gruver, Jason |
Y |
|
Bowsher, Brian |
Y |
|
VanAusdale, Leslie |
Y |
|
Wallace, Chuck |
Y |
|
Wampler, Pam |
Y MOTION |
Motion PASSES 6-0
- Motion to approve Police Department Employment Status Change for wage increase to 22.00/hr. for Kyle Esckilsen:
|
Blinzler, Sharon |
Y |
|
Gruver, Jason |
Y |
|
Bowsher, Brian |
Y |
|
VanAusdale, Leslie |
Y MOTION |
|
Wallace, Chuck |
Y |
|
Wampler, Pam |
Y 2ND |
Motion PASSES 6-0
- Motion to approve Police Department Employment Status Change for wage increase to 22.00/hr. for Jacob Ferrebee:
|
Blinzler, Sharon |
Y MOTION |
|
Gruver, Jason |
Y |
|
Bowsher, Brian |
Y |
|
VanAusdale, Leslie |
Y |
|
Wallace, Chuck |
Y |
|
Wampler, Pam |
Y 2ND |
Motion PASSES 6-0
- Motion to approve Police Department Employment Status Change for wage increase to 19.00/hr. for Larry Hussey:
|
Blinzler, Sharon |
Y 2ND |
|
Gruver, Jason |
Y |
|
Bowsher, Brian |
Y |
|
VanAusdale, Leslie |
Y |
|
Wallace, Chuck |
Y MOTION |
|
Wampler, Pam |
Y |
Motion PASSES 6-0
Community Center: Rules committee met on 2 different occasions to work out the details discussed during Rules Committee Update.
- Motion to approve the Community Center Name, Rates & Lease Agreement:
|
Blinzler, Sharon |
Y |
|
Gruver, Jason |
Y |
|
Bowsher, Brian |
Y MOTION |
|
VanAusdale, Leslie |
Y 2ND |
|
Wallace, Chuck |
Y |
|
Wampler, Pam |
Y |
Motion PASSES 6-0
Ball Field Rental Agreement update: Details discussed during Rules Committee Update.
- Motion to approve field rental agreement for Gerhart Park and Miller Park:
|
Blinzler, Sharon |
Y |
|
Gruver, Jason |
Y |
|
Bowsher, Brian |
Y 2ND |
|
VanAusdale, Leslie |
Y MOTION |
|
Wallace, Chuck |
Y |
|
Wampler, Pam |
Y |
Motion PASSES 6-0
Cloud upgrade: After multiple server updates over the last several years, some of the server components we have are no longer being produced. The best approach we can come up with is to work with our accounting & utility software company to store our information, which gives us additional cyber security protection and reduces our reliance on our local server. Law director has looked over and approved the agreement. This will be an annual commitment/agreement with Software Solutions.
- Motion to approve Software Solutions VIP Cloud Agreement:
|
Blinzler, Sharon |
Y |
|
Gruver, Jason |
Y MOTION |
|
Bowsher, Brian |
Y |
|
VanAusdale, Leslie |
Y 2ND |
|
Wallace, Chuck |
Y |
|
Wampler, Pam |
Y |
Motion PASSES 6-0
ODD Brownfield payment: We are continuing with the same procedure we have performed since the beginning, for transparency and clarity. We have already received the revenue.
- Motion to approve and issue payment for invoice #92388 to August Mack Environmental in the amount of $27,426.70 for the Edgerton Metals Brownfield Remediation Project (Edgerton Revitalization DEV-2022-193553) for project invoices through March 15, 2026, request #32:
|
Blinzler, Sharon |
Y |
|
Gruver, Jason |
Y MOTION |
|
Bowsher, Brian |
Y |
|
VanAusdale, Leslie |
Y |
|
Wallace, Chuck |
Y |
|
Wampler, Pam |
Y 2ND |
Motion PASSES 6-0
ODOT ROAD SALT CONTRACT: Annual action we take to participate in the contract. Asking for 130 tons, allows for adequate supply during winter season. May 1st is the deadline for participation.
VILLAGE OF EDGERTON RESOLUTION NO 2026-004
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN THE ODOT ROAD SALT CONTRACTS AWARDED IN 2026
- Motion to pass and adopt Resolution No 2026-004:
|
Blinzler, Sharon |
Y |
|
Gruver, Jason |
Y MOTION |
|
Bowsher, Brian |
Y 2ND |
|
VanAusdale, Leslie |
Y |
|
Wallace, Chuck |
Y |
|
Wampler, Pam |
Y |
Motion PASSES 6-0
ODOT PID 101283 WIL SR 49 Resurfacing: There has been ongoing concern regarding area on State Route 6 between Bryan and Edgerton where multiple vehicle accidents have occurred. Studies have been completed and ODOT will install center rumble strip on State Route 6 starting at State Route 15 and ending at County Rd 4.50. This project is being combined with another project and will be 100% covered by ODOT.
VILLAGE OF EDGERTON RESOLUTION NO 2026-005
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONSENT FOR THE VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR TO ENTER INTO AND EXECUTE CONTRACTS WITH THE OHIO DIVISION OF TRANSPORTATION TO COMPLETE PID NO. 101283 WIL SR 49 RESURFACING PROJECT
- Motion to pass and adopt Resolution No 2026-005:
|
Blinzler, Sharon |
Y 2ND |
|
Gruver, Jason |
Y MOTION |
|
Bowsher, Brian |
Y |
|
VanAusdale, Leslie |
Y |
|
Wallace, Chuck |
Y |
|
Wampler, Pam |
Y |
Motion PASSES 6-0
Council Discussion: No further council discussion.
- Motion to enter into executive session to discuss and consider the appointment, employment, lateral transfers, promotion, or compensation of a public employee(s) at 6:28 PM:
|
Blinzler, Sharon |
Y |
|
Gruver, Jason |
Y |
|
Bowsher, Brian |
Y |
|
VanAusdale, Leslie |
Y MOTION |
|
Wallace, Chuck |
Y |
|
Wampler, Pam |
Y 2ND |
Motion PASSES 6-0
- Motion to exit executive session 7:03 PM:
|
Blinzler, Sharon |
Y |
|
Gruver, Jason |
Y |
|
Bowsher, Brian |
Y |
|
VanAusdale, Leslie |
Y MOTION |
|
Wallace, Chuck |
Y |
|
Wampler, Pam |
Y 2ND |
Motion PASSES 6-0
Action taken after executive session-
- Motion to advertise for Full-time Patrol Officer:
|
Blinzler, Sharon |
Y 2ND |
|
Gruver, Jason |
Y |
|
Bowsher, Brian |
Y |
|
VanAusdale, Leslie |
Y MOTION |
|
Wallace, Chuck |
Y |
|
Wampler, Pam |
Y |
Motion PASSES 6-0
- Motion to adjourn at 7:04 PM:
|
Blinzler, Sharon |
Y |
|
Gruver, Jason |
Y |
|
Bowsher, Brian |
Y |
|
VanAusdale, Leslie |
Y MOTION |
|
Wallace, Chuck |
Y |
|
Wampler, Pam |
Y 2ND |
Motion PASSES 6-0