- 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 |
Absent |
|
Gruver, Jason |
Y |
|
Bowsher, Brian |
Y |
|
VanAusdale, Leslie |
Absent |
|
Wallace, Chuck |
Y |
|
Wampler, Pam |
Y |
4 Members Present
Other Village Representatives Present:
- Denise Knecht – Fiscal Officer; Dawn Fitzcharles – Village Administrator via phone; Amanda Knecht – Admin Assistant
Media Present:
- Brian Koeller – The Bryan Times, Brianna Balogh – The Village Reporter
Public Present:
- Randy Weisz, Stan Tipton, Andy Miller
- Motion to Approve Meeting Minutes from 4/15/2026:
|
Blinzler, Sharon |
Absent |
|
Gruver, Jason |
Y MOTION |
|
Bowsher, Brian |
Y |
|
VanAusdale, Leslie |
Absent |
|
Wallace, Chuck |
Y 2ND |
|
Wampler, Pam |
Y |
Motion PASSES 4-0
Edgerton Disc Golf Course – Andy Miller & Stan Tipton assisted in the design and implementation of our disc golf course. Mayor Day thanked them and presented with a plaque of recognition for all of their volunteered time and efforts ever since the discussion began in 2020. They brought the course to life with their big ideas and dedication and we are very grateful to have this beautiful course full of variety within our Village.
Randy Weisz was present and wanted to share a “thank you” to everyone that was a part of bringing this course to Edgerton!
Council Member Sharon Blinzler entered the meeting @ 5:37pm.
Mayor Update by Robert Day:
- Successful 1st food truck Monday- tree giveaway
- Will be speaking during Memorial Day program following the parade Monday, May 25 @ 10am; parade begins at American Legion Hall departing around 9:45
Fiscal Officer Update by Denise Knecht:
- Credit Card Review Mar 16- Apr 15 Statement Period
- April Financial Reports – sent 5/4/2026
- 2024/2025 AOS Biannual audit is underway
- Participating in the RITA non-filer subpoena program again this year
- Motion to pay bills 05.06.26:
|
Blinzler, Sharon |
Y |
|
Gruver, Jason |
Y 2ND |
|
Bowsher, Brian |
Y MOTION |
|
VanAusdale, Leslie |
Absent |
|
Wallace, Chuck |
Y |
|
Wampler, Pam |
Y |
Motion PASSES 5-0
Part-time seasonal employee(s): Caden Sinclair is able to return this summer, after HS graduation, to assist in the street and parks departments. Jeanette Reas would be used on an as-needed basis to clean the Community Center facility if the scheduled employee is unable to make it. Avery Aldrich will be used to assist with many painting projects, landscaping, cleaning, etc. throughout the Village.
- Motion to approve reclassification of Caden Sinclair from General Laborer Intern to Part-time General Laborer Seasonal at $16.92/hr effective 5/6/2026:
|
Blinzler, Sharon |
Y |
|
Gruver, Jason |
Y |
|
Bowsher, Brian |
Y MOTION |
|
VanAusdale, Leslie |
Absent |
|
Wallace, Chuck |
Y |
|
Wampler, Pam |
Y 2ND |
Motion PASSES 5-0
- Motion to hire Jeanette Reas as part-time general laborer seasonal @ $16.92/hr effective 5/6/2026:
|
Blinzler, Sharon |
Y |
|
Gruver, Jason |
Y MOTION |
|
Bowsher, Brian |
Y 2ND |
|
VanAusdale, Leslie |
Absent |
|
Wallace, Chuck |
Y |
|
Wampler, Pam |
Y |
Motion PASSES 5-0
- Motion to hire Avery Aldrich as General Laborer Intern seasonal @ $13.00/hr effective 5/6/2026:
|
Blinzler, Sharon |
Y |
|
Gruver, Jason |
Y |
|
Bowsher, Brian |
Y MOTION |
|
VanAusdale, Leslie |
Absent |
|
Wallace, Chuck |
Y |
|
Wampler, Pam |
Y 2ND |
Motion PASSES 5-0
2026 supplement to Annual Appropriations: This Ordinance will appropriate funds for the following: professional and technical services to provide project employment contracts; vehicle maintenance for unexpected repairs in the Electric department; property & liability insurance to account for a much larger increase than we anticipated.
- Motion to pass and adopt Village of Edgerton Ordinance No 1167:
|
Blinzler, Sharon |
Y |
|
Gruver, Jason |
Y MOTION |
|
Bowsher, Brian |
Y |
|
VanAusdale, Leslie |
Absent |
|
Wallace, Chuck |
Y 2ND |
|
Wampler, Pam |
Y |
Motion PASSES 5-0
Council Discussion:
Brian Bowsher asked where we are at with getting dirt at Gerhart fields. Currently, we are at the mercy of contractors but have been working on the fields as we are able. Bowsher also requested to be made aware when businesses in town are closing to avoid finding out same time as everyone else.
Sharon Blinzler inquired on when speed bumps will be placed on Gerhart and Ash St by the ball fields. Traffic is terrible. Electric scooters/ unicycles being driven at a very high speed is also a concerning issue.
Chuck Wallace would like to see all Village vehicles be lettered in order to be identified by residents.
- Motion to enter into executive session to discuss the acquisition of property and to discuss employment and compensation of public employee(s) at 6:05PM :
|
Blinzler, Sharon |
Y MOTION |
|
Gruver, Jason |
Y |
|
Bowsher, Brian |
Y 2ND |
|
VanAusdale, Leslie |
Absent |
|
Wallace, Chuck |
Y |
|
Wampler, Pam |
Y |
Motion PASSES 5-0
Chuck Wallace exited at 6:48pm to attend another meeting.
- Motion to exit executive session 7:15PM:
|
Blinzler, Sharon |
Y MOTION |
|
Gruver, Jason |
Y |
|
Bowsher, Brian |
Y 2ND |
|
VanAusdale, Leslie |
Absent |
|
Wallace, Chuck |
Y |
|
Wampler, Pam |
Y |
Motion PASSES 5-0
Action taken after Executive Session.
- Motion to promote Amanda Knecht to the position of Executive Assistant @ $26.00/hr effective 5/4/2026:
|
Blinzler, Sharon |
Y MOTION |
|
Gruver, Jason |
Y |
|
Bowsher, Brian |
Y |
|
VanAusdale, Leslie |
Absent |
|
Wallace, Chuck |
Absent |
|
Wampler, Pam |
Y 2ND |
Motion PASSES 4-0
- Motion to hire Kayla Beldon as Administrative Assistant @ $19.00/hr effective 5/6/2026:
|
Blinzler, Sharon |
Y |
|
Gruver, Jason |
Y 2ND |
|
Bowsher, Brian |
Y MOTION |
|
VanAusdale, Leslie |
Absent |
|
Wallace, Chuck |
Absent |
|
Wampler, Pam |
Y |
Motion PASSES 4-0
- Motion to adjourn @ 7:18pm:
|
Blinzler, Sharon |
Y 2ND |
|
Gruver, Jason |
Y |
|
Bowsher, Brian |
Y MOTION |
|
VanAusdale, Leslie |
Absent |
|
Wallace, Chuck |
Absent |
|
Wampler, Pam |
Y |
Motion PASSES 4-0