Village of Edgerton Council Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, August 17, 2021 at 7:00 PM
- Mayor Day called the meeting to order at 7:00PM with the Pledge of Allegiance and Prayer
- Y – Yes, N – No, A – Abstain, Abs – Absent
- Roll Call:
| Muehlfeld, Roger | Y |
| VanAusdale, Leslie | Y |
| Thiel, Dean | Y |
| Wallace, Chuck | Y |
| Gruver, Jason | Y |
| Karnes, Tom | Y |
6 Members Present
Other Village Representatives Present:
- Chris Walker- Law Director; Denise Knecht- Fiscal Officer; Dawn Fitzcharles-Village Administrator; Amanda Herman- Administrative Assistant
Media Present:
- Dan Cooley, The Village Reporter; Lucas Bechtol, The Bryan Times
Public Present:
- Victor Juarez, Justin Coffman, Jake Ferrebee, Matt Krill, Matt Roesel, Mary Juarez
- Motion to Approve Meeting Minutes from 08.03.21:
| Muehlfeld, Roger | Y |
| VanAusdale, Leslie | Y MOTION |
| Thiel, Dean | Y |
| Wallace, Chuck | Y |
| Gruver, Jason | Y 2ND |
| Karnes, Tom | Y |
Motion PASSES 6-0
Discussion- Recommendation to hire 3 part time patrol Police Department employees
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- Matthew Roesel- worked with Edgerton PD under Chief Jones from May of 2012 to May of 2018; a certified peace officer in the State of Ohio; Matt Krill expressed excitement to have Roesel’s diverse background back on the force which include logistics, Marine Corp veteran, previous corrections officer, and instructor of ammunitions.
- Motion to hire Matthew Roesel as a part time patrolman effective August 17, 2021 at $16.00/hr:
| Muehlfeld, Roger | Y MOTION |
| VanAusdale, Leslie | Y |
| Thiel, Dean | Y |
| Wallace, Chuck | Y |
| Gruver, Jason | Y |
| Karnes, Tom | Y 2ND |
Motion PASSES 6-0
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- Tracy Harding worked with Edgerton PD for 18 years until his resignation was accepted by Council this past February. Harding is a certified peace officer in the State of Ohio and was part of the founding members of Edgerton Tactical Team. Krill added that Harding showed up during the water emergency last week ready and willing to help and that’s the kind of commitment and dedication we are looking for.
- Motion to hire Tracy Harding as a part time patrolman effective August 17, 2021 at $16.00/hr:
| Muehlfeld, Roger | Y |
| VanAusdale, Leslie | Y |
| Thiel, Dean | Y 2ND |
| Wallace, Chuck | Y |
| Gruver, Jason | Y |
| Karnes, Tom | Y MOTION |
Motion PASSES 6-0
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- B. Michael Thomas- joined our team as a medic for the police department in 2013 and served until 2019. He is an instructional teacher and has provided CPR and first aid training to our departments. Thomas’ medical experience will be a valuable asset to the Police department.
- Motion to hire Michael B Thomas as a part time Police Department employee effective August 17, 2021 at $16.00/hr:
| Muehlfeld, Roger | Y |
| VanAusdale, Leslie | Y MOTION |
| Thiel, Dean | Y |
| Wallace, Chuck | Y |
| Gruver, Jason | Y 2ND |
| Karnes, Tom | Y |
Motion PASSES 6-0
Matthew Roesel was present at the meeting and sworn in by Mayor Day.
Administrator Update by Dawn Fitzcharles:
- Will have a full report on last Tuesday’s water main break at the next Council meeting; Industrial Water Tower was back in service as of Monday afternoon.
- Thank you to the Edgerton community for their support and understanding during such a difficult time.
- Extend warm welcome to new police department employees; looking forward to weeks and years to come.
Mayor Day took a moment to thank everyone involved last week during the difficult situations the Village faced. Dawn Fitzcharles and the rest of the team was commended for all of the efforts made to manage the week.
Fiscal Officer Update by Denise Knecht:
- July 2021 Financials are ready for signature
- Credit Card Review July 16-August 15, 2021
- Motion to pay bills 08.17.21:
| Muehlfeld, Roger | Y |
| VanAusdale, Leslie | Y |
| Thiel, Dean | Y MOTION |
| Wallace, Chuck | Y |
| Gruver, Jason | Y 2ND |
| Karnes, Tom | Y |
Motion PASSES 6-0
Discussion: Final reading before passage, will be turned in to the County Auditor for the October 1, 2021 deadline.
VILLAGE OF EDGERTON RESOLUTION 2021-007
A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE AMOUNTS AND RATES AS DETERMINED BY THE BUDGET COMMISSION AND AUTHORIZING THE NECESSARY TAX LEVIES AND CERTIFYING THEM TO THE COUNTY AUDITOR
- Motion to pass and adopt Resolution No 2021-007 (3rd reading):
| Muehlfeld, Roger | Y |
| VanAusdale, Leslie | Y 2ND |
| Thiel, Dean | Y |
| Wallace, Chuck | Y |
| Gruver, Jason | Y MOTION |
| Karnes, Tom | Y |
Motion PASSES 6-0
Discussion: OPWC The Village of Edgerton has applied for funding through the Ohio Public Works Commission many times since 2016. Depot Street, Oak Street, Business Alley West and East and West Hull Streets have all been funded through this source. Applications are due at the beginning of September and Fitzcharles will need authority from legislation in order to submit. Successful projects are based on condition, critical need, traffic counts, served customers, etc. We would like to submit an application of funding for Railroad Street – The estimated cost to mill and resurface 4,000 feet of Railroad Street and Component Street with limited drainage improvements is approximately $350,000. We would like to propose this with the future storm sewer boring under the railroad from West Street to continue to correct the Village storm water issue.
VILLAGE OF EDGERTON RESOLUTION NO. 2021-008
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR, DAWNFITZCHARLES, TO PREPARE AND SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE OHIO PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION STATE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT AND/OR LOCAL TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM(S) AND TO EXECUTE CONTRACTS AS REQUIRED AND DECLARING IT AN EMERGENCY
- Motion to suspend three reading rule for Resolution No 2021-008:
| Muehlfeld, Roger | Y MOTION |
| VanAusdale, Leslie | Y |
| Thiel, Dean | Y 2ND |
| Wallace, Chuck | Y |
| Gruver, Jason | Y |
| Karnes, Tom | Y |
Motion PASSES 6-0
- Motion to pass and adopt Resolution No 2021-008 as an emergency:
| Muehlfeld, Roger | Y 2ND |
| VanAusdale, Leslie | Y |
| Thiel, Dean | Y |
| Wallace, Chuck | Y |
| Gruver, Jason | Y |
| Karnes, Tom | Y MOTION |
Motion PASSES 6-0
Discussion: OPIOD The agreement with the three largest distributors of opioids – Cardinal Health, McKesson and AmerisourceBergen was announced last month by Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost. To seal the deal, the state must have the support of local governments representing at least 95% of its population. As of Friday morning, AG Yost said 86% – 114 of the 145 litigating political subdivisions have joined the agreement. The people of the State of Ohio and its communities have been harmed by misfeasance, nonfeasance and malfeasance committed by certain entities within the Opioid Pharmaceutical Supply Chain and the OneOhio settlement money. Ohio stands to reap $808 million from the three distributors alone which represents the best opportunity for the many communities hit hard by the opioid crisis to begin to recover from the devastation. Through the settlement, Edgerton’s allocation is approximately $5,900.00. The reason for the emergency is to ensure prompt pursuit of funds to assist in abating the opioid epidemic throughout Ohio.
VILLAGE OF EDGERTON RESOLUTION NO 2021-009
AN EMERGENCY RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT THE MATERIAL TERMS OF THE ONE OHIO SUBDIVISION SETTLEMENT PURSUANT TO THE ONEOHIO MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING AND CONSISTENT WITH THE TERMS OF THE JULY 21, 2021 NATIONAL OPIOID SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
- Motion to suspend three reading rule for Resolution No 2021-009 :
| Muehlfeld, Roger | Y |
| VanAusdale, Leslie | Y |
| Thiel, Dean | Y 2ND |
| Wallace, Chuck | Y |
| Gruver, Jason | Y MOTION |
| Karnes, Tom | Y |
Motion PASSES 6-0
- Motion to pass and adopt Resolution No 2021-009 as an emergency:
| Muehlfeld, Roger | Y |
| VanAusdale, Leslie | Y MOTION |
| Thiel, Dean | Y |
| Wallace, Chuck | Y |
| Gruver, Jason | Y 2ND |
| Karnes, Tom | Y |
Motion PASSES 6-0
Discussion: Poggemeyer Design Group agreement Water Tower Rehabilitation Project #2 This is the engineering agreement and bid/construction document preparation for the Water Tower Rehabilitation Project #2 for the identified repairs from the inspection report that Dixon Engineering completed in 2020. If you recall, we have submitted and been awarded funding from the WSRLA account to complete the project. Up to this point, we have successfully completed our application, asset management plan audit, and this is the next step in the process to get the project completed. We anticipate that the project will begin next spring and the towers will take an estimated 5-16 weeks, depending on the company that is awarded the bid, each to be rehabilitated on the inside and outside.
- Motion to approve agreement with Poggemeyer Design Group for Water Tower Rehabilitation Project #2 :
| Muehlfeld, Roger | Y |
| VanAusdale, Leslie | Y |
| Thiel, Dean | Y 2ND |
| Wallace, Chuck | Y |
| Gruver, Jason | Y MOTION |
| Karnes, Tom | Y |
Motion PASSES 6-0
Council Discussion:
Multiple Council members commended the Village employees on their response time last week getting the water and electrical emergencies handled. Everyone put their head down and went to work. It was great to see everyone come together and step up to support one another.
Park Board- Back and forth discussion was had after VanAusdale presented an idea to structure and develop guidelines and duties for the Park Board.
- Motion to request for Law Director Chris Walker to draw up language to establish the organizational structure and define the roles of the Park Board:
| Muehlfeld, Roger | Y |
| VanAusdale, Leslie | Y 2nd |
| Thiel, Dean | Y |
| Wallace, Chuck | No |
| Gruver, Jason | Y Motion |
| Karnes, Tom | Y |
Motion PASSES 5-1
- Motion to enter into executive session for discussion regarding the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline or dismissal of a public employee/employees and other matters required to be kept confidential @ 8:09PM :
| Muehlfeld, Roger | Y |
| VanAusdale, Leslie | Y 2nd |
| Thiel, Dean | Y |
| Wallace, Chuck | Y |
| Gruver, Jason | Y Motion |
| Karnes, Tom | Y |
Motion PASSES 6-0
- Motion to exit executive session @ 8:42PM:
| Muehlfeld, Roger | Y |
| VanAusdale, Leslie | Y MOTION |
| Thiel, Dean | Y 2ND |
| Wallace, Chuck | Y |
| Gruver, Jason | Y |
| Karnes, Tom | Y |
Motion PASSES 6-0
Action taken after executive session:
Upon exiting executive session Police Chief Matthew Krill request approval of the reclassification of Justin Coffman to Sergeant along with compensation to go along with it. He has demonstrated leadership, initiative, judgement and professionalism which is essential for a supervisory position. His efforts over the last year have served to unify and encourage his fellow officers. This promotion is well earned. I have complete faith and trust in Sgt Coffman’s abilities to assist our team in leading Edgerton’s Police Department into the future.
- Motion to approve for reclassification of Justin Coffman to Sergeant including compensation:
| Muehlfeld, Roger | Y |
| VanAusdale, Leslie | Y MOTION |
| Thiel, Dean | Y |
| Wallace, Chuck | Y |
| Gruver, Jason | Y |
| Karnes, Tom | Y 2ND |
Motion PASSES 6-0
- Motion to adjourn at 8:44PM:
| Muehlfeld, Roger | Y 2ND |
| VanAusdale, Leslie | Y |
| Thiel, Dean | Y |
| Wallace, Chuck | Y |
| Gruver, Jason | Y |
| Karnes, Tom | Y MOTION |
Motion PASSES 6-0