By: Jacob Kessler
THE VILLAGE REPORTER
The Wauseon City Council held their meeting on Monday, June 17. The meeting began at 5:00 p.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance followed by a moment of silence. Council first moved to approve minutes from the previous meeting held on June 3rd.
Committee reports came next, with councilor Simon giving a report from the Park Board meeting held on June 11th. No recommendations were made from that meeting.
Department head reports followed, with Public Service Director Keith Torbet speaking first. It was stated that the Public Works Department is busy setting up for the Homecoming. Signs for the pickleball courts have been ordered and the Fulton Street project is coming along well.
As for the Homecoming, Mayor Huner stated that Fire Chief Phill Kessler had spoken with the owner of the Homecoming’s ride equipment in order to make sure everything is placed properly for fire lanes.
Torbet was then asked if the new groundskeeper position had been posted, with Torbet stating that it had been. The following legislative actions were then approved by council.
The second reading of Resolution 2024-18 authorizing the mayor to enter into the employer-sponsored direct primary care agreement with Nexus Growth Solutions, LLC DBA Nexus Health Connect. This resolution was passed under emergency provisions.
The second reading of Resolution 2024-19 authorizing the mayor to enter into the Clinton Township – City of Wauseon annexation agreement pertaining to the annexation of 13.92 acres of Clinton Township. The third reading of Ordinance 2024-2 to amend Section 159 of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Wauseon.
Next, council moved to approve appointment recommendations, made by the mayor, for various board and commissions. This recommendation was for the appointment of Lisa Smith to the Charter Revision Commission for a term lasting from 06/30/2024 to 06/30/2027.
Mayor Huner then reminded everyone that the Homecoming Parade will be held on Saturday, June 22nd at 11:00 a.m. Approval of the bills took place next before council moved to adjourn at 5:16 p.m.