PHOTO BY INDIA KENNER / THE VILLAGE REPORTER
NEW BUCKET TRUCK COMING … Full attendance as the Bryan Board of Public Affairs considers equipment purchases, fund transfers, and transparency initiatives.
By India Kenner
THE VILLAGE REPORTER
india@thevillagereporter.com
The Bryan Board of Public Affairs held its regular meeting on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. at the Bryan Municipal Utilities office, located at 841 East Edgerton Street, Bryan, Ohio. Chair Annette Schreiner called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
Clerk-Treasurer John Lehner conducted a roll call, confirming the presence of all members: Chair Annette Schreiner, Vice Chair Karen Ford, and Members Brian Davis, Jeremy Suffel, and Debra Beevers. Also in attendance were Director of Utilities Derek Schultz and Mayor Carrie Schlade.
The board approved the minutes of the February 3, 2026, meeting as presented. Motion by Suffel, seconded by Davis, was approved unanimously.
A public hearing was held, with no public comments or concerns raised.
Clerk-Treasurer John Lehner presented the routine financial and operational reports. He requested that board members review the materials and contact him with any questions. Motion to approve by Davis, seconded by Ford, was approved unanimously.
The board adopted Resolution No. 6-2026, awarding the bid for the purchase of a 2026 bucket truck for the Electric Department. This acquisition will enhance line maintenance and repair capabilities.
In additional action, the board approved two fund transfer resolutions. Resolution No. 7-2026, authorizing the transfer of resources from the 509 Communications Fund to the 501 Electric Fund; and Resolution No. 8-2026, transferring capital funds from the 535 Communications Capital Fund to the 515 Electric Capital Fund. Both transfers support ongoing utility operations and infrastructure priorities.
During the open discussion period, the board considered adopting video recording for public meetings to enhance transparency and accessibility. Members also reviewed proposed content and layout options for the Board Member section of the utility’s website.
The board authorized implementation of semi-monthly disbursement schedules for payments and financial obligations. Motion to pay the bills by Davis, seconded by Beevers, was approved unanimously.
At 5:31 p.m., the board entered executive session to discuss the employment and compensation of public employees, pursuant to the applicable exemptions under Ohio’s Open Meetings Law (regarding personnel matters).
The next regular meeting of the Bryan Board of Public Affairs will be held on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.