PROCLAMATION … Mayor Robert Day proclaimed April 21st through the 27th as National Crime Victims Rights Week, with a rededication happening on April 23rd at 10:30 a.m. in honor of the late Beth Ann Garber.
By: Anna Wozniak
THE VILLAGE REPORTER
anna@thevillagereporter.com
After the pledge of allegiance, members Lance Bowsher, Sharon Blinzler, Chuck Wallace, Jason Gruver, Leslie VanAusdale, and Pam Wampler approved the minutes from their April 3rd, 2024 meeting.
Mayor Robert Day then made two proclamations, one for Arbor Day, April 26th, which will see a red maple tree planted in honor of Steve Kimple.
The other one was proclaiming the week of April 21 through the 27th 2024 as National Crime Victims Rights Week, with a rededication happening on April 23rd at 10:30 a.m. in honor of the late Beth Ann Garber.
Administrator Fitzcharles then shared the schedule of the Edgerton Arbor Day celebration, noting that April 22nd will see the Tree Commission handing out saplings to residents, with food trucks and vendors being available for the enjoyment of attendees.
Fitzcharles then shared the details of the GIS system that has been implemented to map out the trees and best locations for trees located on village property, with councilor Wallace sharing how advanced their system is compared to surrounding municipalities.
“We will be the leaders that others will follow,” Fitzcharles shared of the system. It was discussed that, eventually, the soil testing results from around the village will be added to the data, so that village residents can have solid advice on what trees would thrive best for their soil type.
Fitzcharles said that this project is being done in conjunction with a professional arborist and Williams County GIS Coordinator Brian Fritsch.
The financial statements through April 15, 2024 were approved, and Fiscal Officer Denise Knecht shared that the state audit is still ongoing.
A motion was then made to approve the payment of the bills before Fitzcharles shared that the Revolving Loan Fund meeting saw the consideration of a business called The Studio on the second floor of 144 North Michigan Avenue, with an event center on the first floor. The enterprise would be led by Chrissie Batt.
Council then accepted the resignation of Justin Thiel as part-time general laborer for the Street and Parks departments.
This resulted in the vacancy of two positions, with intern Dakota Burke being recommended for one of the full-time positions on a short-term basis.
A motion was then made approving his hire, and permission was granted to advertise the open part-time general laborer position. Gunner Aldrich from Edon schools was then hired on as a summer intern.
Council then named Administrative Assistant Amanada Knecht as the Certified Public Records Designee. A motion was then made to approve a contract with a Local Government Services agreement for auditing purposes before council heard Resolution 2024-006, which authorized a revolving loan fund loan to The Studio, with Fitzcharles noting that an account number was mistyped. A note was made to provide a correction, and a motion was made approving the reading.
Councilor Blinzler shared that some road patching has been reported to be peeling, with a question raised whether it was the crack seal, dura patch, or cold patch that was peeling, with it being shared that the cold patches are temporary and expected to peel.
Blinzeler shared that she thought it might be crack sealing, and Fitzcharles asked for more information regarding the location of the problem.
Councilor Wallace shared that this is the 33rd year of annual awards, with words being shared about how great Edgerton has been doing with trees. A hint was given that the village may try to be a host for other arborist events as well.
The Edgerton Village Council then voted to enter into executive session at 6:16 p.m., set to meet next May 1, 2024 at 5:30 p.m.