(PHOTO BY BRIANNA BALOGH / THE VILLAGE REPORTER)
OBJECTION WITHDRAWAL … Attorney Cara Wells informs council of the successful withdrawal of the liquor permit objection.
By: Brianna Balogh
THE VILLAGE REPORTER
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Due to finishing a previous meeting and having a short break, Holiday City Village council started a little late at 6:08pm.
All council members Cooper Clark, Shawn Clark, Jodie Faunce, Chelsea Funk, Jarrett Funk, and Beau Zuver were present. Mayor Pamela Clark, Village Administrator Blair Campbell, Fiscal Officer Lauri TenEyck-Rupp, Attorney Cara Wells, and Lieutenant Jennifer Hern were also in attendance.
After reciting the Pledge of Allegiance, business moved on to the approval of the minutes from October 17th.
Jarrett Funk mentioned some discrepancies in the minutes, stating that parts of the discussion about the siren repair were missing.
Wells advised that the recording could be reviewed, and the minutes revised. Members agreed to review the recording and vote to approve the minutes at the next meeting.
The second order of business was the approval of the meeting minutes from the special council meeting on November 12th.
Zuver pointed out a small correction, the name of the lieutenant from Butler Fire Department was incorrect. The correction was made, and the minutes were approved by all.
Next was the second reading of both ordinance 2024-5 and 2024-6. With no question or discussion reports were presented next. Starting with Fiscal Officer Lauri TenEyck-Rupp outlining the October expenditures and account balances. The fiscal report was approved with Jarret Funk making the motion and Shawn Clark seconding.
Legal followed with good news. Wells informed the council that the objection to liquor permit for Fire and Irons was rescinded and the hearing was canceled.
Originally the hearing was scheduled to obtain more information on the request. This was coordinated outside of the liquor board hearing, so the objection was canceled allowing the liquor permit to be processed.
The mayor’s report followed with Pamela Clark who spoke to the council about the Williams County Mayor’s Association meeting.
Clark informed the council about the guest speaker and the work that is being done to help assist residents of the Navajo Nation gain access to electricity. It could be something they look to donate resources or equipment to in the future.
Village Administrator Blair Campbell updated the council on the upcoming holiday event December 6-7th.
Home for the Holidays will include a trolley tour around Williams County, starting at the Quality Inn then traveling through Bryan and West Unity before returning back.
Quality Inn rooms can be purchased for $120 which would include trolley tickets. Regular trolley tickets will be $40 per person.
The last few items were quick updates from Campbell. OHM is currently analyzing data from the water study with updates to follow.
The water tower project is in the preliminary stages with documents being put together to go out for bids during the current off season. Ending with news that nine streetlights were found burnt out and replaced with LED lights.
Mayor Clark provided a brief planning commission report. Todd Burkholder was invited for discussions regarding zoning at the November 7th meeting. The next meeting was held on November 21st, with neither meeting yielding any decisions.
The next two meetings will be December 5th at 4pm and December 19th at 6pm. Jarrett Funk questioned the zoning and voting process, asking if the public voting was required.
Wells clarified that it is required to have a public hearing with ample time for everyone to be informed and to discuss but that it does not go up to the general election.
Without any old business, new business, or public comments to address, the meeting was adjourned at 7:30pm.
