By: Anna Wozniak
THE VILLAGE REPORTER
anna@thevillagereporter.com
The Montpelier Village Council met Monday, April 8, 2024 at 6 p.m. In the absence of Molly Collert, Director of Finance Nikki Uribes was appointed as acting clerk to the council.
After the pledge of allegiance and a prayer, Arbor Day was discussed, with a proclamation then being made for April 19th in its honor.
An executive session was added to the agenda before it was approved, and then the minutes from their last meeting were approved, as were the March financial statements.
Mr. Motter informed everyone that Representative Jim Hoops has shared that a bill is currently being drafted to support the changing of railroad and viaducts in honor of veterans before council moved on to legislation.
Resolution 1396 put this year’s asphalt program projects out for bid after a suspension of the rules, and Ordinance 2273 approved their participation in the AMP power pool schedule after a suspension of the rules.
The income tax report was then given, with it being shared that the village is down 10.74% from last year and 33.53% from this time in 2022.
Administrator Rockey said that a recent meeting on the Iron Horse River Trail showed that the weather conditions have prevented much progress from being made, with high water levels slowing construction down.
The question was raised whether or not further conversation has been held with ODOT on making the east bound outside lane going right-turn only.
There have been different solutions offered, with the feasibility of them currently being analyzed.
A motion was then made for the Montpelier Village Council to enter into executive session, set to meet again on April 22nd.