Lakemore council adopts riparian setback rules, Hidden Lake parking limits and social‑media policy; accepts police resignation

The Village of Lakemore Council on an evening vote adopted three ordinances and accepted the resignation of a police officer, approving measures on riparian setback signage and deed notices, parking limits for Hidden Lake Estates and rules for the village’s social‑media pages.

Council approved an amendment to the village’s riparian setback ordinance to require clearly posted signage at defined riparian (streamside) repair areas and a provision that deeds note the presence of such areas. The council adopted an ordinance restricting parking in the Hidden Lake Estates allotment, including a ban on parking on both sides of Hidden Lakes Boulevard at any time, prohibitions on commercial vehicles in the residential area, and permission for passenger vehicles to park on one side of other subdivision streets where no hydrants are present and when no snow emergency exists. The council also amended the employee policies manual to add disclaimers and rules for village social‑media pages, including a moderated, limited‑forum policy and a list of content types the village may remove.

The council also adopted Resolution No. 7440‑2025 accepting the resignation of Officer Zachary Troy from the Lakemore Police Department; the resolution lists the resignation as effective March 9, 2025, states Troy will be removed from village‑provided insurance on March 9 and that any unused vacation or comp time will be paid. Following the resolution, Councilmember Mark thanked Officer Troy “for his service,” and several council members expressed regret at his departure.

Why it matters: the riparian setback amendment adds permanent notice requirements linked to property deeds, which may affect current and future owners; the Hidden Lake Estates parking rules change day‑to‑day street parking behavior in that subdivision; and the social‑media ordinance sets out how the village will moderate and remove certain posts from its official channels. The police resignation will change staffing in the Lakemore Police Department and includes immediate administrative steps for insurance and payout.

What the council voted on and next steps: all four measures were approved by roll call vote during the meeting. The riparian setback ordinance and the Hidden Lake Estates parking ordinance include language that each “shall go into effect on and after the earliest period allowed by law.” The social‑media changes likewise include an immediate‑effect clause subject to statutory timing. The resignation resolution was declared an emergency measure so it could take effect immediately and lists March 9, 2025, as the effective date for insurance removal and final pay for accrued time.

Votes at a glance: Ordinance No. 18‑80‑2025 (amend riparian setback rules) — adopted (roll call: Councilmembers Anderson, Reitner, Ray, Strippmanner and the member listed as Missus ***** voted yes); Ordinance No. 18‑81‑2025 (Hidden Lake Estates parking regulations) — adopted (same roll‑call affirmative votes); Ordinance No. 18‑83‑2025 (amend employee policies manual for social‑media rules) — adopted (same roll‑call affirmative votes); Resolution No. 7440‑2025 (accept resignation of Officer Zachary Troy) — adopted as an emergency measure (same roll‑call affirmative votes). The transcript records affirmative roll‑call responses for those members; specific nay/abstain votes were not recorded in the transcript for these items.

Council comments and context: comments on the ordinances were brief; the riparian amendment was presented as a Planning Commission request to “protect and define riparian areas” and the new language requires signage to indicate restrictions and a deed notation for properties where riparian repair areas exist. The Hidden Lake Estates ordinance cites recurring problems with vehicles along subdivision roadways and references enforcement of an existing snow‑emergency parking ordinance (Ordinance No. 14‑28‑2010) during declared snow emergencies. The social‑media amendment lists content the village may remove from its moderated pages, including libelous or unlawful content, copyright violations, solicitations and material that compromises public safety.

On the personnel item, the resolution text states the council “regretfully accepts” the resignation of Officer Zachary Troy and that the village will pay unused vacation/comp time and remove him from village insurance on March 9, 2025. After the vote, Councilmember Mark said, “I just wanna thank Officer Troy for his… for his service,” and other members offered similar brief thanks.

The council also handled routine business earlier in the meeting, including approval of minutes, purchase orders and bills; the transcript shows those consent matters were approved by roll call before the ordinance and resolution readings.

The council adjourned at 6:21 p.m.; several upcoming meeting dates were announced during reports (next regular council meetings referenced for March 17 and April 7 and workshop dates March 11 and March 25).