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Willard council approves $1.3 million bond, emergency appropriations and other measures
Summary
At its Jan. 20 meeting the Willard City Council unanimously approved a bond authorization of up to $1.3 million for municipal building improvements, adopted an emergency amendment to 2026 appropriations, and approved routine financial reports and appointments.
Willard City Council on Jan. 20 unanimously approved a bond authorization of up to $1,300,000 to pay for construction and renovation of municipal buildings, including the City Hall complex, and adopted an emergency amendment to the 2026 appropriations.
The council voted without opposition to adopt Ordinance 6021-26, which authorizes the issuance and sale of bonds in a maximum principal amount of $1,300,000 for municipal building projects. The Law Director told the council that under the city charter a bond issue may be adopted on its first reading and requires a majority vote; the council proceeded to adopt the ordinance on a motion by Councilperson Olson, seconded by Councilperson Danhoff. Council President David Sitty presided.
The council also adopted Ordinance 6022-26, an emergency amendment to the 2026 annual appropriations for Fund 202 (Income Tax Operation Fund) and Military Memorial Fund 299. On the consent portion of the agenda the council adopted Resolution 2643-26, a "Then and Now" certificate for a purchase from Sunrise Cooperative Inc., after moving to suspend the rules and adopt on first reading. All motions and votes recorded in the minutes were carried unanimously by Councilpersons Babcock, Danhoff, Daniel, McKenzie, Olson, Sattig and Vanichek.
Votes at a glance: Resolution 2643-26 (Then and Now certificate for purchase from Sunrise Cooperative Inc.) — motion to suspend rules and adopt passed unanimously; Ordinance 6021-26 (bond authorization up to $1,300,000 for municipal buildings) — adopted on first reading, unanimous; Ordinance 6022-26 (2026 appropriations amendment, declared emergency) — adopted, unanimous. Other recorded actions included approval of the Dec. 2025 Finance Director reports and the Jan. 5 minutes, appointment of two councilmembers to the Volunteer Firefighters Dependent Fund Board, acceptance of a $250 donation for the Police Department, and the adjournment of the meeting.
City finance staff told council the city will use Huntington Bank to invest bond proceeds until a bill is submitted by Janotta & Herner; no effective dates or timeline for specific projects were detailed in the minutes. The Finance Director's December 2025 reports (monthly cash reconciliation, pooled cash, fund balances, treasurer's report, budget report and income tax receipt summary) were submitted and approved during the meeting.
The council adjourned following brief departmental updates and member remarks. The minutes record no further action on project timelines or appropriations beyond the adopted ordinances and reports.
