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Farwell council adopts civility and open-meetings policies, approves AED purchase and lift-station repairs; April bills totaled $426,479.96
Summary
At its May 5 meeting, the Village of Farwell council adopted a Code of Civility and an Open Meetings Act policy, approved purchases of two AEDs and cabinets, authorized Lift Station 1 repairs for $17,374.08, and approved April bills and payroll totaling $426,479.96. Several items were tabled for May 19.
The Regular Council of the Village of Farwell on Monday adopted a Code of Civility (Resolution 2025-08) and an Open Meetings Act policy, and approved several operational purchases and repairs.
The council unanimously adopted Resolution 2025-08, the Code of Civility Policy, after Trustee Jeff Linton moved for approval and Trustee Gina Hamilton seconded. The board then approved the Draft Open Meetings Act policy on a roll-call vote, also recorded as unanimous.
In financial business, the council approved payment of bills and payroll for April 2025 totaling $426,479.96. Trustee Jeff Linton moved to approve the payment; Trustee Gina Hamilton seconded and a roll-call vote was recorded as all yeas.
On public-safety equipment, the council approved purchasing two Zoll Plus fully automatic AED units at $1,675.89 each and two AED cabinets at $89.00 each after a motion by Trustee Jeff Linton, seconded by Trustee Shawn Burger; the vote was recorded as unanimous.
For infrastructure, the council approved Option 2 of Proposal 2519646 from Jett Pump & Valve for Lift Station 1 repairs in the amount of $17,374.08. Trustee Victoria Williams moved the measure and Trustee Marvin Frayer seconded; the motion carried on a roll-call vote.
Several items were tabled for further review at the council’s May 19 meeting, including a proposed 'Let Run Policy,' a healthcare renewal for employees, and a rate study. The Personnel Committee was rescheduled to meet May 14 so employees can review proposed health-plan changes.
The council also reviewed a preliminary building plan from JC Design and chose to keep the existing vestibule window while removing a proposed window addition; no formal amendment text was recorded beyond the review.
The meeting concluded with member comments about exposed rebar on the Mill Street bridge and garbage lids left open by residents. The council adjourned at 7:29 PM and scheduled its next regular meeting for May 19, 2025.
