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Farwell council appoints Andrea Dailey, approves $12,000 invoice and tables marijuana ordinance
Summary
At its March 16 meeting, the Village of Farwell council appointed Andrea Dailey to the planning commission, approved a $12,000 invoice from Fleis & Vandenbrink, and tabled a proposed marijuana ordinance amendment pending review by the village lawyer. The council also heard staff reports and assigned HR/DPW to follow up on an employee complaint.
The Village Council of the Village of Farwell took several procedural and administrative actions during its regular meeting on March 16, 2026.
Trustee Gina Hamilton moved to table a proposed amendment to the village's marijuana ordinance until the village lawyer has provided guidance; Trustee Marvin Frayer seconded and the motion carried. The record shows the council deferred further action pending legal review.
Deputy Clerk Lisa Graham presented a digital village logo for logowear and information on upcoming CPR training for staff. President Tracey Jackson raised the prospect of having Pro-Tech run internet lines during construction projects to support village infrastructure needs; no formal action was recorded on the phone/internet lines discussion.
On appointments, Trustee Gina Hamilton moved to appoint Andrea Dailey to the planning commission; Trustee Amanda Pfruender seconded. A roll call vote was taken and the minutes record that all members voted in favor, approving the appointment.
The council approved payment of Fleis & Vandenbrink invoice number 76844 in the amount of $12,000 after Trustee Amanda Pfruender moved the payment and Trustee Marvin Frayer seconded. The minutes reflect a roll call with "all yeas being heard" and the motion carried.
During the President and Council Discussion segment, President Tracey Jackson discussed an upcoming Magnus Center event and a proposal to purchase flowers for village display. Deputy Clerk Lisa Graham updated the council on a "catch and receive" grant in process and on using non-village LED sign messaging options.
In extended public comment the council received a complaint about a village employee. The council directed the DPW Chair and the village's human resources (HR) representative to meet with the employee to address the complaint. The meeting was adjourned at 6:39 PM; the next regular meeting is scheduled for April 6, 2026, at 6:00 PM.
