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Lake Odessa council approves demolition bid, vehicle purchases, well rehab and other resolutions in unanimous votes
Summary
At its March 16, 2026 meeting, the Lake Odessa Village Council unanimously adopted a package of resolutions including demolition of 1323 Ionia Street, purchase of a 2026 Ford Police Interceptor and outfitting quote, rehabilitation of Well #6 by Peerless Midwest, vehicle hoist purchase for DPW, bond-setting for 2026 capital improvements, appointments, and an audit engagement with Rehmann.
The Lake Odessa Village Council on March 16, 2026 approved a series of resolutions by unanimous roll-call votes covering infrastructure, equipment and administrative matters.
Key votes included Resolution 2026-21 approving a bid award for demolition of the structure at 1323 Ionia Street. Resident Gregory Day spoke in support of demolition during public comment prior to the vote. The motion to adopt 2026-21 was made by Trustee Neena Rush and supported by Trustee Bob Green; the roll-call vote was Yes — Rush, Green, DeJong, Brighton, Halfmann, Yoder, Banks (7-0).
Other actions adopted unanimously:
• Resolution 2026-22 — Approving purchase of a 2026 Ford Police Interceptor (motion by Trustee Bob Green; supported by Trustee Mike Brighton). Vote: 7-0.
• Resolution 2026-23 — Setting the bond amount for the issuance of 2026 Capital Improvement Bonds (motion by Trustee Ben DeJong; supported by Trustee Roy Halfmann). The minutes record adoption by roll-call vote but do not specify the bond amount.
• Resolution 2026-24 — Accepting the proposal from Peerless Midwest for rehabilitation of Well #6 (motion by Trustee Neena Rush; supported by Trustee Ben DeJong). Vote: 7-0.
• Resolution 2026-25 — Approving purchase of a vehicle hoist for the Department of Public Works facility (motion by Trustee Mike Brighton; supported by Trustee Bob Green). Vote: 7-0.
• Resolution 2026-26 — Approving the appointment list for village posts, boards and commissions (motion by Trustee Ben DeJong; supported by Trustee Roy Halfmann). Vote: 7-0.
• Resolution 2026-27 — Removing the former village manager’s name and adding Village Manager Mark Borden to all village accounts (motion by Trustee Roy Halfmann; supported by Trustee Neena Rush). Vote: 7-0.
• Resolution 2026-28 — Approving a letter of engagement from Rehmann for auditing services for fiscal year 2025–2026 (motion by Trustee Roy Halfmann; supported by Trustee Mike Brighton). Vote: 7-0.
• Resolution 2026-29 — Approving the quote from Pro-Comm to outfit the 2026 Ford Interceptor (motion by Trustee Bob Green; supported by Trustee Mike Brighton). Vote: 7-0.
Earlier in the meeting the council approved routine bills and the consent agenda, and department reports were received; DPW Director Jesse Trout announced a March 19 preconstruction meeting at 11:00 a.m. with stakeholders and said a second public meeting will be scheduled. President Karen Banks closed the meeting at 8:00 p.m. after a unanimous motion to adjourn.
