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Waite Hill council adopts payments resolution; finance report flags gradual fund decline
Summary
Council adopted Resolution No. 2025-2 authorizing payments, including a true-up to Willoughby Hills for fire and EMS, and reviewed a Finance Committee forecast showing a multi-year decline in fund balances. Council also received updates on planning approvals, police equipment upgrades, and upcoming road repairs.
The Council of the Village of Waite Hill on Feb. 10 adopted Resolution No. 2025-2, authorizing the payment of specified sums that included a true-up to the city of Willoughby Hills for previously agreed increases in fire and emergency medical services. The resolution was moved by Richard Steudel and seconded by Stephanie Winterer; roll call recorded yeas from Doty, Hiltsley, Knezevic, Scheucher, Steudel and Winterer and no nays.
Finance Committee Chair Karl Scheucher presented the committee's monthly report and a funds forecast that projects a gradual decline in the Village's total and General Fund balances over the coming decade. The report listed January figures: Local Government Fund revenue $12,783 (January 2024: $12,559), interest income $25,458 (Jan. 2024: $15,681), total revenue $49,394 (prior year $39,994), and total expenses $258,113 (prior year $212,954). Total fund balances were reported as $8,438,626 (prior year $8,722,401). The report noted that the difference in year-over-year revenue is primarily attributable to higher interest income and that the Star Ohio account had an annualized yield of 4.60% as of Feb. 7, 2025.
Planning and zoning updates reported by Council member Abby Hiltsley included approval of three generators with screening by the Architectural Board of Review and discussion of ongoing projects on Eagle and Metcalf Roads. She said a proposed addition on Markell Road will require a side-yard variance and will go to the Board of Zoning Appeals later in February.
Police Chief Carl Dondorfer told Council the department is upgrading its evidence locker to take advantage of improved technologies and has received new radios that will be put into service in the coming days; the department plans to sell the older units.
Service Director Bob Haynik reported that January presented challenges for snow management and discussed upcoming Markell Road repairs, noting that the neighboring jurisdiction of Kirtland is expected to repair the east end of the road. Haynik also said a new service truck is being equipped and will enter service when ready.
Mayor Ryan W. Cox said the Charter Review Commission has met and will seek input from Council and other Village officials. He also said the Village continues to review proposals from two unnamed companies regarding cell tower installations.
The meeting opened at 8:00 a.m. and adjourned at 9:20 a.m. Mr. Doty excused himself at 8:59 a.m. Additional administrative items included a Communications Committee update noting a forthcoming edition of the Village Voice and reminders to residents to obtain building permits. The Board approved the meeting minutes from Jan. 13, 2025 earlier in the session.
Votes at a glance - Approval of Jan. 13, 2025 minutes: Moved by Brian Doty; seconded by Richard Steudel. Roll call yeas: Doty, Hiltsley, Knezevic, Scheucher, Steudel, Winterer; nays: none. Outcome: approved. - Resolution No. 2025-2 (authorizing payments, including a true-up to Willoughby Hills for fire/EMS): Moved by Richard Steudel; seconded by Stephanie Winterer. Roll call yeas: Doty, Hiltsley, Knezevic, Scheucher, Steudel, Winterer; nays: none. Outcome: adopted. - Motion to adjourn: Moved by Karl Scheucher; seconded by Abby Hiltsley. Roll call yeas: Hiltsley, Knezevic, Scheucher, Steudel, Winterer; nays: none. Outcome: meeting adjourned at 9:20 a.m.
