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Silver Lake council approves fleet purchases, electric-aggregation plan and budget transfers in unanimous votes
Summary
At its Jan. 20 meeting, the Village of Silver Lake Council unanimously approved ordinances to buy two municipal vehicles, continue an opt-out electric aggregation with Dynegy, transfer $24,000 for street reconstruction and amend appropriations and benefits-authority measures.
The Village of Silver Lake Council on Jan. 20 approved a package of ordinances covering vehicle purchases, an electric aggregation contract, a fund transfer for street reconstruction and several budget adjustments.
The most consequential votes came on six ordinances that passed on roll-call votes recorded as 7-0. Council suspended the rules and adopted Ordinance 02-2026 to authorize purchase of a 2026 Ford Interceptor police vehicle; Finance chair Suzanne Garrett said the cruiser had been included in last year’s budget and would be covered along with equipment. Council then adopted Ordinance 03-2026 to authorize purchase of a 2026 Ford F-250 for the Service Department; Service Director Ben Gregory clarified the ordinance covers only the truck itself, not any outfitting.
On energy procurement, Mayor Dunphy summarized Independent Energy Consultants’ recommendation that Dynegy Energy Services is the best option to support continuation of the village’s government electric aggregation program under Ohio Revised Code Section 4928.20; she noted that consumers may opt out of the program for free. Council adopted Ordinance 04-2026 after discussion of 26- versus 30-month terms; IEC recommended the 26-month option and council was told the program would begin with the May billing cycle.
Council also approved Ordinance 05-2026, transferring up to $24,000 from the General Fund to the OPWC Street Reconstruction Fund for the Harriett Road project; Clerk-Treasurer Sean Housley said the transfer relates specifically to that project and members asked that future change orders include a brief descriptor of the project. Ordinance 06-2026 amended appropriations to account for holiday pay, technology services, projects carried over from the prior year and increased charges from Cuyahoga Falls; council adopted the measure after discussion about supporting documentation.
Ordinance 07-2026, amending section 5 of Resolution 76-2024 to clarify authorization for the mayor to enter contracts for group health, vision and dental benefits, was also adopted. Motions to suspend the rules and adopt each ordinance were typically made by Ms. Garrett or Mr. Kaplan and carried by unanimous recorded votes.
The council also accepted the statement of cash position and check reports after a brief clarification on a single check. Council scheduled its next meeting for Feb. 2, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.
