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Clarks Village Board accepts trustee resignation, approves vendors, and sets lifeguard wages
Summary
At its April 8 meeting the Clarks Village Board accepted the resignation of Trustee Dylan Drummond, approved multiple maintenance and cemetery contracts, authorized a hazardous-waste collection pending volunteers, and set seasonal lifeguard wages for 2026.
The Clarks Village Board of Trustees on April 8 accepted the resignation of Trustee Dylan Drummond, approved several vendor contracts for cemetery and maintenance work, authorized a hazardous-waste collection conditioned on volunteer support, and set seasonal pool wages for 2026.
The board convened at 7:01 p.m. with Chairman Donn Glynn presiding. Trustees approved the consent agenda, including the March 11 minutes, several transfers to reserve and insurance funds, and payment of payroll and claims. Trustee James Parsons moved to approve the consent agenda and Trustee Dyrek Zoucha seconded; the roll call vote recorded Parsons, Glynn and Zoucha as aye and the motion carried 3-0 with one trustee absent.
In a separate motion, the board accepted the resignation of Trustee Dylan Drummond, creating a vacancy through December 2028. Trustee Zoucha moved to accept the resignation and Trustee Parsons seconded; the motion passed unanimously 4-0. The board postponed nominating a replacement until its May meeting.
The board approved multiple maintenance and grounds contracts. Trustees voted 4-0 to accept Kelly Urkoski’s quote for cemetery mowing, Manstedt KLawn’s quote for cemetery weed, tree and driveway spraying, and townwide mosquito spraying. The board also approved Lewis Branch’s quote for stump removal at the library (4-0). The board accepted Carlson Construction’s quote to repair a walk-through door on the maintenance building after a motion by Trustee Zoucha and second by Trustee Langley; the vote was 3-1 with Trustee Parsons recorded as abstaining.
Trustees approved $200 for new plants and authorized use of a $100 Bomgaars rebate to buy soil for new downtown and park planters. The board discussed but took no action on purchasing the Lions Club building after touring the facility and researching related items.
The board authorized a hazardous-waste collection to be held during the City Wide Cleanup on May 16 if 6–8 volunteers and two trailers become available. Trustee Chris Langley moved to proceed pending volunteers and Trustee Parsons seconded; the motion passed 4-0.
On parks staffing and compensation, the board set 2026 seasonal pool wages at $14 per hour for beginning lifeguards, $16 for senior lifeguards, $18 for assistant manager and $23 for manager. Trustee Langley moved to change pricing for the 2026 season and Trustee Zoucha moved to accept all applicants for lifeguard positions and set wages as discussed; both motions passed unanimously.
Other business included updates on nuisance properties (scrap metal at 109 W Barton; potential demolition at 609 E Amity pending lien checks; a moved vehicle at 405 E Amity), a library report from Barbee Sweet about a new seed library and upcoming events, a Planning & Zoning note approving one ETJ permit for a grain bin, and a maintenance update on equipment repairs and pool shade options. Clerk/Treasurer Kari Podliska reported the annual audit has been filed with the state and announced community events scheduled for June.
The board adjourned at 8:52 p.m.; the next meeting is set for May 13, 2026 at 7 p.m.
