Firth amends community center fees; board considers employee dental and health options

The Firth Village Board discussed and moved to amend community center rental fees and also reviewed optional employee benefit offerings.

On the community center, the board debated a proposed schedule that would charge $60 for four hours or less (including setup and cleanup) and $120 for rentals longer than four hours; a night‑before setup fee of $25 (with discussion of raising it to $30) was proposed. Nonprofit pricing was discussed; board members agreed that a formal 501(c)(3) or incorporated status should be shown to qualify for discounted nonprofit rates. The board also set a damage deposit of $200 and a $50 cleaning fee to be deducted if necessary. The discussion concluded with a motion to amend the master fee schedule (Resolution 202605‑2) to incorporate these fees; the motion was moved and a roll call was conducted.

Separately, staff presented health and dental plan options for employees, including plans with different deductibles and coverage levels and voluntary dental coverage that could be offered to employees. The board discussed the employer contribution formulas (noting, for example, that the village pays a percentage based on hours worked and tenure adjustments) and the practical deadline for enrollment changes tied to a July 1 plan start and a May 15 notification requirement. Members left open whether the employer would pick up premiums or make the coverage employee‑paid; no final ordinance text was recorded in the segment provided.

The board asked staff to return with any required ordinance language and cost figures before a final decision on implementation.