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Clermont council adopts 2026 salary ordinance, transfers $75,000 to rainy-day fund and approves several administrative measures
Summary
At its Dec. 11 meeting, the Clermont Town Council approved the 2026 salary ordinance and a $75,000 transfer to a rainy-day fund, authorized a repair of a 2014 police vehicle and approved several administrative resolutions including a prepayment resolution tied to a town-signage project.
The Clermont Town Council on Dec. 11 unanimously adopted a 2026 salary ordinance and approved a $75,000 transfer from the General Fund to the Town's Rainy-Day Fund.
Clerk-Treasurer Larry Beiter presented the November financial report and the council moved, seconded and voted unanimously to accept the report and the draft minutes of the Nov. 13 regular meeting. Councilor Beam moved to approve the 2026 Salary Ordinance, which passed unanimously and was filed as Ordinance 20251211-001. Councilor Lemaire moved to approve a $75,000 rainy-day transfer; the council approved the measure as Resolution 20251211-R01.
The council also approved a resolution authorizing advance payment for a specific sign project after Attorney Bob Lutz presented the proposed language. Councilor Beam moved and Councilor Lemaire seconded; the resolution was adopted unanimously as Resolution 20251211-R02.
On public-safety equipment, Councilor Frank Lemaire presented three local repair estimates for a 2014 Ford police vehicle that is out of service with transmission issues. Lemaire moved to authorize up to $4,000 to J&F Auto for repairs; Councilor Lambard seconded. The motion passed with four votes in favor and one abstention (Councilor Sauro), clearing the way to repair a unit the council noted may be retired next year. The council heard that the department operates six police vehicles total and discussed reserve-officer usage and future replacement timing.
The council also authorized town crews to patch potholes on a segment of Tansel Road north of the railroad at the town's expense after Councilor Lambard moved and Councilor Lemaire seconded the motion; that motion passed unanimously.
The meeting closed with a unanimous vote to adjourn at 9:09 p.m. The next regular council meeting is scheduled for Jan. 8, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.
Votes at a glance: - Accept November financial report: mover Frank Lemaire; second Councilor Sauro; vote 5-0-0 (approved). - Accept Nov. 13 minutes: mover Frank Lemaire; second Councilor Sauro; vote 5-0-0 (approved). - 2026 Salary Ordinance: mover Councilor Beam; second Councilor Lambard; vote 5-0-0; Ordinance 20251211-001 (approved). - Rainy-Day transfer $75,000: mover Frank Lemaire; second Councilor Beam; vote 5-0-0; Resolution 20251211-R01 (approved). - Resolution authorizing advance payments (sign project): mover Councilor Beam; second Frank Lemaire; vote 5-0-0; Resolution 20251211-R02 (approved). - Repair 2014 Ford police vehicle (up to $4,000 to J&F Auto): mover Frank Lemaire; second Councilor Lambard; vote 4 yes, 0 no, 1 abstain (Sauro); (approved). - Patch Tansel Road potholes at town expense: mover Councilor Lambard; second Frank Lemaire; vote 5-0-0 (approved).
The article is based on council motions, votes and official resolutions recorded in the meeting minutes.
