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Silver Lake council adopts ordinances to transfer capital funds and authorize contract, unanimous votes
Summary
The Village of Silver Lake Council on April 20 adopted four ordinances — including fund transfers totaling $100,000 and a contract authorization with Oriana House — each approved by unanimous 7–0 roll call votes. The measures reallocate money for equipment, water reserves and appropriation adjustments.
The Village of Silver Lake Council unanimously adopted four ordinances during its April 20 meeting to reallocate funds for equipment, shore up water reserves and authorize a contract for community correctional services.
Council President Matt Plesich presided as the council approved Ordinance No. 17-2026, authorizing the mayor to enter into a contract with Oriana House, Inc.; Ordinance No. 18-2026, transferring $70,000 from the General Fund (1001) to the General Capital Improvement Fund (4101); Ordinance No. 19-2026, transferring $30,000 from the Water Fund (5010) to the Water Capital Fund (5011); and Ordinance No. 20-2026, which adjusts appropriations to reclassify a mower, correct excess funds tied to the Silver Lake Boulevard project, and reconcile timing between a loan and a contract.
Ms. Suzanne Garrett, chairing Finance and Appropriations, explained that the $70,000 transfer in Ord. 18-2026 covers capital lease payments for a wheel loader, a leaf vacuum and a Vacall truck. She told council the water transfer in Ord. 19-2026 will increase cash reserves for the utility. Phil Kaplan, speaking for Planning, Zoning, and Insurance, noted that the Oriana House contract historically has required little expenditure but that formal authorization keeps services and paperwork in place.
Each ordinance was moved, seconded and adopted after the council voted to suspend the rules. The minutes record unanimous roll call tallies of 7–0 in favor of suspension and 7–0 for final adoption on each item.
The measures are intended to address immediate capital payment needs, reserve levels in the water fund, and administrative reconciliations related to the Silver Lake Boulevard project. Clerk-Treasurer Sean Housley confirmed that the water and water capital funds are typically discussed together and noted future reclassifications may be needed in next year’s budget.
Council did not attach additional conditions to the ordinances; the meeting record indicates all four passed and will be implemented according to existing departmental procedures and the clerk’s budgetary schedule.
