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Hillman council approves agenda, minutes and bills; schedules holiday events and honors long-serving volunteer
Summary
At its Nov. 18 meeting the council approved routine business (agenda, minutes, payment of bills), agreed to close the village office Nov. 28, set holiday events including a Dec. 6 children’s party, and said it will honor John Burr for 50 years of service at the next meeting.
The Village of Hillman Council unanimously approved the agenda and minutes and voted to pay checks numbered 38055 through 38093 at its Nov. 18 meeting.
Trustee Jonathan Smith moved to approve the agenda, seconded by Trustee Tom Bouchey; Trustee Steve Orlandi moved to approve the minutes, seconded by Trustee Smith; Trustee Tom Bouchey moved to approve payment of the bills, seconded by Trustee Smith. Each motion was recorded as "All in favor. Motion carried." Velma Brown was listed as absent.
Employee Emma Niswonger reported she balanced the books for October and that balance sheets were included in the agenda packet; she said budget amendments will be prepared in December or January. Hornbacher asked whether to close the village office on Friday, Nov. 28 (the day after Thanksgiving); the council agreed to close the office that day.
The council heard several community updates: Dave Post said Mike Wilson will remain manager of Emerick Park. Trustee Jonathan Smith said the council and the school board are negotiating easements needed for the village wells and will meet again Dec. 9 to finalize them. Judy Nichols reported that Dr. Rader announced school approval of easements designed not to interfere with the football fields, that Brush Creek Mill experienced blown fuses when several crock pots were plugged in, and that the village's large Christmas tree has been trimmed. She said the Children's Christmas Party is set for Dec. 6 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., memorial bulbs are available for $5 each, and the bulbs will be read at the Sing on Dec. 18.
President Dave Hornbacher said the council will honor John Burr at the next meeting for 50 years of service. Trustee Jonathan Smith moved to adjourn, seconded by Trustee Tom Bouchey; the motion carried and the meeting ended at 6:32 p.m.
