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Eden board raises clerk hours to 30 hours, discusses required capital improvement plan and an appointment in January
Summary
At its Dec. 17 meeting the Village of Eden Board unanimously approved raising the clerk27s hours to 30 per week, discussed contracting with MSA to develop a capital improvement plan required for future grant eligibility, and agreed to invite Matt Bonen to seek appointment to an open seat in January.
The Village of Eden Board unanimously approved increasing the clerk27s hours to 30 per week at its Dec. 17 meeting. The motion was made by Henry Guell, seconded by Owen Gellings, and recorded as carried unanimously.
The change to the clerk27s schedule followed a brief new-business discussion that also addressed broader administrative planning. Board members discussed contracting with MSA to develop a capital improvement plan (CIP) for the village and parks; the transcript records that the plan is mandatory to receive grants for future projects, and board members said they have additional questions before moving forward. The transcript does not record contract terms, proposed costs, or the specific grants that depend on a CIP.
The board also accepted resident Matt Bonen27s expressed interest in filling the remaining open board seat and agreed to invite him to the January meeting to introduce himself and for the board to consider a motion to appoint him at that time. No formal appointment was taken at the Dec. 17 meeting.
The meeting opened with roll call and routine consent business. The board approved the Nov. 30, 2024 minutes (motion by Joe Preston; second Jay Baumhardt), the treasurer27s report (motion by Henry Guell; second Owen Gellings), payment of bills (motion by Joe Preston; second Jay Baumhardt), temporary borrowing (motion by Owen Gellings; second Jay Baumhardt) and the building inspection report (motion by Joe Preston; second Owen Gellings). All motions were recorded as "Motion carried. Unanimously." The transcript does not specify amounts for the temporary borrowing or budgetary impacts of the clerk27s increased hours.
In a staffing update, the board recorded that Lizzy Guell officially started this month at the sewer plant and is scheduled for 10 hours per month to learn the duties performed by Ed Costello; members said her prior experience made them confident she will be a good fit. The meeting adjourned by unanimous motion.
Actions taken and next steps include the clerk27s increased hours (effective date not specified), the invitation to Matt Bonen to appear in January for a possible appointment, and further board follow-up on whether to contract with MSA for a CIP. The transcript does not record deadlines or budget figures for the CIP work.
