The Village of Sidney Board met on the above date for a Special Meeting. The meeting was opened at 7:30pm. There was no pledge of allegiance. President called the meeting to order. The following Trustees were present: Dan Gadeken, Tyler Bickers, Donna Hooker, Leroy Schluter, Bret Harris and Matt Laurent. Also present were Clerk Ashley Reinhart and Attorney Marc Miller.
Public Comments:Nothing to report.
Consideration of the purchase of trees planted in the Village limits:Trustee Bickers reported he would like purchase at least 20 trees for the Village. Adding he would like to see some placed on resident property. The cost of the trees would be $440 per tree planted if 20 or less are purchased. If the Village were to purchase more than 20 the price would go down. $420 per tree planted if more than 20 are purchased and $400 per tree planted if more than 30 are purchased. Bags and stakes from the last tree planting will be reused. Trustee Bickers made a motion to approve up to $9,000 to purchase trees.
Trustee Gadeken seconded the motion, the motion then carried with all ayes on a roll call vote.
Discussion of employment, compensation and performance of one or more specific Village employees:President Arrasmith reported the Supervisor-of Operations, Jeff Wyant, put in his two weeks' notice Monday March 10, 2025. He is leaving on good terms and for better pay, he has also offered to help with snow removal as needed. Not much has changed since the last job posting, President Arrasmith suggests moving the residence radius requirement from a 10-mile radius to a 30-mile radius as well as adding the requirement to attend Board meetings. Trustee Bickers agrees the distance should be extended, but believes 30 is too much, 15 would be a better distance. Trustee Schluter inquired if the Village really needed a second maintenance person. After a small discussion, it was decided that a second maintenance employee is needed. President Arrasmith reported the Maintenance Supervisor starting pay was $33.00 without benefits and ending pay was $35.00 per hour.
The Board decided $25-$35 starting pay, based on experience would be offered. Trustee
Bickers inquired if the position would be offered to the current maintenance assistant, President Arrasmith responded he would need to apply if he is interested in the position. Trustee Harris made the motion to approve the job description as presented with the
inclusion of attendance at the monthly Board meetings, compensation of $25-$35 per hour and must live within 15 miles of the Village, preferred but not required. Trustee Gadeken seconded the motion, the motion carried with all ayes on a roll call vote.
Trustee Bickers made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Trustee Gadeken seconded the motion, the motion carried with all ayes on a roll call vote. The meeting was adjourned at 7:55pm.
Public Comments:Nothing to report.
Consideration of the purchase of trees planted in the Village limits:Trustee Bickers reported he would like purchase at least 20 trees for the Village. Adding he would like to see some placed on resident property. The cost of the trees would be $440 per tree planted if 20 or less are purchased. If the Village were to purchase more than 20 the price would go down. $420 per tree planted if more than 20 are purchased and $400 per tree planted if more than 30 are purchased. Bags and stakes from the last tree planting will be reused. Trustee Bickers made a motion to approve up to $9,000 to purchase trees.
Trustee Gadeken seconded the motion, the motion then carried with all ayes on a roll call vote.
Discussion of employment, compensation and performance of one or more specific Village employees:President Arrasmith reported the Supervisor-of Operations, Jeff Wyant, put in his two weeks' notice Monday March 10, 2025. He is leaving on good terms and for better pay, he has also offered to help with snow removal as needed. Not much has changed since the last job posting, President Arrasmith suggests moving the residence radius requirement from a 10-mile radius to a 30-mile radius as well as adding the requirement to attend Board meetings. Trustee Bickers agrees the distance should be extended, but believes 30 is too much, 15 would be a better distance. Trustee Schluter inquired if the Village really needed a second maintenance person. After a small discussion, it was decided that a second maintenance employee is needed. President Arrasmith reported the Maintenance Supervisor starting pay was $33.00 without benefits and ending pay was $35.00 per hour.
The Board decided $25-$35 starting pay, based on experience would be offered. Trustee
Bickers inquired if the position would be offered to the current maintenance assistant, President Arrasmith responded he would need to apply if he is interested in the position. Trustee Harris made the motion to approve the job description as presented with the
inclusion of attendance at the monthly Board meetings, compensation of $25-$35 per hour and must live within 15 miles of the Village, preferred but not required. Trustee Gadeken seconded the motion, the motion carried with all ayes on a roll call vote.
Trustee Bickers made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Trustee Gadeken seconded the motion, the motion carried with all ayes on a roll call vote. The meeting was adjourned at 7:55pm.
RSS Feed