Village of Edgerton Council Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at 5:30 PM
- Mayor Day called the meeting to order at 5:30PM with the Pledge of Allegiance and Prayer.
- Y – Yes, N – No, A – Abstain, Abs – Absent
- Roll Call:
| Blinzler, Sharon | Y |
| Gruver, Jason | Y |
| Bowsher, Brian | Y |
| VanAusdale, Leslie | Y |
| Wallace, Chuck | Y |
| Wampler, Pam | Y |
6 Members Present
Other Village Representatives Present:
- Denise Knecht – Fiscal Officer; Doug Zimmerman – Village Administrator; Amanda Knecht – Administrative Assistant
Media Present:
- Brianna Balogh- The Village Reporter; Lucas Bechtol- The Bryan Times
- Motion to Approve Meeting Minutes from June 17, 2026:
| Blinzler, Sharon | Y |
| Gruver, Jason | Y MOTION |
| Bowsher, Brian | Y |
| VanAusdale, Leslie | Y |
| Wallace, Chuck | Y 2ND |
| Wampler, Pam | Y |
Motion PASSES 6-0
Mayor Update by Robert Day:
- Huge thanks to Mainstreet Edgerton for the work they put into Truck pulls Saturday night, and for Monday Night Food truck events
- Received some info from Chief Jacob on e-bikes and motorized scooters do’s and don’ts and passed out to Council members
- Dawn is recovering from surgery and is planning for a mid-August return
Administrator Update by Doug Zimmerman:
- Sidewalk Project- Chris Walker has agreed to assist with acquisitions as needed; EDG agreement for Right-of-Way acquisition services being presented this evening. Cost of consultant is approximately $188k, we will be coming back for appropriations at a later meeting. Once approved, the next step will be to provide EDG with a notice to proceed.
- Water Treatment Project- OPWC confirmed timeline extensions to funding. Met with Kleinfelder and Metalink to discuss connections between water plant and water towers for monitoring and controls. Metalink will be sending a quote.
- Sewer Improvement project- OPWC confirmed timeline extensions to funding; currently in process of selecting engineer for this project. Working on writing up a request for “statement of qualifications”; after selection we can start design phase.
- JW Lift Station- Equipment ordered for electrical upgrades, 10kV transformer arrived yesterday. Electrical department will be performing the work. Contracts with Rain for Rent and American Pump Repair have been entered into with an approximate cost of 123k.
- Substation transformer- Quote received from Sunbelt Solomon for $435K to repair; that is a substantial savings compared to replacement. We will be presenting an Ordinance to declare this emergency due to potential power outage and waive competitive bidding procedures. Jason Gruver asked if there is a warranty on the rebuild, we will have to reach out to Solomon to find out.
- Community Building- passed State inspection on June 18; final punch list of items completed and sent to Legal.
- Presenting a revised/updated application, rental agreement and fee schedule for the Lewis E. Brown Community Center
Mayor Day stated that we are very appreciative of Doug stepping in and assisting the Village.
Fiscal Officer Update by Denise Knecht:
- July 2026 financials completed and emailed 7/1/26
- Audit is coming to a close, IT audit performed last week so we should be hearing about the exit interview soon.
Employment Status Requests:
Jackson Flower, Jr FF – submitted his resignation to be effective on 6/19/2026.
- Motion to approve Jackson Flower’s resignation effective 6/19/2026:
| Blinzler, Sharon | Y |
| Gruver, Jason | Y 2ND |
| Bowsher, Brian | Y MOTION |
| VanAusdale, Leslie | Y |
| Wallace, Chuck | Y |
| Wampler, Pam | Y |
Motion PASSES 6-0
Brett Payton, Jr FF – requesting removal from the Fire Department effective 6/22/2026.
- Motion to remove Brett Payton from Junior FF roster effective 6/22/2026:
| Blinzler, Sharon | Y |
| Gruver, Jason | Y |
| Bowsher, Brian | Y 2ND |
| VanAusdale, Leslie | Y |
| Wallace, Chuck | Y MOTION |
| Wampler, Pam | Y |
Motion PASSES 6-0
Cloey Whitman, Volunteer FF – requesting removal from the Fire Department effective 6/22/2026.
- Motion to remove Cloey Whitman from the volunteer FF roster effective 6/22/2026:
| Blinzler, Sharon | Y |
| Gruver, Jason | Y |
| Bowsher, Brian | Y 2ND |
| VanAusdale, Leslie | Y |
| Wallace, Chuck | Y MOTION |
| Wampler, Pam | Y |
Motion PASSES 6-0
Jeremy Wright -We respectfully request a reclassification for Jeremy Wright from Lineworker 3 to Probationary Lineworker 4 as of June 15, 2026. Jeremy has completed Module 4 and received his certificate of completion from Northwest Lineman College, Power Delivery Program and the Advanced 4 Lineworker training with AMP as of June 18. Congratulations to Jeremy!
- Motion to approve employment status change for Jeremy Wright from Lineworker 3 to Probationary Lineworker 4 with a $1.50 per hour pay increase, effective 6/15/2026:
| Blinzler, Sharon | Y |
| Gruver, Jason | Y |
| Bowsher, Brian | Y |
| VanAusdale, Leslie | Y 2ND |
| Wallace, Chuck | Y |
| Wampler, Pam | Y MOTION |
Motion PASSES 6-0
ODD Brownfield payment: We are continuing with the same procedure we have performed since the beginning, for transparency and clarity. We have already received the revenue.
- Motion to approve and issue payment for invoice #93827 to August Mack Environmental in the amount of $19,827.54 for the Edgerton Metals Brownfield Remediation Project (Edgerton Revitalization DEV-2022-193553) for project invoices through June 7, 2026, request #35:
| Blinzler, Sharon | Y |
| Gruver, Jason | Y |
| Bowsher, Brian | Y |
| VanAusdale, Leslie | Y 2ND |
| Wallace, Chuck | Y |
| Wampler, Pam | Y MOTION |
Motion PASSES 6-0
- Motion to pay bills 7/1/2026:
| Blinzler, Sharon | Y |
| Gruver, Jason | Y MOTION |
| Bowsher, Brian | Y |
| VanAusdale, Leslie | Y |
| Wallace, Chuck | Y |
| Wampler, Pam | Y 2ND |
Motion PASSES 6-0
Lewis E Brown Community Center: We have worked with the law director and our insurance agent to create a simplified, user-friendly update to the application and rental agreement for the Community Center. There has also been an update to the fee schedule. These changes are effective as of today, 7/1/2026.
- Motion to approve update to Lewis E Brown Community Center application, rental agreements and fee schedule:
| Blinzler, Sharon | Y |
| Gruver, Jason | Y 2ND |
| Bowsher, Brian | Y |
| VanAusdale, Leslie | Y MOTION |
| Wallace, Chuck | Y |
| Wampler, Pam | Y |
Motion PASSES 6-0
Mainstreet Edgerton 250th Community Celebration: Leslie contacted a local baker who is willing to provide 14 dozen cupcakes. Leslie suggested no more than $350 to cover the cost of cupcakes, plates, napkins, and possibly table décor for the Community celebration of America’s 250th anniversary that will be hosted in the Lewis E Brown Community Center. This is a great opportunity to get people into the building to check it out. We have discussed this serving as a “soft opening” of the building.
- Motion to approve refreshments purchase for America’s 250th Community birthday:
| Blinzler, Sharon | Y |
| Gruver, Jason | Y MOTION |
| Bowsher, Brian | Y |
| VanAusdale, Leslie | Y 2ND |
| Wallace, Chuck | Y |
| Wampler, Pam | Y |
Motion PASSES 6-0
Village of Edgerton Pedestrian Safety Improvement: PID 119800 Environmental Design Group; Doug Briggs Right of Way Director; Scope of Services Fees and Contract $188,804.00- This agreement enters us into a contract with Environmental Design Group to acquire the Right-of-Way’s for the upcoming sidewalk project. EDG plans to have this part of the project completed by December.
Chuck Wallace inquired if there was going to be a process to notify residents before work is completed. Mayor responded that there are 34 residents that we do plan to contact to ensure they are fully aware of the work being done.
- Motion to allow Village Administrator to enter into contract for Pedestrian Safety Improvement PID 19800 with Environmental Design Group:
| Blinzler, Sharon | Y |
| Gruver, Jason | Y MOTION |
| Bowsher, Brian | Y |
| VanAusdale, Leslie | Y |
| Wallace, Chuck | Y |
| Wampler, Pam | Y 2ND |
Motion PASSES 6-0
Village of Edgerton PID 125525 WIL VAR Edgerton RRFBs: Environmental Design Group Scope of Services and Fees and Contract, Renee Whittenberger, PE $39,310.00 for 3 crosswalks. This is not for the construction work but the engineering and design. The grant received for the work to be completed is approximately $166k. The crosswalks are located on Locust St, Riverside Dr & State Rt 49, and Gas St & State Rt 49.
- Motion to allow Village Administrator to enter into contract for PID 125525 WIL VAR Edgerton RRFBs with Environmental Design Group:
| Blinzler, Sharon | Y |
| Gruver, Jason | Y |
| Bowsher, Brian | Y MOTION |
| VanAusdale, Leslie | Y |
| Wallace, Chuck | Y |
| Wampler, Pam | Y 2ND |
Motion PASSES 6-0
Resolution No 2026-008: This is an annual Resolution that we pass each year after the budget commission determines the amount of tax that we will receive from real estate tax. It is listed on the Resolution what they expect the general fund and the fire fund to receive. Those could vary, based on delinquencies or collections from the past. Once approved, we will file with the Auditor’s office. Also, each member is required to sign the Resolution.
VILLAGE OF EDGERTON RESOLUTION NO 2026-008
A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE AMOUNTS AND RATES AS DETERMINED BY THE BUDGET COMMISSION AND AUTHORIZING THE NECESSARY TAX LEVIES AND CERTIFYING THEM TO THE COUNTY AUDITOR
- Motion to pass and adopt Resolution No. 2026-008:
| Blinzler, Sharon | Y 2ND |
| Gruver, Jason | Y MOTION |
| Bowsher, Brian | Y |
| VanAusdale, Leslie | Y |
| Wallace, Chuck | Y |
| Wampler, Pam | Y |
Motion PASSES 6-0
Ordinance No 1168: Doug referenced this in his report. There is capital funding available in our newly developed utility fund established in January from the AMPT sale. We will use some of that funding, and ask for an additional $375k out of the electric fund. This will leave us with a fund balance just shy of $2 million and will reduce the carryover down to 8.11 months. Standard audit carryover is 3 months. Bowsher inquired about the budget transfer in the fire department. With fuel prices rising and operating expenses increasing, we need to move funds from one family to another. We are not increasing the budget, just transferring within the fire department.
VILLAGE OF EDGERTON ORDINANCE NO 1168
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH SUNBELT SOLOMON FOR TRANSFORMER REPAIRS WITHOUT ADVERTISING FOR COMPETITIVE BIDS AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND PROVIDING FOR A SUPPLEMENT TO THE 2026 ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS AND PROVIDING FOR A BUDGET TRANSFER
- Motion to suspend the rules for Ordinance No. 1168:
| Blinzler, Sharon | Y |
| Gruver, Jason | Y |
| Bowsher, Brian | Y |
| VanAusdale, Leslie | Y MOTION |
| Wallace, Chuck | Y |
| Wampler, Pam | Y 2ND |
Motion PASSES 6-0
- Motion to pass and adopt Ordinance No. 1168:
| Blinzler, Sharon | Y |
| Gruver, Jason | Y |
| Bowsher, Brian | Y 2ND |
| VanAusdale, Leslie | Y |
| Wallace, Chuck | Y MOTION |
| Wampler, Pam | Y |
Motion PASSES 6-0
- Motion to enter into executive session to consider the appointment, employment, dismissal, discipline, promotion, demotion or compensation of a public employee of official at 6:05PM:
| Blinzler, Sharon | Y |
| Gruver, Jason | Y |
| Bowsher, Brian | Y |
| VanAusdale, Leslie | Y MOTION |
| Wallace, Chuck | Y |
| Wampler, Pam | Y 2ND |
Motion PASSES 6-0
- Motion to exit executive session at 6:19PM:
| Blinzler, Sharon | Y |
| Gruver, Jason | Y 2ND |
| Bowsher, Brian | Y |
| VanAusdale, Leslie | Y MOTION |
| Wallace, Chuck | Y |
| Wampler, Pam | Y |
Motion PASSES 6-0
No action taken after executive session
Council Discussion:
Councilman Bowsher inquired about the status of the Sherwood Administrator assisting with a few projects. She declined.
Bowsher also asked if the Stadium Drive extension is on the docket? It is on the radar but most likely not this year since we already have a full schedule of projects.
Council Member Blinzler questioned whose responsibility it is to clean the sidewalk area in front of downtown stores? It is the store owners’ responsibility. Sharon and Pam have been pulling weeds downtown.
Councilman Wallace suggested holding an upcoming Council Meeting in the new Community Center. All thought that was a great idea and will happen possibly in August; considering August 5th.
Council Member Leslie VanAusdale will not be present at the July 15th meeting as she will be on a family vacation.
Leslie commented about the updates to the Community Center application, lease agreement and fee schedule; included the removal of fee for alcohol and removal of fee for event security. Administration will monitor events serving and/or selling alcohol by the application. Selling alcohol, either per drink or drink included in ticket price, requires obtaining an alcohol permit through the State of Ohio. This also determines if additional insurance coverage is required. The Village may require security personnel. Amanda will circulate the updated lease and fee schedule and will send it to Rick Hanson for the Lewie website.
Councilman Wallace questioned the new community building landscaping. Leslie informed him that it has been discussed; looking to place stone for the time being and keep it simple.
- Motion to adjourn at 6:36PM:
| Blinzler, Sharon | Y |
| Gruver, Jason | Y |
| Bowsher, Brian | Y |
| VanAusdale, Leslie | Y MOTION |
| Wallace, Chuck | Y |
| Wampler, Pam | Y 2ND |
Motion PASSES 6-0