Village of Edgerton Council Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, June 17, 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:
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Blinzler, Sharon |
Y |
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Gruver, Jason |
Y |
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Bowsher, Brian |
Y |
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VanAusdale, Leslie |
Y |
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Wallace, Chuck |
Y |
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Wampler, Pam |
Y |
6 Members Present
Other Village Representatives Present:
- Denise Knecht – Fiscal Officer; Amanda Knecht – Executive Assistant; Doug Zimmerman – Acting Administrator; Kayla Beldon – Administrative Assistant; Ken Jacob – Police Chief
Media Present:
- Cindy Thiel – The Edgerton Earth; Brian Koeller – The Bryan Times; Brianna Balogh – The Village Reporter
Public Present:
- Ty Leppelmeier, Troy Leppelmeier, Jenn Leppelmeier, Jeff Lyon, EHS Softball-Marchetta Caryer, Kennedy Flower, Nicki Thiel, Olivia Wallace, Ava Swank, Amelia Giesige, Peytyn Baker, Cara Schroeder, Caylee Anders, Caitlyn Anders, Mike Caryer
- Motion to Approve Meeting Minutes from 06.03.26:
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Blinzler, Sharon |
Y |
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Gruver, Jason |
Y MOTION |
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Bowsher, Brian |
Y |
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VanAusdale, Leslie |
Y |
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Wallace, Chuck |
Abstain |
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Wampler, Pam |
Y 2ND |
Motion PASSES 5-0
Kayla Beldon, Administrative Assistant: Kayla is a new employee, new (old) Edgerton resident and we are happy to have her on board. Kayla stated her gratitude to Council and Administration for the opportunity to serve the village and is excited and proud to be here.
Ty Leppelmeier: Junior at EHS- State Track and Field- 6th place in discus, 10th in shot put, broke school record multiple times. Congratulations on a successful season and we look forward to watching you next year!
EHS Softball: Regional Finals Qualifier, Elite 8, 2023 & 2026 Regional Finalists. We want to recognize these girls for their outstanding season with an 18-5 record. The team thanked the community for their continued support.
Mayor Update by Robert Day:
- Flag donated by Nathan Schoonover, would like to hang in Council room
- Huge thank you to Sharon and Dick Blinzler, Nye’s Greenhouse, and 4H Fit and Trim for the wonderful display of flowers throughout the village
- American Red Cross Blood Drive at Village Hall – Friday June 26 from 9am-2pm
- Reminder that Village offices will be closed on Friday June 19th in observance of Juneteenth.
Administrator Update by Doug Zimmerman:
- Sidewalk Project-waiting on legal review of EDG formal agreement, estimated $188,000- special meeting may be needed to keep the project moving forward
- WTP Project- met with engineer and Metalink, further discussions and meetings to follow
- Main Lift Station Project-extended deadlines, looking at engineers for design
- John W Lift station- electrical equipment has been ordered, American Pump Repair and Rain for Rent contracts in place
- Substation transformer is failing and needs to be repaired, estimated at $435,000 to repair (over 1 million to replace)
- Gym floor refinishing scheduled during September; estimated 3-week project
- Community Center final inspection scheduled for 6/18/26
Fiscal Officer Update by Denise Knecht:
- Credit Card Review – May 16-June 15
- Motion to pay bills 06.17.26:
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Blinzler, Sharon |
Y |
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Gruver, Jason |
Y |
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Bowsher, Brian |
Y |
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VanAusdale, Leslie |
Y MOTION |
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Wallace, Chuck |
Y |
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Wampler, Pam |
Y 2ND |
Motion PASSES 6-0
Police Chief Update by Ken Jacob:
- New full-time officer Ian Rhodes started training Monday
- New auxiliary officer Roger Shimono has been putting time in and making his presence known in the community
- Brian Bowsher inquired how long training new employee typically takes, Chief Jacob answered minimum 12 weeks, could be up to 16 weeks
Employment Status Changes:
Ashley Plotts submitted her resignation to be effective 6/17/26.
- Motion to approve Ashley Plotts resignation effective 6.17.26:
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Blinzler, Sharon |
Y |
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Gruver, Jason |
Y MOTION |
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Bowsher, Brian |
Y 2ND |
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VanAusdale, Leslie |
Y |
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Wallace, Chuck |
Y |
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Wampler, Pam |
Y |
Motion PASSES 6-0
Michael B Thomas submitted his resignation effective 5/31/26.
- Motion to approve Michael Thomas resignation effective 5.31.26:
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Blinzler, Sharon |
Y |
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Gruver, Jason |
Y MOTION |
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Bowsher, Brian |
Y |
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VanAusdale, Leslie |
Y |
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Wallace, Chuck |
Y 2ND |
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Wampler, Pam |
Y |
Motion PASSES 6-0
Casey Everetts has been given a wonderful opportunity for full-time employment elsewhere. Her last day with us will be 6/26/26. Mayor Day is grateful to Casey for her role in the office and the help she has given and wishes her well in her new endeavor.
- Motion to approve Casey Everetts resignation effective 6.26.26:
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Blinzler, Sharon |
Y |
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Gruver, Jason |
Y |
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Bowsher, Brian |
Y |
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VanAusdale, Leslie |
Y 2ND |
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Wallace, Chuck |
Y |
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Wampler, Pam |
Y MOTION |
Motion PASSES 6-0
Orlando Puente served on the Fire Department as a Junior FF. Puente did a fantastic job and was a great representation of the program. We can only hope that he returns to Edgerton after the military.
- Motion to approve Orlando Puente resignation effective 6.5.26:
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Blinzler, Sharon |
Y |
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Gruver, Jason |
Y |
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Bowsher, Brian |
Y MOTION |
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VanAusdale, Leslie |
Y |
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Wallace, Chuck |
Y |
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Wampler, Pam |
Y 2ND |
Motion PASSES 6-0
Brayelyn Eberly submitted her resignation on 6/4/26 effective immediately.
- Motion to approve Brayelyn Eberly resignation effective 6.4.26:
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Blinzler, Sharon |
Y |
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Gruver, Jason |
Y MOTION |
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Bowsher, Brian |
Y |
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VanAusdale, Leslie |
Y 2ND |
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Wallace, Chuck |
Y |
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Wampler, Pam |
Y |
Motion PASSES 6-0
Brian Bowsher asked how intern seasonal positions are advertised? Denise Knecht answered that the Village advertises as needed.
- Motion to approve hire of part-time seasonal general laborer intern Cole Gary at $13.00/hr effective 6.18.26:
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Blinzler, Sharon |
Y |
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Gruver, Jason |
Y 2ND |
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Bowsher, Brian |
Y |
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VanAusdale, Leslie |
Y MOTION |
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Wallace, Chuck |
Y |
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Wampler, Pam |
Y |
Motion PASSES 6-0
Council Discussion:
Chuck Wallace: Parks look really good; 49 South has lots of debris along the street; Reminder to all to come out to the Truck Pulls on June 27th at Miller Park.
Sharon Blinzler: Curbs could use street sweeper, preferably before Homecoming.
Brian Bowsher: Motorized scooters, bikes, and golf carts are becoming a nuisance. Is there anything we can do to make the community more aware of the safety aspect of these items.
Leslie VanAusdale: What is the status of Main Street Edgerton’s occupancy of the new Community Building for 250th celebration? Mayor answered we are at the mercy of our inspection passing and we are moving toward that direction. Leslie suggested that the village provide cake and ice cream as refreshments for the 250th celebration event. Council asked if Mainstreet could come back with an amount, will table the approval until the next meeting.
Jason Gruver: Is OPWC funding for the John W lift station or the Main lift station? OPWC funding is for the Main lift station.
Chuck Wallace: What is the status of the storm sirens? The siren is an outdoor warning system designed to alert those who are outside to take immediate shelter. Sirens are used in combination with Alert86. The Alert86 emergency notification system through Williams County alerts residents by text, call or email. Go to Alert86.com to enroll or call the Village office for assistance.
- Motion to adjourn at 6:16PM:
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Blinzler, Sharon |
Y |
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Gruver, Jason |
Y |
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Bowsher, Brian |
Y |
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VanAusdale, Leslie |
Y MOTION |
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Wallace, Chuck |
Y |
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Wampler, Pam |
Y 2ND |
Motion PASSES 6-0