RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
The regular meeting of the Village of Killbuck Council was called to order at 7:00 p.m. on December 29, 2025.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call:
Cindy Miller, Lisa Kauffman, Tyler McCombs, Erica Ash, Ted Thorpe, Keith Mohler present
In Attendance:
Guests: None
Approval of Previous Minutes:
Ted Thorpe made a motion to approve the minutes of the previous meeting. The motion was seconded by Erica Ash.
VOTING RESULTS – Yes: 6, No: 0, Abstain: 0
Approval of Bills:
Lisa Kauffman made a motion to approve the payment of bills in the amount of $19,017.31. The motion was seconded by Ted Thorpe.
VOTING RESULTS – Yes: 6, No: 0, Abstain: 0
Fiscal Officer Report:
Representative’s Name: Linda Campbell
Council reviewed the 2026 Budget. Will approve in Legislation.
Street Report:
The Street Department has been plowing and salting as needed due to winter weather conditions. Council requested that the holiday snowflake decorations remain up until the end of January.
Park Report:
The playground equipment installation and sidewalk improvements have been completed.
Grants (ODNR):
Fiscal Officer Linda Campbell reported she will contact the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) to finalize the pending grant.
Sewer / Water Report:
A water leak was reported in the area near Tony Galford’s property. The leak is repaired.
Solicitor Report:
The Village Solicitor stated that this was the last council meeting she would attend. She advised that she will continue to assist the Village with any pending legal matters on a month-to-month bases charging her previous contractual rate.
Council Business:
Council reviewed the 2026 meeting schedule. After discussion concerning the projected revenue shortfall in 2026, Ted Thorpe made a motion to hold one council meeting per month, to be held on the third Monday of each month commencing at 7:00PM at the Village Hall 138 S Main Street Killbuck. The motion was seconded by Lisa Kauffman.
VOTING RESULTS – Yes: 6, No: 0, Abstain: 0
Legislation:
RESOLUTION 2025-012
A RESOLUTION CERTIFYING DELINQUENT WATER AND SEWER CHARGES TO THE HOLMES COUNTY AUDITOR’S OFFICE TO BE PLACED AS AN ASSESSMENT ON THE LISTED PARCEL NUMBERS
Lisa Kauffman made a motion to suspend the three-reading rule. The motion was seconded by Tyler McCombs.
VOTING RESULTS – Yes: 6, No: 0, Abstain: 0
Ted Thorpe made a motion to adopt Resolution 2025-012. The motion was seconded by Erica Ash.
VOTING RESULTS – Yes: 6, No: 0, Abstain: 0
RESOLUTION 2025-010
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF KILLBUCK, HOLMES COUNTY, OHIO ADOPTING AND IMPLEMENTING THE REQUIREMENTS OF OHIO REVISED CODE SECTION 9.64 REGARDING CYBERSECURITY PROGRAMS AND INCIDENT REPORTING
Status: 3rd Reading & Approval
Tyler McCombs made a motion to adopt Resolution 2025-010. The motion was seconded by Lisa Kauffman.
VOTING RESULTS – Yes: 6, No: 0, Abstain: 0
ORDINANCE 2025-011
AN ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE SALARIES AND WAGES FOR ELECTIVE OFFICES, SALARIED AND HOURLY EMPLOYEES OF THE VILLAGE, AND TO DEFINE VACATIONS, SICK LEAVE, HOLIDAYS AND OTHER BENEFITS, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
Ted Thorpe made a motion to suspend the three-reading rule. The motion was seconded by Cindy Miller.
VOTING RESULTS – Yes: 6, No: 0, Abstain: 0
Lisa Kauffman made a motion to adopt Ordinance 2025-011. The motion was seconded by Ted Thorpe.
VOTING RESULTS – Yes: 6, No: 0, Abstain: 0
ORDINANCE 2025-013
AN ORDINANCE TO MAKE APPROPRIATIONS FOR CURRENT EXPENSES AND OTHER EXPENDITURES OF THE VILLAGE OF KILLBUCK, STATE OF OHIO, DURING THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2026, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
Ted Thorpe made a motion to suspend the three-reading rule. The motion was seconded by Cindy Miller.
VOTING RESULTS – Yes: 6, No: 0, Abstain: 0
Lisa Kauffman made a motion to adopt Ordinance 2025-013. The motion was seconded by Tyler McCombs.
VOTING RESULTS – Yes: 6, No: 0, Abstain: 0
Executive Session:
None
Next Scheduled Meeting:
Type: Regular
Date: 01/20/26
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: Village Hall 138 S Main Street Killbuck, OH 44637
Comments:
Meeting Adjourn:
Keith Mohler made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:50 p.m. The motion was seconded by Erica Ash.
VOTING RESULTS – Yes: 6, No: 0, Abstain: 0
Minutes prepared by Linda Campbell, Fiscal Officer 01/20/26
SIGNATURES ON FILE