RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
The Village of Killbuck Council met in regular session on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at 7:00 PM.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Lisa Kauffman, Cindy Miller, Ted Thorpe, Dick Patterson present. Tyler McCombs absent.
In Attendance
Street Commissioner Steve Patterson
Attorney Grant Mason
Dave Tennant (interested in vacant council seat)
Oath of Office
Mayor Allison administered the Oath of Office to Dick Patterson.
Appointment to Vacant Council Seat
Lisa Kauffman made a motion to appoint Dave Tennant to the vacant council seat. Ted Thorpe seconded the motion. With all others approving, the motion carried.
Solicitor Appointment
Attorney Grant Mason introduced himself and presented Council with a contract to serve as Village Solicitor.
Ted Thorpe made a motion to hire Attorney Grant Mason per the terms of the agreement. Cindy Miller seconded the motion. With all others approving, the motion carried.
Payment of Bills
Ted Thorpe made a motion to pay current bills in the amount of $85,317.21. Dick Patterson seconded. With all others approving, the motion carried.
Financial Report
Ted Thorpe made a motion to approve the December 2025 financials. Lisa Kauffman seconded. With all others approving, the motion carried.
Street Department Report
Steve Patterson reported that the Street Department has been focused on snow and ice removal, and operations are going smoothly. The department will be working on repairing potholes on Water Street.
Grant Application
The Mayor informed Council that he and the Fiscal Officer are working on filing a grant application in the amount of $15,000.00 with the EPA for the purchase of a new mosquito sprayer. The quote for the sprayer is $18,500.00.
Legislation
ORDINANCE 2026-001
AN ORDINANCE APPOINTING STEVE PATTERSON AS STREET COMMISSIONER FOR THE VILLAGE OF KILLBUCK, OHIO, EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2026, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
Lisa Kauffman made a motion to waive the three readings. Ted Thorpe seconded. With all others approving, the motion carried.
Dick Patterson made a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 2026-001. Dave Tennant seconded. With all others approving, the motion carried.
ORDINANCE 2026-002
AN ORDINANCE WAIVING THE RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT FOR THE STREET COMMISSIONER AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
Dave Tennant made a motion to waive the three readings. Dick Patterson seconded. With all others approving, the motion carried.
Ted Thorpe made a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 2026-002. Dick Patterson seconded. With all others approving, the motion carried.
Council President Appointment
Dave Tennant made a motion to appoint Lisa Kauffman as Council President. Cindy Miller seconded. With all others approving, the motion carried.
Park Report
None
Water/Sewer Inquiry & Annexation Discussion
Aaron Miller contacted the Fiscal Officer regarding obtaining water and sewer service. The property is outside Village limits; therefore, annexation was discussed. Council was in favor of annexation.
Linda informed Mr. Miller that at the time of their conversation the Village did not have a solicitor, but anticipated having one in January. Solicitor Mason will work with Mr. Miller moving forward.
Old Business
Personnel Policy Manual still needs to be finalized.
Year-end reporting and filing of the annual financial statement have required significant time and attention from the Fiscal Officer.
Council discussed ongoing property maintenance concerns, including debris, junk vehicles, and properties being occupied without utilities activated.
Solicitor Mason stated he has extensive experience handling similar issues in another municipality and will guide the Mayor and Council on appropriate next steps.
Planning & Zoning Board
After discussion, Cindy Miller will step down from the Planning and Zoning Board and Dave Tennant will join the Board. Council is still seeking one additional citizen member.
Community & Economic Updates
The grocery store will be closing at the end of February.
Discussion was held with Holley Johnson regarding the Western Holmes grant administered by the Education Foundation for the street raising project.
The Mayor and Fiscal Officer will be meeting with OMEGA to discuss future grant opportunities and community project needs.
The Streetscape project remains on hold due to weather conditions.
Executive Session
None
Next Scheduled Meeting
Ted Thorpe made a motion to change the February 16, 2026 council meeting to February 17, 2026 due to the Presidents Day holiday. Dick Patterson seconded. With all others approving, the motion carried.
Type: Regular
Date: 02/17/26
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: Village Hall 138 S Main Street Killbuck, OH 44637
Comments:
Meeting Adjourn
Ted Thorpe made a motion to adjourn at 8:12 PM. Dick Patterson seconded. With all others approving, the motion carried.
Minutes prepared by Linda Campbell, Fiscal Officer 02/17/26
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