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• A motion by Trustee Flynn, to Approve Budget Adjustments for the 25/26 fiscal year, seconded by Trustee Cameron, and unanimously approved Budget Transfers 2025-2026 FROM TO A.5.5110.0420 Streets road materials $ 3,250.00 A.5.1620.0420 Buildings maint and repair $ 3,250.00 A.5.5110.0420 Streets road materials $ 6,750.00 A.5.1640.0460 Central Garage maint and repair $ 6,750.00 A.5.1490.0403 Public Works Office equip $ 500.00 A.5.1490.0434 Public Works Phones $ 500.00 A.5.1990.0400 Contingency $10,000.00 A.5.1640.0140 Central Garage - OT $ 10,000.00 A.5.1990.0400 Contingency $12,000.00 A.5.5110.0140 Streets OT $ 12,000.00 F.5.1990.0400 Contingency $ 6,910.00 F.5.8340.0470 Transmission and distribution $ 6,910.00 F.5.9900.0901 Transfer to Capital Fund $ 4,000.00 F.5.8340.0470 Transmission and distribution $ 4,000.00 • A motion by Trustee Scheer, to set a Public Hearing on April 6, 2026 to review the Village 2026/27 Tentative Budget and capital plan, seconded by Trustee Lazickas, and unanimously approved OLD BUSINESS • Comprehensive plan priority discussion- Dale Morris from the Village Planning Board commented that the Village Comprehensive Plan was old and questioned if the priorities of the plan are still the village’s priorities. He said that it should be reviewed to make sure it’s appropriate for today’s environment. Mayor Mercurio asked the Village Board what they think about it and spoke about the need for senior housing. He said that the Village is looking to add affordable senior housing on Girard and spoke about the land on Quaker being zoned industrial, even though they are asking to add senior housing there. Trustee Lazickas said that he doesn’t disagree with senior housing but doesn’t see the need to fill very void in the Village. Trustee Flynn asked why the Village Board wouldn’t look at parts of the plan to make sure it’s reflective of what the Village wants to move forward. She said that she believes that the plan is still very relevant to most of the priorities of the Village. Trustee Scheer spoke about the changes in the Village. Mayor Mercurio said to set a work session for March 30th, 2026, at 6 pm in the Board Room, with public comments welcome. NEW BUSINESS • Resident Concern- Center at South Street- Trustee Lazickas noted that there is a neighbor with a vine or bushes that obstruct the view. Code Enforcement Officer Cassidy said they have a notice to relocate the planting this spring. Mayor Mercurio noted that it has yet to go to the safety committee. Police Chief Welch wants this to go straight to the county right away and ask for a traffic study. Village Administrator Krieger said that he will do that. A motion by Trustee Lazickas to send a request to the county for a South Street and Center three-way intersection traffic study, seconded by Trustee Viger, and unanimously approved. Speakers & Communications (II) • Mary Ann Colopy- 365 South Grove- HPC Chairwoman- She spoke about how she wants historic preservation to be a bigger part of the comprehensive plan. She also believes that the Village needs an architectural review board. She said that she is disappointed with the outcome for the Knox Mansion. Mayor Mercurio said that six months after the inspection, it can be revisited. Mary Ann Colopy spoke about the code and what should be considered when deciding local landmarking. She noted that she had not received any direct communication from anyone who was against the local landmark application. She reviewed the reasons why she believes this should be demolition by neglect.