Holland village council is losing its engineer, who played a key role over the past 22 years in improving roads in the village.
Tim Bock, of Poggemeyer Design Group/Kleinfelder, told council he is leaving the firm. “I want to thank you for 22 years of mostly successful projects,” he said.
He noted that he is taking a few weeks off but will remain in the area to work with another firm.
Mayor Lee Irons expressed appreciation to Mr. Bock for his service. “You have always been there for us and we appreciate everything you have done for us on behalf of the village.”
Mr. Bock said the only project the village currently has contracted with Kleinfelder is for the McCord Road roundabout improvements. “I did the design and ODOT reviewed it,” the engineer explained.
Councilman Mike Bettinger said one of the bigger issues now is striping of the roundabout. “We need to redo that. It’s pretty worn,” he said.
Mayor Irons agreed. “I know the lines have to be done. We have had more complaints about that than anything else.”
The village plans to use American Rescue Plan funds for the project.
Job Descriptions
Council approved the job description for the position of village administrator.
Council President Ryan Spangler said a few modifications were made following last month’s meeting and were given to council members for review.
He recommended council approve the document if there are no changes, adding he believes it is important to have an administrator in place by the end of the year.
After approving the description, council authorized the mayor and administration to begin advertising for an administrator and maintenance service worker.
Council had previously approved a job description for maintenance, and Councilman Spangler expressed the importance of finding someone to fill the post, noting that one employee will be taking time off in the near future.
Mayor Irons also noted that maintenance employee George Gibson will be retiring, leaving a vacancy. Other Business
In other business, village council:
•Contracted with Pugh Heating of Holland to replace two maintenance building heaters at a cost of $6,948. Both are old and are failing, explained the mayor.
When asked if there was money in the budget to cover the repair, Lyn Krasula, clerk/treasurer, said $8,000 had been budgeted for the project this year.
•Amended the contract with PerryproTech for computer protection. The multifactor authentication system will cost the village $175.20 per month said Councilman Scott Brown.
He said the company recommended it after finding one of the computers was being hacked. PerryproTech was able to void it, but going forward recommended the multifactor system, Mr. Brown explained.
•Renewed the police department’s annual contract with Lexipol at a cost of $6,495.
•Heard from the mayor that the Wicked Wheels car show and presentation of the Best of Show centennial trophy went well, as did the picnic and Picture in the Park event. “Both were well attended,” he said.
•Paid bills totaling $89,974.
Council’s next meeting will be at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, September 5, in council chambers, 1245 Clarion Avenue, and is open to the public.
~Jane Maiolo
