May 5, 2025 Council News section

Council Approves Key Financial Resolutions in May Meeting

At the May 5th Crooksville Village Council meeting, a series of significant financial resolutions were unanimously approved by council members in attendance. Among them:

• Resolution 44-2025 authorized interfund transfers to manage village accounts more effectively.

• Resolution 45-2025 allowed for Star Ohio Transfers.

• Resolution 46-2025 concerning reallocations and supplemental appropriations passed with a 5–1 vote, with Councilman Redfern casting the sole dissenting vote.

• Payment listings and payroll reports were both approved under Resolutions 47-2025 and 48-2025, respectively.

Absent from the meeting were Councilman Loomis and legal counsel Jan Baughman.

Summer Pool Staff Appointed as Village Readies for Warm Weather

The Crooksville Council gave the green light to several summer staffing decisions during the May 5 meeting. The following appointments were made:

• Maria Thompson was approved as Pool Manager at a rate of $13.00/hour.

• Jada May and Rylee Chamberlin were named Assistant Pool Managers at $12.00/hour.

• Audrey Crooks and Maclee Collins were approved as lifeguards at a pay rate of $10.70/hour.

These hires are part of the village’s annual preparation for the summer pool season.

Building Permit Approved for McKeever Street Property

Council approved a building permit for 204 McKeever Street after confirmation that all utility checks were in order. The motion, made by Councilman Hampton and seconded by Councilman Redfern, passed unanimously. This approval represents continued support for residential development and property improvement within the village.

Pay Raises Approved for Village Employees

After final reading and approval of Resolution #32-2025, the Crooksville Council voted to authorize a $0.75 hourly wage increase for all full-time employees, as well as for part-time employee Rodney Edgell. The resolution explicitly excluded three newly hired positions—the Park Caretaker and two employees in the Service Department—from the increase.

The motion passed unanimously, signaling the council’s commitment to competitive compensation for its longstanding staff.