Leesville Council members Bruce Palmer, left, John Traxler, Carl Palmer, Nicholas Herron, Fiscal Officer Kaley Knapp, Council President Haley White and Mayor Mara Malterer.Jacquie Humphrey
At the Aug. 12 meeting of the Leesville Village Council, it was agreed to
waive any late fees for sewer utility customers for the months of July and
August.
Because of the change of fiscal officers at the
end of July, utility bills were sent approximately one week later than usual.
Mayor Mara Malterer told council that she felt waiving the late fees would be
the best way to handle this issue.
Council briefly discussed and unanimously passed
Resolution 2025-5 to make the forgiveness of late fees for July and August
official.
In other discussion, Malterer reported that she
had a conversation with Smitty’s Tree Service regarding a sidewalk that was
supposed to be lifted and replaced. Malterer said that Smitty’s is willing to
reduce the cost of services or help pay for the replacement.
Council discussed and agreed they are happy with the work that Smitty’s has done for the village. Council will look
into the cost of replacement, and Councilman John Traxler and employee Rich
Albright will perform the work.
In other action, council:
— Learned that the last date to order veteran’s banners is Aug. 27.
— Was updated on the status of the proposed trail through the village.
— Learned that a picnic table had been donated to the village park.
— Discussed the status of putting up the new street signs and ordering
additional stop signs.
— Heard receipts reported at $5,856.23 and approved expenses totaling $6,606.99.
— Agreed to contact the state auditor’s office and have an official audit
performed.
— Approved a mileage reimbursement of up to $100 for Fiscal Officer Kaley Knapp
to attend training in Athens, Ohio.
The next meeting of the Leesville Village
Council will be held Tuesday, Sept. 9, at 7 p.m. in the Village Hall.
