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The Pleasant Hill Village Council focused on council reorganization, utilities policies, staffing, and upcoming community events. Residents also received information about a proposed Miami County jail project and a potential county sales tax increase.
- Miami County officials presented plans for a new county jail and proposed a 0.5% sales tax increase, which would raise the rate to 7.5% if approved by voters.
- Pleasant Hill Village Council scheduled a special meeting on January 22 to vote on filling the vacant council seat after four residents expressed interest.
- Council directed the Mayor to promote the open council position on the Village LED board, Facebook page, and with flyers to increase public awareness.
- Penny Fessler was elected to continue serving as President of Council for 2026.
- Council confirmed regular meeting dates and approved renting portable restrooms for the Spring and Fall garage sales to support community visitors.
- Resolution 2026-01 was passed as an emergency ordinance to hire Kira Cullars as the new Utility Clerk to support Village utilities operations.
- Resolution 2026-02 for new website services was tabled until legal review of the contract is completed.
- The first reading of Resolution 2026-03 establishing employee compensation was approved.
- Ordinance 1169, which proposed a new policy for utilities, did not receive enough votes to pass on its third reading.
- Residents raised concerns about water treatment, refuse service communication, and the impact of future growth on Pleasant Hill utilities.
- Council approved the Consent Agenda, including December meeting minutes and financial summaries.
- Council entered executive session to consider the potential purchase of real estate, with no public action taken afterward.