The Village of Wayne City Board of Trustees unanimously approved annual appropriations ordinance #635 during Monday night’s regular meeting. Village Treasurer Roger Noe was absent at the time of the vote.
Trustee Jarod Peyton offered a brief explanation of the ordinance but did not provide specific dollar amounts. He said the overall appropriations level remains consistent with last year’s budget, though it also includes funding considerations for requested municipal equipment, including a Vac-Tron industrial vacuum system.
Peyton noted that Vac-Tron equipment costs can range widely, from about $8,000 to as much as $60,000 depending on model size and usage capacity. He also said additional departmental requests were submitted but may not be approved due to budget constraints. An estimated revenue report for the fiscal year was not included with the ordinance but is expected to be presented later.
In maintenance updates, village employee Kris Shreve reported that a routine inspection of the southwest water tower—completed on May 22—identified 25 issues. Shreve said the list appeared more serious than it actually was. The repairs were completed for approximately $2,800, significantly less than the original $200,000 rehabilitation project that included repainting the structure and adding an American flag design.
Under other business, employees recently installed new vinyl flooring in the community building. One worker joked it was their first flooring project, though officials noted the job will not be complete until the surface is properly sealed.
Trustees discussed seeking bids for completion of the flooring work but also suggested village employees could finish the project if outside costs were too high. Workers responded that if they handled the sealing themselves, they would need supplies such as wax and mops. The matter was ultimately tabled following discussion.
In public comment, two residents requested additional time to bring trailer properties into compliance with village nuisance ordinances. Trustees granted both individuals a one-month extension.
A separate request asking for a blanket extension for all ordinance violations was denied. Trustees noted that each case must be handled individually, though they acknowledged the residents for attending the meeting to present their concerns.