Village Board — Minutes

MINUTES February 11, 2026 The Regular Board Meeting of the Village Board was called to order by Village President, Robert Spurley on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at the Village Hall. Roll Call: Larry Dale Schultz, Stephen Troester, Jason Cartwright, Doug Rider, Denny Rickard, Robert Spurley. Absent: John Trace Employees: Sue Lindner, Mike Silvers, Alan Schrank Citizens: None Consent Agenda: Approval of January 2026 Regular Board Minutes Approval of January 2026 Treasurer’s reports. Motion by Doug Rider seconded by Jason Cartwright to approve the consent agenda as presented. Motion carried 5-1. Presidents Correspondence: None Clerk/Treasurer Correspondence: Sue Lindner reported that the taxes had been settled with the county and schools. Sue Lindner reminded the board that the auditors would be coming on February 16th – 18th for the audit. She also reminded the board that she would be gone on vacation February 25th – March 4th. Staff Reports: Sewer/Water/Public Works Mike Silvers reported that the furnace has been repaired at the sewer pump house. He told the board that Randy Kitelinger was looking into the dialer system at the sewer plant. Mike reported that he would be taking another test for sewer. Mike stated that within the next few years they will have to do a full drain & paint the water tower. Mike made the board aware that the white truck is starting to have issues and will need to plan on replacing it in the future. Police Correspondence: Alan Schrank told the board that he had Sam.Gov renewed. He said he has been working on parking enforcement and has 1 outstanding ticket. Alan spoke to Bug Tussel and they said it cost $23,000 per quarter mile to dig in the fiber and Bug Tussel will not allow the village to trench it in. They will not bring it to the Municipal Building. All emails have been switched to the new .gov domain. Committee Reports: None Old Business: Concrete replacement in front of the Municipal Building – Jason Cartwright will contact companies to get bids. New Business: The Fire Department received 3 bids for a UHP Skid for a Rapid Response Vehicle (RRV). Reliant Fire Apparatus - $30,088; K3 Fire - $39,969; Advanced Tactical Fire Suppression - $28,571. The Linden Volunteer Fire Department approved the bid from K3 Fire. The fire department received a grant with a 5% match that would be covered by the fire department. The price includes installing in the new truck and would be under warranty while it remains in the truck. K3 Fire will store the UHP Skid up to a year – until the truck is purchased. Larry Dale Schultz made a motion and seconded by Denny Rickard to approve the bid from K3 Fire. Motion passed 6-0. Discussion and Approval of Axon Body Camera – Linden Police. This was tabled by Alan so that he can try to get a grant to help pay for this. The village board and employees discussed ways to consolidate internet & phone services. More research will be done. Stephen Troester will email Stone Guardian LLC to get prices for stone straightening. The board also talked about having volunteers work on the straightening The Weed Commissioner position is still open. Will need to post the opening. The Village Board is still looking to fill the Park House Manager position. Motion by Jason Cartwright and was seconded by Denny Rickard to approve the February 2026 bill list. Motion passed 5-0. Larry Dale Schultz abstained. Motion by Denny Rickard and was seconded by Doug Rider to adjourn @ 8:03 pm. Sue Lindner/Linden Village Clerk