Key Actions & Decisions

• ◆ Scheduled a public hearing for Oct. 9, 2024, to abolish the Albion Fire Department and create the Albion Joint Fire District (5-0).
• ◆ Approved hiring three seasonal employees for three weeks at $17/hour for leaf pickup at Mt. Albion Cemetery (5-0).
• ◆ Approved a "triple net lease" for 108 S. Platt St. to the proposed Joint Fire District for two years with a 10-year option (5-0).
• ◆ Authorized the purchase of two cell phones for police officers at $36/month per line (5-0).
• ◆ Lowered rent for 121 N. Main St. from $2.50 to roughly $1.70 per square foot (5-0).
• ◆ Voted to have the village attorney seek 100% cost recovery for crossing guard funding from the school district (3-2).
• ◆ Accepted the 2023 Audit Report; auditors will attend the Nov. 13 meeting (5-0).
• ◆ Approved a "ride on" policy allowing teachers and students to ride on fire apparatus (5-0).