For the second straight meeting, Crossville leaders barely had a quorum necessary to conduct business. Trustees Bruce Morlock and Jim Smith were absent. Morlock, who has served on the Crosville Village Board since October of 2007, has turned in his resignation due to health concerns. The board unanimously appointed Heather Guinn to replace Morlock noting she was the next in line receiving votes after Jim Smith who took a spot on the board following the death of Trustee Wes Trout.
Additionally Tuesday evening, leaders hired Hannah Walker to take the place of Cheyenne Long, who left her position as the village’s secretary/treasurer. Mayor Rick Kuykendall said they received several applications and trustees narrowed it down to 5 before choosing Walker. She took her oath and will begin work on September 30th. Long will remain on payroll as an office cleaner, making $75 a week for her efforts on Sundays. Mayor Pro Tem/Trustee Nikki Jacobs voted no, presumably because it’s actually a raise for Long who was only paid bi-weekly previously.
Trustees decided not to make changes to the ordinance dealing with recreational vehicles and the mobile home code. The village has received inquiries from individuals interested in placing a motor home on a lot and utilizing it as a residence. Trustees decided against allowing that.
Crossville will see some improvements after four building permits were approved. Leaders agreed to allow Randy Belford to move forward with a carport project and gave Neal Walther the green light on a shipping container and a front porch enclosure. Glen Brown will also be allowed to construct an 8 x 8 cage with a metal roof for his cats to enjoy some contained outside time.
And speaking of cats, village leaders have heard from many residents who are taking issue with the number of feral cats and their conduct. Discussion ensued surrounding how best to tackle the problem in a humane, responsible manner and those talks are expected to continue.
Mayor Kuykendall also reported the tire clean up had been successful to this point with nearly 300 tires turned in by village residents. That program wraps up next Monday.
Village clean up day is also coming up on October 13th.