05/13/2026
March 12, 2026 Council meeting minutes as approved.
The COUNCIL of The VILLAGE OF FLUSHING convened in Regular session at 6:00 P.M. in the City Building, Flushing Ohio
Mayor Eberhart called the meeting to order with the following members and visitors present:
Mrs. Sandy Twarog Present Mr. Jim Twarog Present
Mr. Ian Schneider Present Mr. Bryan Clark Present
Mr. Dan Lipperman Absent Miss Ashley Barto Present
EMPLOYEES: Administrator Kris Chini, Chief of Police Paul Leek, Fiscal Officer Jeryl McGaffick.
VISITORS: Dale Price, Dominick Defelice, Tom Bober, Will Ronquist, Frank Shaffer, Jim Cunningham, Matt McMahon, Cindi Henry
APPROVE MINUTES: Motion to approve the minutes from the 2-12-26 regular session made by Mr. Clark, second by Ms. Barto. All in favor, motion carried.
HEARING OF THE PEOPLE: Mr. Frank Shaffer, Democratic candidate for Belmont County Commissioner and Mr. Dominick DeFelice, Republican candidate for Belmont County Commissioner both speak to council about their experience and desire to serve the county.
Mayor Eberhart presents the Flushing Volunteer Fire Department finances for review and requests the release or levy funds when available.
MOTION by Ms. Barto, second by Mr. Twarog to release levy funds as they become available to the FVFD. Roll call, the vote as follows: Mrs. Twarog, yes; Mr. Schneider, yes; Ms. Barto, yes; Mr. Clark, yes; Mr. Twarog, yes.
ADMINISTRATOR REPORT: *Written report presented by Mr. Chini.
MOTION to approve Administrators report by Ms. Barto, second by Mr. Clark. All in favor, motion carried.
POLICE REPORT: Written report circulated by Chief Leek. Council reviews and signs.
Motion to approve police report by Mr. Clark, second by Ms. Barto. All in favor, motion carried.
A letter from the Village of Holloway requesting coverage from the Village was received. The Police Committee will meet on Tuesday, 3-17-26 at 6:00 to review this request.
WATER TECH REPORT: Written report received from Mr. Sutton and reviewed by council.
Motion to approve the report by Mr. Clark, second by Ms. Barto. All in favor, motion carried.
COMMITTEE: Park committee met, decided that the kitchen building needs new siding and tin over the top, expected cost of $4400.00. Mr. Schneider advises that he is seeking some grants for park reform. Also the cameras at the park require completion of the project. Mayor will contact Mr. Gust about this.
MOTION by Ms. Barto, second by Mr. Twarog to re-do the kitchen shelter building at or about $4400.00.
Roll call, the vote as follows: Mrs. Twarog, yes; Mr. Schneider, yes; Ms. Barto, yes; Mr. Clark, yes; Mr. Twarog, yes.
The Building and Grounds committee met. Mr. Clark advises that they discussed the new building needing completed. Recommend the floor concrete and finish inside be completed and quotes be obtained.
The Water and Sewer Committee met. Mr. Clark advises that they discussed the EPA ruling on the meters being placed outside. Met with a group of people to obtain help on getting grants to help with these projects.
Grants Committee met. Mr. Clark will copy information received for all of council.
OLD BUSINESS: None.
NEW BUSINESS: Ms. Barto advises that Mr. Jacob Leach of the Shaheen Law group has expressed some interest in the possible solicitor position. Mrs. McGaffick advises that Mr. Bigelow of the Myser Law Group has also expressed interest. It is noted that Mr. Smith is not responding to calls, texts or emails from the Mayor. Mayor Eberhart will continue to try to communicate to find out his intentions.
FINANCIAL:
MOTION to pay bills as presented by Mrs. Twarog, second by Mr. Twarog. All in favor, motion carried.
MOTION to approve finance report, Main account bank reconciliation and water/sewer bank reconciliation as presented by Mr. Clark, second by Ms Barto. All in favor, motion carried.
2026 PERMANENT APPROPRIATION RESOLUTION: Motion to approve the 2026 Permanent appropriations as presented by the Fiscal Officer and to submit to the County Auditor. Motion by Ms. Barto, second by Mr. Schneider. Roll call, the vote as follows: Mrs. Twarog, yes; Mr. Schneider, yes; Ms. Barto, yes; Mr. Clark, yes; Mr. Twarog, yes.
OTHER COUNCIL BUSINESS: Ms. Cindi Henry, Republican Candidate for re-election to the County Auditor position. Ms. Henry speaks about her time in the position currently, plans for the future and also advises of some information she had just learned from the County Health Dept. meeting that would benefit the Village.
MOTION to adjourn to executive session regarding Personnel by Mr. Clark, second by Ms. Barto. Roll call, the vote as follows: Mrs. Twarog, yes; Mr. Schneider, yes; Ms. Barto, yes; Mr. Clark, yes; Mr. Twarog, yes.
Return to Regular session.
MOTION to adjourn executive session by Ms. Barto, second by Mr. Schneider. Roll call, the vote as follows: Mrs. Twarog, yes; Mr. Schneider, yes; Ms. Barto, yes; Mr. Clark, yes; Mr. Twarog, yes.
No action taken.
The Police Committee will hold meeting on 3-17-26 at 6:00.
Motion to adjourn meeting is made by Mrs. Twarog, second by Ms. Barto. All in favor, meeting adjourned.
