Minutes of the City of Crescent Regular Council Meeting
Monday, July 13th, 2026. Meeting called to order at 7:00p by Mayor Chuck Hildreth. Council members present: Jim Aldrich, Tina Flott, Michelle Hargens, Jack Powers and Dale Schmidt. Fire Chief, Craig Peterson present.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Flott to approve, seconded by Aldrich; Hargens, Powers, Schmidt; all ayes. Motion carried.
MOTION – Approval to Purchase Equipment Trailer for Skidloader
Motion by Powers to approve, seconded by Flott; Aldrich, Hargens, Schmidt; all ayes. Motion carried.
MOTION – Acceptance of Bid for Vets Park Fence Replacement
Motion by Schmidt to approve, seconded by Powers; Aldrich, Flott, Hargens; all ayes. Motion carried.
MOTION – Approval of Contract with ClerkBooks Municipal Software to Replace QuickBooks Software
Motion by Flott to approve, seconded by Schmidt; Aldrich, Hargens, Powers; all ayes. Motion carried.
MOTION – Review of 3 Bids and Approval of 3-Year Contract for Annual Exam
Council reviewed contracts and made selection. Motion by Flott to approve Schroer & Associates contract, seconded by Schmidt; Aldrich, Hargens, Powers; all ayes. Motion carried.
MOTION – Review and Approval of New IT Contract
Motion by Flott to approve, seconded by Hargens; Aldrich, Powers, Schmidt; all ayes. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION 174-2026
Acceptance of Planning Commission Approvals/Denials
FENCE PERMIT
Eric Van Horn at 420 Crescent Dr. …Approved by P&Z. Motion by Flott to approve, seconded by Powers; Aldrich, Hargens, Schmidt; all ayes. Motion carried.
FENCE PERMIT
Mindi Hively at 111 W. Welch St. …Approved by P&Z. Motion by Flott to approve, seconded by Aldrich; Hargens, Powers, Schmidt; all ayes. Motion carried.
PARCEL SPLIT APPLICATION
BKN Properties, LLC…Tabled by P&Z for additional information.
REVIEW
BKN Properties, LLC Replat…Tabled by P&Z for additional information.
DECK PERMIT
Crescent Restaurant Properties, LLC at 633 Old Lincoln Hwy….Approved by P&Z. Motion by Flott to approve, seconded by Hargens; Aldrich, Powers, Schmidt; all ayes. Motion carried.
DECK PERMIT
Jack Powers at 823 Valley Dr….Approved by P&Z. Motion by Flott to approve, seconded by Schmidt; Aldrich, Schmidt; all ayes; Powers abstained. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION 175-2026
Acceptance of Fire/Rescue Contract with Boomer Township. Motion by Flott to approve, seconded by Hargens; Aldrich, Powers, Schmidt; all ayes. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION 176-2026
Acceptance of Fire/Rescue Contract with Crescent Township. Motion by Flott to approve, seconded by Schmidt; Aldrich, Hargens, Powers; all ayes. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION 177-2026
Establishing the Official Posting Locations and Methods for Public Notices. Council will amend ordinance to require two locations that are prominent and conspicuous at all times, per HF2490.
RESOLUTION 178-2026
Authorizing and Approving a Loan Agreement, providing for the Placement and Issuance of $519,000 General Obligation Sewer Improvement Bond, Series 2026A and Providing for the Levy of Taxes to Pay the Same. Motion by Hargens to approve, seconded by Flott; Aldrich, Powers, Schmidt; all ayes. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION 179-2026
Acceptance of Final Bank Terms for the GO Sewer Revenue Bond, Series 2026A. Motion by Hargens to approve, seconded by Schmidt; Aldrich, Flott, Powers; all ayes. Motion carried.
FYI
Resident on OLH invoiced for water line work on city water main on 5/2/26.
No permit filed. Violated numerous codes under Chapter 90 of the City Code of Ordinances.
Fundraiser for New Park Signage and Improvements.
Clerk stated fundraising is going well.
Flag Design and Purchase by CCC.
Clerk shared design for new flags in place of banners. Liability requirements for banners is cost-prohibitive.
Schroer & Assoc to Perform Annual Audit for AFR soon.
Clerk will be out July 23rd
For Finance Workshop.
DISCUSSION
Sale of Volleyball Equipment
Courts are not being used, sand has ground wasps which are hard to eliminate. Space could be used more effectively.
MAYOR
Asked about drive-through at north end of strip mall. Mayor and council fear it will back up traffic on highway coming in from east, back up traffic in front of driveways coming from west. If anyone asks about locating private water and sewer lines, it is the city responsibility to only locate the main sewer, main water and water to curb stop. Not into anyones homes. We are running into delays on the new sewer system. DNR did a site plan. They are requiring set backs for the road which we are 4’ short of. Our engineer is sending paperwork to DNR, County engineer is sending paperwork to city for variance. We can vacate road from train tracks to Pigeon Creek. Variance will take 120 days after that, it goes out for bid which takes 60 days. Delivery of main generator is expected to take 40 weeks. This puts completion into 2027.
MAINTENANCE
Report submitted. Roof will be added to salt shed by the 17th. Rock was added at water tower road. Changing parking sign at Powells.
PEOPLESERVICE
Report submitted.
PARK BOARD
Cleaning out unused items from concession. Umbrellas can be removed as they don’t fit existing tables.
CVFD
38 call in last 30 days. 187 calls for year. Hydrant Party July 25th. Discussion on new fire station. Dirtwork to begin soon.
PUBLIC FORUM
No comments.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Flott, seconded by Powers to adjourn; Aldrich, Hargens, Schmidt; all ayes. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:10p.