MINUTES OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
Monday, July 14th, 2025.
Meeting called to order at 7:00p.m. by Mayor Chuck Hildreth. COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Flott, Powers and Schmidt. Absent Brand, Hargens. Fire Chief Peterson present.
CONSENT AGENDA / Motion by Flott to approve consent agenda, seconded by Powers; Schmidt, all ayes. Motion carried.
UPDATE / An update on the Red Barn School was given by Jess Urban and Sharon Oamek. County declined location for safety reasons. Plans to possibly erect a building closer to the Crescent area. They are looking for available sites of 10 acres and within 2-mile radius of Crescent. They are asking the public to let me know if one is available. They had met the enrollment requirements within the first day with approx 38 students. Also raised over $100,000. They are now looking at K-4 for next school year.
RESOLUTION 125-2025 / Acceptance of Planning Commission Approvals.
- a. DRIVEWAY PERMIT / Jerica Muzik at 113 Powells Lane. Motion by Flott to approve, seconded by Schmidt; Powers, all ayes. Motion carried.
- b. ROW PERMIT / Quick Current LLC Fiber Optics. Tabled for more information. Motion by Flott to approve, seconded by Schmidt; Powers, all ayes. Motion carried. Motion resended. Motion by Powers to table, seconded by Flott; Schmidt, all ayes. Motion tabled. We are waiting on call back from Quick Current on the benefit to Crescent. County charges $100/mile for a utility permit. We have a $500 permit fee.
- c. FENCE PERMIT / Brendon Foote at 408 E. Welch St. Motion by Flott to approve, seconded by Schmidt; Powers, all ayes. Motion carried.
- d. DISCUSSION / Roadside Stands. Home-based businesses in residential area. Allowable per stipulations.
RESOLUTION 126-2025 / Approval of Boomer Township Fire Contract. Motion by Flott to approve, seconded by Powers; seconded by Schmidt, all ayes. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION 127-2025 / Approval of Transfer of Funds from CVFD to IPAIT Diversified Account. Motion by Flott to approve, seconded by Schmidt; Powers, all ayes. Motion carried.
DISCUSSION / Beautification Committee: Clerk shared plans for sprucing up areas around town with solar lights. Entrance sign, T-intersection and north side of Comm. Hall. Also working on banners for downtown area. Starting with 12 Crescent logo banners. Summy Family would like to donate toward those banners. They are also looking at the Hometown Hero banner program. Families would purchase a banner to honor a family hero. More information and pricing will be provided at the next meeting.
DISCUSSION / Safety of drainage ditch across from Comm Hall. P&Z is suggesting we concrete bottom and add grate. Mayor and Craig will take a look tomorrow.
DISCUSSION / Summer Lunch Program Traffic. They have rearranged the entrance and it’s working better.
DISCUSSION / Roadside Stand. Insurance says city is not liable, everything goes back to homeowner. Some cities are allowing this through their Peddlers Ordinance. Must follow list of stipulations. Mayor suggests P&Z speak to neighbors for each instance.
DISCUSSION / City Ash Tree Inventory. DNR did tree inventory that included a 6-year plan for removing ash trees. Mayor spoke of a new system being tried where dead area is being removed and leaving the rest. Mayor and clerk will look into location of trees and review the plan.
DISCUSSION / Shady ATVs Update and Water Connection. On hold until electricity is installed. Once that is done, storage container can be emptied and removed. The City is then able to install meter pit.
DISCUSSION / Sale of Conference System. Ordered during Covid, but never used. Clerk will list on Facebook Marketplace
DISCUSSION / Resident would like to offer monthly Senior Day at Comm Hall to help assist seniors with available programs. Clerk will look into what services.
DISCUSSION / City needs to appoint an Enforcement Officer to deliver nuisance letters, etc. per City Code.
DISCUSSION / City needs to sign off on approval to shred scanned documents. FYI / Mayor/Council Term Rotation. After reviewing with County ballot records, it is determined that the City went from 3/3 rotation to 4/2 rotation around 1995 when terms went from 2-year to 4-year. Council agrees to stay with 4/2 rotation. Two Council seats are up for election this November. Flott and Brand. FYI / Additional free video camera is being added by Pott Co Sheriff’s Office at the same location as License Plate Reader.
FYI / City of Crescent vs 210 E. Florence. (Dogs at Large) The County has taken this to court. $950 fine was issued. Court will determine if dogs will need to be rehomed in August.
FYI / Dirt work at 1010 Valley was reviewed by DNR.
MAYOR’S REPORT / Second bid coming for Vet’s Park sitting wall repair. Old ball park concession stand needs to come down asap. Mayor getting a price on 8×12 shed with roll up door for storage of ball diamond equipment. Mayor will contact Hatcher about getting water back to park. Wants to put tubs along maintenance building to help with weeds. Will need approx 10 at $600 ea. Mayor continues to work with engineer on sewer project.
MAINTENANCE / Report submitted. Still on list from last fall for asphalt delivery. Craig has all signs that have been ordered. Trying to keep up with weeds. Going to lagoons on weekends. Mayor says that can stop as they are not discharging.
PEOPLESERVICE / Report submitted.
PARK BOARD / Will mulch Memorial Garden. Three bushes have been added to the this garden anonymously. The Master Gardeners are in charge of the garden and have specific requirements for the area. One Volleyball court is being eliminated as it’s not being used. Park Board is looking at an additional playground for older kids to put in it’s place. There is currently a hornet issue at the volleyball courts. Craig will contact pest control service.
CVFD / 180 calls so far this year. Auxiliary is going to purchase much-needed new lockers for CVFD. Looking into fundraiser for desk calendars. Will sell space for sponsors. Hoping to double their money to put towards new station fund. Hydrant party was a huge success. Lots of kids. Provided water guns, popsicles. Everyone had fun.
PUBLIC FORUM / Oamek asked about having reading events back in Crescent. Urban asked about gaga ball pit. It’s the rage with kids. Clerk will look into both. Pickleball is being used. Girls Scouts will need the hall Aug. 11th.
Bills Paid / June 2025 – Download
ADJOURNMENT / Motion by Powers, seconded by Flott to adjourn; Schmidt, all ayes. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:17 p.m.