The Village of Romeo: Board of Trustees Meeting - April 20th, 2026

The Village of Romeo Board of Trustees held a meeting on April 20, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related matters were discussed. Key procurement actions included the approval of a $147,399 bid to Fedewa for water tower maintenance, which was under budget. The board also discussed the need to issue an RFP for a generator purchase, with a motion passed to authorize HRC to manage the RFP process for up to $12,000 to ensure thorough specifications and grant compliance. Additionally, the board reviewed a contract issue with AT&T related to 911 system updates, noting budgeted funds of $18,240 and pending clarification on additional costs. The board postponed decisions on dispatch service purchases pending further information. Budget discussions included consideration of a $7 million road bond proposal, with debate on whether to include parking lot repairs as a separate ballot question. The board also addressed grant writing efforts, with updates on multiple grant applications totaling approximately $1.2 million, including a PlayScape grant fully funding a community project. Policy discussions included updates to the ethics ordinance and a short-term rental ordinance, with the latter sent back to the planning commission for refinement and development of application and appeals forms. Trustee appointments were also considered, with Zach Throne appointed to fill a vacant trustee seat. Overall, the meeting focused on advancing capital improvement projects, managing contracts and bids, and preparing for upcoming budget and election activities.