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AI Generated summary of the Minster Council Meeting:

Garbage Collection Contract

1. The council approved a five-year contract extension with Rumpke for unlimited weekly garbage collection. The monthly charge will increase from $16.76 to $17.86 in the first year and eventually to $20.85 over the contract period.

   Contract extension approved with specified rate increases.

2. Issue Two Support
   Council passed a resolution supporting Issue Two, a state capital improvement program providing grants and loans for infrastructure projects. The village has benefited from this program and encourages residents to vote yes on May 6th.

   Resolution passed to support Issue Two.

3. Utility Easement
   Council gave a second reading to an ordinance granting a utility easement to Centerpoint Energy for 1,390 square feet at 7th Street Community Park. Final consideration will occur at the next meeting.
4. 2025 Budget Approval
   Council adopted the annual appropriations for 2025, totaling $34,947.01, which is $6 million less than the 2024 budget due to fewer projects.

   2025 budget approved.

5. Vacant and Dangerous Building Ordinances
   Council discussed proposals for ordinances on vacant building registration and dangerous buildings. The vacant building ordinance would impose fees on long-term vacant properties, while the dangerous building ordinance would require repairs or demolition of hazardous structures.
6. Next Arrangements

•  Final consideration of the utility easement ordinance at the next council meeting.
•  Development of ordinances for vacant building registration and dangerous buildings for future presentation.