Roseville Village Board

Roseville Greenlights New Security Cameras & Water Tower Grant Search

(From the minutes taken by Karen Hayes, Village Clerk)

The Village of Roseville held its regular board meeting on January 5, 2026, presided over by Mayor Pro-tem Mike Kirby due to President  Dan Taflinger’s absence. Trustees present included Flint McCullough, JR Casteel, Randy Gooding, Trina Barry and Tracy Lybarger. Also present was Treasurer Cindy Adkisson, Water superintendent Tony Carlson and Attorney Andrew Youngquist. 

The board quickly approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the December 1, 2025, session. Treasurer Cindy Adkisson provided an update on village investments, noting the renewal of three certificates of deposit (CDs) at Hometown Banks for six-month terms at 3.48% APR, with another CD at Security Savings set for renewal on January 16 at 2.57% APR. She also reported progress on transitioning to a new water billing system, including activation of bank ACH payment options, with final setup coordination underway with Locis. 

During the public forum, resident Cheryl Allen asked about potential new spay and neuter programs through local veterinarians, but the board indicated no recent communications on the topic. Ben Thompson addressed the board regarding a special use liquor license permit. The trustees unanimously approved local endorsement for Twisted Too to host events on February 7 and March 7, with the responsibility for proof of insurance resting solely on the applicant. Attorney Andrew Youngquist will prepare the necessary permit letter for Clerk Karen Hayes to sign.

In old business, officials confirmed that nuisance issues on certain properties had been resolved: a vehicle was removed from the Christner property, and the Totten property was cleaned up. Court dates were noted for related ongoing cases, including a rescheduled appearance for Mustread on February 4, 2026, and initial appearances for Swearingen, Dix, and Christner on January 14.

Water Superintendent Tony Carlson updated the board on security camera installations. The MTC cameras planned for the park, village hall, and lift station will carry three-year warranties. The board unanimously approved purchases totaling approximately $8,838 for the systems: $3,076 for the park, $2,529 for the lift station, and $3,233 for village hall. Additional approvals included an engineering agreement with Klingner’s for pursuing a water tower search grant, fund transfers to cover January bills ($15,000 from general interest-bearing to checking, and $45,000 from water/sewer interest-bearing to checking), and payment of January bills, including an upcoming $1,740 invoice from Eagle Enterprises.

Attorney Youngquist informed the board that a draft ordinance on public forum procedures would be presented for approval at the February meeting. He also announced an increase in his hourly rate to $300 effective January 1. The board approved a required legal services agreement for the water tower grant application through Rural Development. Carlson reported that the lift station generator is operational, with further details pending on converting the transfer switch from manual to automatic.

The meeting adjourned at 6:50 p.m. This information was taken from the January 5 minutes approved at the February 2 regular meeting. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Monday, March 2, at 6:00 p.m. at the Roseville Village Hall.