The Ada Council held its first regular meeting of 2026, with all members present and Mayor Dave Retterer presiding, on Tuesday, January 6. The meeting packet is available on the Village website HERE.
Prior to the meeting, village solicitor Jane Napier swore in new council members Xander Wells and Lucas Rowe, as well as Jason Campbell and Sean Beck, who are starting their second terms in office.
The Ada Schools Board of Education met on Thursday, December 18 with Board President Troy Erickson presiding.
STAFF REPORTS
Elementary School Principal Angie Maag reported that the recent Parent Teacher Conferences saw a 95% participation rate. She noted these meetings are student-led, so students take ownership of their education. The quarterly reward for good behavior was held this week with students able to participate in games in the gym. For the quarter, there were no negative referrals for any third grader.
A Coin Wars drive was held to benefit the Ada Food Pantry. Teachers and staff could participate by paying to wear jeans. A total of $2,145.18 was raised. Maag reported that one of the district's students had a house fire and there has been an outpouring of support for the family.
The Village of Ada Council held its last regular meeting for 2025 on Tuesday, Dec. 16, with all members present and Mayor Dave Retterer presiding.
Council took action on three legislative items, including a resolution for the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the Hardin County Commissioners for reimbursement to the County for indigent defense representation at the Hardin County Municipal Court. Information on legislation and other details can be found in the meeting packet HERE.
FROM FACEBOOK__Liberty Township announced the following on December 15: "Welcome our newest trustees for the next 4 years!
"Britton Devier and Trent Bass will be joining Trustee Jeff Acheson. Brad Hays and Gary Hull will be taking a much deserved retirement after over 40 years plus together."
Liberty Township Board of Trustees meetings are held on the first and third Mondays of the month at 7:00 p.m.
Location and appearance of pole for new tornado siren reviewed on eve of installation
By Paula Pyzik Scott
The December 2 regular meeting of the Village of Ada Regular Council was conducted by Mayor Dave Retterer. Council excused the absence of Council member Jason Campbell. The meeting packet is provided on the Village website HERE.
RESOLUTIONS
A resolution was approved authorizing the mayor to enter into an agreement for employment of legal counsel for the year 2026. The meeting packet shows that Village Legal Counsel Jane Napier shall receive an annual salary of $18,900.
