Follow-up Utilities Committee meeting scheduled for February 3
By Alec Keller
The Ada Council held a regular meeting on Tuesday, January 20 with all members present and Mayor Dave Retterer presiding. No pending legislation or ordinances were on the agenda for the evening. The full meeting packet is HERE.
WATER EMERGENCY
Village resident Anita Stephenson was invited to address Council to express her concerns in the wake of the drinking water issue in which lime was overfed at the village’s water treatment plant on Friday, January 16.
The Ada Board of Education met at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 14. Outgoing board president Troy Erickson called the meeting to order and administered the oath of office to the new board members Jay Salyer and Kyle Poling.
New officers were elected. Matt Gossman will serve as Board President and Justin Hollon will serve as Vice President for the 2026 calendar year.
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.
