Serving Lucas, Ottawa, Sandusky and Wood Counties
Village council members in Walbridge held the latest regular meeting on March 4, highlighted by the approval of a revised resolution for a 23-month extension of a natural gas agreement with Archer Energy, LLC.
The official, revised resolution accepts the proposal of Archer Energy, LLC to extend an agreement providing natural gas supplies through opt-out aggregation to eligible residential and small businesses in the village.
It provides an extension from June 2026 to April 2028.
Council member Kristen Angelo said it’s “super disappointing that that’s the best rate they can get customers.” She said her bill, through the aggregation, went from 63 cents per CCF in May 2025 to $1.01 per CCF in February 2026.
Angelo said she went to the Apples to Apples Energy Comparison website and found seven options available with a fixed rate between 65 cents and 75 cents per CCF with a 24-to-36-month term.
Council president Thomas Urbina said he believes the benefit of being in the aggregation, despite the higher rate, is the ability for residents to opt out.
“There’s more negotiating power when you're a member of the pool,” he said. “It doesn't mean you're always going to get the best rate. It just means that you're part of a community that can, hopefully, get the best rate, and I do think the benefit of the Archer is the opt-out, right? People do have that option if they aren't happy with their rates or they are unhappy with their current service to go with a different one.”
The revision/extension was approved via emergency authorization, as the bill was coming due next week. Residents can research online through sites like Apples to Apples and find the best option that serves their personal needs.
Committee report
The building and lands committee recently met to discuss a quote for renewal of the village’s garbage and recycling pickup options, the potential usage for the old Carroll’s Gym property, and future options for the pool.
Penta repair ordinance
An ordinance authorizing the village and chief of police to enter into an agreement with Penta Career Center for authorized service to be performed by students of Penta Career Center on Walbridge police vehicles had its third reading and subsequent passing.
Admin report
The village is working on filling potholes and cold patching.
Graffiti was found on the slide and activity panel at Railway Park. It was removed and cleaned up, and village officials are working with the security footage to find out who is responsible.
Annual brush pickup is April 20-24, and reminders will be posted in the near future. Residents are reminded to only put brush in the piles.
Pool hires
Cecilia Raglow was approved as the manager/supervisor of the pool for a fifth year.
The following individuals were approved for either concession or lifeguard duties at the pool, pending successful completion of lifeguard exams: Jazmyne Tillman (lifeguard), Matthew Raglow (lifeguard), Gracie Hummel (lifeguard), Kaitlyn Amstutz (concessions), Mackenzie Mickens (lifeguard), Ameriya Saenz (lifeguard), and Lauren Roe (lifeguard).
Next meeting
The next meeting is scheduled for March 18 at 6:30 p.m. at the village administration office.
