Village clerk submits resignation

Despite a 4% increase in valuation and property tax request, Clearwater village’s tax rate will remain at 50 cents.

Board of Trustees members approved the budget and final tax request during a hearing held Monday at the fire hall.

The village will request $61,691.59 in property taxes. The village’s operating budget totals $6.955 million.

Valuation increased from just over $11,875,227 to $12,338,322.

While presenting budget information, accountant Regina Krebs said, “I’m still working on the sewer budget. Those are federal funds you can see coming in. I didn’t see any huge changes I would have...