After serving in several roles for the Village of Lexington, including village administrator for 33 years and Lexington council member for the past four years, Charles Pscholka resigned from his recent position as councilperson at Monday evening’s Lexington council meeting.
The reason for the resignation, he stated, was because of his relocation out of the village. He stated that he will still reside within Lexington School District, but within Mansfield City limits.
“I wish I could have served out the balance of my term, but due to charter regulations, I could not,” he said.
“We do wish you well,” said Mayor Eugene Parkison. To which Pscholka replied, “I’ll stop back occasionally.”
Looking ahead towards future plans, Pscholka hopes to continue consulting with Community Development Consultants, serving on the Regional Planning Commission, and fulfilling other roles within Richland County.
“I enjoy keeping involved in the community,” he said.
Pscholka added, “It’s been an interesting time being on council. I got to see how the village operates from the legislative standpoint as the administrator and then gained a different perspective as a council member. It’s been enjoyable and I’ve had very good people to work with on council over the years.”
Recently elected councilperson, Adam Gongwer will fulfill the remainder of Pscholka’s term, along with Pshcolka’s role as cemetery board member, effective Nov. 19.
This will be Gongwer’s third time serving on council, having been elected councilman from May 1996 to December of 1997 and January of 2000 to April of 2003.
A native of Lexington, Gongwer graduated from Lexington High School in 1991. He has been the School Resource Officer with Ontario Local Schools for the past six years.
“I’m looking forward to being involved again with Lexington Council and continuing the successes of the village.”
He added, “I’m interested in showing my kids how to be a servant to the community.”
In other news, Councilman Tony Vero announced that the Lexington Bicentennial will conclude with the Light up Lexington event on Dec. 2 at 7 p.m. at the Village Square.
“The Bicentennial Committee started the year thanks to the 175th with $4,900, give or take, and I’m happy to report that we raised $400 on Saturday with memorabilia sales at the craft show, so we’ll be putting about another $3,000 grand in, so we’ll leave $8,000 to the next celebration.
This will be the 32nd year for Light up Lexington. As part of the tradition, Lexington elementary students in first through fourth grades created their own promotional posters for the holiday event. The top five drawings from each class cover the walls of Village Hall, where they will be voted on by residents, council members, employees, the police department, and Mayor Parkison. The winners will be announced at Light up Lexington on Dec. 2.
Additionally, Lexington’s band and choir will perform, followed by lighting up the town. Scott Sharrock will put on a live performance of the nativity scene. Refreshments including hot chocolate, doughnuts, hot mulled cider, and homemade cookies will be provided.
Santa Claus will also be available to hear Christmas wish lists.
“It’s been an interesting time being on council. I got to see how the village operates from the legislative standpoint as the administrator and then gained a different perspective as a council member. It’s been enjoyable and I’ve had very good people to work with on council over the years,” stated Chuck Pscholka.
