The village with a population of 222, according to the 2010 census, was founded in 1837. It had been considering the possibility of dissolving itself for more than a year.
In Feburary 2012, the village learned it was about out of money due mainly to state cuts in funding. Officials discussed two options - placing an operating levy on the ballot or giving the residents an opportunity to vote to dissolve the village status and fall under the township form of government.
Aside from deciding to dissolve itself, the village voted Tuesday to reject an income tax measure and two property tax issues.
A 1.5 percent income tax was rejected by a 58-13 vote. The property tax issues - one for 3 mills and one for 10 mills - were defeated 42-29 and 62-9, respectively, according to the board of elections.
The village has 83 households and 64 families, census data shows. It's estimated median household income in 2011 was $74,073, according to City-Data.com.
Its former village hall, now a museum, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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