July 15, 2025 - Council Meeting

Council Meeting

July 15, 2025

6:00 pm

Present:          Council Vice President: Betty Hoster

Council Members: Michael Johnson, Darwin Miller and Janet Gross

Clerk Treasurer: Karie Holder, Deputy Clerk: Breanna Plantenga

Wastewater Superintendent: Jeff Province

Other: Raymie Richards, Ben Richards, Steve Young, Kenneth Burns, and Janell Hofstetter.

Absent:           Council President: Cameron Emond, Town Attorney: Jacob Ahler

Council Vice President Betty Hoster opened the Council Meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance.

The July 1, 2025 Council Meeting Minutes were presented for approval. Council member Janet Gross made a motion to approve the minutes. Council member Michael Johnson second the motion. Motion carried 4-0.

Wastewater Superintendent, Jeff Province, announced that his IDEM Inspector visited the plant. Jeff presented a new quote for $5,290.00 to run a new water line to the Polymer Room at the Wastewater Plant. Council member Michael Johnson made a motion to accept the quote. Council Member Darwin Miller second the motion. Motion carried 4-0.

Fire Chief, Kenneth Burns, notified the Council that the fire department has purchased new fire gear.

Clerk Treasurer Karie Holder presented the APV Register for approval. Council Member Michael Johnson made a motion to approve the APV Register. Council member Janet Gross second the motion. Motion carried 4-0.

The Financials were presented for approval. Council Member Janet Gross made a motion to approval the financials. Council Member Michael Johnson second the motion. Motion carried 4-0.

Resolution 2025-0715, regarding a purchasing policy, was given its first reading, with discussion to follow.

Wastewater Superintendent Jeff Province had to make some changes to the Sewage Pre Treatment Ordinance. He is waiting to hear back from IDEM on the changes made.

A retirement reception will be held from 5-7pm at the Town Hall on July 30^th for Bob Thomas.

Meeting adjourned.