July 16, 2024 - Council Meeting

Council Meeting

July 16, 2024

6:00 pm

Present:          Vice President: Michael Johnson

Council Members: Darwin Miller, Betty Hoster, Rex Pearson

Clerk Treasurer: Judy Thomas, Utility Clerk: Breanna Plantenga, Deputy Clerk: Karie Holder

Water Superintendent: Robert Thomas

Street Department: Vince Hall

Town Marshal: Jared Baer

Other: George Mathew, Janet Gross, Steve Young, Marilyn Maxwell, Janell Hofstetter, Noah Scherer, Kathy Rogel, Kenneth Burns, Darren Foster,

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

Council Vice President Michael Johnson opened the Council Meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance.

The July 2, 2024 Council Meeting minutes were presented for approval. Council Member Betty Hoster made a motion to approve the minutes. Council Member Darwin Miller second the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

The June 2024 Financials were presented for approval. Council Member Darwin Miller made a motion to approve the financials. Council member Rex Pearson second the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

Water Superintendent, Robert Thomas, reported that everything is going well at the Water Plant.

Marilyn Maxwell, Mainstreet Committee, reported that they will be having a photo booth at the Wolcott House on August 17th, a Bake Steak dinner on September 21st, and a Holiday Market on November 16th.

Clerk Treasurer, Judy Thomas, notified the Council that she has contracted Treeva Sarles to help her with the budget. Judy also announced that Wessler Engineering came to the Town Hall to inquire about working with the Town.

Council Member Darwin Miller stated that he found out about an OCRA Grant for low-income households, to assist with home repairs.

Ken Smith provided the Council with a packet about his engineering company, Municipal Civil Corporation.

Resident, Darren Foster, approached the Council about concerns over the new stop signs on Homer Ln. There was no traffic study done to prove that these stop signs were necessary.

Resident, Kathy Rogel, asked the Council for permission to remove her sidewalk in front of her house. After some discussion, it was decided that this issue will be discussed further, at the next meeting.

Meeting Adjourned.

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