November 18, 2025 - Council Meeting

Council Meeting

November 18, 2025

6:00 pm

Present:          Council President: Cameron Emond, Council Vice President: Betty Hoster

Council Members: Michael Johnson, Janet Gross, and Chris Dye

Deputy Clerk: Breanna Plantenga

Town Marshal/Street Commissioner: Jared Baer

Other: Steve Young, Kenneth Burns, Carey Jordan, Pam Jordan, Janell Hofstetter, Chuck Watts, Brianna Rasmussen, Jenilynne Kyburz, and Kaleb Pass.

Absent:           Clerk Treasurer: Karie Holder, Town Attorney: Jacob Ahler

Council President Cameron Emond opened the Council Meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance.

Jared Baer reported that the stormwater drain, at the corner of Homer Ln and E North St, has been cleaned out. Vince, Justin, and Jared all put the Christmas decorations up on the highway, this year. Jared stated that Deputy JR Northcutt will be getting his trucked fixed under warrant. Jared then notified the Council that he will be buying two cameras for crime prevention in town.

Jenilynne Kyburz, Area Plan, presented Ordinance A85 Amendment regarding electronic signs, for approval. Council Member Michael Johnson made a motion to approve Ordinance Amendment A85. Council Vice President Betty Hoster second the motion. Motion carried 5-0. Jenilynne Kyburz then presented Ordinance Amendment A86, regarding data center restrictions, for approval. Council Member Janet Gross made a motion to table, to gather more information. After much discussion, and many questions, Council Member Chris Dye second the motion to table. Motion carried 5-0.

The November 4, 2025 Council Meeting Minutes were presented for approval. Council Member Janet Gross made a motion to approve the minutes. Council Member Betty Hoster second the motion.

The APV Register and Financial Review were presented for approval. Council Member Michael Johnson made a motion to approve the APV register and Financial Review. Council Member Janet Gross second the motion. Motion carried 5-0.

Ordinance 2025-1104 for an Ambulance Rate increase, was given it’s second reading and presented for approval. Council member Michal Johnson made a motion to approve the ordinance. Council Vice President Betty Hoster second the motion. Motion carried 5-0.

Pam Jordan, Wolcott resident, provided a letter to the Council expressing concerns regarding some of her neighbors. Pam requested that the Council consider making an ordinance that will hold homeowners responsible for the actions/violation tickets of their tenants. After much discussion, the Council stated that they would talk to Jared Baer to figure out how to remedy the situation.

Meeting adjourned.