October 20, 2026 - Council Meeting
Council Meeting
October 20 , 2026
6:00 pm
Present: Council President: Betty Hoster
Council Members: Janet Gross, Chris Dye, and Steve Schemerhorn.
Clerk Treasurer: Karie Holder, Deputy Clerk: Breanna Plantenga
Town Marshal: Jared Baer
Other: Steve Young, Janell Hofstetter, Kenneth Burns, Shawn Cain, Ken Smith.
Absent: Council Vice President: Michael Johnson, Town Attorney: Jacob Ahler
Council President Betty Hoster opened the Council Meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance.
The October 6, 2026 Council Meeting Minutes were presented for approval. Council Member Janet Gross made a motion to approve the minutes. Council Member Chris Dye second the motion. Motion carried 4-0.
The October 13, 2026 Executive Meeting minutes were presented for approval. Council Member Steve Schemerhorn made a motion to approve the minutes. Council Member Janet Gross second the motion. Motion carried 4-0.
Jared Baer, Town Marshal/Street Commissioner, asked the Council to consider approving the purchase of a lift for $10,000. After some discussion, Council Member Chris Dye made a motion to approve the purchase of the lift. Council Member Steve Schemerhorn second the motion. Motion carried 3-1, Council Member Janet Gross opposed.
Water Superintendent, Justin Bowman, passed his state exam, and is now a licensed water operator.
Ken Smith notified the Council that grant announcements for the upcoming Community Crossing Grant will be on December 1st.
Clerk Treasurer Karie Holder presented the APV Register for approval. Council Member Janet Gross made a motion to approve the APV Register. Council Member Chris Dye second the motion. Motion carried 4-0. Karie then presented the September 2026 Financial Review, for approval. Council member Janet Gross made a motion to approve the Financial Review. Council Member Chris Dye second the motion. Motion carried 4-0.
Karie gave the Council a new contract with Balanced Center for 2027. Council member Janet Gross made a motion to approve the contract for 2027. Council Member Steve Schemerhorn second the motion. Motion carried 4-0.
Karie presented Salary Ordinance Amendment 2026-0101-2 for approval. Council Member Janet Gross made a motion to approve the Ordinance Amendment. Council Member Chris Dye second the motion. Motion carried 4-0.
Jared Baer announced that he has received quotes on metering a separate property, west of town. Discussion about different options was discussed. After much discussion, Council Member Chris Dye made a motion to have Util-locators locate the water line, if Chad Reynolds is unable to locate it himself. Council Member Janet Gross second the motion. Motion carried 4-0.
Shawn Cain, KIRPC, introduced herself to the Council, and provided the Council with an update on the ditch grant.
Meeting adjourned.
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