Public Hearing/Council Meeting - December 3, 2025

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Public Hearing/Council Meeting

December 3, 2025

6:00 pm

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

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

Clerk Treasurer: Karie Holder, Deputy Clerk: Breanna Plantenga

Town Marshal/Street Commissioner: Jared Baer

Town Attorney: Jacob Ahler

Other: Steve Young, Kenneth Burns, Carey Jordan, Pam Jordan, Chuck Watts, Bart Snyder, Amy Snyder, Mindy Emond, Brad Ward, and Sandy Miller.

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

There was a Public Hearing held to discuss the grant application for the upcoming ditch project. The grant application will be submitted on December 19^th. The grant will be awarded in February, if accepted. White County will be providing the matching portion of the grant.

Council President Cameron Emond closed the Public Hearing and opened the regular Council meeting.

The November 18, 2025 Council Meeting minutes were presented for approval. Council member Janet gross made a motion to approve the minutes. Council Vice President Betty Hoster second the motion. Motion carried 5-0.

Town Marshal/Street Commissioner announced that some of the town employees will be attending a meeting with Egglife on Friday at 3pm, to discuss ongoing issues at the Wastewater Plant. Council Member Janet Gross asked Jared if there is anything that the Police Department can do about dogs running loose around town. Jared explained that the town has nowhere to house the animals. Therefore, they must call White County Animal Control to come collect the dog.

Ambulance Director Steve Young asked that everyone keep their sidewalks clear of snow, for emergencies.

Kenneth Burns, Fire Chief, announced that Santa will be at the fire station again this year. The fire department will also be marking fire hydrants with flags, so that they can be seen in the snow.

Town Attorney, Jacob Ahler, presented his 2026 contract and retainer. The Council will vote on this contract, at the next meeting.

Clerk Treasurer Karie Holder presented the APV Register for approval. Council Member Michael Johnson made a motion to approve the APV Register. Council Vice President Betty Hoster second the motion. Motion carried 5-0.

Sandy Miller, RWCDC, announced that she is currently helping the Wolcott Mainstreet with their annual reports. The Senior Café is continuing to go well.

Town Marshal, Jared Baer, announced to the Council that he has purchased six cameras to place around town. These cameras are intended to be used as a crime deterrent.

Council President Cameron Emond announced that the Town of Wolcott was awarded a Community Crossing Grant for 2026.

Amendment A86, to place restrictions on industries moving into the Commerce Park, was presented for discussion after being tabled at the last meeting. The Council was not satisfied with the current A86 amendment, so the Council discussed some amendments that they would like to see made to the ordinance. Much discussion ensued. Council Member Michael Johnson made a motion to approve the amendments discussed, to send to White County. Council Vice President Betty Hoster second the motion. Motion carried 4-1 Council member Janet Gross opposed.

The Council discussed making a town ordinance, establishing a two-mile buffer zone. Town Attorney Jacob Ahler offered to write up an ordinance, if the Council wishes to go through with this idea. Council Member Janet Gross made a motion to have Jacob write up an ordinance establishing a two-mile buffer. After much discussion, Council Vice President Betty Hoster second the motion. Motion carried 5-0.

The Council was asked to appoint a White County Area Plan representative for 2026. Council member Michael Johsnon made a motion to appoint Betty Hoster as the 2026 Area Plan Representative. Betty accepted. Council Member Janet Gross second the motion. Motion carried 5-0.

Resident, Pam Jordan, presented the Council with a letter regarding noise issues with a neighbor. Pam requested that the neighbor be given a ticket. Town Marshal, Jared Baer explained that he can’t give someone a ticket for an act that has not been witnessed by him, or others. Discussion ensued.

Meeting adjourned.