September 2, 2025 - Council Meeting
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- Sep 2, 2025
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Council Meeting
September 2, 2025
6:00 pm
Present: Council President: Cameron Emond, Council Vice President: Betty Hoster
Council Member: Janet Gross, and Michael Johnson
Clerk Treasurer: Karie Holder, Deputy Clerk: Breanna Plantenga
Town Marshal: Jared Baer
Wastewater Superintendent: Jeff Province
Water Superintendent: Justin Bowman
Other: Byron Hayes, Steve Young, Kenneth Burns, and Ken Smith
Absent: Council Member: Darwin Miller, and Town Attorney: Jacob Ahler
Council President Cameron Emond opened the Council Meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance.
The August 19, 2025 Council Meeting and August 27, 2025 Budget Workshop 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 4-0.
Wastewater Superintendent, Jeff Province, notified the Council that the phosphorus testing at the Wastewater Plant is two times over the legal limit.
Water Superintendent Justin Bowman presented a quote from BL Anderson to install a second Chlorine Pump. Council member Michael Johnson made a motion to accept the quote from BL Anderson. Council Vice President Betty Hoster second the motion. Motion carried 4-0.
Town Marshal Jared Baer announced that Kilo is scheduled for his shoulder surgery. Jared also notified the Council that the generator and ambulance have been posted on Gov Deals for bid.
Ken Smith stated that there will be changes made to the Community Crossing Grant reports next year. The deadline for the Community Crossing Grant is due on October 5th.
Clerk treasurer Karie Holder presented the Council with the APV Register. Council member Michael Johnson made amotion to approve the APV register. Council Vice President Betty Hoster second the motion. Motion carried 4-0.
The date of Trick or Treat was discussed. Council member Michael Johnson made a motion to have Trick or Treat on Friday, October 31st from 6pm – 8pm. Council Vice President Betty Hoster second the motion. Motion carried 4-0.
The Council was given a letter requesting a donation for the 2025 Rockin’ Revival, by the local churches. Council Vice President Betty Hoster made a motion to donate $250 to the Rockin’ Revival. Council Member Janet Gross second the motion. Motion carried 4-0.
Council President Cameron Emond is in talks with Richard Hines about making Wolcott a “Tree City.” Richard will be coming to the October 7th meeting to discuss further details.
Janet Gross announced that there are data center signs available for those who want them.
Fire Chief, Kenneth Burns, announced that the fire investigation on South Street has been turned over to the State Fire Marshal.
Meeting adjourned.