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Town of Wolcott Executive Meeting March 3, 2026 Present: Council President: Betty Hoster, Council Vice President: Michael Johnson Council Members: Careron Emond, Janet Gross and Chris Dye Clerk Treasurer: Karie Holder Street Commissioner Jared Baer An executive meeting was held. The council met with street commissioner Jared Baer for an update on how things are going with the new position of street commissioner.

Council Meeting April 7, 2026 6:00 pm Present: Council President: Betty Hoster, Council Vice President: Michael Johnson Council Members: Cameron Emond, Janet Gross, and Chris Dye Clerk Treasurer: Karie Holder, Town Marshal/Street Commissioner: Jared Baer Town Attorney: Jacob Ahler Other: Steve Young, Carey Jordan, Pam Jordan, and Janell Hofstetter. Council President Betty Hoster opened the Council Meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance. The March 3, 2026 Executive meeting minutes, March 17, 2026 Council meeting minutes, and March 24, 2026 Public Hearing meeting minutes were presented for approval. Council member Janet Gross made a motion to approve the minutes. Council Vice President Mike Johnson second the motion. Motion carried 5-0. Jared Baer, Town Marshal/Street Commissioner, park reported Water - The water plant is running good, Justin is arranging with Chad at the Alliance to host a water license pretest course here in town in June. Justin has also been looking into quotes from different companies for vac services for town needs. Jared reported that he got a quote to finish out the shop for vehicle and equipment maintenance it was approximately $25,000 to fully insulate and put metal on walls and ceiling so that it can be utilized year-round. After discussing funding for this project with Karie we decided to hold off to see if there is money left in the budget later in the year. Jared also reported that he had an initial meeting with a developer for a possible future land development and their need for water and waste water. WWTP – The main headworks pump went down and FJF Services has it and is trying to see about rebuilding it. Overheating issue with board on west left station was repaired, Schneiders is still working on data signal on the missions system not functioning in auto mode. Influent meter is fixed at plant. Streets – Vince has been working on cleaning up sticks and stalks around town. Jared has spoke with Randy DeVault about staring alley improvements and we are looking at June to start. Police – JR’s Truck should be done by Friday and Jared will drop his truck off for them to address issues he is having. Jared will be attending a conference the week of April 12 and has arranged for coverage with part time employees and JR will be the main point of contact. Park – Jared reported that the Park is wanting to possibly put pickle ball at the park and they are waiting to see status on funds before moving forward. Ken smith reported that he will have a draft for the community cares grant at the next meeting. Town Attorney, Jacob Ahler, notified the Council that he has been working on researching annexation requirements Jacob recommend that the town have him get a quote from an attorney that specializes in annexation if they wish to move forward with this. Council Member Cameron Emond made a motion for Jacob to get a quote from and attorney on annexation. Council Member Janet Gross second the motion. Motion carried 5-0. Clerk Treasurer, Karie Holder, presented the APV Register for approval. Council had discussion over an invoice for C&L Burns for the Fire Department and would like to get clarification before approving this invoice. Council Member Cameron Emond made a motion to approve the APV register excluding APV for C&L Burns. Council Member Chris Dye second the motion. Motion carried 4-1. Janell Hofstetter, Mainstreet Committee, talked about some upcoming events. Janell reported Town Wide Garage Sales will be May 1 and 2. They will be having an outdoor patio party on May 6 and Belstra Farms will be there for a demonstration. Council Member Cameron Emond discussed the emergency warning siren for the town and EDP has said they will donate $5,000 as well as Princeton Township will donate $5,000 towards the siren. Discussion was had about other possibilities for funding for the siren. Revisions to the employee handbook were made and presented to the council for approval. Council Vice President Mike Johnson made a motion to approve the changes made to the handbook. Council Member Cameron Emond second the motion. Motion carried 5-0. Meeting adjourned.

Public Hearing March 24, 2026 Present: Council President Betty Hoster, Council Vice President: Michael Johnson Council Members: Janet Gross, and Chris Dye Deputy Clerk: Breanna Plantenga Other: Emily Albaugh Absent: Council Member: Cameron Emond, Clerk Treasurer: Karie Holder Council President Betty Hoster opened the Public Hearing with the Pledge of Allegiance. Emily Albaugh, KIRPC, walked the Council through the proposed Stormwater Improvement Project in Wolcott. Applications for the next round of the grant, will be sent out in the middle of June. Emily announced that they need more photos of flooding, and property damage in town, preferably within the last 3-5 years. Meeting adjourned.

Council Meeting March 17, 2026 6:00 pm Present: Council President: Betty Hoster, Council Vice President: Michael Johnson Council Members: Cameron Emond, Janet Gross, and Chris Dye Clerk Treasurer: Karie Holder, Deputy Clerk: Breanna Plantenga Other: Chuck Watts, Steve Young, Sean Justice, Kenneth Burns, and Janell Hofstetter Council President Betty Hoster opened the Council Meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance. The March 3, 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, Council Member Cameron Emond absent for vote. Clerk Treasurer, Karie Holder, read an update report from Town Marshal/Street Commissioner Jared Baer. Karie then presented the APV Register for approval. Council Vice President Michael Johnson made a motion to approve the APV Register. Council member Janet Gross second the motion. Motion carried 4-0, Council Member Cameron Emond absent for vote. Karie presented the February 2026 Financial Review to the Council. Council member Chris Dye made a motion to approve the Financial Review. Council Vice President Michael Johnson second the motion. Motion carried 4-0, Council Member Cameron Emond absent for vote. The Wolcott Street Department will be picking up corn husks and storm damage from the most recent storm. Ken Smith, town engineer, is currently working on the Community Cares Grant application for the town. Deputy Clerk, Breanna Plantenga, provided an update on a previous sewage adjustment issue. Council Member Cameron Emond announced that the Town of Wolcott did not receive the grant for the Stormwater Project, and provided the reasons for the denial. The Town will hold a Public Hearing on March 24th to discuss reapplying for the second round of the grant. Cameron also announced that he will be getting ahold of the County Surveyor to notify them of a broken tile on the west side of town. Meeting adjourned.

Council Meeting March 3, 2026 6:00 pm Present:          Council President: Betty Hoster, Council Vice President: Michael Johnson Council Members: Cameron Emond, Janet Gross, and Chris Dye Clerk Treasurer: Karie Holder, Deputy Clerk: Breanna Plantenga Town Marshal/Street Commissioner: Jared Baer Town Attorney: Jacob Ahler Other: Daryl Orns, Steve Young, Janell Hofstetter, Brian Furrer, and Chuck Watts.      Council President Betty Hoster opened the Council Meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance. The February 17, 2026 Council Meeting Minutes were presented for approval. Council member Janet Gross made a motion to approve the minutes. Council Member Cameron Emond second the motion. Motion carried 5-0. Jared Baer, Town Marshal/Street Commissioner, reported that Jeff Province has been working with the Alliance at the Wastewater Plant. Jared then notified the Council that the dump truck is currently broken, but is being fixed by Justin Bowman. Jared also reported that Deputy Jr Northcutt’s truck is still being repaired. Jared stated that Egglife’s 30-day testing results have come in, and they are not in compliance with IDEM or the Town of Wolcott. The town is in communication with IDEM about how to move forward. Steve Young, Ambulance Director, announced that he is trying to purchase a new CPR device for the Ambulance Department. Town Attorney, Jacob Ahler, notified the Council that he has been working on the jurisdiction for the two-mile buffer zone, west of town. Clerk Treasurer, Karie Holder, recommended that the Council have official town emails, for cybersecurity purposes. Karie will work on getting the emails set up for those that want it. Karie then presented the APV Register for approval. Council Vice President Michael Johnson made a motion to approve the APV register. Council Member Cameron Emond second the motion. Motion carried 5-0. Karie announced to the Council, that the town was denied for the stormwater grant, for the upcoming ditch project. The Council discussed reapplying for the grant. Council Member Cameron Emond made a motion to reapply for the second round of the grant. Council Member Janet Gross second the motion. Motion carried 5-0. A Public Hearing will be held for the grant, on March 24 th  at 6pm. Council Member, Janet Gross, gave a report on the latest Commissioners Meeting. Janet stated that she will be on the agenda for the next Commissioners meeting, to announce that she will be helping people get registered to vote, at the Wolcott Library throughout March. Janell Hofstetter, Mainstreet Committee, talked about some upcoming events. Janell reported that the dinner fundraiser and painting event went over well. Council Member, Cameron Emond, stated that he is in talks with the Windmill company about the possibility of getting a new emergency siren donated. The Council discussed applying for a Community Cares grant. After some discussion, the Council decided that they would like to use to funds to make the Town Hall ADA compliant. Council Member Cameron Emond made a motion to move forward with applying for the grant. Council Member Janet Gross second the motion. Motion carried 5-0. Deputy Clerk, Breanna Plantenga, asked the Council to consider waiving the sewage charge for a resident in town with a big water leak. After some discussion, the Council decided to not make a decision until the next reading. The Council discussed having a Spring Cleanup this year. After much discussion, Council Member Cameron Emond made a motion to rent a 40-yard dumpster on May 9 th  from 8am – 12pm. Council Vice President Michael Johnson second the motion. Motion carried 5-0. Brian Furrer approached the Council, asking to give their support on a variance request that he will be making. Council member Cameron Emond made a motion to approve the 12-foot setback request. Council Member Chris Dye second the motion. Motion carried 5-0. Brian then requested that the Council consider vacating the north half of an alley splitting his properties. Town Attorney Jacob Ahler notified the Council that they will need a Resolution to vacate an existing alley. Council Vice President Michael Johnson made a motion for Jacob to write up a Resolution, vacating the alley between lot two and three, on Anderson Street. Council member Cameron Emond second the motion. Motion carried 5-0. Lastly, Brian told the Council that he is currently working with a construction manager on the downtown buildings. Meeting adjourned.

Council Meeting February 17, 2026 6:00 pm Present:          Council President: Betty Hoster Council Members: Cameron Emond, Janet Gross, and Chris Dye Clerk Treasurer: Karie Holder, Deputy Clerk: Breanna Plantenga Town Marshal/Street Commissioner: Jared Baer Other: Steve Young, Amy Snyfder, Bart Snyder, Ken Smith, Chuck Watts, Maddi Nevitt, Allison Nevitt, and Kenneth Burns. Absent:           Council Vice President: Michael Johnson, Town Attorney: Jacon Ahler   Council President Betty Hoster opened the Council Meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance. The February 3, 2026 Council Meeting Minutes were presented for approval. Council Member Janet Gross made a motion to approve the minutes. Council Member Cameron Emond second the motion. Motion carried 4-0. Jared Baer, Marshal/Street Commissioner, announced that the hole in the street from the water main break, has been filled. Jared notified the Council that Deputy JR Northcutt’s truck is broken down, once again. The truck is currently being looked at. Clerk Treasurer Karie Holder presented the APV Register for approval. Council member Cameron Emond made a motion to approve the APV Register. Council Member Janet Gross second the motion. Motion carried 4-0. Karie then presented the January Financial Review for approval. Council member Cameron Emond made a motion to approve the Financial Review. Council member Janet Gross second the motion. Motion carried 4-0. The Council discussed an email received from Town Attorney Jacob Ahler, regarding a two-mile buffer zone west of town. Council Member Chris Dye stated that he would like to see a two-mile buffer zone on all sides of town. After some discussion, it was decided to focus on the buffer zone for the west side of town currently, and revisit the other sides of town later. Council member Chris Dye made a motion for Jacob Ahler to proceed with establishing a jurisdiction two miles west of town, and to file it with White County. Council Member Janet Gross second the motion. Motion carried 4-0. Ken Smith, Town Engineer, notified the Council that the Community Foundation Grant for community improvement, is out for application. Jared Baer, Marshal/Street Commissioner, presented a quote from Randy Devault for gravel to improve town allies. The quote was $1,034 per block. Jared will make a list of allies that are top priority. Council Member Janet Gross announced that she attended a Commissioners Meeting and learned more about a project at 231 and I-65. Janet then volunteered to attend County Council Meetings for the town. Meeting adjourned.

Council Meeting January 6, 2026 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: Steven Boyd, Daryl Orns, Carey Jordan, Chuck Watts, Steve Young, Janell Hofstetter, and Mindy Emond.   Council President Cameron Emond opened the Council Meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance. Nominations for Council president and Vice president were brought up for discussion. Council member Janet Gross made a motion to nominate Betty Hoster as Council President. Council member Chris Dye second the motion. Betty accepted the nomination, motion carried 5-0. Council president Betty Hoster made a motion to nominate Michael Johnson as Council vice President. Council member Janet Gross second the motion. Michael accepted the position, motion carried 5-0. Department heads were presented for approval. Council Vice President Michael Johnson made a motion to approve Kenneth Burns as Fire Chief, Steve Young as Ambulance Director, and Lori Bussell as the Wolcott Park Board Department Head. Council member Cameron Emond second the motion. Motion carried 5-0. The News & Review and the Herald Journal were presented for approval as the Town’s primary newspaper. Council Member Cameron Emond made a motion to approve the News & Review and the Herald Journal as the primary newspapers. Council Member Janet Gross second the motion. Motion carried 5-0. The Bank of Wolcott was presented for approval as the Town’s primary depository. Council Member Janet Gross made a motion to approve the Bank of Wolcott as the primary depository. Council Vice President Michael Johsnon second the motion. Motion carried 5-0. The IACT, ILMCT, IIMC, Indiana Rural Water Alliance, American Water Works Association, and AIM Legal Counsel memberships were presented for approval. Council Vice President Michael Johsnon made a motion to approve the listed organization memberships. Council member Janet Gross second the motion. Motion carried 5-0. The Council each signed their Compliance with Municipal Nepotism Policy. The 2026 contract for janitorial services, done by Patty Stortz, was presented. Council Vice President Michael Johnson made a motion to approve the contract. Council Member Janet Gross second the motion. Motion carried 5-0. A 2026 representative is needed for KIRPC. Council Member Cameron Emond made a motion to keep Janet Gross as the KIRPC representative for 2026. Council Vice President Michael Johnson second the motion. Motion carried 5-0. A 2026 representative is needed for WCED. Council Member Cameron Emond made a motion to keep Michael Johnson as the 2026 representative for WCED. Council member Chris Dye second the motion. Motion carried 5-0. A 2026 representative is needed for RWCDC. Council member Chris Dye made a motion to keep Michael Johnson as the 2026 representative for RWCDC. Council Member Janet Gross second the motion. Motion carried 5-0. The December 16, 2025 Council Meeting Minutes were presented for approval. Council Vice President Michael Johnson made a motion to approve the minutes. Council Member Janet Gross second the motion. Motion carried 5-0. Jared Baer announced that Wastewater Superintendent, Jeff Province, is back at work after a couple weeks off. Jared stated that Justin Bowman filled in for Jeff while he was gone, and did a great job. Egglife has started their 30-day wastewater testing for IDEM. Jared then notified the Council that Deputy JR Northcutt’s truck is currently having repairs done. Kenneth Burns, Fire Chief, announced that Santa did not go over as well this year, compared to last year. Kenny then told the Council that the surrounding Township Trustees are looking at putting warning sirens out in the county, for county residents. Clerk treasurer Karie Holder stated that she has been working with consultant, Treeva Sarles, on 2025 Year-End reports. Town Marshal Jared Baer reported that he has placed three cameras up around town for crime deterrent. Jared still has three more cameras to put up. Resident, Steve Boyd, is requesting that the alley by his house be closed. Town Attorney Jacob Ahler, stated that the Town would have to vacate the alley with the county. After some discussion, Council President Betty Hoster told Steve to get a survey done to establish property lines. After the survey is done, the Council will move forward how they see fit. White County Amendment A86 was brought up for discussion. Town Attorney Jacob Ahler, spoke with the White County attorney. Jacob then explained that if the Council does not pass the amendment, as written, then the town would resort back to the previous standing ordinance. The previous ordinance has less restrictions, than the amendment being presented. After much discussion, Council member Chris Dye made a motion to approve Amendment A86 as written. Council Vice President Michael Johnson second the motion. Motion carried 3-2, Council Members Cameron Emond and Janet Gross opposed. Resolution 2026-0106 to encumber budget appropriations from 2025-2026, was presented for approval. Council Vice President Michael Johnson made a motion to approve Resolution 2026-0106. Council Member Cameron Emond second the motion. Motion carried 5-0. Organization donations were presented for consideration - WCED: Council Member Cameron Emond made a motion to not donate anything to White County Economic Development. Council Member Chris Dye second the motion. Motion carried 4-1. Council Vice President Michael Johnson opposed. Wolcott Mainstreet: Council President Betty Hoster asked Janell Hofstetter what the Mainstreet plans on spending their donation on this year. Janell gave a brief report on some of their plans for this year, as well as projects that they have done in the past. Council Vice President Michael Johnson made a motion to donate $3000 to the Wolcott Mainstreet. Council Member Cameron Emond second the motion. Motion carried 4-0, Council Member Janet Gross abstained, as she is a member of the committee. Wolcott Summer Festival Committee: Council Vice President Michael Johnson made a motion to donate $3000 to the Wolcott Summer Festival Committee. Council member Cameron Emond second the motion. Motion carried 5-0. Remington Wolcott Community Development Committee: Council Member Cameron Emond made a motion to donate $3000 to the RWCDC. Council Member Janet Gross second the motion. Motion carried 4-0, Council Vice President Michael Johnson abstained, as he is a member of the committee. Wolcott Psi Iota Xi Sorority: Council member Michael Johnson made a motion to donate $3000 to the Wolcott Psi Iota Xi Sorority. Council member Cameron Emond second the motion. Motion carried 5-0. The 2026 Council Meeting dates were presented for approval. Council Vice President Michael Johnson made a motion to approve the dates as the first and third Tuesday of every month, with the second meeting being strictly for financials. Council Member Cameron Emond second the motion. Motion carried 5-0. Chuck Watts, from the Wolcott Country & Gospel Music Series Committee, approached the Council to ask for a donation to his organization. Michael Johnson recommended a $250 donation, since that is what the Council gave to the Rockin’ Revival committee. Council Member Chris Dye made a motion to donated $250 to the Wolcott Country & Gospel Music Series. Council Member Cameron Emond second the motion. Motion carried 3-0, Council Vice President Michael Johnson and Council Member Janet Gross abstained due to being on the committee. Council member Cameron Emond asked Town Attorney, Jacob Ahler, if there would be a way to annex west of town, without increasing the property taxes for A1 land owners. Jacob will look into the details and will report back to the Council. Meeting adjourned.

Council Meeting February 3, 2026 6:00 pm Present:          Council President: Betty Hoster Council Members: Cameron Emond, Janet Gross, and Chris Dye Clerk Treasurer: Karie Holder, Deputy Clerk: Breanna Plantenga Town Marshal/Street Commissioner: Jared Baer Other: Steve Young, Jenilynne Kyburz, Janell Hofstetter, Patty Stortz, Marilyn Maxwell, Kenneth Burns, Tyler Burns, Gabe Miller, Drew Foster, Nick Foster, Jacob Cleefman, and Chuck Watts. Absent:           Council Vice President: Michael Johnson   Council President Betty Hoster opened the Council Meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance. Jenilynne Kyburz, White County Area Plan, presented county Amendment A87 for approval. Council Member Cameron Emond made a motion to approve Amendment A87. Council member Janet Gross second the motion. Motion carried 4-0. Jenilynne then presented county Amendment A88 for approval. Council member Janet Gross second the motion. Motion carried 4-0. The January 20, 2026 Council Meeting minutes were presented for approval. Council member Cameron Emond made a motion to approve the minutes. Council Member Chris Dye second the motion. Motion carried 4-0. An amendment for the January 6, 2026 Council Meeting minutes was presented for approval. Council Member Cameron Emond made a motion to approve the current amendment, contingent on an additional amendment being made. Council Member Chris Dye second the motion. Motion carried 4-0. The January 28, 2026 Executive Meeting Minutes were presented for approval. Council Member Chris Dye made a motion to approve the minutes. Council Member Cameron Emond second the motion. Motion carried 4-0. Town Marshal/Street Commissioner, Jared Baer, announced that there was a water main break, as well as issues at the water plant. Mike Hill, White County Emergency Management Director, has reached out to Jared asking the town to send any costs that have been accrued due to the cold weather. Jared also notified the Council that Deputy JR Northcutt’s truck is broken again.  Clerk Treasurer Karie Holder presented the APV Register for approval. Council Member Cameron Emond made a motion to approve the APV Register. Council Member Janet Gross second the motion. Motion carried 4-0. Karie then announced that the Town of Wolcott is undergoing a state audit. After looking at the town books, the State Board of Accounts has deemed the Town un-auditable, due to the previous administration. Karie will be working with consultant, Treeva Sarles, to get the books in order. State Board of Accounts will check in every 30 days to ensure progress has been made. Betty Hoster gave an Area Plan update. Patty Stortz, Mainstreet Committee, announced that there will be a free will donation Chicken Noodle fundraiser dinner at the Café, on February 15 th  11am – 2pm. Patty also stated that the Mainstreet has handed out some more Warm Welcome Baskets to new homeowners. Steve Young, Ambulance Director, announced that house numbers need to be put on houses in town, and sidewalks need to be clear from snow, in case of an emergency. Kenneith Burns, Fire Chief, notified that Council that there was a frozen line at the station, that has since been repaired. Ken Smith, town engineer, stated that he has been working closely with Jared and Justin on making adjustments at the water plant, that were needed from the most recent inspection. Jacob Ahler, Town Attorney, has been in contact with White County about the possibility of annexing land west of town. Council Member Cameron Emond stated that he wants Jacob to see if there is any way to annex, without raising taxes for A1 property owners. Discussion ensued. Council Member Cameron Emond made a motion for Jacob to proceed with annex discussions, without increasing taxes for A1 land owners. Council Member Janet Gross second the motion. Motion carried 4-0. Discussion over a requested donation to the Wolcott Summer Country & Gospel Music Series was brought up. Council Member Chris Dye made a motion to donate $1,250, in addition to the previous $250 donated on January 6, 2026, with the total donation being $1500. Council Member Cameron Emond second the motion. Motion carried 3-0, Council Member Janet Gross abstained. Bids for the 2026 Community Crossing Grant were read. Town and County bid $225,575.00 for the total project. Central Paving bid $249,572.50 for the total project. D & C Paving bid $257,975.00 for the total project. American Paving bid $290,172.50 for the total project. The Council discussed not being satisfied with Town and Country’s work in the last few years. After much discussion, Council Member Cameron Emond made a motion to accept Town and Country’s bid, contingent on the company agreeing to repair mistakes on Scott St, South St, and Second St. Council Member Christ Dye second the motion. Motion carried 4-0. The Council acknowledged and thanked all of those that helped with the water main leak and water plant issues. Meeting adjourned.

Town of Wolcott Executive Meeting January 28, 2026   Present:               Council President: Betty Hoster, Council Vice President: Michael Johnson                                 Council Members: Careron Emond And Chris Dye Clerk Treasurer: Karie Holder   An executive meeting was held. The council met to go over the current Town of Wolcott handbook and discuss changes that need to be made.

Council Meeting January 20, 2026 6:00 pm Present:          Council President: Betty Hoster, Council Vice President: Michael Johnson Council Members: Cameron Emond, Janet Gross, and Chris Dye Clerk Treasurer: Karie Holder, Deputy Clerk: Breanna Plantenga Town Marshal/Street Commissioner: Jared Baer Other: Chuck Watts. Brian Furrer, Larry Dickerson, Kenneth Burns   Council President Betty Hoster opened the Council Meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance. The January 6, 2026 Council Meeting Minutes were presented for approval. Council Member Cameron Emond made a motion to approve the minutes. Council Member Janet Gross second the motion. Motion carried 5-0. Town Marshal/Street Commissioner, Jared Baer, notified the Council that the Water Plant inspection went well. Justin Bowman is currently working toward getting his water license. Jared also notified the Council that the Community Crossing Grant bids will be given on Thursday at 10am. Clerk Treasurer Karie Holder presented the APV Register for approval. Council Vice President Michael Johnson made a motion to approve the APV Register. Council member Cameron Emond second the motion. Motion carried 5-0. Karie presented the December 2025 Financial Review for approval. Council Vice President Michael Johnson made a motion to approve the Financial Review. Council member Cameron Emond second the motion. Motion carried 5-0. Karie presented the 2025 Year End APV Register. Council Member Cameron Emond made a motion to approve the Year End APV Register. Council Member Janet Gross second the motion. Motion carried 5-0. Karie presented Transfer Resolution 2026-0120A for approval. Council Member Cameron Emond made a motion to approve the resolution. Council Member Janet Gross second the motion. Motion carried 5-0. Karie presented Encumber Resolution 2026-0120B. Council Member Janet Gross made a motion to approve the resolution. Council Member Cameron Emond second the motion. Motion carried 5-0. Town Marshal/Street Commissioner, Jared Baer, announced that he has been in contact with someone about graveling town alleys, once the weather warms up. Brian Furrer notified the Council that he is planning on building new homes, on the lots that he owns, on the South West side of town. Brian stated that he will be making a variance request with the county, and asked the Council for their support. Council Member Cameron Emond made a motion to approve a variance of 40 feet from the road. Council Vice President Michael Johnson second the motion. Brian then requested that the Council consider vacating an alley between two of his empty lots. Surveys have been done on the lots, and there are no utilities on his half of the alley. The Council discussed that they will need to make an ordinance to vacate the alley and speak with emergency services, to make sure there are no issues. Brian then notified the Council of some other plans that he has in store for Wolcott. Chuck Watts, Wolcott Summer Country & Gospel Music Series, asked the Council to consider donating $3,000 to his event, opposed to the $250 donation that was approved at the previous meeting. Chuck explained how much it has cost to prepare for the event. After some discussion, Council Vice President Michael Johnson made a motion to table the issue, until Clerk Treasurer Karie Holder can look at how much money the town has budgeted to donate. Council member Janet Gross second the motion. Motion carried 3-0, Michael Johnson and Janet Gross abstained from the vote. Kenneth Burns, Fire Chief, presented a quote to place emergency sirens in the county. The quote was from Darley Fire Equipment for $22,646.12. Council President Betty Hoster stated that Ken Smith, town engineer, will be dropping off more information about the siren project, the following day. Meeting adjourned.

Senior Cafe: Looking for something to do on a Wednesday night? Come to the Wolcott Christian Church on the third Wednesday of every month, and join the Senior Café! Dinner is at 5:00 with bingo to follow. Ages 55 and older are welcome. Completely free! stay tuned for more upcoming events in 2026 - coming soon!

Council Meeting December 16, 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 Town Marshal/Street Commissioner: Jared Baer Other: Ken Smith, Steve Young, Kenneth Burns, Mindy Emond, Steve Boyd, and Janell Hofstetter.       Absent:           Deputy Clerk: Breanna Plantenga, Town Attorney: Jacob Ahler,     Council President Cameron Emond opened the Council Meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance. The December 3, 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 Jared Baer announced for wastewater that we had to order a new lift station pump for Burke Street also Egglife will start testing on January 5 through the end of the month to determine pretreatment requirements. Jared announced for water that everything is going good and Justin has been studying to take his test for water certification. Jared also discussed with the council that a couple of employees have sick time left that they have not been able to use, he asked for approval for these hours to be rolled over to 2026. Council Vice President Betty Hoster made a motion to allow employees with sick time remaining to be rolled over to 2026, Council member Mike Johnson second the motion. Motion carried 5-0. Jared reported for the police department that the Deputy Marshals patrol truck is having some engine issues and he is currently working on trying to see if it is covered under warranty.        Ambulance Director Steve Young had nothing to report. Kenneth Burns, Fire Chief, announced that he got all the hydrant markers on with Justins help.    Town Engineer, Ken Smith, announced that bids will be read for the CCMG on January 6, 2026. 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. Karie Holder presented the November Financial Review for approval. Council Vice President Betty Hoster made a motion to approve the Financial Review. Council member Janet Gross second the motion. Motion carried 5-0. Karie Holder presented a rebate check from Anthem for insurance premiums. Council vice president Betty Hoster made a motion to use the rebate to pay the 7 employees on the insurance to be split equally. Council member Mike Johnson second the motion. Motion carried 5-0.  Council member Chris Dye made a motion to approve the contract for Jacob Ahler for legal representation for 2026. Council vice president Betty Hoster second the motion. Motion carried 5-0. Amendment A86, White County Amendment to zoning ordinance was discussed. Mike Johnson made a motion to approve transfer resolution 2025-1216. Council member Chris Dye second the motion. Motion carried 5-0. Council Vice President Betty Hoster made a motion to approve Salary Ordinance 2026-0101. Council member Janet Gross second the motion. Motion carried 5-0. A letter was read from the Psi Iota Xi Sorority requesting a donation for Angel Tree. Council member Mike Johnson made a motion to donate $500 to the Angel Tree. Council member Janet Gross second the motion. Motion carried 5-0. Resident, Steve Boyd discussed with council the alley beside his property at 305 W. Scott St being closed. After discussion council member Mike Johnson made a motion to table this matter to discuss it with town Attorney Jacob Ahler. Council vice president Betty Hoster second the motion. Motion carried 5-0. Meeting adjourned.