City Council met in regular session on May 19, 2025, at 6:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers of City Hall.
Mayor Lester:
Councilmembers present: Wyatt Perry
Jared Andrew
Amy Farris
Dylan Canaday
Beryl Grant
Councilmember absent: Scott Winkler
City employees present were Public Works Director Mager, City Administrator Kennedy, and Chief Newman. Attorney Jessup absent.
MINUTES: The meeting was called to order and the Council minutes of May 5th were approved as presented by Councilor Canaday, second by Councilor Perry. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
VISITORS: Bryan Rojas, GHS Athletic Director, thanked the city for making the Lion’s Park softball field playable so the seniors on the team could have a true home experience this season.
COMMITTEE REPORTS: The following committee reports were presented.
• QUARTERLY LIBRARY REPORT: Library Director Sobrero stated Wednesday was the last day of story time until after summer. They receive two grants for $1,500. Art in the Park vendor applications are out and they currently have 26 signed up to participate.
• CLEARWATER WELL PROJECT UPDATE: Public Works Director Mager stated substantial completion won’t happen in May. The city is working with the contractor and JUB to come up with a schedule. Some of the delays are due to long lead times. They did have some submittal errors but hopefully the building will be completed around July. The electronics are the long lead times. City Administrator Kennedy stated the city has been working with rural development and the city will be able to close on the interim funds as planned and then the remaining funds will be held in an account with dual sign off.
• POLICE AND ANIMAL CONTROL REPORT: Chief Newman reported the city had 95 calls for service and 25 reports taken for April 2025. Morgan Drew has retired as a part time officer.
DISPATCH AGREEMENT: City Administrator Kennedy stated an informal proposal was suggested verbally by the County to Attorney Jessup asking if the city could waive water and sewer fees. Jessup let them know that it wouldn’t work as funds could not be co-mingled. The city is waiting for a counteroffer which should be available by the next meeting. Chief Newman stated Attorney Jessup, Administrator Kennedy, Mayor Lester, Sgt. Quintal and himself have been meeting to discuss proposals and options.
BILLS: The bills in total amount of $401,783.05 (Financials $301,646.50, April Payroll $100,136.55) were approved and ordered paid out of their respective funds, on motion by Councilor Canaday, second by Councilor Perry. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
BEER AND WINE LICENSE: On motion by Councilor Andrews, second by Councilor Farris to approve the beer and wine license for Allen Enterprises LLC d/b/a Crema Café. ROLL CALL VOTE: YES: Canaday, Farris, Grant, Perry, Andrews. NO: none. ABSTAIN: none. The motion passed.
The meeting adjourned at 6:15 P.M.
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Wes Lester – Mayor
ATTEST:
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Tonya Kennedy – Clerk
