City Council

Clarinda City Council Minutes Wednesday, March 8, 2023 Clarinda City Hall – 5 p.m. The Clarinda City Council met at the Clarinda City Hall on March 8,2023 at 5:00 p.m. Mayor Craig Hill presided at the meeting with the following Council Members present: Jeff McCall, Austin Ascherl, Kaley Neal, Jamie Shore, and Matt Ridge. Mayor Craig Hill asked for all to recite the Pledge of Allegiance Adopt Agenda Motion by McCall to adopt the agenda. Seconded by Ascherl. Vote was unanimous. Consent Agenda Councilor Shore made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda consisting of the February 22,2023. Regular Council Minutes and February Warrants & February Financial Statement. Seconded by Ridge. Vote was unanimous. Public Hearing for Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Mayor Hill opened the Public Hearing at 5:02 p.m. Manager McClarnon stated the Public Hearing Notice for Fiscal Year 2024 Budget was published in the Southwest Iowa Herald as required by law and there were no written or oral comments. Manager McClarnon stated $16.75 per $1000 for Levy rate will remain the same after the revised budget is finished due to the passage of a new law reducing the residential rollback. Mayor Hill closed the Public Hearing at 5:03 p.m. for Fiscal Year 2024 Budget. Resolution #2055 for Adoption of Budget Certification of City Taxes Fiscal Year Beginning July 1,2023 – Ending June 30,2024 McCall made a motion to approve Resolution #2055 for Adoption of Budget Certification of City Taxes for Fiscal Year Beginning July 1,2023 – Ending June 30,2024. Seconded by Ascherl. Roll Call: Aye: McCall, Ascherl, Neal, Ridge, and Shore. Nays: None Motion Carried Discuss Clean-up Days Motion by Ascherl to approve June 1st from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., June 2nd from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and June 3rd from 7:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. for Annual Clean-up days. Seconded by Neal. Vote was unanimous. Council Communications Counselor Ascherl stated there is a chance for snow and he reminded the community to please remove their cars from the city streets. Manager Communications Manager McClarnon announced the new Fire Truck has been delivered and the grant funds in the amount of $275,000 have been received. McClarnon stated that the next city council meeting would be held at the Fire Department so the council would have an opportunity to view the new equipment. Adjourn Motion by McCall to adjourn the meeting at 5:08 p.m. Seconded by Ascherl. Vote was unanimous. Mayor: Craig Hill Attest: Paula Gray