City Council

Clarinda City Council Minutes Wednesday, February 12,2025 Fire Department – 5:15 p.m. The Clarinda City Council met at the Fire Department on February 12, 2025, at 5:15 p.m. Mayor Craig Hill presided over the meeting with the following Council Members present: Jayne Wilson, Austin Ascherl, Kerry Clark and Jamie Shore. Mayor Craig Hill Opened the meeting and asked everyone to recite the Pledge of Allegiance. Adopt Agenda Motion by Wilson to Adopt the Agenda. Seconded by Ascherl. Vote was unanimous. Public Comment Chris Holmes questioned if Clarinda has homeless people and what happens to them when it gets cold. Police Chief Keith Brothers stated there are homeless people in Clarinda on and off for the last 5 years. Brothers stated in cold weather situations the Police provide their lobby for homeless people to get warm. Brothers’ Police officers deal with the homeless on a case-to-case bases and some end up in a hotel room. Brothers admitted that Clarinda does not have resources to provide for homeless people. Consent Agenda Motion by Shore to approve the consent agenda consisting of (a) January 22, 2025, Regular Council Minutes. (b) Dollar General #30420 liquor license. (c) January Warrants and January Financials. Second, by Clark. Vote was unanimous Appoint Noah McKinnon to Fire Department Clarinda Fire Chief Roger Williams requested to Appoint Noah McKinnon to the Volunteer Fire Department. Motion by Ascherl to approve the Appointment of Noah McKinnon to the Volunteer Fire Department. Seconded by Wilson. Vote was unanimous. Fire Department Annual Report Fire Chief Roger Williams gave the council an overview of the current events the fire department has been involved in. Williams asked the council to consider looking at getting full-time fire fighters. Kaley Neal entered the meeting at 5:26 p.m. Discussion/Action Regarding Resolution approving a Bond Purchase Agreement for the sale of General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series 2025 thereunder Motion by Shore to Approve Resolution #2130 approving a Bond Purchase Agreement for the sale of General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series 2025 thereunder. Seconded by Wilson. Roll Call: Aye: Wilson, Ascherl, Neal, Clark, and Shore Nay: Motion carried Budget Workshop Manager McClarnon recapped the last budget workshop for the proposed FY 2026 Budget. McClarnon proposed the budget to decrease the Levy Rate from $18.00 to $17.75, but the residential taxpayers with a $100,000 house value will see an $8 dollar increase in their property tax amounts. The Commercial and Industrial that are valued at $300,000 and above would see a decrease in their property tax amounts. Manager McClarnon requested suggestions for changes to the budget. After further discussion, McClarnon stated at the next city council meeting on February 26th, the council will need to set a public hearing date for the proposed tax levy rate. No action was taken. Council Communications Councilor Kerry Clark attended the German Dinner and the Chamber of Commerce Annual meeting. Clark thanked the Street Department for the snow removal. Councilor Jayne Wilson thanked Fire Chief Roger Williams for his presentation and the Fire Department’s Services. Wilson also thanked the Street Department for snow removal. Manager Communications Manager McClarnon thanked Fire Chief Roger Williams for hosting the council meeting at the Fire Station. McClarnon stated tomorrow at 8 a.m. the Street Department would be picking up the snow piles around the square. Mayor Communications Mayor Hill thanked Fire Chief Roger Williams for hosting the meeting. Hill congratulated Noah McKinnon. Hill reminded the community to move their vehicles off the street and scoop sidewalks during snowstorms. Hill encouraged the community to attend the middle school musical. Hill wished everyone a Happy Valentine’s Day. Adjourn Motion by Wilson to adjourn the meeting at 6:08 p.m. Seconded by Ascherl. Vote was unanimous. Mayor: Craig Hill Attest: Paula Gray