City Council

COUNCIL MEETING MAY 27, 2025 5:30 P.M. PRESENT: Ahrenholtz, Jackson, Sloan, Wetrich, Zmolek ABSENT: None Mayor Berry presided. During open forum Cindy Wise voiced her concerns about congregate meals site. Gary Goodwin offered words of encouragement and advice to the City Council. On motion by Wetrich, second by Jackson, the Council approved the following consent items: May 13,2024 Council Minutes, Class C Retail Alcohol License for Greene County Fair Association, Class C Retail Alcohol License for Wild Rose Jefferson, LLC, dba Wild Rose Casino, Fireworks permit for City of Jefferson for July 4th at Greene County Fairgrounds, Nick Foster appointed to the Library Board of Trustees for a term ending June 30, 2028, Bryanna Zmolek appointed to the Library Board of Trustees for a term ending June 30, 2031, Sewer forgiveness for 400 S High Street in the amount of $1,157.82, Sidewalk Reimbursements for 304 W Lincoln Way in the amount of $2,500 and 622 S Chestnut in the amount of $1750. AYE: Ahrenholtz, Jackson, Sloan, Wetrich, Zmolek NAY: None Sarah Morlan, City of Jefferson Finance Officer, provided the Council with a presentation on FY 2024-25 Budget Amendments. This is the time and place for the Public Hearing on FY 2024-2025 Budget Amendments. Mayor Berry called for oral or written comments and there were none. On motion by Jackson, second by Zmolek, the Council closed the Public Hearing. AYE: Zmolek, Wetrich, Sloan, Jackson, Ahrenholtz NAY: None RESOLUTION NO. 33-25 On motion by Ahrenholtz, second by Zmolek, the Council approved Resolution No. 33-25, a resolution Amending the Current Budget for the FY 2024-2025. AYE: Sloan, Jackson, Wetrich, Zmolek, Ahrenholtz NAY: None This is the time and place for the Public Hearing on the Disposition of a Vacated Alley in Block 34, Original Town of Jefferson, Greene County, Iowa. Mayor Berry called for oral or written comments. Gary Goodwin raised issues about common law ownership of the property of years of use. On motion by Jackson, second by Sloan, the Council closed the Public Hearing. AYE: Ahrenholtz, Jackson, Sloan, Wetrich, Zmolek NAY: None RESOLUTION NO. 34-25 On motion by Ahrenholtz, second by Wetrich, the Council approved Resolution No. 34-25, a resolution approving Sale of Property Located at 203 West Harrison Street. AYE: Sloan, Jackson, Ahrenholtz, Wetrich, Zmolek NAY: None  RESOLUTION NO. 35-25 On motion by Jackson, second by Wetrich, the Council approved Resolution No. 35-25, a resolution approving Second Amendment to Employment Agreement with City Administrator. The only change is the annual salary which will increase from $120,000 to $125,000 on July 1, 2025. AYE: Zmolek, Wetrich, Sloan, Jackson, Ahrenholtz NAY: None RESOLUTION NO. 36-25 On motion by Wetrich, second by Sloan, the Council approved Resolution No. 36-25, a resolution Approving and accepting Water Well and Access Easements. AYE: Jackson, Sloan, Zmolek, Wetrich, Ahrenholtz NAY: None On motion by Wetrich, second by Jackson, the Council approved hiring Shaydon Thurman as a Jefferson Police Officer at an annual salary of $60,341.47 with start date May 30, 2025. On July 1, 2025 salary will increase to $62,151.71. AYE: Ahrenholtz, Jackson, Sloan, Wetrich, Zmolek NAY: None On motion by Ahrenholtz, second by Zmolek, the Council approved change order #9 in the amount of $95,218.49 for Wastewater Treatment Plant Project. AYE: Zmolek, Sloan, Jackson, Wetrich, Ahrenholtz NAY: None Scott Weber, GCDC President updated the Council. On motion by Ahrenholtz, second by Jackson, the Council approved the quarterly payment of $12,500.00 to GCDC. AYE: Jackson, Zmolek, Sloan, Wetrich, Ahrenholtz NAY: None There being no further business the Council agreed to adjourn at 6:17 p.m. ____________________________ Craig J. Berry, Mayor ________________________ Roxanne Gorsuch, City Clerk