City Council

COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 24, 2026 5:30 P.M. PRESENT: Ahrenholtz, Jackson, Sloan, Wetrich, Winkelman ABSENT: None Mayor Berry presided. During the open forum Larry Joy asked about the water drainage system on the east side of town and where the City was at with the drainage study. On motion by Wetrich, second by Sloan, the Council approved the following consent items: Council minutes from March 10th , Sewer Forgiveness for 109 N. Chestnut Street in the amount of $196.36, Civil War Re-enactment training in Kelso Park on April 8th. , Bid for Fire Department Roof Project with Schafer Roofing from Adair in the amount of $38,400, Hire Jay Foster as part-time summer Parks Maintenance Worker at the rate of $20/hr., Hire Tom Welch as Golf Course Maintenance Worker at the rate of $15/hr., Hire Wade Adcock as Golf Course Clubhouse Employee as $14.50/hr., Hire Jordan Lawson as Golf Course Clubhouse Employee at the rate of $14.50/hr. and Class C Retail Alcohol Permit for LIMONE, LLC dba Peony Chinese Restaurant. AYE: Ahrenholtz, Jackson, Sloan, Wetrich, Winkelman NAY: None RESOLUTON NO. 15-26 On motion by Jackson, second by Winkelman, the Council approved Resolution No. 15-26, a resolution approving Bond Purchase Agreement, providing for the issuance of General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series 2026 and providing for the levy of taxes to pay the same. AYE: Winkelman, Wetrich, Sloan, Jackson, Ahrenholtz NAY: None On motion by Winkelman, second by Wetrich, the Council approved the City Insurance policy for $295,650 with Community Insurance Agency Co. effective April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027. AYE: Jackson, Sloan, Wetrich, Winkelman, Ahrenholtz NAY: None On motion by Ahrenholtz, second by Wetrich, the Council accepted the Financial Audit for FY 2024-2025. AYE: Ahrenholtz, Jackson, Sloan, Wetrich, Winkelman NAY: None RESOLUTON NO. 16-26 On motion by Jackson, second by Winkelman, the Council approved Resolution No. 16-26, a resolution approving Winger Plat of Survey. (Parcel C of Lot 2 of Pett’s Second Addition, Jefferson, Iowa.) AYE: Jackson, Winkelman, Sloan, Wetrich, Ahrenholtz NAY: None  RESOLUTON NO. 17-26 On motion by Ahrenholtz, second by Wetrich, the Council approved Resolution No. 17-26, a resolution approving a 28E agreement with Greene County for Recycling Services. AYE: Sloan, Jackson, Wetrich, Ahrenholtz, Winkelman NAY: None City Administrator Scott Peterson recognized Chad Stevens as passing his exams and is now an Official Certified Building Inspector. There being no further business the Council agreed to adjourn at 6:09 p.m. ____________________________ Craig J. Berry, Mayor ________________________ Roxanne Gorsuch, City Clerk