Regular Council Meeting

New Richland City Council Regular Meeting Minutes April 8th, 2024 Members Present Staff Present Others Present Janda Ferguson Anthony Martens-City Administrator Larry Goehring Pam Goehring Loren Skelton Tanyce Bruegger-Chief of Police Ryan Gehrke Chad Neitzel Jody Wynnemer Curt Pederson Sandy Neumann Jason Casey e-Brenda Routh Members Absent None The meeting was called to order by Loren Skelton at 6:30 pm. Loren Skelton was given the Oath of Office and sworn in as Mayor of the City of New Richland by City Administrator Martens Roll Call - All members present Pledge of Allegiance Approval of Agenda • Motion made by Jason Casey and seconded by Janda Ferguson to approve the agenda as amended. Carried (3 yes, 0 no) Consent Agenda • Motion made by Jody Wynnemer and seconded by Jason Casey to approve the consent agenda. Carried (3 yes, 0 no) Public Comments • None Requests and Presentations • None Public Hearings 1. Mayor Skelton opened the Public Hearing on Police Body Cameras at 6:32 pm. No one wishing to be heard at this time. 2. Public hearing was closed at 7:05 pm. No one wishing to be heard. Ordinances and Resolutions (see attached) 1. Motion made by Janda Ferguson and seconded by Jason Casey to adopt resolution 24-06: A resolution accepting a donation. Carried (3 yes, 0 no) 2. Motion made by Janda Ferguson and seconded by Jason Casey to adopt resolution 24-07: A resolution accepting a donation. Carried (3 yes, 0 no)  New Richland City Council Regular Meeting Minutes April 8th, 2024 Reports 1. Ambulance Report – Sarah Sundve, Ambulance Director • Ambulance report was presented in writing by Ambulance Director Sundve. • Motion was made by Jason Casey and seconded by Jody Wynnemer to hire Brett Cully and Karen Cully as EMR’s for the Ambulance. Carried (3 yes, 0 no) • Motion was made by Jason Casey and seconded by Janda Ferguson to approve the Ambulance Department report. Carried (3 yes, 0 no) 2. Fire Department Report – Curt Pederson, Deputy Chief • Fire Department report was presented by Deputy Chief Pederson • Motion made by Jody Wynnemer and seconded by Janda Ferguson to approve the purchase of 5 helmets at a cost of $2,242.40. Carried (3 yes, 0 no) • Motion made by Janda Ferguson and seconded by Jason Casey to approve increasing the firefighter retirement benefit to $1,500 / year of service. Carried (3 yes, 0 no) • Motion made by Janda Ferguson and seconded by Jason Casey to approve the Fire Department report. Carried (3 yes, 0 no) 3. Police Department Report – Chief Bruegger • Police Department report was presented by Chief Bruegger. • Motion made by Jody Wynnemer and seconded by Jason Casey to approve Firearms Instructor training for Officer DeRaad at a cost of $675 + lodging. Carried (3 yes, 0 no) • Motion made by Jason Casey and seconded by Janda Ferguson to approve the Police Department report. Carried (3 yes, 0 no) Unfinished Business • None New Business 1. Purchase Media for Water Filter 1. Motion made by Janda Ferguson and seconded by Jason Casey to approve the purchase of filter media at a cost of $2,020 from Northern Filter Media. Carried (3 yes, 0 no) 2. Council Member Appointment 1. Motion made by Jody Wynnemer and seconded by Janda Ferguson to appoint Ryan Gehrke to the City Council opening. Carried (3 yes, 1 no, Casey) 3. February 2024 Check Register 1. Presented as information only at this time, final to come next meeting 4. March 2024 Check Register 1. Presented as information only at this time, final to come next meeting Miscellaneous • None Administrators Report • Administrator Martens provided a report in writing to the council on tasks completed since last meeting.  New Richland City Council Regular Meeting Minutes April 8th, 2024 • Motion made by Jason Casey and seconded by Jody Wynnemer to approve the City Administrators report. Carried (3 yes, 0 no) Mayor/Council Comments • Janda Feguson wished to thank Chad Neitzel for his service as Mayor of New Richland. Closed Meeting • Motion made by Janda Ferguson and seconded by Jason Casey to close the council meeting to discuss the City Administrators performance at 7:06 pm. Carried (3 yes, 0 no) • Meeting re-opened at 7:36 pm • Motion made by Janda Ferguson and seconded by Jody Wynnemer to approve a Satisfactory Performance Review of the City Administrator but to withhold any step or performance increase until the study is returned from David Drown and Associates. Carried (3 yes, 0 no) Adjournment – Motion for adjournment made by Janda Ferguson and seconded by Jody Wynnemer. Carried (3 yes, 0 no) 7:38 p.m. Submitted by, Anthony Martens City Administrator