Council Meeting
December 17, 2024
6:00 pm
Present: Council Vice President: Michael Johnson
Council Members: Darwin Miller, Betty Hoster, Rex Pearson
Clerk Treasurer: Judy Thomas, Utility Clerk: Breanna Plantenga, Deputy Clerk: Karie Holder
Wastewater Superintendent: Jeff Province
Street Department: Vince Hall
Town Marshal: Jared Baer, Deputy Marshal: JR Northcutt
Other: Steve Young, Kendall Arvin, Janet Gross, Gizelle, John Stearns, Kenneth Burns, and Janell Hofstetter
Absent: Council President: Cameron Emond, Town Attorney: Jacob Ahler
Council Vice President Michael Johnson opened the Council Meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance.
The December 3, 2024 Council Meeting Minutes were presented for approval. Council Member Darwin Miller made a motion to approve the minutes. Council Member Rex Pearson second the motion. Motion carried 4-0.
The November 2024 Financials were presented for approval. Council Member Rex Pearson made a motion to approve the financials. Council Member Betty Hoster second the motion. Motion carried 4-0.
Wastewater Superintendent Jeff Province reported that the rotors have been repaired. There is currently a hydrant leaking at the Wastewater Plant. Jeff also reported that there was a plug in one of the pumps at the lift station. The pump was unplugged, and is now working properly.
Fire Chief Kenneth Burns announced that Santa Clause will be at the fire station on December 21st from 3pm – 5pm. A starter went out on one of the firetrucks, that has since been repaired.
There were three Wolcott First Responders that received a “First Responder of the Year” award in Benton County.
Town Marshal Jared Baer reported that the Police Department has been busy lately.
Clerk Treasurer Judy Thomas stated that Water Superintendent Robert Thomas will be retiring, and would like his final paycheck to be dated on December 31, 2024. Council Member Darwin Miller made a motion to approve the date of Robert’s final check. Council Member Betty Hoster second the motion. Motion carried 4-0.
The leaf vac is still currently broken.
The Wolcott Mainstreet Committee asked that the Council allow them to host their monthly meetings at the Town Hall. After some discussion, Council Member Betty Hoster made a motion to try letting the Mainstreet Committee meet at the Town Hall, on a trial run basis. Council Member Rex Pearson second the motion. Motion carried 3-0, Council Member Darwin Miller abstained.
Clerk Treasurer Judy Thomas notified the Council that there are over 30 different meter transmitters that have no signal. Judy also mentioned that Town Attorney Jacob Ahler is working on getting a Right of Way written up, to repair a water line off of highway 24.
Rob Bellucci, Commonwealth Engineers, will be coming on Friday to pay the town a reimbursement for the Wastewater Plant repairs.
Ken Smith is working on revising the Town’s Sewage Pre-Treatment Ordinance.
The 2025 Salary Ordinance was presented for approval. Council Member Rex Pearson made a motion to approve the 2025 Salary Ordinance. Council Member Darwin Miller second the motion. Motion carried 4-0.
Resolution 2024-12-17 was presented for approval, regarding ARPA money distribution. Council Member Darwin Miller made a motion to approve Resolution 2024-12-17. Council member Betty Hoster second the motion. Motion carried 4-0.
The Council discussed making a donation to the Wolcott Sorority for the Angel Tree Project. Council Member Betty Hoster made a motion to donate $500 to the Sorority. Council Member Darwin Miller second the motion. Motion carried 4-0.
Meeting adjourned.