Courtney Ruiz

The council reviewed an upcoming community event called Splash and Dash and discussed necessary updates to local ordinances regarding aggressive dogs. The meeting included a review of the Sheriff's monthly statistics, the approval of the Norman's World contract, and a review of the latest progress update for the Growth Management Plan. Additionally, the council finalized the first-quarter financials, received status updates on municipal pool repairs and upcoming fee surveys, and were briefed on the completion of the state audit's in-person phase. The council also approved a resolution to schedule a public hearing for a street vacation request.

The council discussed and approved street closures for Goose Days, authorized the town attorney to draft an animal control agreement with Gina Habstad, and reviewed 1st Quarter Financials and year-end reports. They approved a new lease for the property previously used by Tom's Boat Shop, decided to proceed with the premium package for General Code rates, and voided a previously discussed chicken permit due to an incomplete application. Additionally, updates were provided on pool leak repairs and public works spray licensing, and the council acknowledged various donations made to the Museum and Ambulance funds. The council also received updates regarding ambulance services and a cost estimate for a new repeater to improve emergency communication.

The meeting included the approval of payroll checks and accounts payable checks. New business focused on the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office February statistics, a discussion on the Storage Container Ordinance resulting in a decision to review permits case-by-case, review of the first GMA deliverable, and an update regarding a Department of Justice mandate concerning ADA standards for the Town's website. Additionally, the council confirmed the selection of Eric Morris as the new town foreman and initiated a hiring process for another crewmember. Old business covered an assessment of the Goose Creek Dam Boards, which do not require replacement currently, and an update on the updated pool renovation bid, pending further research on bid process requirements. The council passed Resolution 594 for an interfund loan and Ordinance 633 to amend the regular council meeting time from 7 p.m. to 6 p.m. Lastly, the council approved the purchase of a memorial park bench and plaque.

The regular council meeting included action on the consent agenda, which involved the approval of payroll checks, accounts payable checks, and the minutes from the February 3, 2026, regular council session. During citizen comments, a discussion regarding the cargo container ordinance was postponed until the next meeting to allow council members time for review. New business covered the January Foreman's report, distribution of the proposed April Spring Clean Up schedule, and addressing the Replacement of Goose Creek Dam Boards, where two council members agreed to provide expertise on necessary wood and construction. Old business included confirmation that a Utility Account Issue had been resolved and a note that there were no updates on the Updated Pool Renovation Bid or the Wilbur Fire Department status. As part of Mayor, Staff & Committee Reports, the council decided to change the meeting time to 6:00 p.m., pending an ordinance change, and noted the cancellation of a scheduled FEMA meeting due to a DHS shutdown.

The regular council meeting included review and approval of recent payroll and accounts payable checks. New business covered a presentation of the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office January statistics, an overview of the SCJ Alliance Kick Off Meeting, a discussion regarding a future meeting between the Mayor and fire commissioners to review the current contract, and the council's agreement to use unspent street funds from the mild winter to cover an updated quote for tree work that exceeded the initial allocation. In old business, the council addressed a utility account issue by instructing staff to post a notice and cap the sewer line for a service-only resident, and staff reported on a legislative grant application for pool renovation bids, with more details to follow.