Darlene McBride

The meeting included the consideration of the intent to adopt the Town of Hurley Animal Control Ordinance. Additionally, the agenda featured a closed session to discuss limited personnel matters related to the police department, with potential action to follow the closed session. Departmental reports were reviewed, including those from Maintenance, Clerk, Fire, Animal Control, Code Enforcement, Police, Judges, and Library, alongside reports from the Mayor and Councilors.

The meeting included discussions on a bid award recommendation for GO Building Abatement and a presentation regarding the relocation of an artillery piece at the American Legion. The council considered the purchase of camera equipment for police units and reviewed various professional development travel requests for the Police Chief and Town Clerk, including a housing forum and a clerk's spring meeting. Additionally, the agenda covered the consideration of hiring a new patrolman and reviewing reports from various municipal departments, including maintenance, clerk, fire, animal control, code enforcement, police, judges, and library.

Key discussions for this meeting include statements from candidates interested in filling a vacant Council seat, the subsequent consideration and appointment of a Councilor, and the appointment of the Mayor Pro-Tem. The Council addressed organizational appointments for key roles such as Town Clerk/Treasurer, Police Chief, and Fire Chief. Procedural matters involved the consideration of Resolution No. 14-2025/2026 regarding the Town of Hurley Governing Body Rules of Procedure. Other agenda items included the certification for placement of a manufactured home, the purchase of radios for the Fire Department, a presentation on a proposed Animal Control Ordinance, and the adoption of Ordinance No. 11-M, the Town of Hurley Animal Control Ordinance. The Council also considered the completion of probation for the Librarian and planned for a closed session to discuss personnel matters related to the Police Department.

The Council of the Town of Hurley is holding a special meeting to discuss several items, including consideration of an amendment to a task order for construction, acceptance of a donated police unit, budget adjustments for FY 2024/2025, the final quarter financial report for FY 2024/2025, and the budget adoption for FY 2025/2026.

The budget workshop included discussion of the FY 2025-2026 budget.