Hayley Dale

The Council held a hearing and approved a temporary malt beverage license for the Webster Dewangen Club. Actions taken included declaring specific city land as surplus and appointing appraisers for the property. Travel authorization was granted for staff to attend a conference on West Nile Virus. Additionally, the Council approved a plumbing license, accepted a donation for the Fire Department for a new water pump, and approved multiple building permits. Finally, the Council approved the hiring of a new police officer.

The council reviewed and approved payroll and various expenditures, including loan payments and insurance renewals. Key discussions included the Key Club's proposal for flower planting, approval of multiple building permits, and a review of the annual airport inspection report. The council awarded a bid for the Automated Weather Observing System project, renewed electrical and plumbing licenses, and approved various retail malt beverage and farm wine license renewals. Additionally, the council authorized the hiring of summer staff, approved travel for the Finance Officer, updated finance office printers, authorized the surplus of land and golf clubhouse equipment, and acknowledged the receipt of Safe Drinking Water Awards.

The council approved payroll and bills, authorized a budget supplement for an airport fuel system grant, and completed the second reading of an ordinance regarding water and sewer rates. Other actions included scheduling a special year-end meeting, approving the first reading of a supplemental appropriation ordinance, and authorizing chamber bucks for full-time employees. The council selected an engineering consultant for airport improvements, accepted a grant for library computers, approved a professional services agreement for a weather reporting system, and authorized a liability waiver for holiday decorations. Additionally, the council approved a library painting schedule, a cooperative agreement with the local council of governments, several building permits, and a library surplus request.

The council reviewed and approved various payroll and bill payments, received the 2025 annual report from the Volunteer Fire Department, and authorized the 2026 volunteer roster. Key agenda items included approving an agreement for code enforcement services, conducting an annual review of open meeting laws, and approving a grant application for the library. The council set dates for upcoming variance hearings, discussed potential upgrades to LED street lighting, scheduled the next election date, and approved a building permit. Additionally, the council accepted a retirement letter and received an update on police department staffing challenges.

The council reviewed and approved various payroll and bills for city departments. Key discussion topics included a public concern regarding drainage and maintenance at the city campground, the approval of a plat for the Webster Area Development Corporation, and the awarding of a street resealing bid to Bituminous Paving Inc. A variance for a shed construction was approved, burial fees were increased, and several licenses were granted. The council reviewed open meeting laws and passed a resolution regarding the Industrial Park Wastewater Improvements Project, authorizing a revenue bond to finance the upgrades. Additionally, various building permits were approved, a wage correction for a staff member was authorized, and the 2025 Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan was reviewed.