Hunter D. Bowman

The council authorized the Mayor to sign a 50/50 matching State Development Grant agreement for the maintenance of the city pool. Approval was granted for an IT equipment upgrade including an Ethernet switch and computer memory to improve generator connectivity. The council approved the signing of documents for a CDBG Demolition Project involving seven dilapidated structures and a Memorandum of Understanding with Marshall County for the administration of elections. Furthermore, an annual maintenance agreement for the Water Plant standby generator was approved, as well as construction invoices for the phase III Water System Improvements project. The council also authorized the payment of outstanding bills and discussed various community reports, including property maintenance and city infrastructure.

The council authorized the demolition of seven vacant structures and approved the second and final reading of an ordinance for sewerage facility improvements and financing. Administrative actions included the approval of a management representation letter for the city's CPA. The council also authorized hiring summer part-time street crew help, approved bills for payment, and conducted an executive session regarding personnel issues. Additional items included tabling a salary increase for the water operator, and contracting with backup operators for the city's water and wastewater plants.

The council discussed and approved several items, including the notice of intent to bid for the CDBG-Small Cities Demolition Project, payment of invoices for the Phase III Water System Improvement Project, and the first reading of an ordinance regarding sewerage facility improvements and funding. Additionally, the council approved the budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, the hiring of part-time street crew, a quote for lawn care services at city properties, and a demolition quote for a property. Further, the council tabled discussions on an executive session, a pay raise for a water operator, and a contract for backup water operators. Reports on finance and various infrastructure concerns were also provided.

The council meeting addressed several operational and financial matters. Key actions included the approval of a service quote from Cintas for facility products, the authorization to advertise for mowing bids at the City Recreation Field, Cameron Cemetery, and the Cameron Dam, and a donation of $5,000 for local fireworks. The council also approved a resolution for payment of invoices related to Phase III Water System Improvements and authorized the payment of outstanding bills. An executive session was conducted to discuss personnel issues. Updates were provided regarding departmental reports, including a grant for updates to the city pool, and upcoming resolutions concerning the Phase II Sewer Project were noted.

The council discussed and approved the 2026-2027 General Fund and Coal Severance Budget. Decisions were made to appeal to the Marshall County Commission regarding a pool grant and to authorize the Mayor to sign resolutions for Phase III Water System Improvements, including the approval of specific project invoices and a change order for SCADA system upgrades. Additionally, the council authorized the Mayor to sign an Engineering Service Agreement with Thrasher Engineering for the Phase IV Water System Improvements Project.