Town of Westmoreland

The content appears to be a transcript of a meeting that included an invocation and the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance. Key discussion points involved the adoption and amendment of the agenda, which included adding a resolution (R0320151) and moving the citizens recognition segment to the beginning. Several individuals and groups were commended for heroic actions during a traffic accident on January 7, 2015, involving extrication and first aid administered across jurisdictional lines. Recognition was also given to Officer Kevin Brewer for saving a life on January 24, 2015, and to Kristin Lee for exceptional service on February 24, 2015. Public comments included a resident raising concerns over ongoing issues with a particular family, referencing a no-contact order, and threats of vandalism. There was also a discussion about Girl Scouts planting flowers near a concrete divider, coordinating with public works regarding mulch. Old business included approving the minutes from the February 19, 2015 meeting, passing the February financial statement (which involved correcting salary fund allocations between Water and Public Works funds), approving Roger Trout for a one-year term on the IDB board, and discussing the selection of a new Police Chief.

The City Council meeting focused on administrative items and operational issues. Key discussions included the adoption of the January 15th agenda and the acceptance of the September, October, and November 2025 financial reports. The council also approved ordinances related to amending the zoning ordinance to adjust timelines reflecting current TCA language, and another ordinance amending R2 zoning district usage. Further discussion involved approving resolution R012026 for setting the 2026 monthly meeting dates. A significant operational issue raised concerned a filter box at the treatment plant that repeatedly froze and burst, necessitating plans for a protective building; separate issues regarding the headworks freezing and a water line leak were also discussed. Finally, the council addressed personnel matters, specifically the licensing of an operator for the sewer plant and the status of a contract advisor whose services may no longer be required now that the operator is fully licensed.

The meeting commenced with a devotional reading and prayer. Key agenda items included the adoption of the agenda and the unanimous approval of minutes from the July 19, 2018, meeting and the August 6 special called meeting. Council deferred action on the July financial statement to allow for further review of corrected figures regarding insurance payments and water sales calculations. In New Business, a motion was made to change the Fire Department's pay scale from per call to per hour, which was subsequently deferred for further study. The Council also discussed and approved, with a unanimous vote, Ordinance 082018-1 regarding the rezoning of property on New Highway 52 from agricultural to C2 (retail establishments), noting that neighbor signatures of approval were obtained. The ordinance will proceed to a second reading and public hearing. Finally, the certification for subpoena for the police department's rack for marshal was discussed.

The council meeting included the adoption of the agenda and the approval of the April 18th minutes. Key new business involved approving the second annual fishing rodeo scheduled for June 8th. Discussions and approvals were held regarding a change order for painting the logo on the water tank on Kelly Boulevard, and the approval of loan terms with Mak Bank for a meter loan, which was subsequently amended to a 10-year note. The council also reviewed and approved first readings for Ordinance 05-2024-1, concerning the 2024-2025 budget, and Ordinance 05-2024-3, related to water and sewer rates, noting a reduction in the minimum 1,000-gallon usage charge based on a water study. The resolution for the fire truck repairs was deferred. Approvals were also given for Verizon charges related to moving towers and the Mayor's mileage reimbursement for April. The consideration for the 2024-2025 tax rate ordinance was deferred pending receipt of a certified tax rate from the county. Near the end, there was a correction regarding a previously passed resolution concerning a capital outlay note, which was addressed by substituting the correct resolution.

The meeting agenda included adopting an agenda with an amendment to allow the Chief to delegate sick time/PTO to two fellow officers who were not covered under workman's compensation. Key discussions involved approving the minutes from the March 21st, 2019 meeting and accepting the March financial statements. New business included authorizing Officer Elizabeth Rainer to attend a transition class at the Donaldson Academy. The council also addressed the purchase of digital radios for various departments, establishing a rollover process between budgets. Furthermore, surplus property from the Fire Department was declared for auction, with specific instructions regarding the allocation of funds from the sale of a donated 1989 GMC pickup truck. A first reading was held for Ordinance No. 04-2019-1, amending municipal codes concerning impounded animals, focusing on reducing notification requirements and modifying claim periods/fees. Finally, the quarterly mileage reimbursement for the Mayor for January through March 2019 was approved.