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2026/01/05 – Meeting Minutes
REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING • JANUARY 5, 2026
Carma Burns called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. The pledge of Allegiance was stated by all present. The minutes from the previous meeting were presented. Carma Burns made the correction that at the previous meeting Rob Lessen was not present. Gary Pommier made the motion top approve the corrected minutes. Howard Camp seconds the motion. The motion was approved. Carma presented the evenings agenda. Under New Business Item B) Andy Phillips property was added. Gary Pommier made the motion to approve the revised agenda. Howard Camp seconds the motion. The motion was approved. Bob Lauck presented the Appropriation Ordinance #12 to the council. Gary Pommier made the motion to approve Appropriation Ordinance #12 for payment. Richard Kerley seconds the motion. The motion was approved.
Bette Lessen swore in Gary Pommier and Howard Camp as newly elected council members.
REPORTS
POLICE DEPARTMENT
John Austin handed out his monthly report to the council members. John also reported on the January 19th Knights of Columbus chili dinner in Pittsburg.
SUPERINTENDENT
Austin Spragg reported on his past month's activities. Austin also informed the council of his research on installing auto reading with the electric utility. The cost is $122,810.40 and the city installs the equipment; the company is Dutton-Lainson. Austin and Aaron Setina will attend a class on the 7th. Guys have been removing all the Christmas decorations.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
ARMA WEBSITE MANAGER
Bette Lessen opened the conversation with all council members submitting ideas to JoEllen Black for the city website. JoEllen will be attending the next meeting to discuss this issue.
WESTLAND ACERS CONTRACT
Ethan Matlock was present to discuss the contract on the development of Westland Acers and the council. City Attorney Marshall Blinzler asked Ethan what he expects from this contract. Ethan stated that he is concerned with the expense in developing the area. Ethan plans on starting on lots 20 and 24. Council will give Ethan 90 days before continuing the discussion. Gary Pommier made the motion to wait 90 days for further discussion. Richard Kerley seconds the motion. The motion was approved.
EMPLOYEE SALARY INCREASE
Carma Burns felt that a work session should be set up for council discussion. Gary Pommier made the motion to hold a work session on Jan. 14th beginning at 5:30 p.m. Howard Camp seconds the motion. The motion was approved.
NEW BUSINESS
ANNUAL LANDBANK REPORT
Bette Lessen reported on the city Landbank of 2025 to the council.
ANDY PHILLIPS PROPERTY
Bette Lessen reported that Andy Phillip's had received a letter inviting them to this meeting to discuss the lot in the Industrial Park that for 2 years now has not been developed. Andy, nor his wife were present for the meeting. Gary Pommier made the motion to table this issue until the next meeting. Richard Kerley seconds the motion. The motion was approved.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Carma Burns congratulated Gary and Howard on their elections and swearing in.
COMMUNICATIONS
No communications were presented.
PURCHASE REQUEST
No request for supplies was made.
Gary Pommier made the motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:00 p.m. Bob Lauck seconds the motion. The motion was approved.
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Bette Lessen, City Clerk