Merrill council approves routine consent items, two resolutions and several appointments
Summary
At its March 11, 2026 meeting, the Merrill City Council approved routine minutes and business licenses, ratified a phone-poll on part-time benefits, appointed budget officers and committee members, and adopted Resolutions 2026-993 and 2026-994.
The Merrill City Council met March 11, 2026, approved routine consent items and adopted two resolutions addressing transfers to comply with budget law and terms for the city RV dump station. Mayor Guthrie called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. and reminded attendees to silence phones: "please turn cell phones on silence," he said.
Councilors approved the February 11, 2026 meeting minutes and a package of new business licenses. The council ratified a prior phone-poll clarifying part-time benefit accruals (2 hours sick per 30 hours worked; 1.67 hours vacation per 80 hours worked for year one). Multiple motions — including accounts payable, a water transfer and appointment of the City Recorder as FY 26/27 Budget Officer — passed by recorded 3-0 votes. Resolutions 2026-993 (transfer funds) and 2026-994 (RV dump station terms) were read by title and approved on 3-0 votes.
The meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn passed unanimously at 7:22 p.m. This summary reflects the council's formal actions taken on March 11; details of each motion and vote are recorded in the official minutes.
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