Caldwell council unanimously appoints Oscar Kloss as city attorney

The Caldwell City Council on Feb. 5, 2025, unanimously appointed Oscar Kloss as the city—s attorney, approving a term that will align with the city—s fiscal year and run for roughly three and a half years.

The appointment was made at a special meeting called so the council could confirm Kloss before he accepted another job offer, according to remarks recorded in the meeting. Councilor Stottick moved to appoint Kloss, and Councilor Denver seconded the motion. The council completed a roll-call vote with all participating members voting yes.

City attorney appointee Oscar Kloss said he was "very, very happy and pleased to be here" and thanked the council for the opportunity, adding that he was ready to "roll our sleeves up and get to work." Councilor Stottick, who made the motion, stated: "I move that, we appoint, Oscar Klaus to be the city of Caldwell's, legal person, starting today at 02/05/2025." (The record contains alternate spellings of the surname; the appointment was discussed under the name as quoted.)

Council discussion was brief. City staff explained the appointment term was being set to align with the city—s fiscal year, making the initial appointment a roughly three-and-a-half-year term ending on the city—s Sept. 30 fiscal-cycle date. The appointee and council noted the timing was intended to allow the new attorney to start immediately; Kloss said he would begin work the coming Wednesday.

The meeting included a formal roll-call to record the vote. The council congratulated the appointee and adjourned after completing the appointment.

The council did not take other substantive actions during the special meeting.