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Flat Rock council approves appointments, vehicle purchases and financial housekeeping on voice votes

Flat Rock City Council · January 30, 2026
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Summary

The council appointed Jim Hubbard as fire chief at $102,000, suspended the first reading of a fund-balance policy, approved a water van purchase and budget amendment, authorized salt and repair payments, and continued a municipal finance dissemination agreement.

The Flat Rock City Council approved several routine and administrative items at its meeting, including an appointment to the fire department, equipment purchases, and financial housekeeping.

Appointment: Mayor recommended Jim Hubbard (interim fire chief) be appointed fire chief at an annual salary of $102,000 with the city's standard administrative benefits and three weeks' vacation. Council moved, supported and approved the appointment by voice vote. The council offered congratulations after the vote.

Labor negotiations: Council appointed negotiating-committee members to prepare for police contract bargaining that begins ahead of the contracts’ June 30,…

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