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Perry council approves annexation, appointments and FY2025 reports
Summary
At its Nov. 10 meeting Perry’s council approved a voluntary annexation for Semper Fi Commercial Solutions LLC, appointed representatives to county boards, certified TIF debt, and accepted several FY2025 reports including the city’s annual financial and urban renewal reports.
The Perry City Council on Nov. 10 approved a batch of resolutions covering annexation, appointments and annual reporting.
Voluntary annexation: Council approved a resolution to annex a small triangular parcel owned by Semper Fi Commercial Solutions LLC (request by Eddie Diaz) to provide right‑of‑way for planned highway improvements and to align municipal boundaries for a DOT grant. The public hearing was opened and closed during the meeting; council approved the resolution by roll call.
Appointments: The council passed a resolution appointing Police Chief Jim Archer as the primary representative and Police Sergeant Alec Lott as the alternate to the 2026 Dallas County 911 board. The council also approved a resolution appointing the mayor (as the elected official) as the primary representative and Chief Archer as alternate to the Dallas County Emergency Management Commission for 2026; the chair said he typically defers to the chief when the chief can attend.
Finance and reporting: Council approved the fiscal year 2025 Iowa DOT street finance report prepared by staff (staff noted a beginning road‑use balance of about $168,000 and an ending balance of about $183,000 and ongoing capital projects awaiting grant funds). Council certified TIF debt for the original TIF district in the amount of $413,249 to the county auditor for distribution to TIF recipients. Council accepted the annual urban renewal FY2025 report (per House File 2460) and accepted the FY2025 annual financial report filed Nov. 20; staff reported an ending fund balance of roughly $9.7 million and flagged overtime and part‑time wage pressures for the next budget cycle.
All of the listed resolutions were moved, seconded and approved by roll call during the meeting. The council adjourned at the end of the agenda.
