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At-a-glance: Millville council approves library roles, fees and equipment purchases; fence for wildfire mitigation approved

Millville City Council · March 12, 2026

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Summary

At its March 12 meeting Millville City Council approved several items including continued Sea Scouts flag service, an updated fee schedule for zone-change requests (Resolution 2026-2), installation of a grazing fence on a city parcel for wildfire mitigation, and the purchase of a used sewer vacuum truck from Providence City. The council also directed staff to draft a library survey for resident review.

Sea Scouts flag service approved

Bosun Mate Megan Vincent requested permission for Sea Scout Ship 716 to continue installing holiday flags at the city roundabouts; Councilmember Ryan Zollinger moved to approve the fundraiser and Councilmember Jeremy Ward seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

Fees for zone-change applications (Resolution 2026-2)

Recorder Corey Twedt explained that larger applications and higher review costs justify a revised fee schedule. Councilmember Jeremy Ward moved to adopt Resolution 2026-2 to update zone-change fees; Councilmember Ryan Zollinger seconded and the council adopted the resolution (Councilmember Pamela June excused for that vote).

Grazing fence to reduce wildfire risk

Councilmember Darcy Ripplinger proposed fencing an approximately city-owned hillside parcel (03-037-0025) to allow grazing as a fuel-reduction strategy. Quotes were discussed for horse- and goat-capable fences and for access points usable by firefighting equipment. Councilmember Jacob Ames moved to approve installation of a horse fence; Councilmember Ripplinger seconded. The motion passed with Ames, Ripplinger and Ward voting yes and Zollinger voting no. Supporters cited fire mitigation; opponents raised cost and long-term property management concerns.

Purchase of used sewer vacuum truck

Public Works Director Chad Kendrick recommended buying Providence City’s used vacuum truck at a favorable price to support the new sewer collection system. Councilmember Jeremy Ward moved to purchase the truck; Councilmember Jacob Ames seconded and the motion passed with the council voting to proceed (Councilmember June excused).

Next steps: Staff will prepare procurement and contract paperwork for the vacuum truck, finalize contract terms and payment sources for the fence if council confirms funding, and circulate the drafted library survey to councilmembers for approval before public distribution. The meeting adjourned at 8:34 p.m.