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Washington council approves appointments, farm lease extension and honors state-record soccer team
Summary
At the December meeting Mayor Lillia V. Stevens presented a proclamation honoring the Washington Community High School varsity soccer team's record season. The council unanimously approved the consent agenda, appointed Jean Montgomery (Cemetery Board) and Nicholas Cohen (Planning & Zoning), and authorized a farm-lease extension with John Guth. Council also held first readings on levy and a TIF agreement.
Mayor Lillia V. Stevens opened the council's December meeting by reading a proclamation recognizing the Washington Community High School varsity soccer team for a record-setting 2025 season under head coach Chad Clift and assistant coaches Clint Gilbert and Daniel Sinclair; the council approved the proclamation unanimously.
After receiving no public comments, the council approved the consent agenda (minutes, 2026 meeting schedule, financial reports to 09/30/2025, workers' comp renewal, WTP1 chlorination final pay, and water tower painting payment request) on a motion from Alderson McIntyre and second from Alderson Smith.
Mayor Stevens announced two appointments: Jean Montgomery to the Cemetery Board of Managers (to fill a vacancy created by Bob Linsley's resignation) and Nicholas Cohen to the Planning and Zoning Commission; both appointments were approved unanimously. Alderson McIntyre remarked that he had received an explanatory email from the cemetery-board candidate and expressed support.
On resolutions, the council approved a cash-rent farm lease extension with John Guth for the Memorial Gardens farm (motion McIntyre; second Ernst) by unanimous vote.
Staff updates included a reminder from Interim City Administrator Dennis Carr that the community Christmas tree lighting will be held next Monday from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. and that the city is launching its first annual Christmas decorating contest with sign-ups on the city's Facebook page.
What happened next: the meeting included three first readings (bond levy abatement, annual property tax levy, and a TIF redevelopment agreement for 104–106 North Main Street) that were discussed but not adopted. The council adjourned at 7:15 p.m.
Votes at a glance: All recorded motions in this meeting were approved unanimously.
— Proclamation for Washington CHS varsity soccer team: approved (mover: Schluter; second: Ernst) — Consent agenda (items a–f): approved (mover: McIntyre; second: Smith) — Appointment: Jean Montgomery to Cemetery Board: approved (mover: Smith; second: McIntyre) — Appointment: Nicholas Cohen to Planning & Zoning Commission: approved (mover: Moss; second: Ernst) — Resolution: Memorial Gardens farm lease extension with John Guth: approved (mover: McIntyre; second: Ernst) — Adjournment: approved (mover: Sluder; second: McIntyre).
Next steps: Items introduced as first readings (tax-levy ordinances and TIF redevelopment agreement) will return for further consideration in future meetings.
