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Perry council approves sanitation contract, E‑911 interlocal, resolution on State Question 832 and personnel actions
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Summary
The council unanimously approved (1) a 2026–27 solid waste contract with Davis Sanitation at a 0% rate increase, (2) an interlocal E‑911 agreement with Noble County that preserves grant eligibility, (3) Resolution 2026‑05 about State Question 832 (minimum wage), and (4) personnel employment agreements including a contract amendment for Napier and an employment agreement for trust manager Nate Reid.
The Perry City Council on April 20 approved multiple formal actions in short succession, voting unanimously on a package of contracts, an interlocal agreement, a resolution on a state ballot question and personnel matters.
Solid waste contract: The council approved the 2026–27 solid waste collection and disposal contract with Davis Sanitation. City staff and counsel described negotiations that secured a 0% increase in rates for residents and noted improved management at the transfer station. The administration recommended approval; a council member moved to approve and the motion passed with roll call recorded as affirmative. (Motion moved by a council member; second recorded; tally: 8 yes, 0 no.)
E‑911 interlocal agreement: The council approved an interlocal cooperation agreement for E‑911 services with the Noble County board of county commissioners after roughly a year of negotiations. Staff said the city will carry 60% of cost overages and the county 40% and that the agreement both saves the city about $84,000 and enables application for a roughly $128,000 equipment grant plus approximately $30,000 in annual maintenance support. The council voted to approve the agreement. (Tally: 8 yes, 0 no.)
Resolution on State Question 832: Council members voted to adopt Resolution 2026‑05, concerning State Question 832 (a proposed $15 minimum wage on the June 16, 2026 ballot). Members discussed how the city should handle public education on the ballot question and directed staff to vet any informational material through the city’s legal channels before posting. (Tally: 8 yes, 0 no.)
Personnel actions: After returning from executive session, the council accepted a second amendment to an employee contract for Napier. Separately, the Prairie Facilities Authority approved an employment agreement for Trust Manager Nate Reid. Both personnel measures were approved by recorded vote. (Napier contract amendment: 8 yes, 0 no. Nate Reid employment agreement: 8 yes, 0 no.)
What passed remains subject to the written agreements and implementation steps described by staff; councilors asked staff to bring follow‑up details and to coordinate any required code or ordinance updates as those items are implemented.
