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Alma council approves $111,897.98 in claims, accepts library director’s retirement and hears pool and food-pantry repair reports
Summary
At its Oct. 2 meeting, the Alma City Council approved $111,897.98 in claims, accepted Library Director Keri Anderson’s retirement effective Nov. 4, 2024, and heard a year-end report on the municipal pool and a report on mold and repair needs at the Caring Cupboard.
The Alma City Council on Oct. 2 approved routine minutes and claims totaling $111,897.98, accepted the retirement of Library Director Keri Anderson effective Nov. 4, 2024, and heard reports on the municipal pool and needed repairs at the Caring Cupboard.
Council Chairman Larry Casper called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. and noted that advance notice of the meeting and agenda had been provided. After roll call showed Council Members Tom Moulton, Dyann Collins, Chris Tripe and Larry Casper present and Mayor Hal Haeker absent, the council voted to determine the meeting had been properly publicized (motion by Council Member Chris Tripe, second by Tom Moulton).
Votes at a glance: the council approved the Sept. 4 Budget & Tax hearing minutes (motion by Chris Tripe, second by Tom Moulton), approved the Sept. 18 regular meeting minutes (motion by Dyann Collins, second by Larry Casper), approved claims dated Sept. 19–Oct. 2, 2024 in the amount of $111,897.98 (motion by Larry Casper, second by Dyann Collins), and accepted the treasurer’s report (motion by Dyann Collins, second by Tom Moulton). All recorded motions passed on unanimous 4-0 votes of the council members present.
The council also accepted the retirement notice of Library Director Keri Anderson, with an effective date of Nov. 4, 2024. The acceptance was moved by Chris Tripe and seconded by Dyann Collins and carried unanimously.
On facility and program matters, Casper said the State Fire Marshal would be contacted to obtain an updated Certificate of Occupancy for the Johnson Center so the certificate information can be added to the facility’s rental form. The council did not take further action at the meeting beyond directing staff to pursue the updated certificate.
Rhonda Hogeland delivered the pool year-end report, saying the pool had a strong season with substantial out-of-town visitation. Hogeland recommended the city consider a point-of-sale system to better track receipts next season and suggested painting the pool.
The council reviewed a Caring Cupboard report prepared with input from Yellow Van. According to the report, a Yellow Van technician indicated the mold problem in the building was longstanding. Mari Johnson and Jane Blum told the council they did not feel unsafe working in the building. City Clerk Dawn McNulty said she would pursue additional inspections and request a repair bid from Yellow Van.
The meeting adjourned at 6:09 p.m. on a motion by Chris Tripe, seconded by Dyann Collins.
Clerk’s certification of the minutes was included in the meeting record.
