Wymore council approves audit, pays claims and schedules citywide cleanup

At its March 18 meeting the Wymore City Council approved a package of routine financial items and accepted the city audit presented by Lengemann & Associates P.C.

Councilman Max Allen moved and Councilman Sue Sapp seconded approval of the minutes and the Treasurer’s Report; the motions carried 4-0. The council also approved claims and payroll with two checks held for separate votes. Check #30966 was approved (motion by Max Allen, seconded by Sue Sapp) with Councilman Curt Oblinger recorded as abstaining; check #30988 was approved (motion by Sue Sapp, seconded by Neil Van Boening) with Councilman Max Allen recorded as abstaining.

Martin Bleeker of Lengemann & Associates presented the audited financial statements, answered council questions, and the council approved the audited statements on a motion by Neil Van Boening, seconded by Max Allen (vote 4-0).

City Superintendent Tim Sedlacek provided dates for a citywide cleanup; the council approved cleanup on April 29–30 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. or until dumpsters are full (motion by Max Allen, seconded by Curt Oblinger; vote 4-0).

Council members also noted community activity: a dog clinic earlier that day saw 14 dogs examined and resulted in 21 dog licenses; the council reiterated that dog licenses are available at the city office with a current rabies certificate.

The meeting record shows these financial and housekeeping items were handled by unanimous or near-unanimous votes recorded in the minutes.