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Council approves consent agenda, personnel change and surplus-vehicle sales
Summary
Vernon Center approved the consent agenda and additional bills, accepted two satisfactions of mortgage, approved sale of two surplus vehicles, and voted to terminate the part-time clerk-treasurer; clerk flagged a solid-waste billing discrepancy and staff were directed to pursue follow-up.
At its regular meeting, Vernon Center’s council handled a set of routine administrative items: approval of the consent agenda, additional bills, acceptance of satisfaction-of-mortgage documents, awarding sealed bids for surplus vehicles, and a personnel action to end a part‑time clerk position.
The consent agenda — which included the April 3, 2025 meeting minutes, financial reconciliations, March capital funds, investment report, and several departmental reports — passed unanimously after a motion by Councilor Emily Edwards and a second by Councilor Wendy Bennett.
Clerk Kara Hansen reported two satisfaction‑of‑mortgage documents (205 Poplar St E and 301 First St E); the council approved both. The council opened sealed bids for a one‑ton truck and a tanker, awarded the one‑ton to the highest bidder at $13,501.00 and the tanker to the highest bidder at $1,700.00, and approved payments as recorded. Council also approved additional bills presented separately.
On personnel, Mayor Dana Ziegler said Clerk Roelofs requested release from city employment; Councilor Emily Edwards moved to terminate the part‑time clerk treasurer and Councilor Wendy Bennett seconded; the motion carried.
Clerk Hansen identified a discrepancy between contracted LJP solid‑waste rates and resident billing rates and was directed to examine fuel surcharges and environmental fees. For seasonal public‑works help, the council directed staff to post the position publicly and schedule a public hearing before the June meeting so hiring can be considered at that meeting. Tiny’s Park restroom access was raised as a citizen concern; the resident expressed willingness to accept a porta‑john and the gazebo matter was tabled to a future meeting.
The council scheduled its next regular meeting for June 12, 2025 and adjourned at 7:44 PM.
