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Wilmont council approves fee changes, routine resolutions and declares council vacancy
Summary
The Wilmont City Council approved a package of routine resolutions—including fee schedule changes, charitable gambling permits and an audit engagement—declared a council seat vacant after the mayoral election, and approved several administrative actions.
The City of Wilmont’s council meeting on Jan. 15 produced a series of routine approvals: updates to the city fee schedule, two charitable gambling permits, an audit engagement letter, measures on excess property and utility collections, and a declaration of a council vacancy.
Amber Bertrand, the city clerk, told the council that Lincoln Pipestone Rural Water plans to raise its rates by $0.15 on July 1; she also reminded the council that at least one person must complete Local Board of Appeal & Equalization training by Feb. 1. The clerk’s report also noted sheriff guidance that nuisance pigeons present a liability risk and recommended trapping as a mitigation step.
On motions and unanimous votes, the council approved:
Votes at a glance
• Resolution 2025-01 — Acknowledging donations. Motion by Isaac Joens; second by Tom Slater. Outcome: approved unanimously.
• Resolution 2025-02 — Setting of appointments. Motion by Alicia Entinger; second by Isaac Joens. Outcome: approved unanimously.
• Resolution 2025-03 — Fee schedule update. Motion by Alicia Entinger; second by Isaac Joens. Outcome: approved unanimously. The minutes note that Schaap increased garbage rates; that change will appear on February utility bills. The council also approved increasing the late fee from $5 to $10 and directed a notice be included on February billings.
• Resolution 2025-04 — Declaring a vacancy of a council seat after Josh Balster was elected mayor. Motion by Isaac Joens; second by Tom Slater. Outcome: approved unanimously. The council tabled appointing a replacement until next month.
• Resolution 2025-05 — Charitable gambling within city limits for OLGC. Motion by Alicia Entinger; second by Isaac Joens. Outcome: approved unanimously.
• Resolution 2025-06 — Charitable gambling within city limits for the Fire Relief Association fundraiser. Motion by Isaac Joens; second by Alicia Entinger. Outcome: approved unanimously.
• Resolution 2025-07 — Declaring excess property for the Wilmont Fire Department. Motion by Alicia Entinger; second by Tom Slater. Outcome: approved unanimously.
• Resolution 2025-08 — Water shut-off for non-payment of utility accounts. Motion by Isaac Joens; second by Tom Slater. Outcome: approved unanimously.
Other business: Council approved allowing the church to remove walnut trees by the sidewalk near OLGC due to slipping hazards caused by fallen nuts, and agreed to sell the Community Center’s front windows—either to Brian Remakel or another interested buyer. The council also approved an engagement letter with Kinnger & Co. for the city audit.
The meeting adjourned with the next meeting scheduled for Feb. 12, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.
