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New Germany council approves agenda and consent package, discusses covenants and equipment
Summary
At a 15-minute Oct. 9 special meeting, the New Germany City Council approved the agenda and a consent package that included two resolutions (2024-18 and 2024-19), claims for payment and signage; council also discussed Black Forest covenants and a public works equipment request.
The New Germany City Council approved its agenda and a package of consent items at a special meeting on Oct. 9, 2024, and discussed covenants affecting the Black Forest neighborhood and a requested backpack blower for public works.
Acting Mayor Kevin Grove called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Council members Roepke and Mielke were present; City Clerk Twyla Menth is listed as present in the minutes. The council voted 3-0 to approve the agenda after a motion from Roepke, seconded by Mielke.
The council then approved the consent agenda on a 3-0 vote after a motion by Mielke and a second from Roepke. The consent package included approval of claims for payment; Resolution 2024-18, appointing election judges for the general election; Resolution 2024-19 (LG555), a donation to the fire department truck and building fund; and approval of Fancy Farmer signage. The minutes record the consent agenda as adopted without further discussion.
During Old Business, council members discussed Black Forest covenants and how those private covenants interact with the city's ordinances regarding chickens. The minutes note a discussion but do not record any motion, directive to staff, or change to city ordinance language at the meeting.
Council members also raised the need for a backpack blower for the public works department. The transcript records the equipment request but does not show any formal appropriation, motion, or vote related to purchasing the blower during this session.
Roepke moved and Mielke seconded to adjourn; the council approved the motion 3-0, and the meeting was recorded as ending at 7:15 p.m. The minutes were prepared and signed by City Clerk Twyla Menth.
Votes at a glance: the meeting recorded three formal 3-0 votes — approval of the agenda, approval of the consent agenda (which contained the listed resolutions and claims), and adjournment. No ordinances were introduced or adopted on first or second reading at this special meeting.
