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Greene council appoints member, approves budgets and contracts; residents raise property concerns
Summary
At its Dec. 8 meeting the Greene City Council appointed Brian Uhlenhopp, approved the library budget, awarded a tree-removal contract, approved claims and heard two residents ask about a lot sale and alleged yard damage.
The Greene City Council on Monday completed a set of routine governance actions and recorded two public comments about property issues.
Appointment and routine business: Mayor Pro-Tem Al Zweck moved and Council member Rodney Fesenmeyer seconded a motion to appoint Brian Uhlenhopp to the council; the roll call vote carried. The council also approved the Nov. 19, 2025 minutes and adopted the Library Budget for fiscal year 2026–2027 after a motion by Vicky Malfero and second by Audrey Smith.
Contracts and claims: The council opened a single tree-removal bid from Sonberg Tree Service LLC to remove 19 trees, haul brush and grind 17 stumps for $12,150.00 and awarded the contract after a motion by Audrey Smith. The council approved Pay Application No. 2 to Cole Excavating LLC for work on the water main project and later approved the night’s claims, each by roll call vote.
Public comments: Resident Clint Cordes asked whether the city was still interested in selling the lot at 12 High School Blvd. and whether there were any stipulations; the council said it is open to negotiating and will check the property’s previous listing price. Later in the meeting resident Paulette Harris requested that the council review a portfolio of photos she said show yard damage that occurred when the city cleaned her property; no formal action was recorded on that request.
What happens next: Staff were directed or noted to research prior listing price for 12 High School Blvd., schedule tree work with the awarded contractor, and for the clerk/finance staff to update billing systems in light of the adopted water ordinance.
