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New Germany council approves Ducks Unlimited raffle permit, Lions signage and $34,092.56 FD surplus
Summary
At its Feb. 3 meeting the New Germany City Council approved a Ducks Unlimited bingo/raffle permit for early March, allowed Mayer New Germany Lions signage below the city sign, accepted a $34,092.56 fire-department year‑end surplus resolution and approved $25,000 sewer‑backup insurance for $481/year.
The New Germany City Council on Feb. 3 unanimously approved a Ducks Unlimited LG220 exempt-permit application for bingo and raffles at Fat Boyz and adopted a resolution recognizing a $34,092.56 year-end surplus in the fire department budget.
The meeting, called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Shirley Jaeger, also approved placement of Mayer New Germany Lions signage below the city sign and authorized $25,000 of additional sewer‑backup insurance at a cost of $481 per year. Council members present were Mayor Shirley Jaeger and council members Paul Roepke, Lorn Herrmann, Thomas Mielke and Kevin Grove; Chris Barlau attended for public works and fire-department matters. The clerk was absent.
Why it matters: the town approved a mix of routine permits, a budget housekeeping resolution and an insurance purchase intended to reduce financial exposure from sewer backups. The surplus recognized for the fire department may affect year-end accounting and future budget planning.
What the council voted on
- Approval of the agenda (added item: Resolution 2026-02). Motion by Thomas Mielke; second by Paul Roepke. Outcome: carried 5-0.
- Ducks Unlimited LG220 exempt-permit application for bingo and raffles at Fat Boyz. Motion to approve by Lorn Herrmann; second by Paul Roepke. Outcome: carried 5-0. (Note: the meeting minutes list the application header as March 6, 2026 and the motion text approves March 7, 2026; the minutes contain that date inconsistency.)
- Mayer New Germany Lions signage placement below the city sign; not to be posted to the city's social media. Outcome: approved unanimously.
- Consent agenda including approval of Jan. 20 council minutes, claims and financial reports and adoption of Resolution 2026-02 recognizing a fire-department year-end surplus of $34,092.56. Motion by Thomas Mielke; second by Lorn Herrmann. Outcome: carried 5-0.
- Purchase of additional sewer-backup insurance: $25,000 coverage at $481 per year. Motion by Paul Roepke; second by Lorn Herrmann. Outcome: carried 5-0.
The meeting concluded with routine department updates: the fire department noted logistics for an October hall event; public works reported winter-parking citations and an equipment order for two red OSHA fuel cans with 5/8" hoses. The council adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
Next steps: minutes indicate the absent clerk will review items at the next meeting; no dates for follow-up were specified in the minutes.
