Prairie City council unanimously approves $105,616 insurance renewal with Shomo-Madsen-Umble

The Prairie City City Council unanimously approved a 2026 insurance renewal with Shomo-Madsen-Umble totaling $105,616.08 at a special session on March 18, 2026. Council member Derek Ingle moved to approve the renewal and Council member Joseph Disney seconded; the motion carried on a roll call vote.

Mayor Phil Holland called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m. and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited. The council’s roll call, recorded by City Clerk/Finance Officer Jadi Brown, showed Council Members Derek Ingle, Joseph Disney, Beth James, Pam St. John and Darrin Telfer present. Interim City Administrator and Library Director Sue Ponder was also in attendance. No members of the public participated in person or on Zoom, and the record shows no correspondence was received.

Council discussion on the agenda focused on the insurance renewal as old business. The agenda item as described in the meeting record was a contract renewal with Shomo-Madsen-Umble for the 2026 insurance program at a total cost of $105,616.08. The council voted unanimously to approve the renewal; the transcript does not record further amendments or conditions to the approval.

The meeting concluded with routine business: there were no consent items and no new business or future-agenda items were offered. Council member Beth James moved to adjourn and Council member Joseph Disney seconded; the motion carried unanimously and the special session adjourned at 6:10 p.m.

After adjourning the special session, the council proceeded to a budget workshop to discuss the FY26/27 budget. That workshop was recorded as "discussion was held regarding FY26/27 Budget" and the transcript does not include formal votes or detailed budget line items.