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Village of Luther approves February finances, pays bills and updates committees
Summary
At a March 11 special meeting, the Village of Luther approved its February financial report, authorized payment of presented bills by roll call, accepted new committee assignments and received updates on ARPA reporting and community events; meeting adjourned at 7:53 p.m.
The Village of Luther approved its February financial report, authorized payment of presented bills and adopted new committee assignments at a special meeting on March 11, 2025.
The financial report dated February 2025 showed fund balances of General Fund $124,120.88; Major Street Fund $91,240.50; Local Street Fund $79,790.60; Payroll Fund $13,923.99; Petty Cash $1,005.63; Park Improvement Fund $23,600.24; and CDs $262,785.21. The council approved the report after a motion by James Bacon, seconded by Tiffany Clark; the motion carried. The council then voted to pay the bills presented, which included charges to Consumers Energy, Crystal Flash, Municipal Underwriters and others. James Bacon moved to approve payment of the bills; Brittany Carlson seconded. A roll-call vote recorded the seven members present — Rose Wetherall, Michelle Goodman, Tiffany Clark, Brittany Carlson, Holmes, James Bacon and President Andy Treiber — voting yes.
The meeting record shows several procedural approvals earlier in the agenda. Holmes moved to approve the regular minutes of Feb. 11, 2025; Bacon seconded and the motion carried. The board also accepted committee assignment changes: Michelle Goodman will replace Lynn Wert on the Fire Board, and Rose Wetherall will join the Ordinance Committee. Holmes moved to accept the assignments; Bacon seconded and the motion carried.
Clerk Carrie Fansler provided administrative updates. Fansler reported that UHY will complete the village’s federal ARPA reporting and that the village needs a signed contract; the meeting record states the contract must be dated no later than 12/31/24. Fansler also reported that the previously discussed porta-potty issue is resolved and that no additional payment is required.
Committee reports included a Department of Public Works update from President Andy Treiber, who said crews are repairing drains and that equipment rental costs were elevated by winter work. The Hall Committee reported it needs to complete bylaws; Michelle Goodman asked that detailed bills and financial reports be attached to minutes and requested a cleaning checklist. Tiffany Clark said the Community Improvement Committee’s Mardi Gras event raised $128 and that the committee will focus next on cleaning Veterans Park and replacing flags ahead of Memorial Day; the committee will partner with the library on an Easter egg hunt April 12.
During public comment, Rose Wetherall provided a copy of firework insurance on behalf of the Luther Days Committee. Michelle Goodman noted that a resident identified as Martin has water-filled barricades available for village use. James Bacon asked whether the board wanted to consider limiting campgrounds.
The meeting adjourned at 7:53 p.m. after a motion by James Bacon, seconded by Holmes.
