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Spencer mayor reports park progress; Safe Routes to School invoices resubmitted and awaiting approval

City of Spencer Regular Council Meeting · February 26, 2026
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Summary

Mayor Farmer reported that playground equipment for the city park is scheduled for installation Feb. 28 and mulch will be completed within two weeks; staff are preparing bid specs for stage and lighting. Zeda Hillis reported Safe Routes to School invoices have been resubmitted and are awaiting approval.

Mayor Farmer updated the council Feb. 26 on several park projects, saying playground equipment was scheduled to be installed by Feb. 28, mulch work should be finished within two weeks, and staff are preparing bid specifications for a stage and lighting system. Mayor Farmer and Valerie attended the Blizzard Reimagined Conference in Franklin on Feb. 17–18; Mayor Farmer noted Van Buren County was recognized among top growth communities since 2018.

In a separate report labeled "JCH Report," Zeda Hillis (representing James C. Haliey) told the council that Safe Routes to School invoices had been resubmitted and are currently awaiting approval; no timetable for reimbursement was provided in the meeting record.

Separately on new business council noted that Sheriff Brock requested a delay on adding a 'flock system' to the budget until July 2026 so it can be included in the FY 2026–2027 budget; council acknowledged the request and deferred formal action to the upcoming budget process.

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