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Dover council approves audit engagement, street‑sweeping contract and tree removal; pays bills
Summary
At its March 5 meeting, the Dover City Council approved an audit engagement with CohnReznick, accepted a street‑sweeping proposal, authorized removal of seven walnut trees at the ball field, and approved payment of bills and prior minutes.
The Dover City Council met March 5, 2026, and approved a series of routine administrative actions, including hiring an auditor for the city, contracting street‑sweeping services and authorizing tree removal.
Council moved to approve the agenda at the start of the meeting. Member Jodi Nicklay moved to approve the agenda and Member Chelsie Kiekbusch seconded; the motion carried. The council later approved the prior month’s minutes and voted to pay bills and accept the financial statements; those motions were moved and seconded by council members and marked “motion carried.”
On new business, the council approved an engagement letter from accounting firm CohnReznick to perform the city audit. Clerk Melanie McGrath reported the audit is scheduled for March 17–19, 2026. The council also approved a street‑sweeping proposal from Doug Wigam; the motion to accept the proposal carried.
In parks maintenance business, the council authorized Jeff’s Tree Service to remove seven walnut trees from the ball field. Member Jodi Nicklay made the motion and Member Jamie Putzier seconded; the motion carried.
The meeting continued with other agenda items and was recessed to a continuation meeting set for March 19, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. The council adjourned the session at 9:52 p.m.
Votes at a glance: the minutes and bills were approved (motions carried); the CohnReznick audit engagement was approved (motion carried); Doug Wigam’s street‑sweeping proposal was approved (motion carried); Jeff’s Tree Service was authorized to remove seven walnut trees (motion carried). Tally counts were not specified in the minutes.
