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Silvis Council approves pagers, 2026 meeting schedules, tax levy, ordinance amendment and fire stipend resolution
Summary
The Silvis City Council on Dec. 16 approved purchasing pagers for the fire department (NTE $5,100), adopted 2026 council and committee schedules, approved the tax levy, amended Chapter 38 Sec. 38-33 and approved Resolution 2025-21R on stipends for fire officers (one abstention).
The Silvis City Council approved a package of routine and departmental items during its Dec. 16 Regular Meeting, including equipment for the fire department, the municipal tax levy and updates to the city calendar.
The council voted unanimously to approve the purchase of pagers for the Fire Department not to exceed $5,100 after the item was moved from the Committee of the Whole to the Regular Meeting. Alderman Joshua Dyer moved the item and Alderwoman Chrissy Winters seconded the motion; all seven council members present voted yes.
Council members also approved the City Council meeting schedule for 2026, setting the Committee of the Whole to meet before the Regular Meeting, and approved the 2026 committee meeting schedule. Both calendar items passed on unanimous voice votes.
The Council approved the municipal Tax Levy on a unanimous vote; the transcript records the motion and passage but does not specify the levy amount or rate.
Members approved an amendment to Chapter 38, Sec. 38-33 of the Code of Ordinances; Alderman Chad Vroman moved the ordinance amendment, Alderman Rick Butts seconded and the motion passed unanimously. The transcript does not include the amendment text.
The Council approved Resolution 2025-21R, concerning stipend pay for fire officers; Alderman Chad Vroman moved the resolution at the Regular Meeting (it was previously discussed in the Committee of the Whole). The recorded vote shows six ayes and one abstention: Alderman David Rice is listed as abstaining in both Committee and Regular votes; all other members voted yes.
Fire Department officials thanked the council for the equipment and said the pagers will help staffing and response while new personnel are trained. Chief Dave Johnson said the department has work ahead on recruitment and training but that the equipment will assist operations.
The meeting adjourned at 7:10 p.m.
Votes at a glance: - Pagers for Fire Department (NTE $5,100): motion passed 7–0 (motion by Alderman Joshua Dyer; second by Alderwoman Chrissy Winters). - City Council Meeting Schedule 2026 (COW before Regular): passed 7–0 (motion by Alderman Joshua Dyer; second Alderman Craig Pirmann). - Committee Meeting Schedule 2026: passed 7–0 (motion by Alderwoman Chrissy Winters; second Alderman Joshua Dyer). - Tax Levy: passed 7–0 (motion by Alderman Rick Butts; second Alderman Steve Marinaccio). Amount not specified in the transcript. - Amendment to Code of Ordinances Chapter 38 Sec. 38-33: passed 7–0 (motion by Alderman Chad Vroman; second Alderman Rick Butts). Amendment text not provided. - Resolution 2025-21R (stipend pay for Fire Officers): passed with 6 ayes, 1 abstain (Alderman David Rice abstained); motion by Alderman Chad Vroman; second Alderwoman Chrissy Winters.
The council’s consent agenda was established and approved before action on individual items. The Regular Meeting closed following department reports and aldermen’s comments.
