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Rolfe City Council approves several resolutions, sets public hearing on utility rates
Summary
At its March 9 meeting, the Rolfe City Council approved multiple resolutions including a gas-supply amendment and a collections policy, authorized a small pay increase for a part‑time utility worker, and scheduled a March 30 public hearing on proposed utility rate increases.
Mayor Stephanie Sindt called the Rolfe City Council to order on March 9, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. at the community center. The council approved the consent agenda, several administrative items and two numbered resolutions, and set a public hearing on proposed utility rate increases.
The council approved building permit #01-2026 to relocate a storage barn to 706 Arthur St. on a motion by Council member Brent Stewart, seconded by Council member Tammy Shimon. The body also approved Revision 1.2 of the Gas Operations & Maintenance Plan on a Shimon/Stewart motion, recorded as unanimous.
Council member Tammy Shimon moved, and Council member Aaron Cox seconded, Resolution #769, authorizing an amendment to the city’s gas supply agreement with PEFA, Inc., including related bond matters; roll call showed Shimon, Stewart, Jackson, Cox and Pratt voting aye. On a separate Shimon/Cox motion the council approved Resolution #770, addressing collection of judgment debt and unpaid utility charges; roll call recorded Shimon, Jackson, Cox and Pratt as ayes and Brent Stewart as the sole nay (resolution passed 4–1).
The council set a public hearing to consider proposed utility rate increases for March 30, 2026, at 5:45 p.m. (motion by Brent Stewart, seconded by Aaron Cox). The body also approved Resolution #771 to raise the part‑time utility worker’s wage by $0.50 per hour retroactive to Jan. 1, 2026 (motion Stewart/Shimon; roll call recorded five ayes).
City Clerk Brandi Henderson reported that 58 delinquent utility notices were mailed in February, totaling $27,897.00. The meeting packet included payroll and vendor payments for the period, including payments to PEFA and a final premium to Western Insurance.
The meeting adjourned at 7:31 p.m.
