Hewitt board approves election tabulation fee, park rental rates and advances neglected-property ordinance

The Village of Hewitt Board approved several routine administrative and fee items during its Feb. 11 meeting, including an updated election tabulation agreement and park rental fees for a proposed summer volleyball league.

Cassie Horn moved to approve the updated election tabulation provider agreement, committing the Village to $500 for the provider and $175 for ballot printing; Dan Sommers seconded and the motion carried. The minutes record the motion as carried; the exact vote tally was not specified in the transcript.

A reservation request from Taylor Kirsch to use Yellowstone Park for a 12-week adult volleyball league was approved. The Board voted to charge the league $360 for the season and to set a $50 fee for a four-hour reservation for groups that only want a softball field. Cassie Horn moved both motions; Dan Sommers seconded and the motions carried (exact tallies not specified).

Separately, the Board tabled a request for $1,000 to fund external consultation for the wastewater treatment plant pending further discussion at a future meeting. The night’s business also included approval of routine treasurer’s reports and bills: January bills of $19,720.28 and February bills of $47,582.68 were accepted by motion.

The Board advanced Ordinance 2026-01, a first reading on neglected and unkempt property maintenance, after a motion by Cassie Horn and a second from Dan Sommers; the motion carried. The transcript does not record a committee vote count; the ordinance will return for further consideration in a subsequent meeting.

The meeting set its next session for Monday, March 11, 2026, and adjourned at 10:07 p.m. The minutes were submitted by Romelle Bymers.