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Marion council awards police roof contract, approves park equipment and hires new firefighter
Summary
At its March 9 meeting, the Marion Common Council awarded a $25,239 contract for police‑department roof repairs, approved $82,001 in playground equipment purchases from the Capital Plan, and confirmed the hiring of firefighter McKenzie Malueg. The council also approved routine payments totaling $123,238.59 and received project schedule updates.
The Marion Common Council on March 9 voted to award a contract for repairs to the police department roof and approved purchases of new playground equipment while handling routine financial business.
Mayor Chris Goke opened the meeting at 6:00 p.m. and the council moved quickly through consent items, approving the February 9 council minutes and March 2 Committee of the Whole minutes. The Finance Committee reported it had reviewed monthly bills and the fourth‑quarter 2025 budget reports and found them in order.
The council considered three bids for police‑department roof work and approved a $25,239 contract with Borsche Roofing. Council members noted differences among the bids: NCW Exteriors’ lower bid did not include the requested 60‑mil membrane, and Custofoam’s bid omitted vent work and the installation of 6‑inch wood blocking along the gutter edge. The Capital Plan includes $28,500 for this project.
The council also authorized playground equipment purchases from its Capital Plan allocation of $100,000. The purchases approved were the “Crooked Shoals” package for Lion’s Point at $55,105 and the “Adirondack Trail” package for Cannon Park at $26,896. Council members said these purchases align with previously budgeted park improvements.
On personnel, the council approved appointing McKenzie Malueg as a new firefighter. Fire Chief Joe Stuhr had earlier reported additional calls since the written department report and noted a state‑required 2% dues audit of fire department records scheduled for March 18.
In routine financial business, the council approved payments as presented; invoices on the check registers totaled $123,238.59. The Treasurer’s report and money transfers were approved following the Finance Committee’s review.
Other items: Andrew Schultz of GRAEF said the firm will provide plans and specifications for the municipal garage at next month’s meeting. Schultz also reported a scheduling delay on the Highway 110 project — pushed to 2030 because of issues involving historical properties — which could move the Honey Creek project’s timeline and require adjustments to grant applications.
The council listed several upcoming meetings and adjourned at 6:33 p.m.
