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Troy council work meeting: museum display plans, housing committee appointments, audit concerns and hiring updates
Summary
At its Feb. 3 work meeting, Troy officials discussed a museum mining exhibit funded through a joint grant, scheduled Housing Committee appointments for Feb. 18, received FY22–FY23 audits with questions about electric inventory increases, and reviewed police hiring and a proposed city flag contest.
Troy — The Troy City Council met for a work session on Feb. 3 and covered a range of administrative items, including museum plans, committee appointments, audit filings and police hiring updates.
Susie Taylor of the Troy Museum Board said museum volunteer Dave Etienne provided information about a proposed mining equipment display. Taylor told the council the museum had earlier considered a $500 sand-blasting grant but determined the application work was not cost-effective; the museum has since joined a joint grant with museums in Eureka and Libby and is ready to place orders for items funded by previously received grant funds.
On housing, Councilmember Jesse Haag said the city received three letters of interest for the Housing Committee and plans to appoint three members at the Feb. 18 council meeting; Jesse Haag will serve as the council’s representative on the committee.
City Clerk Paula Rice reported that auditor Nicole Noonan submitted the FY2022 and FY2023 audit reports to the state. Rice said the auditor raised questions about an increase in inventory reported by the Electric Department; Rice will follow up with Nicole Noonan and with Clay Campbell, who noted higher equipment prices in recent years, to determine whether additional verification is needed.
Councilmember Jamie Shupe asked about a winter parking ordinance discussed previously; members noted the state controls the highway through town, so a local ordinance would not apply to that highway even if enacted. Justin Hammonds suggested a City of Troy flag; Mayor TJ Boswell said he would contact the local school about a student contest to design a flag. Rice also said two police officer interviews were scheduled for Jan. 31: one was completed and one was postponed because the candidate was stuck in Eureka due to weather; the interview will be rescheduled and the council will review additional posting avenues for vacancies.
No formal votes were taken on these items at the work meeting. Appointments to the Housing Committee are scheduled for the council’s Feb. 18 meeting. The council adjourned at 6:56 p.m.
