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Richardton approves Amber Waves site plan, grants pay raise to public works superintendent and signs off on routine finances
Summary
At the Aug. 11 meeting the commission approved the Amber Waves site development application, granted a $1.00-per-hour retroactive pay increase to Public Works Superintendent Connor Gill after his Grade 1A certifications, approved accounts payable and a local raffle permit, and reviewed audits and financial statements.
The Richardton City Commission on Aug. 11 approved multiple routine and project items including a site development application for Amber Waves, a personnel pay increase for Public Works Superintendent Connor Gill and the city’s accounts payable.
Loretta Marshik, Planning & Zoning Administrator, presented the planning commission’s recommendation to approve the Amber Waves site development application; Commissioner Ben Bohn moved to approve and Commissioner Darcy Dressler seconded. The motion carried.
City Attorney Olivia Krebs reported that Superintendent Connor Gill completed Grade 1A certifications in Waste Water Collection, Waste Water Treatment Plant and Water Distribution. The commission approved a $1.00 per hour increase for Gill, retroactive to May 20, 2025 (motion moved by Ben Bohn and seconded by Mark Aman). Attorney Krebs was directed to assemble a pay scale for the board to review; employee evaluations are due by Sept. 1, 2025.
City Auditor Marcy Kuntz presented accounts payable and financial reports including bank statements, income and expense reports, balance sheets, sales tax and payroll reports and water profit-and-loss statements. The commission approved the accounts payable (motion 1st Darcy Dressler, 2nd Ben Bohn). The minutes list individual vendor payments (for example: SEH $7,898.64; SW Water $9,096.74; MDU $2,872.72) but do not provide a single total payable figure.
The commission also approved a local permit for St. Mary’s Christian Mothers to hold a raffle on Oct. 6, 2025, and noted that Rath and Merher completed the 2023 and 2024 audits. Fire Chief Jason Kostelecky reported several recent calls and Superintendent Connor Gill noted the water tower cleaning is scheduled with a 24‑hour notice to the city and residents. The meeting adjourned at 7:16 p.m.; the next regular meeting is Sept. 8, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.
