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Comfrey council accepts two volunteer resignations; Relief Association fundraiser set for Nov. 22
Summary
The Comfrey City Council accepted resignations from two volunteer emergency responders, noted a $250 donation to the fire department and heard that the Relief Association Bingo Fundraiser is scheduled for Nov. 22 with a pre-bingo barbecue.
The Comfrey City Council on Oct. 14 accepted resignations from volunteer emergency responders and heard plans for a Relief Association fundraiser.
Mayor Richter presided as the council approved a motion accepting Karl Winterfeldt’s resignation from the fire department (recorded in the minutes with an effective date listed as Aug. 30, 2025). First responders later presented resignations for both Karl and Grace Winterfeldt and the council accepted resignations effective Oct. 10, 2025. The minutes record both resignation entries and dates as presented to the council; the council record does not reconcile the differing dates.
Fire Chief S. Berberich reported both plants are running well and told council members the Relief Association Bingo Fundraiser is scheduled for Nov. 22, with first responders hosting a barbecue sandwich supper before bingo. The council also adopted a resolution accepting a $250 donation from Christensen Farms to the fire department.
The council took the resignation motions formally: one acceptance motion for Karl Winterfeldt (motion by Arnsdorf, second by Evers) and separate motions for the resignations presented by first responders (motions by Evers/Arnsdorf and Redman/Kastner); all such motions were recorded as carried. The minutes do not specify whether any replacement or recruitment steps were decided at the meeting.
Next steps: the minutes do not record further personnel action, and the record notes the fundraiser date and the accepted donation. The council adjourned at 7:16 p.m.
