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Centerville council approves event permits, introduces Ordinance 2025‑06 and hears police‑station lightning damage report
Summary
At its Aug. 12 meeting the Centerville Town Council approved event permits and routine claims, completed a first reading of Ordinance 2025‑06, was told the police station was struck by lightning, and discussed Baker Tilly’s proposal to slightly raise water rates for a planned phase.
The Centerville Town Council met Aug. 12, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. and approved several routine items and event permits. Council President Dan Wandersee called the meeting to order; Council Vice‑President Gary Holbert moved to approve the July 8 regular meeting minutes and the July 29 work‑session minutes, Council Member David Cate seconded, and both motions passed 4–0. The council similarly approved claims, adjustments and the allowance report, with motions recorded as unanimous.
The council granted a temporary street‑closure permit to Sunset for Aug. 29 from 1:00–3:00 p.m., following a motion by Council Vice‑President Gary Holbert and a second by Council Member David Cate; the motion passed 4–0. Separately, the council approved a permit for the school homecoming parade scheduled for Sept. 19, 2025, at 5:00 p.m.; that motion was made by Council Member Jack Bodiker, seconded by David Cate, and passed 4–0.
The council introduced Ordinance 2025‑06 and completed a first reading after a motion by Gary Holbert, seconded by David Cate; the first reading passed 4–0. The minutes do not record the ordinance’s text or subject matter beyond the ordinance number and the first‑reading vote.
The Police Department reported that the station was struck by lightning, which affected the tower repeater, two computer monitors and a computer tower. Staff are working to restore equipment and services; no timeline for full restoration was provided in the minutes.
Council members also recorded a request that Kevin (staff) inspect the park shelter overhang to ensure it is secure before Archway Days. Archway organizers asked that power and water be turned on for set‑up the Thursday before the event and noted streets would be closed that day for preparations; the minutes record this as an event logistics request rather than a separate vote.
Consultant Baker Tilly raised the prospect of a small water‑rate increase for Phase 3 and discussed adding a possible Phase 4 to the town’s water‑rate plan. The council discussed the proposal but took no immediate action to adopt a rate change at the meeting.
The council announced a work session for Aug. 26, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. in the council room, and then voted to adjourn on a motion by Jack Bodiker, seconded by David Cate; the motion passed 4–0.
Votes at a glance: Approve July 8, 2025 meeting minutes — motion by Council Vice‑President Gary Holbert, second by Council Member David Cate; 4 ayes/0 nays (approved). Approve July 29, 2025 work session minutes — motion by Gary Holbert, second by David Cate; 4 ayes/0 nays (approved). Approve claims — motion by Gary Holbert, second by David Cate; 4 ayes/0 nays (approved). Approve adjustments — motion by Jack Bodiker, second by Gary Holbert; 4 ayes/0 nays (approved). Approve allowance report — motion by Gary Holbert, second by David Cate; 4 ayes/0 nays (approved). Sunset street closure Aug. 29 (1:00–3:00 p.m.) — motion by Gary Holbert, second by David Cate; 4 ayes/0 nays (approved). School homecoming parade Sept. 19, 2025 (5:00 p.m.) — motion by Jack Bodiker, second by David Cate; 4 ayes/0 nays (approved). Ordinance 2025‑06 — introduced, first reading moved by Gary Holbert, seconded by David Cate; passed first reading 4–0.
The meeting record does not list additional details for Ordinance 2025‑06, timelines for police‑station repairs, or a schedule for decisions on the Baker Tilly water‑rate proposal. The council adjourned following the announcements.
