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Bainville council appoints David Norton as fire chief, approves permits and flags 47% October water loss
Summary
The Bainville Town Council unanimously appointed David Norton as the town fire chief, approved two backyard building permits and $20,120.01 in claims plus $8,363.60 payroll, and noted an October water loss of 500,528 gallons (47%).
The Bainville Town Council on Nov. 12 unanimously appointed David Norton as Bainville’s fire chief and approved routine financial items and building permits while noting an unusually high October water loss.
Mayor Toby Romo recommended David Norton for the position after consulting members of the Rural Fire Board. Council member Carol Rasmussen moved to appoint Norton; Will Rathbun seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
The council approved claims and journal vouchers totaling $20,120.01 and payroll of $8,363.60 following standard review of the cash balance, bank reconciliations and year-to-date budget reports. Will Rathbun moved to approve the claims and JVs; Carol Rasmussen seconded. Rasmussen moved to approve payroll; Rathbun seconded. Both motions carried unanimously.
Council members also approved two building permits: a Connex container for Public Works/Fire Chief Dan Lambert’s backyard and a storage shed for Gary and Brianna Brown. The Connex permit was moved by Will Rathbun and seconded by Carol Rasmussen; the Browns’ shed permit was moved by Rasmussen and seconded by Rathbun. Both motions passed unanimously.
In department reports, Public Works/Fire Chief Dan Lambert said the town’s current water line project is on schedule. Lambert asked that the lagoon gate be opened by appointment only because of repeated misuse and suggested seeking donations to install sprinklers at the cemetery. The Community Development Committee reported plans for a cleanup day, discussion of the softball field, a proposed memorial bench for Lyle Lambert and ideas to redevelop the senior center and produce a town brochure.
Mayor Romo reported the town experienced a water loss of 500,528 gallons in October, equal to 47% of production; council members noted the town’s goal is 10% or less and flagged the issue for follow-up. Romo said he will also address an unpermitted camper within town limits with the residents, citing the town’s permit requirement for trailer spaces (town code 4.02.080).
Clerk Billie Jo Cochran said she will research the original permit holder and the operating and maintenance expenses related to a private water well for which the town received a request to release water rights (the well is on property owned by Dave Granley). During public comment Darrel Rasmussen reminded the council the Local Government Study Committee has until Nov. 25 to appoint two additional commissioners.
The meeting adjourned at 7:46 p.m. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Dec. 9, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. at Bainville Town Hall.
