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Council approves deputy finance hire, summer coaches, and several budgeted allocations

Plankinton City Council · May 4, 2026
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Summary

Plankinton council authorized an offer to Kayanna Huff for deputy finance officer, approved coaching and lifeguard hiring plans for summer recreation, and approved $5,000 for the fire department plus $15,000 for the development board.

Plankinton City Council approved several personnel and budget items to prepare for summer operations and ongoing municipal services.

Personnel: The council reviewed two applicants for the deputy finance officer position and voted to extend an offer to Kayanna Huff at $20 per hour with a proposed start date around May 18. Chair Jimmy Poole (speaker 2) announced the motion and recorded the voice vote approving the offer.

Recreation hires: The council approved the list of softball and baseball coaches presented by the recreation presenter (speaker 8) and authorized a lifeguard hiring committee to interview candidates and extend offers. Council discussed certification needs for lifeguards and targeted the pool opening for May 26, contingent on weather and readiness.

Budgeted allocations: The council approved a $5,000 allocation to the fire department to supplement a matching wildland grant and accepted a $15,000 budgeted allocation for the development board. The fire department had also reported a $7,500 matching grant for wildland fire equipment; council asked for account numbers and documentation for disbursement.

All of these actions were recorded as motions and approved by voice vote during the meeting; council directed staff and affected departments to follow up with required documentation and scheduling details.