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Wymore accepts Cemetery Board resignation; council reports verbal agreement to hire Mike Rath as police chief
Summary
The council accepted Samantha Thompson's resignation from the Cemetery Board by a 4-0 vote and heard from members that a verbal agreement has been reached with Mike Rath to serve as police chief; the contract is not expected to be implemented until mid-July.
The Wymore City Council on June 3 accepted the resignation of Samantha Thompson from the Cemetery Board and expressed gratitude for her service.
The motion to accept Thompson's resignation was made by Council Person Neil Van Boening and seconded by Sue Sapp; the motion carried 4-0. The minutes record the council’s appreciation for Thompson’s service but do not include additional details such as an effective date for the resignation or plans to fill the vacancy.
Separately, Council Persons Neil Van Boening and Mayor Collin Meints reported that a verbal agreement has been reached with Mike Rath to become Wymore’s police chief. Council members said the contract will not be implemented until about mid-July; no contract language, start date, salary, or vote was recorded in the minutes.
During public comment, resident Lisa Munstermann asked about a fire department concern; Mayor Meints said the situation is being looked into. The meeting adjourned at 7:17 PM.
