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Hoyt council approves Eagle Scout reimbursements, park project and donation; reviews public works updates
Summary
Council approved partial reimbursement for an Eagle Scout project and accepted a bark-box proposal for the dog park, approved a $250 donation to the husband of the animal control officer, and received routine updates on sewer pumps, meters, police service and street funding.
The Hoyt City Council on Jan. 7 handled a string of community requests and routine municipal updates, approving reimbursements and local projects while reviewing public-works and safety reports.
The council voted to reimburse Kadyn Pugh $358.21 toward a completed Eagle Scout project that cost $658.21 in total. Joe Romans moved to cover the $358.21 amount and Debbie Dreasher seconded; the motion carried.
The council also accepted an Eagle Scout proposal from Oliver Filbert to build a bark box at the city park dog park to house pet food and supplies. Filbert estimated the project would take about two to three weeks and cost about $200, and Mayor Bob Bell offered to donate plexiglass for the project. Debbie Dreasher moved to accept the proposal; Joe Romans seconded and the motion carried.
Council approved a $250 monetary donation to Ron Kiely in recognition of animal control officer Crystal Kiely; Larry Valdez moved the payment and Joe Romans seconded. Members discussed planting a tree or bush in the park as an alternative to purchasing a plant; Leonard Allen suggested a dogwood and Joe Romans said he would get price estimates for a tree or bench to report back at the next meeting.
On operations, Larry Valdez reported that repairs at the sewer pump station at 8th and 214 (a loose connection and replaced fuses) appear to have resolved issues and that pumps in the pit north of the main pumping station were also fixed. He said roughly 50 radio-read water meters have been installed.
Chief of Police Dan Wentling delivered a short police report noting maintenance work on a department vehicle (new tires and service). The clerk presented the monthly financial report from the accountant. Council discussed possibly transferring funds into the special highway fund (current balance $16,000) for future street repairs but agreed to wait until winter weather ends before making decisions.
The council approved payment of bills and adjourned at 7:57 p.m.
