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Wilbur approves radio repeater purchase; Tim Stoothoff confirmed as fire chief
Summary
Courtney Wyborney presented a quote for a new radio repeater for the Wilbur water tower; the council approved the purchase. At the meeting, Tim Stoothoff stated he is the town's new fire chief effective June 1, 2026.
Ambulance Chief Courtney Wyborney presented a price quote for a new radio repeater to improve coverage from the Wilbur water tower; the meeting packet included a coverage-improvement map from Silke Communications. Council member Rich Jaeger moved to accept the repeater purchase; Shawn Phelps seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
Separately, Tim Stoothoff advised the council that he is the new Wilbur Fire Chief as of June 1, 2026. Mayor Erica Hearrean also read a short letter from Billie Wheeler about the Splash and Dash event; no action on that letter was recorded at the meeting.
