Council to consider Roads Board nominations; Merrill responds to administrator comments
Jan 27, 2026
Councilman Ellis proposed adding Mike Oltman and Larry Johnson to the Roads Board (to be placed on February agenda); Councilman Merrill said she works for constituents and requested a meeting with the SMO to address misunderstandings; mayor reiterated decorum and working through the administrator.
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During the Jan. 27 meeting, Councilman Ellis, as liaison to the Roads Board, proposed adding Mike Oltman and Larry Johnson to the board; he told the council Oltman has "extensive road experience with Bureau of Land Management roads" and said Johnson has a background in runoff and water usage. The mayor indicated those nominations will be placed on the February agenda for formal consideration.
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