The City of Ostrander city council held a characteristically brief meeting the evening of Tuesday, February 6. Little to no budgetary discussion was held, the fire department had no calls from the previous month to report, a few small items of business were acted upon. The meeting opened with an address by the sole visitor, Doc Shipton of Fins and Films. Fins and Films, a … [Read more...]
Wykoff City Council Makes 2024 Committee Appointments
The Tuesday, January 8 Wykoff City Council meeting was host to routine business items such as appointments for 2024 committees and approval of administrative fees, as well as the review of a new zoning request, the approval of a grant, and several other topics of discussion. In one major item of business for Monday’s meeting, the council appointed members to the various … [Read more...]
Ostrander Council Adopts New Law Enforcement Contract
The Ostrander City Council held a brief January 2 meeting, covering topics including its law enforcement service contract, city attorney services, and investment of city funds. The council made its final approval of the 2024 Law Enforcement Services Agreement with Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office. The contract, which has been a major topic of discussion for the council over … [Read more...]
Kingsland School Board Holds Truth in Taxation Meeting
The main event for the Monday, December 18 Kingsland School Board Meeting was the Truth in Taxation presentation, an event which was open to the public. Business Manager Julie Schreiber presented a summary of the Kingsland school district’s use of tax revenue, its levy history, and factors determining its proposed 2024 tax levy. The fiscal year 2024 proposed levy amounted to … [Read more...]
New Wykoff Fire Chief Named
Wykoff wastewater treatment plant supervisor Rick Whitney brought forward the first major subject discussed at Monday night’s city council meeting, requesting funding approval for several items. First, the purchase of two pipe mount mixers was approved, pending review of a second bid, at a cost of $14,548. Secondly, the council approved the purchase of five new fanned roof … [Read more...]
Kingsland School Board Reviews Fiscal Year 2023
Donations to the Kingsland School District acknowledged near the opening of the November 20 meeting include the following: Stephanie Derby and Scott Mulholland donated $25 to the Music Department in memory of Sandy Hulbert; Cindy Seabright donated $500 to the Music Department, and Ann Oeltjen of Prairie Wind Farms donated $1,000 to the STEM program. One new hire was announced … [Read more...]
Wykoff’s Preliminary Plat Approved for New Housing Development
Towards the November 13 meeting’s opening was a visit from representatives from Choppers Motorcycle Club. As mentioned previously in the Fillmore County Journal, City of Wykoff presented the club with a check for $100 for their participation in a citywide cleanup event. Club President Luke Morgan appeared at Monday’s meeting and informed the council, “that’s not what we do it … [Read more...]
Ostrander City Council: Brief and to the Point
Ostrander City Council members wondered aloud whether Tuesday’s city council meeting set a record for the shortest ever after they briefly wrapped up business for November 14. Topics covered included liquor license approval, payment delinquency, water rates and sow removal hires. The meeting opened with brief statements from City Maintenance and the fire chief. A cleanout of … [Read more...]
Kingsland FFA Headed to State
Two representatives for student groups visited the Monday, October 16 Kingsland School Board meeting to give updates on their respective clubs. Ashley Lang, historian for Kingsland’s FFA chapter, shared the following updates. The group recently participated two CDE (career development event) contests, placing first in Meats and seventh in General Livestock. Both will be … [Read more...]
Wykoff City Council: Land Purchase and Ghost Hunters
Last month it was reported that the October Wykoff City Council meeting would be held Monday, October 9. Meetings are normally held the second Monday of each month, but this month was held Tuesday, October 10 in observance of Monday’s federal holiday. The first order of new business on October 10 was Rebecca Schmidt’s job title change from city clerk to city administrator. … [Read more...]