Hedrick, IA
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Mon Aug 3, 2026 · 18:30
Regular City Council Meeting
Council to vote on liquor license for Dollar General, sign advertising rates
The council will consider several resolutions, including transferring funds for the civic center and sewer hauling, setting prices for business advertising on the city sign, and approving the 2026 street financial report. A public hearing and vote are scheduled for a Dollar General liquor license. The meeting also includes updates on the wastewater treatment plant and routine approvals of minutes, financial reports, and employee time cards.
- Resolution #28-2026: Transfer $4,000 from Civic Center account to General Account for city sign donation
- Resolution #29-2026: Transfer funds from Sewer Hauling to General Account to pay electric pump invoices
- Resolution #30-2026: Approve rate schedule for business advertising on city sign (passed)
- Resolution #31-2026: Approve 2026 Street Financial Report
- Approve Dollar General liquor license
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✓ Decided: Council approves pump repair, liquor license, and attorney change
The Hedrick City Council approved a $6,106 pump repair for the wastewater treatment plant, a liquor license for Dollar General, and began the process of changing city attorneys. Several routine financial items were also approved, including bills totaling over $104,000 in general expenses and two fund transfers. The council set the September meeting for Tuesday, September 1, 2026, due to the Labor Day holiday.
- Approved $6,106 pump repair for wastewater treatment plant (unanimous)
- Approved liquor license for Dollar General (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution #28-2026 transferring $4,000 from Civic Center to General Account (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution #29-2026 transferring $7,663 from Sewer Hauling to General Account (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution #31-2026 approving 2025-2026 Street Financial Report (unanimous)
- Approved motion to begin process of changing city attorneys (unanimous)
- Approved $800 for tractor bucket front adaptor (unanimous)
- Approved paying all bills presented (4-0-1, Mefford abstained)
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City of Hedrick, IA
Regular City Council Meeting
Monday, August 3, 2026 at 6:30 pm
Meeting Location
City of Hedrick 109 N Main St. Hedrick, IA 52563 - Hedrick Community Center
Call to Order1.
Approval of the Agenda2.
Public Comment3.
Wastewater Treatment Plant Updates4.
Approve Minutes of the July meetings5.
Approve Clerk Financial Report6.
Approve Employee Time Cards7.
Presentation of the Bills8.
Resolution #28-2026
Transferring Funds from the Civic Center account to the General Account
CITY SIGN DONATION 4000.00
9.
Resolution #29-2026
Transferring Funds from Sewer Hauling to General Account
To Pay Electric Pump Invoices
10.
Resolution #30-2026
Setting prices for sign business advertising
GRIFFITHS INTRODUCED RESOLUTION #30-2026 APPROVING RATE SCHEDULE FOR
BUSINESS ADVERTISING ON CITY SIGN. 2ND BY NORRIS. ROLL CALL-ALL AYES. RESOLUTION
PASSED.
11.
Resolution #31-2026
Approving 2026 Street Financial Report
12.
Attorney13.
107 E. Second St.14.
Approve Dollar General Liquor License15.
Set Date for September Council Meeting16.
Tower Inspection17.
Ordinance Enforcement18.
Safety19.
Council - Concerns/Requests20.
City Clerk21.
Austin Crowe22.
Correspondence23.
Adjournment24.
Contact: Ashley Olinger, City Clerk (
[email protected] 641-653-4914) | Agenda published on 07/31/2026 at
2:21 PM
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City of Hedrick, IA
Regular City Council Meeting
Minutes
Monday, August 3, 2026 at 6:30 pm
Meeting Location
City of Hedrick 109 N Main St. Hedrick, IA 52563 - Hedrick Community Center
Call to Order
Minutes:
AUGUST 3, 2026 THE HEDRICK CITY COUNCIL MET IN REGULAR SESSION ON
MONDAY AUGUST 3, 2026, AT 6:30PM, AT THE HEDRICK COMMUNITY CENTER,
WITH MAYOR MIKE SPILMAN PRESIDING. COUNCIL PRESENT: JEREMY GREINER,
MICHAEL MEFFORD (VIA TELEPHONE), JD OLINGER, CHRISTINE NORRIS, DUSTIN
GRIFFITHS ALSO PRESENT: ASHLEY OLINGER, DAKOTA QUINN, AUSTIN CROWE,
CHAD MCCLEARY. SPILMAN CALLED THE MEETING TO ORDER AT 6:30PM.
1.
Approval of the Agenda
Minutes:
OLINGER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE AGENDA. 2ND BY NORRIS. ROLL
CALL-ALL AYES. MOTION CARRIED.
2.
Public Comment
Minutes:
SPILMAN CALLED FOR PUBLIC COMMENT, NONE RECEIVED.
3.
Wastewater Treatment Plant Updates
Minutes:
CHAD WITH ION GAVE COUNCIL AN UPDATE ON THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT
PLANT. A PUMP NEEDS TO BE REPAIRED. GRIFFITHS MADE A MOTION TO ACCEPT
THE QUOTE FROM ELECTRIC PUMP FOR $6106.00 FOR THE PUMP REPAIR. 2ND
BY GREINER. ROLL CALL-ALL AYES. MOTION CARRIED.
4.
Approve Minutes of the July meetings
Minutes:
NORRIS MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE JULY MEETINGS.
2ND BY GRIFFITHS. ROLL CALL-ALL AYES. MOTION CARRIED.
5.
Approve Clerk Financial Report
Minutes:
MEFFORD MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE CLERK’S FINANCIAL REPORT. 2ND
BY OLINGER. ROLL CALL-ALL AYES. MOTION CARRIED.
6.
Approve Employee Time Cards7.
Minutes:
GRIFFITHS MADE A M …
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
MOTION TO PAY ALL OF THE BILLS. 2ND BY GREINER. ROLL CALL
4 yea
GREINER yea · OLINGER yea · NORRIS yea · GRIFFITHS yea
Mon Jul 20, 2026 · 18:00
Special Council Meeting
Council to discuss law enforcement options and ordinance compliance
The Hedrick City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss law enforcement options and receive an ordinance compliance update from Dakota Quinn. The agenda also includes items from the City Clerk and Austin Crowe, along with public comment and correspondence. No specific proposals or dollar amounts are listed in the agenda.
- Discussion of law enforcement options
- Ordinance compliance update from Dakota Quinn
- Items from City Clerk and Austin Crowe
- Public comment period
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✓ Decided: Council discusses law enforcement options, no decision made
The Hedrick City Council met in special session and discussed options for law enforcement, with a future meeting planned for September to further discuss a 28E agreement. No substantive decisions were made; the agenda was approved, public comment was none, and the meeting adjourned at 7:01 PM.
- Approved agenda (unanimous)
- Adjourned at 7:01 PM (unanimous)
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City of Hedrick, IA
Special Council Meeting
Monday, July 20, 2026 at 6:00 pm
Meeting Location
City of Hedrick 109 N Main St. Hedrick, IA 52563 - Hedrick Community Center
| Agenda published on 07/17/2026 at 12:55 PM
Call To Order1.
Approval Of Agenda2.
Public Comment3.
Law Enforcement Options4.
Ordinance Compliance Update from Dakota Quinn5.
City Clerk6.
Austin Crowe7.
Coorespondence8.
Adjournment9.
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City of Hedrick, IA
Special Council Meeting
Minutes
Monday, July 20, 2026 at 6:00 pm
Meeting Location
City of Hedrick 109 N Main St. Hedrick, IA 52563 - Hedrick Community Center
Call To Order
Minutes:
JULY 20, 2026 THE HEDRICK CITY COUNCIL MET IN SPECIAL SESSION ON
MONDAY JULY 20, 2026, AT 6:00PM, AT THE HEDRICK COMMUNITY CENTER, WITH
MAYOR MIKE SPILMAN PRESIDING. COUNCIL PRESENT: CHRISTINE NORRIS,
MICHAEL MEFFORD, JD OLINGER, JEREMY GREINER, DUSTIN GRIFFITHS. ALSO
PRESENT: ASHLEY OLINGER, AUSTIN CROWE. SPILMAN CALLED THE MEETING TO
ORDER AT 6:00PM.
1.
Approval Of Agenda
Minutes:
OLINGER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE AGENDA. 2ND BY GREINER. ROLL
CALL-ALL AYES. MOTION CARRIED.
2.
Public Comment
Minutes:
SPILMAN CALLED FOR PUBLIC COMMENT. NONE RECEIVED.
3.
Law Enforcement Options
Minutes:
COUNCIL DISCUSSED OPTIONS FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT FOR THE CITY OF
HEDRICK. THERE IS ANOTHER MEETING OF MAYORS SET FOR SEPTEMBER,
WHERE MORE DISCUSSION WILL TAKE PLACE FOR THE PLANNING OF A 28E.
4.
Ordinance Compliance Update from Dakota Quinn
Minutes:
COUNCIL REVIEWED THE ORDINANCE UPDATE SUBMITTED BY DAKOTA QUINN.
5.
City Clerk
Minutes:
NOTHING FROM CLERK.
6.
Austin Crowe
Minutes:
AUSTIN DISCUSSED THE PURCHASE OF FANS FOR THE CIVIC CENTER.
7.
| Minutes published on 07/21/2026, adopted on 08/03/2026
Coorespondence
Minutes:
CLERK SHARED AN EMAIL CONVERSATION WITH HEDRICK HOUSING FOR THE
COUNCIL TO REVIEW.
8.
Adjournment
Minutes:
NORRIS MADE A MOTION TO ADJOURN AT 7:01PM. 2ND BY GRIFFITHS. ROLL
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Mon Jul 6, 2026 · 18:30
Regular City Council Meeting
Hedrick City Council to consider sign advertising prices, fund transfers, and audit bid
The Hedrick City Council will meet on July 6, 2026, to discuss and vote on several resolutions, including setting prices for sign advertising (Resolution #23-2026), transferring funds from the Civic Center account to the General Account (Resolution #24-2026), and from the General Account to the Sewer Account (Resolution #25-2026). The council will also consider accepting a bid for the city's annual examination (Resolution #27-2026) and review audit proposals. Other items include updates on the wastewater treatment plant, a presentation from Area XV Housing, and discussion of ordinance enforcement and safety.
- Resolution #23-2026: Setting prices for sign advertising
- Resolution #24-2026: Transferring funds from Civic Center account to General Account
- Resolution #25-2026: Transferring funds from General Account to Sewer Account
- Resolution #27-2026: Accepting bid for City of Hedrick Annual Examination
- Wastewater Treatment Plant updates and Area XV Housing Rep presentation
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✓ Decided: Council denies Area XV housing fee exemption, approves bills and contracts
The council denied a request from Area XV Housing to waive rental permit fees and inspections, citing their non-profit status and external inspections. They approved a $7,787 contract for civic center lighting, set advertising rates for the city sign, and passed several resolutions including fund transfers and audit acceptance. All bills totaling over $838,000 were approved, and a workshop on law enforcement was scheduled for July 20.
- Denied exemption of rental permit fees and inspections for Area XV Housing (5-0)
- Approved $7,787 contract with ROI for civic center gym and kitchen lighting (5-0)
- Set sign advertising rates: $50/week, $200/month, with 6-month prepay discount (5-0)
- Passed Resolution #23-2026 establishing sign advertising rate schedule and fund policy (5-0)
- Passed Resolution #24-2026 transferring $468.94 from Civic Center to General Account (5-0)
- Passed Resolution #25-2026 transferring $585 from General to Sewer Hauling Account (5-0)
- Passed Resolution #26-2026 establishing official posting locations for public notices (5-0)
- Passed Resolution #27-2026 accepting $8,410 state auditor proposal for annual examination (5-0)
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City of Hedrick, IA
Regular City Council Meeting
Monday, July 6, 2026 at 6:30 pm
Meeting Location
City of Hedrick 109 N Main St. Hedrick, IA 52563 - Hedrick Community Center
Contact: Ashley Olinger, City Clerk (
[email protected] 641-653-4914) | Agenda published on 07/01/2026 at
1:08 PM
Call to Order1.
Approval of the Agenda2.
Public Comment3.
Area XV Housing Rep4.
Wastewater Treatment Plant Updates5.
Approve Minutes of the June meetings6.
Approve Clerk Financial Report7.
Approve Employee Time Cards8.
Presentation of the Bills9.
Schedule 28E Workshop10.
Civic Center Lighting11.
J&E Scrap Yard12.
Business Advertising for the Sign13.
Resolution #23-2026
Setting prices for sign advertising
14.
Resolution #24-2026
Transferring Funds from the Civic Center account to the General Account
15.
Resolution #25-2026
Transferring Funds from the General Account to the Sewer Account
16.
Resolution #26-202617.
Review of Audits proposals18.
Resolution #27-2026
Accepting bid for City of Hedrick Annual Examination
19.
Ordinance Enforcement20.
Safety21.
Council - Concerns/Requests22.
City Clerk
Requested Sewer Credit
23.
Austin Crowe24.
Correspondence25.
Adjournment26.
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City of Hedrick, IA
Regular City Council Meeting
Minutes
Monday, July 6, 2026 at 6:30 pm
Meeting Location
City of Hedrick 109 N Main St. Hedrick, IA 52563 - Hedrick Community Center
Call to Order
Minutes:
July 6, 2026 THE HEDRICK CITY COUNCIL MET IN REGULAR SESSION ON MONDAY
JULY 6, 2026, AT 6:30PM, AT THE HEDRICK COMMUNITY CENTER, WITH MAYOR
MIKE SPILMAN PRESIDING. COUNCIL PRESENT: JEREMY GREINER, MICHAEL
MEFFORD, JD OLINGER, CHRISTINE NORRIS, DUSTIN GRIFFITHS ALSO PRESENT:
ASHLEY OLINGER, DAKOTA QUINN, ROXANNE MOSBEY, ED MOSBEY, MARTY
RYAN. SPILMAN CALLED THE MEETING TO ORDER AT 6:33PM.
1.
Approval of the Agenda
Minutes:
OLINGER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE AGENDA. 2ND BY NORRIS. ROLL
CALL-ALL AYES. MOTION CARRIED.
2.
Public Comment
Minutes:
SPILMAN CALLED FOR PUBLIC COMMENT, NONE RECEIVED.
3.
Area XV Housing Rep
Minutes:
MARTY RYAN WITH AREA XV REQUESTED AN EXEMPTION OF RENTAL PERMIT
FEES AND INSPECTIONS FOR AREA XV HOUSING IN HEDRICK BASED ON THAT
THEY ARE NON-PROFIT AND INSPECTED BY ANOTHER SOURCE. OLINGER MADE
A MOTION TO DENY EXEMPTION OF RENTAL PERMIT FEES AND INSPECTIONS
FOR AREA XV HOUSING IN HEDRICK. 2ND BY GRIFFITHS. ROLL CALL-ALL AYES.
MOTION CARRIED.
4.
Wastewater Treatment Plant Updates
Minutes:
COUNCIL REVIEWED THE UPDATE REPORT SUBMITTED BY ION. GREINER MADE A
MOTION TO PURCHASE THE HOSE CART FOR $150 AND THE REFRIGERATOR FOR
$175 FOR THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT. 2ND BY NORRIS. ROLL CALL-
ALL AYES. MOTION CARRIED.
5.
Approve Minutes of the June meetings
Mi …
Tue Jun 30, 2026 · 18:00
Special Council Meeting
Council to discuss falling bricks at 122 N. Main Street and approve sign advertising rates
The Hedrick City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss rental permits for federally inspected nonprofits, falling bricks at 122 N. Main Street, an update on 107 E Second Street, and a draft resolution approving a rate schedule and fund policy for city sign advertising. Other items include the CCCC event and correspondence.
- Discussion of falling bricks at 122 N. Main Street
- Draft Resolution 23-2026 approving rate schedule and fund policy for city sign advertising
- Update on 107 E Second Street
- Rental permits for federally inspected nonprofits
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✓ Decided: Council votes to start condemnation process for 107 E. Second St.
The council voted unanimously to contact the city attorney to begin condemnation proceedings for the property at 107 E. Second Street. They also discussed falling bricks at 122 N. Main Street and will send a formal letter to the owners. No action was taken on rental permits for nonprofits. The agenda and adjournment were approved unanimously.
- Approved motion to contact city attorney to start condemnation process for 107 E. Second St. (unanimous)
- Approved agenda (unanimous)
- Adjourned at 7:01 PM (unanimous)
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City of Hedrick, IA
Special Council Meeting
Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 6:00 pm
Meeting Location
City of Hedrick 109 N Main St. Hedrick, IA 52563 - Hedrick Community Center
| Agenda published on 06/26/2026 at 12:29 PM
Call To Order1.
Approval Of Agenda2.
Public Comment3.
Rental Permits for Nonprofits federally inspected4.
Bricks falling on 122 N. Main Street5.
Update on 107 E Second Street6.
Draft Res 23-2026
Approving Rate Schedule and Fund Policy for the City Sign Advertising
7.
City Clerk
CCCC Event
8.
Austin Crowe9.
Coorespondence10.
Adjournment11.
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City of Hedrick, IA
Special Council Meeting
Minutes
Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 6:00 pm
Meeting Location
City of Hedrick 109 N Main St. Hedrick, IA 52563 - Hedrick Community Center
Call To Order
Minutes:
JUNE 30, 2026 THE HEDRICK CITY COUNCIL MET IN SPECIAL SESSION ON
TUESDAY JUNE 30, 2026, AT 6:00PM, AT THE HEDRICK COMMUNITY CENTER,
WITH MAYOR MIKE SPILMAN PRESIDING. COUNCIL PRESENT: CHRISTINE NORRIS,
MICHAEL MEFFORD (VIA TELEPHONE), JD OLINGER, JEREMY GREINER, DUSTIN
GRIFFITHS. ALSO PRESENT: ASHLEY OLINGER, DAKOTA QUINN. SPILMAN CALLED
THE MEETING TO ORDER AT 6:00PM.
1.
Approval Of Agenda
Minutes:
OLINGER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE AGENDA. 2ND BY GRIFFITHS. ROLL
CALL-ALL AYES. MOTION CARRIED.
2.
Public Comment
Minutes:
NO PUBLIC COMMENT.
3.
Rental Permits for Nonprofits federally inspected
Minutes:
COUNCIL DISCUSSED RENTAL PERMITS FOR NON-PROFITS/FEDERALLY
INSPECTED PROPERTIES. NO ACTION TAKEN.
4.
Bricks falling on 122 N. Main Street
Minutes:
COUNCIL DISCUSSED BRICKS FALLING FROM AND STAIRS COLLAPSING AT 122
N. MAIN STREET. DAKOTA WILL BE SENDING A FORMAL LETTER TO THE OWNERS
TO REPAIR THE BUILDING.
5.
Update on 107 E Second Street
Minutes:
COUNCIL DISCUSSED THE CURRENT SITUATION WITH 107 E. SECOND ST.
GREINER MADE A MOTION TO CONTACT THE CITY ATTORNEY TO START THE
CONDEMNATION PROCESS. 2ND BY NORRIS. ROLL CALL-ALL AYES. MOTION
CARRIED.
6.
Draft Res 23-20267.
| Minutes published on 07/01/2026, adopted on 07/06/2026
Approving Rate Schedule and Fund Policy for the City Sign A …
Mon Jun 1, 2026 · 18:30
Regular City Council Meeting
Council to vote on alley closing, Brooks St contract, and fund transfers
The Hedrick City Council will consider several action items including a contract for 208 Brooks Street, an alley closing, and two resolutions transferring funds from sewer hauling and Civic Center accounts to the general account. They will also discuss wastewater treatment plant updates, a request from Pekin Schools to rent the Hotbox, and opening sealed bids for the annual examination. The meeting includes public comment and approval of minutes, financial reports, and employee time cards.
- 208 Brooks Street Contract
- Alley Closing
- Resolution #21-2026: Transferring Funds from Sewer Hauling to General Account
- Resolution #22-2026: Transferring Funds from the Civic Center account to the General Account
- Pekin Schools Request to rent Hotbox
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✓ Decided: Council approves $81,745 sewer fund transfer to general account
The Hedrick City Council approved all bills, including a $81,745.14 transfer from the sewer hauling account to the general account via Resolution #21-2026, and a $902.68 transfer from the Civic Center account. They also voted not to close an alley behind Julie Robertson due to utilities, approved the Pekin Homecoming parade, and allowed Pekin Schools to use the asphalt hot box at no cost. No bids were received for the annual examination, and the clerk will resend RFPs.
- Approved agenda (unanimous)
- Approved May meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved clerk's financial report (unanimous)
- Approved employee time cards (unanimous)
- Approved all bills (3-0, Mefford abstained)
- Denied alley closing behind Julie Robertson (unanimous)
- Approved Pekin Homecoming parade (unanimous)
- Approved free use of asphalt hot box for Pekin Schools (4-0, Olinger abstained)
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City of Hedrick, IA
Regular City Council Meeting
Monday, June 1, 2026 at 6:30 pm
Meeting Location
City of Hedrick 109 N Main St. Hedrick, IA 52563 - Hedrick Public Library
Contact: Ashley Olinger, City Clerk (
[email protected] 641-653-4914) | Agenda published on 05/29/2026 at
11:51 AM
Call to Order1.
Approval of the Agenda2.
Ashley Lowenberg3.
Public Comment4.
Wastewater Treatment Plant Updates5.
Approve Minutes of the May meetings6.
Approve Clerk Financial Report7.
Approve Employee Time Cards8.
Presentation of the Bills9.
Lights for Civic Center and Firestation from Alliant Energy10.
208 Brooks Street Contract11.
Alley Closing12.
Homecoming Parade13.
Pekin Schools Request to rent Hotbox14.
Opening Sealed Bids for Annual Examination15.
Resolution #21-2026
Transferring Funds from Sewer Hauling to General Account
16.
Resolution #22-2026
Transferring Funds from the Civic Center account to the General Account
17.
Ordinance Enforcement18.
Safety19.
Council - Concerns/Requests20.
City Clerk21.
Austin Crowe22.
Correspondence23.
Adjournment24.
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City of Hedrick, IA
Regular City Council Meeting
Minutes
Monday, June 1, 2026 at 6:30 pm
Meeting Location
City of Hedrick 109 N Main St. Hedrick, IA 52563 - Hedrick Public Library
Call to Order
Minutes:
JUNE 1, 2026 THE HEDRICK CITY COUNCIL MET IN REGULAR SESSION ON
MONDAY JUNE 1, 2026, AT 6:30PM, AT THE HEDRICK COMMUNITY CENTER, WITH
MAYOR MIKE SPILMAN PRESIDING. COUNCIL PRESENT: JEREMY GREINER,
MICHAEL MEFFORD, JD OLINGER, CHRISTINE NORRIS, DUSTIN GRIFFITHS ALSO
PRESENT: ASHLEY OLINGER, DAKOTA QUINN, TOMMY SMITH, ROXANNE
MOSBEY, ED MOSBEY, JOSH WITH ION, ASHLEY LOWENBERG. SPILMAN CALLED
THE MEETING TO ORDER AT 6:30PM.
1.
Approval of the Agenda
Minutes:
GREINER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE AGENDA. 2ND BY OLINGER. ROLL
CALL-ALL AYES. MOTION CARRIED.
2.
Ashley Lowenberg
Minutes:
ASHLEY LOWENBERG GAVE THE COUNCIL AN UPDATE ON THE BALL BOARD AND
BALL TEAMS THIS YEAR. CLERK WILL HELP BALL BOARD APPLY FOR THE KCCEF
GRANT THIS FALL.
3.
Public Comment
Minutes:
SPILMAN CALLED FOR PUBLIC COMMENT, NONE RECEIVED.
4.
Wastewater Treatment Plant Updates
Minutes:
JOSH WITH ION GAVE COUNCIL AN UPDATE ON THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT
PLANT.
5.
Approve Minutes of the May meetings
Minutes:
MEFFORD MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE MAY MEETINGS.
2ND BY GRIFFITHS. ROLL CALL-ALL AYES. MOTION CARRIED.
6.
Approve Clerk Financial Report7.
Minutes:
OLINGER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE CLERK’S FINANCIAL REPORT. 2ND
BY MEFFORD. ROLL CALL-ALL AYES. MOTION CARRIED.
Approve Employee Time Cards
Minutes …
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
MOTION TO PAY ALL OF THE BILLS. 2ND BY GREINER. ROLL CALL
3 yea
GREINER yea · BUNNELL yea · GRIFFITHS yea
MOTION TO ALLOW THE SCHOOL TO USE THE EQUIPMENT AT NO COST. 2ND BY GRIFFITHS. ROLL CALL
4 yea
MEFFORD yea · GREINER yea · GRIFFITHS yea · NORRIS yea
Mon May 18, 2026 · 18:00
Special Council Meeting
Council to discuss law enforcement options and possible police vehicle purchase
The Hedrick City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss law enforcement options and the possible purchase of a police vehicle. The agenda also includes a public comment period and items related to the city clerk and correspondence.
- Discussion of law enforcement options
- Possible purchase of a police vehicle
- Public comment period
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✓ Decided: Council delays police vehicle purchase pending 28E agreement with county
The council discussed law enforcement options and decided to hold off on purchasing a police vehicle until an agreeable 28E agreement can be reached with Keokuk County. A workshop meeting for development of the 28E will be scheduled at the July meeting. The council also agreed to schedule dust control on South Main this spring.
- Approved agenda (unanimous)
- Decided to hold off on police vehicle purchase pending 28E agreement with Keokuk County
- Agreed to schedule dust control on South Main this spring
- Adjourned at 7:20 PM (unanimous)
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City of Hedrick, IA
Special Council Meeting
Monday, May 18, 2026 at 6:00 pm
Meeting Location
City of Hedrick 109 N Main St. Hedrick, IA 52563 - Hedrick Community Center
| Agenda published on 05/15/2026 at 10:05 AM
Call To Order1.
Approval Of Agenda2.
Public Comment3.
Law Enforcement Options4.
Possible Purchase of police vehicle5.
City Clerk6.
Austin Crowe7.
Coorespondence8.
Adjournment9.
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City of Hedrick, IA
Special Council Meeting
Minutes
Monday, May 18, 2026 at 6:00 pm
Meeting Location
City of Hedrick 109 N Main St. Hedrick, IA 52563 - Hedrick Community Center
Call To Order
Minutes:
MAY 18, 2026 THE HEDRICK CITY COUNCIL MET IN SPECIAL SESSION ON
MONDAY MAY 18, 2026, AT 6:00PM, AT THE HEDRICK COMMUNITY CENTER, WITH
MAYOR MIKE SPILMAN PRESIDING. COUNCIL PRESENT: CHRISTINE NORRIS,
MICHAEL MEFFORD(VIA TELEPHONE), JD OLINGER, JEREMY GREINER. ALSO
PRESENT: ASHLEY OLINGER, DAKOTA QUINN. SPILMAN CALLED THE MEETING TO
ORDER AT 6:00PM.
1.
Approval Of Agenda
Minutes:
MEFFORD MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE AGENDA. 2ND BY NORRIS. ROLL
CALL-ALL AYES. MOTION CARRIED.
2.
Public Comment3.
Law Enforcement Options
Minutes:
COUNCIL DISCUSSED OPTIONS FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT FOR THE CITY OF
HEDRICK. AT THE JULY MEETING COUNCIL WOULD LIKE TO SCHEDULE A
WORKSHOP MEETING FOR DEVELOPMENT OF A 28E.
4.
Possible Purchase of police vehicle
Minutes:
COUNCIL DISCUSSED PURCHASING A POLICE VEHICLE AND DECIDED THEY
WOULD HOLD OFF ON THIS UNTIL THEY COULD SEE IF AN AGREEABLE 28E
COULD BE REACHED WITH KEOKUK COUNTY.
5.
City Clerk
Minutes:
NOTHING FROM CLERK.
6.
Austin Crowe
Minutes:
AUSTIN LEFT NOTES WITH CLERK AND WANTED TO KNOW IF COUNCIL WOULD
LIKE TO DO DUST CONTROL ON SOUTH MAIN THIS SPRING. COUNCIL AGREED
THEY DO WANT DUST CONTROL SCHEDULED.
7.
| Minutes published on 05/28/2026, adopted on 06/01/2026
Coorespondence
Minutes:
CLERK DISCUSSED AN EMAIL FROM THE CITY INSURANCE AND A LETTER FROM
FAYE …
Mon May 4, 2026 · 18:30
Regular City Council Meeting
Council to discuss wastewater plant, housing fees, and dog enforcement
The Hedrick City Council will discuss updates on the wastewater treatment plant, consider a contract for 208 Brooks Street, and review proposed rental fees for Hedrick Housing. The agenda also includes a public hearing on a dog-at-large complaint, a donation for a basketball hoop from Pekin, and standard items such as approving minutes, financial reports, and bills.
- Wastewater Treatment Plant updates
- 208 Brooks Street contract
- Hedrick Housing rental fees
- Ordinance enforcement complaint form for dogs at large
- Basketball hoop donation from Pekin
✓ Decided: Council forms committee to explore law enforcement options
The council discussed law enforcement options with Jim Lynch and formed a committee (Mayor Spilman, Norris, Greiner, Quinn) to research further options. Routine approvals included the agenda, April minutes, clerk's financial report, employee time cards, and payment of all bills. The council also voted to send out RFPs for an audit of fiscal year ending June 30, 2026.
- Formed committee to explore law enforcement options (unanimous)
- Approved agenda (unanimous)
- Approved April meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved clerk's financial report (unanimous)
- Approved employee time cards (unanimous)
- Approved payment of all bills (unanimous)
- Approved sending RFPs for audit of FY ending June 30, 2026 (unanimous)
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City of Hedrick, IA
Regular City Council Meeting
Monday, May 4, 2026 at 6:30 pm
Meeting Location
City of Hedrick 109 N Main St. Hedrick, IA 52563 - Hedrick Community Center
Contact: Ashley Olinger, City Clerk (
[email protected] 641-653-4914) | Agenda published on 05/01/2026 at
12:51 PM
Call to Order1.
Approval of the Agenda2.
Wastewater Treatment Plant Updates3.
Faye and Larry Davis4.
Ashley Lowenberg
Hedrick Ball
5.
Keokuk County Hospital6.
Public Comment7.
28E Agreement8.
Approve Minutes of the April meetings9.
Approve Clerk Financial Report10.
Approve Employee Time Cards11.
Presentation of the Bills12.
Audit13.
208 Brooks Street Contract14.
Hedrick Housing Rental Fees15.
Basketball Hoop Donation from Pekin16.
Ordinance Enforcement
Complaint form- Dogs at large
17.
Safety18.
Council - Concerns/Requests19.
City Clerk20.
Austin Crowe21.
Correspondence22.
Adjournment23.
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City of Hedrick, IA
Regular City Council Meeting
Minutes
Monday, May 4, 2026 at 6:30 pm
Meeting Location
City of Hedrick 109 N Main St. Hedrick, IA 52563 - Hedrick Community Center
Call to Order
Minutes:
MAY 4, 2026 THE HEDRICK CITY COUNCIL MET IN REGULAR SESSION ON
MONDAY MAY 4, 2026, AT 6:30PM, AT THE HEDRICK COMMUNITY CENTER, WITH
MAYOR MIKE SPILMAN PRESIDING. COUNCIL PRESENT: JEREMY GREINER,
MICHAEL MEFFORD, JD OLINGER, CHRISTINE NORRIS COUNCIL ABSENT: DUSTIN
GRIFFITHS ALSO PRESENT: ASHLEY OLINGER, DAKOTA QUINN, JIM LYNCH,
MATTHEW IVES, RON KURTZ, BRENT SWEARINGEN SPILMAN CALLED THE
MEETING TO ORDER AT 6:30PM.
1.
Approval of the Agenda
Minutes:
OLINGER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE AGENDA. 2ND BY GREINER. ROLL
CALL-ALL AYES. MOTION CARRIED.
2.
Wastewater Treatment Plant Updates
Minutes:
COUNCIL REVIEWED WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT UPDATES SUBMITTED BY
ION.
3.
Faye and Larry Davis
Minutes:
FAYE AND LARRY DAVIS WERE NOT IN ATTENDANCE, ITEM SKIPPED.
4.
Ashley Lowenberg
Hedrick Ball
Minutes:
ASHLEY LOWENBERG WAS NOT IN ATTENDANCE, ITEM SKIPPED.
5.
Keokuk County Hospital
Minutes:
MATTHEW IVES AND RON KURTZ SPOKE WITH COUNCIL ABOUT A NEW FACILITY
FOR THE KEOKUK COUNTY HOSPITAL CLINIC HERE IN HEDRICK.
6.
Public Comment
Minutes:
7.
SPILMAN CALL FOR PUBLIC COMMENT, NONE RECEIVED.
28E Agreement
Minutes:
COUNCIL SPOKE BRIEFLY WITH JIM LYNCH ABOUT OPTIONS FOR LAW
ENFORCMENT. COUNCIL WOULD LIKE TO PUT A COMMITTEE TOGETHER TO
LOOK AT FURTHER OPTIONS AND BRING INFORMATION BACK TO THE COUN …
Mon Apr 27, 2026 · 18:00
Special Council Meeting
Hedrick Council to hold public hearing on FY 2026-2027 budget
The Hedrick City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed FY 2026-2027 budget, followed by public comment. Other items include discussion of a rock and sewer jetting issue behind 206 Park Street, 4th Street Road, liquor licenses for Bougie Barrell events, and a Dollar General tobacco permit.
- Public hearing on proposed FY 2026-2027 budget
- Rock in alley behind 206 Park Street
- Jetting sewer behind 206 Park Street
- Bougie Barrell liquor licenses for Rock the Block and BBQ Days
- Dollar General tobacco permit
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✓ Decided: Council approves FY 2026-2027 budget, sewer jetting, liquor licenses, and road repairs
The Hedrick City Council held a special meeting and approved the FY 2026-2027 budget via Resolution #20-2026, authorized sewer jetting behind 206 Park Street for a minimum of $3,000, approved liquor licenses for Bougie Barrell for Rock the Block and BBQ Days, and approved a tobacco permit for Dollar General. The council also approved adding sections to Main Street road repairs for an additional $7,500. No public comments were received.
- Approved FY 2026-2027 budget via Resolution #20-2026 (unanimous)
- Approved sewer jetting behind 206 Park Street for minimum $3,000 (unanimous)
- Approved liquor licenses for Bougie Barrell for Rock the Block and BBQ Days (unanimous)
- Approved tobacco license for Dollar General (unanimous)
- Approved additions to Main Street road repairs for $7,500 (unanimous)
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City of Hedrick, IA
Special Council Meeting
Monday, April 27, 2026 at 6:00 pm
Meeting Location
City of Hedrick 109 N Main St. Hedrick, IA 52563 - Hedrick Community Center
| Agenda published on 04/24/2026 at 12:11 PM
Call To Order1.
Approval Of Agenda2.
Public Hearing on proposed City of Hedrick FY 2026-2027 Budget3.
Public Comment on Public Hearing4.
Adjourn Public Hearing5.
Public Comment6.
Rock in alley behind 206 Park Street7.
Jetting Sewer behind 206 Park Street8.
4th St Road9.
Bougie Barrell Liquor licenses
For Rock the Block and BBQ Days
10.
Dollar General Tobacco Permit11.
City Clerk12.
Austin Crowe13.
Coorespondence14.
Adjournment15.
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City of Hedrick, IA
Special Council Meeting
Minutes
Monday, April 27, 2026 at 6:00 pm
Meeting Location
City of Hedrick 109 N Main St. Hedrick, IA 52563 - Hedrick Community Center
Call To Order
Minutes:
APRIL 27, 2026 THE HEDRICK CITY COUNCIL MET IN SPECIAL SESSION ON
MONDAY APRIL 27, 2026, AT 6:00PM, AT THE HEDRICK COMMUNITY CENTER,
WITH MAYOR MIKE SPILMAN PRESIDING. COUNCIL PRESENT: CHRISTINE NORRIS,
MICHAEL MEFFORD, DUSTIN GRIFFITHS, JEREMY GREINER. COUNCIL ABSENT: JD
OLINGER. ALSO PRESENT: ASHLEY OLINGER, AUSTIN CROWE. SPILMAN CALLED
THE MEETING TO ORDER AT 6:00PM.
1.
Approval Of Agenda
Minutes:
GREINER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE AGENDA. 2ND BY GRIFFITHS. ROLL
CALL-ALL AYES. MOTION CARRIED.
2.
Public Hearing on proposed City of Hedrick FY 2026-2027 Budget
Minutes:
GRIFFITHS MADE A MOTION TO OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE PROPOSED
CITY OF HEDRICK FY 2026-2027 BUDGET AT 6:01PM. 2ND BY NORRIS. ROLL CALL-
ALL AYES. MOTION CARRIED.
3.
Public Comment on Public Hearing
Minutes:
MIKE SPILMAN CALL FOR PUBLIC COMMENT ON THE PUBLIC HEARING. NONE
RECEIVED.
4.
Adjourn Public Hearing
Minutes:
GREINER MADE A MOTION TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING AND RETURN TO
REGULAR SESSION AT 6:03PM. 2ND BY MEFFORD. ROLL CALL-ALL AYES. MOTION
CARRIED. GRIFFITHS INTRODUCED RESOLUTION #20-2026 APPROVING THE FY
2026-2027 CITY OF HEDRICK BUDGET. 2ND BY NORRIS. ROLL CALL-ALL AYES.
RESOLUTION PASSED.
5.
Public Comment
Minutes:
MIKE SPILMAN CALLED FOR REGULAR PUBLIC COMMENT. NONE RECEIVED.
6.
Rock in alley be …
Mon Apr 6, 2026 · 18:15
Special Council Meeting
Public hearing on proposed property tax levy for FY 2026-2027
The Hedrick City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed property tax levy for fiscal year 2026-2027. Public comment is limited to the tax levy topic. The meeting is a special session with only this substantive item.
- Public hearing on proposed property tax levy for FY 2026-2027
budgettaxespublic-hearing
✓ Decided: Council holds public hearing on FY 2026-2027 property tax levy, no comments
The Hedrick City Council met in special session and held a public hearing on the proposed property tax levy for fiscal year 2026-2027. No public comments were received. The hearing was opened and closed without any decision on the levy itself.
- Approved agenda (unanimous)
- Opened public hearing on proposed property tax levy FY 2026-2027 (unanimous)
- Closed public hearing and adjourned (unanimous)
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City of Hedrick, IA
Special Council Meeting
Monday, April 6, 2026 at 6:15 pm
Meeting Location
City of Hedrick 109 N Main St. Hedrick, IA 52563 - Hedrick Community Center
| Agenda published on 03/30/2026 at 10:43 AM
Call To Order1.
Approval Of Agenda2.
Public Hearing - Proposed Property Tax Levy FY 2026-20273.
Public Comment on Public Hearing Only4.
Adjournment5.
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City of Hedrick, IA
Special Council Meeting
Minutes
Monday, April 6, 2026 at 6:15 pm
Meeting Location
City of Hedrick 109 N Main St. Hedrick, IA 52563 - Hedrick Community Center
| Minutes published on 04/07/2026, adopted on 05/04/2026
Call To Order
Minutes:
APRIL 6, 2026 THE HEDRICK CITY COUNCIL MET IN SPECIAL SESSION ON
MONDAY APRIL 6, 2026, AT 6:15PM, AT THE HEDRICK COMMUNITY CENTER, WITH
MAYOR MIKE SPILMAN PRESIDING. COUNCIL PRESENT: CHRISTINE NORRIS,
MICHAEL MEFFORD, DUSTIN GRIFFITHS, JEREMY GREINER, JD OLINGER. ALSO
PRESENT: ASHLEY OLINGER, AUSTIN CROWE, DAKOTA QUINN, ROXANNE
MOSBEY, BRANDI BOULTINGHOUSE, KURT BREON, BRANDI CAUE?, HOLLI
BUNNELL, MATTHEW CROSS, JULIE ROBERTSON, BRYCE MILLIKIN, MICHAEL
HALSTEAD AND GUEST, BRIAN WITH MIDWEST SANITATION, JOSH WITH ION.
SPILMAN CALLED THE MEETING TO ORDER AT 6:18PM.
1.
Approval Of Agenda
Minutes:
OLINGER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE AGENDA. 2ND BY GREINER. ROLL
CALL-ALL AYES. MOTION CARRIED.
2.
Public Hearing - Proposed Property Tax Levy FY 2026-2027
Minutes:
GREINER MADE A MOTION TO OPEN THE PROPERTY TAX PUBLIC HEARING AT
6:18PM. 2ND BY GRIFFITHS. ROLL CALL-ALL AYES. MOTION CARRIED.
3.
Public Comment on Public Hearing Only
Minutes:
MIKE SPILMAN CALLED FOR PUBLIC COMMENT ON THE PROPOSED PROPERTY
TAX LEVIES FOR THE CITY’S FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 BUDGET. NONE WERE
RECEIVED.
4.
Adjournment
Minutes:
GRIFFITHS MADE A MOTION TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING AND ADJOURN AT
6:20PM. 2ND BY MEFFORD. ROLL CALL-ALL AYES. MOTION CARRIED.
5.
Mon Apr 6, 2026 · 18:30
Regular City Council Meeting
Public hearing on sewer service charge ordinance and FY 2026-2027 budget resolutions
The Hedrick City Council will hold a public hearing on Ordinance #3-2026, which amends sewer service charges, and consider resolutions to set the maximum tax levy for the upcoming budget, approve a loan agreement for water revenue bonds, and transfer funds between accounts. Other items include updates on the wastewater treatment plant, garbage services contract, and Main Street Apartments.
- Public Hearing - Ordinance #3-2026 amending sewer service charges
- Resolution #15-2026: maximum tax dollars for FY 2026-2027 budget
- Resolution #16-2026: setting public hearing for budget
- Resolution #18-2026: amended loan and disbursement agreement and Water Revenue Bond
- Resolution #17-2026: transferring funds from Sewer Hauling to General Account
budgetsewerpublic-hearingordinancetax-levywater-revenue-bondfund-transfer
✓ Decided: Council adopts sewer charge changes, approves garbage contract
The council adopted Ordinance #3-2026 amending sewer service charges after a public hearing, and approved a new garbage services contract with Midwest Sanitation. They also passed resolutions setting the FY 2026-2027 budget hearing for April 27, 2026, and transferring funds between accounts. Several other items were discussed or approved, including road closures for Rock the Block and waiving rental permit fees for a non-profit apartment complex.
- Adopted Ordinance #3-2026 amending sewer service charges (unanimous)
- Approved contract with Midwest Sanitation for garbage services (unanimous)
- Passed Resolution #15-2026 approving maximum tax dollars for FY 2026-2027 budget (unanimous)
- Set public hearing for FY 2026-2027 budget for April 27, 2026 at 6:00 PM (unanimous)
- Transferred $30,000 from sewer account to general account via Resolution #17-2026 (unanimous)
- Approved amended water revenue bond via Resolution #18-2026 (unanimous)
- Transferred $323.39 from civic center account to general account via Resolution #19-2026 (unanimous)
- Approved road closure for Rock the Block on June 5, 2026 (unanimous)
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City of Hedrick, IA
Regular City Council Meeting
Monday, April 6, 2026 at 6:30 pm
Meeting Location
City of Hedrick 109 N Main St. Hedrick, IA 52563 - Hedrick Community Center
Call to Order1.
Approval of the Agenda2.
Wastewater Treatment Plant Updates3.
Brandi Boultinghouse and Holli Bunnell4.
Matt Agan5.
Julie Robertson6.
Garbage Services
Contract
7.
Bryce Millikin
Main Street Apartments
8.
Public Hearing - Ordinance #3-2026
Amending Provisions to Sewer Service Charges
9.
Public Comment on Public Hearing Only10.
Close Public Hearing11.
Ordinance #3-2026
AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF HEDRICK, IOWA, BY AMENDING PROVISIONS
PERTAINING TO SEWER SERVICE CHARGES
12.
Public Comment13.
Approve Minutes of the March meeting14.
Approve Clerk Financial Report15.
Approve Employee Time Cards16.
Presentation of the Bills17.
Sewer Repairs18.
Resolution #15-2026
Approving the maximum tax dollars from certain levies for the city's proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget
19.
Resolution #16-2026
Setting time and place for a public hearing for the purpose of soliciting written and oral comments on the city's
proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget
20.
Resolution #17-2026
Transferring Funds from Sewer Hauling to General Account
21.
Resolution #18-2026
Resolution authorizing and approving an amended and restated Loan and Disbursement Agreement and
amended and restated Water Revenue Bond
22.
Resolution #19-2026
Transferring Funds from the Civic Center account to the General Account
23.
G …
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City of Hedrick, IA
Regular City Council Meeting
Minutes
Monday, April 6, 2026 at 6:30 pm
Meeting Location
City of Hedrick 109 N Main St. Hedrick, IA 52563 - Hedrick Community Center
Call to Order
Minutes:
APRIL 6, 2026 THE HEDRICK CITY COUNCIL MET IN REGULAR SESSION ON
MONDAY APRIL 6, 2026, AT 6:30PM, AT THE HEDRICK COMMUNITY CENTER, WITH
MAYOR MIKE SPILMAN PRESIDING. COUNCIL PRESENT: JEREMY GREINER,
MICHAEL MEFFORD, JD OLINGER, DUSTIN GRIFFITHS, CHRISTINE NORRIS ALSO
PRESENT: ASHLEY OLINGER, AUSTIN CROWE, DAKOTA QUINN, ROXANNE
MOSBEY, BRANDI BOULTINGHOUSE, KURT BREON, BRANDI CAUE?, HOLLI
BUNNELL, MATTHEW CROSS, JULIE ROBERTSON, BRYCE MILLIKIN, MICHAEL
HALSTEAD AND GUEST, BRIAN WITH MIDWEST SANITATION, JOSH WITH ION.
SPILMAN CALLED THE MEETING TO ORDER AT 6:30PM.
1.
Approval of the Agenda
Minutes:
OLINGER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE AGENDA. 2ND BY MEFFORD. ROLL
CALL-ALL AYES. MOTION CARRIED.
2.
Wastewater Treatment Plant Updates
Minutes:
JOSH WITH ION GAVE COUNCIL AN UPDATE ON THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT
PLANT.
3.
Brandi Boultinghouse and Holli Bunnell
Minutes:
BRANDI BOULTINGHOUSE AND HOLLI BUNNELL SPOKE WITH COUNCIL ABOUT
CLOSING ROADS FOR ROCK THE BLOCK ON JUNE 5, 2026, AND USING THE
COMMUNITY CENTER BATHROOMS. COUNCIL AGREED TO THIS.
4.
Matt Agan
Minutes:
MATT AGAN WAS NOT IN ATTENDANCE.
5.
Julie Robertson
Minutes:
JULIE ROBERTSON ASKED COUNCIL IF IT WOULD BE POSSIBLE TO CLOSE THE
ALLEY RUNNING BETWEEN HER TWO PROPERTIES. COUNCIL WILL LOOK INTO
6.
THE STEPS TO DO THIS.
Gar …
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Named votes as recorded in the official record.
MOTION TO PAY ALL OF THE BILLS. 2ND BY GRIFFITHS. ROLL CALL
4 yea
GREINER yea · OLINGER yea · NORRIS yea · GRIFFITHS yea
Mon Mar 2, 2026 · 18:30
Regular City Council Meeting
Council to consider sewer rate hearing, bad debt write-off, and sign quote
The Hedrick City Council will hold a regular meeting to discuss and vote on several resolutions and ordinances, including a public hearing on sewer rates, writing off uncollectible utility accounts, and transferring funds. The agenda also includes updates on the wastewater treatment plant, a contract with KCTC, and approval of mowing bids.
- Ordinance #3-2026 Draft (sewer rate ordinance) and Resolution #14-2026 setting public hearing date
- Resolution #12-2026 to write off certain utility accounts as bad debt
- Resolution #13-2026 transferring funds from Civic Center account to General Account
- KCTC Contract and 2026 Mowing Applications and Bids Received
- New cameras for park and sewer plant
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✓ Decided: Council approves $30K highway sign, mowing contract, and liquor license
The Hedrick City Council approved a $30,000 quote from Schroeder Signs and Graphics for a new highway sign, with $4,000 pledged from the Civic Center. They also accepted a $9,500 mowing bid from Wyatt Brown for the 2026 season, approved a liquor license for Elliott Oil Hedrick BP, and passed resolutions to write off uncollectible utility accounts, transfer funds from the Civic Center account, and set a public hearing on sewer rates. The council tabled further discussion on a 28E agreement with Keokuk County until the next meeting.
- Approved $30,000 sign quote from Schroeder Signs and Graphics (unanimous)
- Accepted Wyatt Brown's $9,500 bid for 2026 mowing season (unanimous)
- Approved liquor license for Elliott Oil Hedrick BP (unanimous)
- Passed Resolution #12-2026 to write off certain utility accounts as bad debt (unanimous)
- Passed Resolution #13-2026 transferring funds from Civic Center to General Account (unanimous)
- Passed Resolution #14-2026 setting public hearing on sewer rate ordinance (unanimous)
- Approved overweight permit for David Poe (unanimous)
- Approved KCTC contract with clarification on credit for 5 services (unanimous)
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City of Hedrick, IA
Regular City Council Meeting
Monday, March 2, 2026 at 6:30 pm
Meeting Location
City of Hedrick 109 N Main St. Hedrick, IA 52563 - Hedrick Community Center
Call to Order1.
Approval of the Agenda2.
KCTC Contract3.
Public Comment4.
Wastewater Treatment Plant Updates5.
Approve Minutes of the February meeting6.
Approve Clerk Financial Report7.
Approve Employee Time Cards8.
Presentation of the Bills9.
28E Agreement10.
Acceptance of Sign Quote11.
Ordinance #3-2026 Draft12.
Resolution #12-2026
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO WRITE OFF CERTAIN UTILITY
ACCOUNTS AS BAD DEBT AND UNCOLLECTIBLE
13.
Resolution #13-2026
Transferring Funds from the Civic Center account to the General Account
14.
Resolution #14-2026
Setting time and place for public hearing on sewer rate ordinance
15.
2026 Mowing Applications and Bids Received
Possible Closed Session per Iowa Code Section 21.5 (1i)
16.
Insurance City17.
New Cameras for Park and Sewer Plant18.
Over Weight Permits
Dave Poe
19.
Hedrick BP Liquor License Approval20.
Ordinance Enforcement21.
Safety22.
Council - Concerns/Requests23.
City Clerk24.
Austin Crowe25.
Correspondence26.
Adjournment27.
Contact: Ashley Olinger, City Clerk (
[email protected] 641-653-4914) | Agenda published on 02/27/2026 at
1:41 PM
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City of Hedrick, IA
Regular City Council Meeting
Minutes
Monday, March 2, 2026 at 6:30 pm
Meeting Location
City of Hedrick 109 N Main St. Hedrick, IA 52563 - Hedrick Community Center
Call to Order
Minutes:
MARCH 2, 2026 THE HEDRICK CITY COUNCIL MET IN REGULAR SESSION ON
MONDAY MARCH 2, 2026, AT 6:30PM, AT THE HEDRICK COMMUNITY CENTER,
WITH MAYOR MIKE SPILMAN PRESIDING. COUNCIL PRESENT: JEREMY GREINER,
MICHAEL MEFFORD, JD OLINGER, DUSTIN GRIFFITHS ALSO PRESENT: ASHLEY
OLINGER, AUSTIN CROWE, ROXANNE MOSBEY, ED MOSBEY, TOMMY SMITH,
WYATT BROWN SPILMAN CALLED THE MEETING TO ORDER AT 6:35PM.
1.
Approval of the Agenda
Minutes:
GRIFFITHS MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE AGENDA. 2ND BY OLINGER. ROLL
CALL-ALL AYES. MOTION CARRIED.
2.
KCTC Contract
Minutes:
COUNCIL REVIEWED THE KCTC CONTRACT AND WOULD LIKE CLARIFICATION
ADDED THAT THE CREDIT IS FOR 5 SERVICES NOT JUST THE SERVICES LISTED.
OLINGER MADE A MOTION TO ACCEPT THE CONTRACT AS LONG AS THE
CLARIFICATION IS ADDED. 2ND BY GREINER. ROLL CALL-ALL AYES. MOTION
CARRIED.
3.
Public Comment
Minutes:
MIKE SPILMAN CALLED FOR PUBLIC COMMENT. NONE RECEIVED.
4.
Wastewater Treatment Plant Updates
Minutes:
COUNCIL REVIEWED THE UPDATE FROM ION ON THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT
PLANT.
5.
Approve Minutes of the February meeting
Minutes:
GREINER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY
MEETINGS. 2ND BY GRIFFITHS. ROLL CALL-ALL AYES. MOTION CARRIED.
6.
Approve Clerk Financial Report7.
Minutes:
MEFFORD MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE CLERK’S FINANCIA …
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Named votes as recorded in the official record.
MOTION TO PAY ALL OF THE BILLS. 2ND BY GRIFFITHS. ROLL CALL
3 yea
GREINER yea · OLINGER yea · GRIFFITHS yea
Mon Feb 2, 2026 · 18:30
Regular City Council Meeting
Council to set public hearing on max tax levy for FY 2026-2027 budget
The Hedrick City Council will consider several resolutions and reports at its regular meeting. Key items include setting a public hearing for the proposed maximum tax levy for the 2026-2027 budget, approving employee wages for the same fiscal year, and authorizing investments in certificates of deposit. The council will also discuss wastewater treatment plant updates, a concrete quote for curb and gutter on Main Street, and other routine business.
- Resolution #8-2026: Approving wages for city employees for FY 2026-2027
- Resolution #9-2026: Authorizing investment in CDs with South Ottumwa Savings Bank and transfer authorization
- Resolution #10-2026: Transferring funds from Civic Center account to General Account
- Resolution #11-2026: Setting time and place for a public hearing on maximum tax dollars from certain levies for FY 2026-2027 budget
- Possible acceptance of concrete quote for curb and gutter on Main St. (Roads Projects 2026)
budgettax-levypublic-hearingroadswagesinvestmentwastewater
✓ Decided: Council approves $102,837 Main Street road repair contract
The council approved a $102,837 contract with NROADS for asphalt and curb/gutter repairs on Main Street. They also passed resolutions setting employee wages for FY26-27, authorizing CD investments, transferring civic center funds, and scheduling a public hearing on the proposed budget. Overweight permits were approved for five individuals, and the clerk was authorized to hire Spears Financial for a water/sewer analysis and GO debt schedule.
- Approved $102,837 road repair contract with NROADS for Main Street (5-0)
- Passed Resolution #8-2026 approving employee wages for FY26-27 (4-0, 1 abstain)
- Passed Resolution #9-2026 authorizing CD investments with South Ottumwa Savings Bank (5-0)
- Passed Resolution #10-2026 transferring funds from Civic Center to General Fund (5-0)
- Passed Resolution #11-2026 setting public hearing for FY26-27 budget tax levies (5-0)
- Approved overweight permits for Scott Van Buskirk, Copeland Auto Body, Glen Sackett, Clark Brain, Travis Bunnell (5-0)
- Authorized hiring Spears Financial for water/sewer analysis and GO debt schedule (5-0)
- Approved payment of all presented bills (4-0, 1 abstain)
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City of Hedrick, IA
Regular City Council Meeting
Monday, February 2, 2026 at 6:30 pm
Meeting Location
City of Hedrick 109 N Main St. Hedrick, IA 52563 - Hedrick Community Center
Call to Order1.
Approval of the Agenda2.
Keokuk County Sheriff Rep3.
Wastewater Treatment Plant Updates4.
Public Comment5.
Approve Minutes of the January meetings6.
Approve Clerk Financial Report7.
Approve Employee Time Cards8.
Presentation of the Bills9.
KCTC Contract10.
Sewer/Water Analysis & Roads GO Debt Schedule
Hiring Spears Financial to compile data
11.
Roads Projects 2026
Possible acceptance of concrete quote for curb and gutter on Main St.
12.
Accept City Sign Quote13.
Budget Numbers14.
Over Weight Permits15.
Resolution #8-2026
Approving wages for City of Hedrick Employees for the 26-27 FY
16.
Resolution #9-2026
Authorizing Investment in CDs with South Ottumwa Savings Bank and Transfer Authorization
17.
Resolution #10-2026
Transferring Funds from the Civic Center account to the General Account
18.
Resolution #11-2026
Setting time and place for a public hearing for the purpose of considering the maximum tax dollars from
certain levies for the City's proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget
19.
Ordinance Enforcement20.
Safety21.
Council - Concerns/Requests22.
City Clerk23.
Austin Crowe24.
Correspondence25.
Adjournment26.
Contact: Ashley Olinger, City Clerk (
[email protected] 641-653-4914) | Agenda published on 01/30/2026 at
12:03 PM
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City of Hedrick, IA
Regular City Council Meeting
Minutes
Monday, February 2, 2026 at 6:30 pm
Meeting Location
City of Hedrick 109 N Main St. Hedrick, IA 52563 - Hedrick Community Center
Call to Order
Minutes:
FEBRUARY 2, 2026 THE HEDRICK CITY COUNCIL MET IN REGULAR SESSION ON
MONDAY FEBRUARY 2, 2026, AT 6:30PM, AT THE HEDRICK COMMUNITY CENTER,
WITH MAYOR MIKE SPILMAN PRESIDING. COUNCIL PRESENT: JEREMY GREINER
(VIA PHONE), MICHAEL MEFFORD (VIA PHONE), JD OLINGER, DUSTIN GRIFFITHS,
CHRISTINE NORRIS ALSO PRESENT: ASHLEY OLINGER, AUSTIN CROWE,
ROXANNE MOSBEY, ED MOSBEY, JOSH WITH ION, CASEY HINAH. SPILMAN
CALLED THE MEETING TO ORDER AT 6:30PM.
1.
Approval of the Agenda
Minutes:
OLINGER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE AGENDA. 2ND BY MEFFORD. ROLL
CALL-ALL AYES. MOTION CARRIED.
2.
Keokuk County Sheriff Rep
Minutes:
CASEY HINAH PROVIDED THE COUNCIL WITH AN EXAMPLE 28E AGREEMENT AND
ANSWERED QUESTIONS FROM COUNCIL ABOUT HOW A 28E WOULD BE SET UP
AND WORK.
3.
Wastewater Treatment Plant Updates
Minutes:
JOSH FROM ION WENT OVER THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT REPORT
FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY. NO MAJOR CONCERNS.
4.
Public Comment
Minutes:
SPILMAN CALLED FOR PUBLIC COMMENT. ROXANNE MOSBEY VOICED A
COMPLAINT OF NOT BEING ABLE TO HEAR AND HOW SHE WOULD LIKE THE
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE SAID AND OTHER CHANGES TO THE MEETINGS
OPERATIONS SHE WOULD LIKE TO SEE.
5.
Approve Minutes of the January meetings
Minutes:
GRIFFITHS MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE JANUARY
6.
MEETINGS. 2ND BY NORRIS. RO …
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
MOTION TO PAY ALL OF THE BILLS. 2ND BY GRIFFITHS. ROLL CALL
4 yea
GREINER yea · OLINGER yea · NORRIS yea · GRIFFITHS yea
MOTION TO APPROVE THE PERMITS FOR SCOTT VAN BUSKIRK, COPELAND AUTO BODY, GLEN SACKETT, CLARK BRAIN, TRAVIS BUNNELL. 2ND BY NORRIS. ROLL CALL- ALL AYES. MOTION CARRIED. 15. Resolution #8-2026…
4 yea
GRIFFITHS yea · NORRIS yea · GREINER yea · MEFFORD yea
Tue Jan 27, 2026 · 18:00
Special Council Meeting
Budget workshop for FY 26-27 with road, sidewalk, equipment, and law enforcement items
The Hedrick City Council will hold a special meeting to workshop the FY 26-27 budget. Topics for possible motions include roads, new equipment, Main Street sidewalks, rock on 2nd and South Main, a city sign, KCCEF ideas, mowing, and a 28E law enforcement agreement. The council will also consider a rental request for the community center.
- Budget workshop for FY 26-27
- Road projects
- New equipment
- Main Street sidewalks
- Rock on 2nd and South Main
budgetroadssidewalksequipmentlaw-enforcementcommunity-center
✓ Decided: Council holds budget workshop, defers road decisions to Feb. 2
The Hedrick City Council held a budget workshop discussing roads, equipment, sidewalks, and other items but made no final budget decisions. Topics included $4,000 for a sander rebuild, $10,000 for rock on 2nd and Main, and exploring grants for Main Street sidewalks. The council will continue budget discussions at the February 2 meeting. The agenda was approved unanimously.
- Approved agenda (unanimous)
- Discussed budget items: roads, $4,000 sander, $10,000 rock, sign replacement, mowing bids, law enforcement, bingo supplies — no final votes taken
- Adjourned at 8:57 PM (unanimous)
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City of Hedrick, IA
Special Council Meeting
Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 6:00 pm
Meeting Location
City of Hedrick 109 N Main St. Hedrick, IA 52563 - Hedrick Community Center
| Agenda published on 01/26/2026 at 11:05 AM
Call To Order1.
Approval Of Agenda2.
Budget Workshop
TOPICS TO DECIDE ON WITH POSSIBLE MOTION
ROADS PROJECTS
NEW EQUIPMENT
MAIN STREET SIDEWALKS
ROCK ON 2ND AND SOUTH MAIN
CITY SIGN
KCCEF IDEAS
MOWING
28E - LAW ENFORCEMENT
OTHER ITEMS EFFECTING THE BUDGET FOR FY 26-27
3.
City Clerk
CC RENTAL REQUEST
4.
Austin Crowe5.
Coorespondence6.
Adjournment7.
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City of Hedrick, IA
Special Council Meeting
Minutes
Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 6:00 pm
Meeting Location
City of Hedrick 109 N Main St. Hedrick, IA 52563 - Hedrick Community Center
Call To Order
Minutes:
JANUARY 27, 2026 THE HEDRICK CITY COUNCIL MET IN SPECIAL SESSION ON
MONDAY JANUARY 27, 2026, AT 6:00PM, AT THE HEDRICK COMMUNITY CENTER,
WITH MAYOR MIKE SPILMAN PRESIDING. COUNCIL PRESENT: CHRISTINE NORRIS,
MICHAEL MEFFORD, DUSTIN GRIFFITHS, JEREMY GREINER, JD OLINGER. ALSO
PRESENT: ASHLEY OLINGER, AUSTIN CROWE. SPILMAN CALLED THE MEETING TO
ORDER AT 6:03PM.
1.
Approval Of Agenda
Minutes:
GREINER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE AGENDA. 2ND BY NORRIS. ROLL
CALL-ALL AYES. MOTION CARRIED.
2.
Budget Workshop
Minutes:
COUNCIL HELD THEIR BUDGET WORKSHOP. TOPICS DISCUSSED WERE ROADS
PROJECTS: MORE INFO TO GET WILL CONTINUE DISCUSSION AT FEBRUARY 2ND
MEETING. NEW EQUIPMENT: WILL BUDGET $4,000 FOR SANDER IF NEEDED TO
REBUILD. MAINSTREET SIDEWALKS: LOOK INTO POSSIBLE GRANTS. NO BUDGET
AT THIS TIME. ROCK ON 2ND AND MAIN: BUDGET $10,000 FOR ROCK. CITY SIGN:
WILL BUDGET TO REPLACE SIGN, WOULD LIKE AN ADDITIONAL QUOTE. KCCEF
IDEAS: APPLY FOR FUNDS TO HELP WITH PURCHASE OF THE NEW SIGN.
MOWING: CLERK IS TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS AND APPLICATIONS TO REVIEW AT
MARCH MEETING. 28E – LAW ENFORCEMENT: REPRESENTATIVE OF THE
SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT WILL BE AT THE FEBRUARY MEETING. BINGO SUPPLIES:
COUNCIL WOULD LIKE TO MOVE FORWARD WITH PURCHASE OF NEW BINGO
SUPPLIES THIS YEAR.
3.
City Clerk
Minutes:
CLERK A …
Mon Jan 5, 2026 · 18:30
Regular Council Meeting & Public Hearing
Hedrick Council to hold public hearing on Ordinance #1-2026 and consider 2026 roads projects
The Hedrick City Council will hold a public hearing and consider multiple ordinances, resolutions, and routine administrative items. Key actions include a public hearing on Ordinance #1-2026, discussion of 2026 roads projects, and approval of several resolutions covering financial support, employee handbook, and fund transfers. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes, financial reports, and employee time cards.
- Public hearing on Ordinance #1-2026
- Ordinance #2-2026 adding insufficient funds service fee
- Resolution #1-2026 supporting Area 15 Regional Planning Commission
- 2026 Roads Projects discussion
- Resolution #7-2026 transferring funds from Sewer Hauling to General Account
ordinancepublic-hearingroadsbudgetresolutionsseweremployee-handbook
✓ Decided: Council adopts 25-year electric franchise with Alliant Energy
The council approved a 25-year non-exclusive electric franchise agreement with Interstate Power and Light Company (Alliant Energy), including a franchise fee to the city. They also adopted an insufficient funds service fee ordinance, approved multiple resolutions (employee handbook, depository, record destruction, signature stamp, fund transfer), set a budget workshop for January 27, 2026, and approved employee wage increases effective July 1, 2026.
- Approved first reading, waived second/third readings, and adopted Ordinance #1-2026 granting a 25-year electric franchise to Alliant Energy (unanimous)
- Adopted Ordinance #2-2026 adding an insufficient funds service fee (unanimous)
- Passed Resolution #1-2026 supporting Area 15 Regional Planning Commission (unanimous)
- Passed Resolution #2-2026 approving the 2026 City Employee Handbook (4-0-1, Olinger abstained)
- Passed Resolution #7-2026 transferring $31,659 from Sewer Hauling to General Account (unanimous)
- Approved employee wage increases: Austin Crowe to $28.50, Ashley Olinger to $21.00, Dakota Quinn to $20.25, effective July 1, 2026 (4-0-1, Olinger abstained)
- Set budget workshop for January 27, 2026 at 6:00 PM (unanimous)
- Approved paying all bills presented (4-0-1, Mefford abstained)
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City of Hedrick, IA
Regular Council Meeting & Public Hearing
Monday, January 5, 2026 at 6:30 pm
Meeting Location
City of Hedrick 109 N Main St. Hedrick, IA 52563 - Hedrick Community Center
Call To Order1.
Approval Of Agenda2.
Public Hearing-Open3.
Public Comment on Public Hearing4.
Public Hearing-Close5.
Ordinance #1-20266.
Public Comment7.
Wastewater Treatment Plant Updates8.
Approve Minutes Of The December Meeting9.
Approve Clerk's Financial Report10.
Approve Employee Time Cards11.
Presentation Of The Bills12.
2026 Roads Projects13.
Nuvei with Banyon14.
Set Date for Budget Workshop15.
Stop Sign at end of South Main16.
Ordinance #2-2026
ADDING A NEW SECTION REGARDING INSUFFICIENT FUNDS SERVICE FEE
17.
Resolution #1-2026
Providing for the financial support of the Area 15 Regional Planning Commission
18.
Resolution #2-2026
Approving the Hedrick City Employee Handbook printed in 2026 as the official handbook
19.
Resolution #3-2026
APPROVING THE CITY OF HEDRICK APPOINTMENT, HOLIDAYS AND VACATION FOR 2026
20.
Resolution #4-2026
Approve Naming a Depository
21.
Resolution #5-2026
Authorizing the City Clerk to destroy certain records
22.
Resolution #6-2026
APPROVING THE PURCHASE AND USE OF A SIGNATURE STAMP FOR THE MAYOR AND CLERK
23.
Resolution #7-2026
Transferring Funds from Sewer Hauling to General Account
24.
Change Policy Regarding Pennies25.
City Sign26.
Employee Evaluations - Possible closed session
Possible Closed Session per Iowa Code Section 21.5 (1i)
27.
Safety28.
Contact …
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City of Hedrick, IA
Regular Council Meeting & Public Hearing
Minutes
Monday, January 5, 2026 at 6:30 pm
Meeting Location
City of Hedrick 109 N Main St. Hedrick, IA 52563 - Hedrick Community Center
Call To Order
Minutes:
JANUARY 5, 2026 THE HEDRICK CITY COUNCIL MET IN REGULAR SESSION ON
MONDAY JANUARY 5, 2026, AT 6:30PM, AT THE HEDRICK COMMUNITY CENTER,
WITH MAYOR MIKE SPILMAN PRESIDING. COUNCIL PRESENT: JEREMY GREINER,
MICHAEL MEFFORD, JD OLINGER, DUSTIN GRIFFITHS, CHRISTINE NORRIS ALSO
PRESENT: ASHLEY OLINGER, AUSTIN CROWE, DAKOTA QUINN, ROXANNE
MOSBEY, ED MOSBEY, MARY HORNBACK, DON KNOX, AR SAUER SPILMAN
CALLED THE MEETING TO ORDER AT 6:30PM.
1.
Approval Of Agenda
Minutes:
GRIFFITHS MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE AGENDA. 2ND BY OLINGER. ROLL
CALL-ALL AYES. MOTION CARRIED.
2.
Public Hearing-Open
Minutes:
GREINER MADE A MOTION TO OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR ORDINANCE
#1-2026 FRANCHISE AGREEMENT WITH ALLIANT ENERGY AT 6:31PM. 2ND BY
NORRIS. ROLL CALL-ALL AYES. MOTION CARRIED.
3.
Public Comment on Public Hearing
Minutes:
PUBLIC COMMENT CALLED FOR THE PUBLIC HEARING. NONE RECEIVED.
4.
Public Hearing-Close
Minutes:
GRIFFITHS MADE A MOTION TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 6:33PM. 2ND BY
NORRIS. ROLL CALL-ALL AYES. MOTION CARRIED.
5.
Ordinance #1-2026
Minutes:
GREINER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE
#1-2026 AN ORDINANCE REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 2-2001, AND GRANTING TO
INTERSTATE POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, A
NON-EXCLUSIVE TWENTY-FIVE YEAR …
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
MOTION TO PAY ALL OF THE BILLS. 2ND BY OLINGER. ROLL CALL
4 yea
GREINER yea · BUNNELL yea · NORRIS yea · GRIFFITHS yea
RESOLUTION 2-2026 APPROVING THE HEDRICK CITY EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK PRINTED IN 2026 AS THE OFFICIAL HANDBOOK. 2ND BY GRIFFITHS. ROLL CALL
4 yea
NORRIS yea · GREINER yea · MEFFORD yea · GRIFFITHS yea
MOTION TO COME OUT OF CLOSED SESSION AND GO INTO REGULAR SESSION AT 9:02PM. 2ND BY GRIFFITHS. ROLL CALL-ALL AYES. MOTION CARRIED. GRIFFITHS MADE A MOTION FOR AUSTIN CROWE’S WAGE TO GO TO $28.50…
4 yea
GREINER yea · GRIFFITHS yea · NORRIS yea · MEFFORD yea
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