Council Meeting - 11/3/2025

cThe Walcott City Council Meeting was held November 3, 2025 at 7:30 pm at the Walcott Fire Hall.

In attendance were Mayor Vining and council members Brown, Rhodenbough, and Janowicz. Absent was Oestreich. Also in attendance was Brian Boyle, Chase Julson with AE2S.

October minutes and financials were read and approved by Rhodenbough, 2nd by Janowicz. Carried.

Vining explained that a couple weeks ago the water plant shut down. Chase Julson supplied information regarding the pump computer that is no longer working. There are possible fixes, however finding reliable parts are extremely difficult and will most likely be short-term. A longer term, more reliable option is available for $17,000, and would be a quick install. Council inquired the possibility of replacing the float since it has caused some recent issues. Chase will get a price to Lee for this. Rhodenbough motioned to spend up to $18,000 to fix the computer system, seconded by Brown. Carried.

Sidewalk is now completed. J&J will pay for their portion up front. Brewzers will be billed through special assessments.

Water leak on 4th street near Anderson’s. Discovered there was not a valve to shut down that portion of town. Vining expressed the need to add valves through town to avoid this issue in the future.

Vining talked to the city attorney regarding the proposed Ordinances. It was recommended to not have an appointed committee, but rather allow volunteers to review the ordinances and provide suggestions.

City failed a copper test at one of the testing locations. The state has provided what needs to be done and the city will follow these processes.

Garbage rates will increase with the January bill to account for the increase in costs from Waste Management.
Water bills were discussed.

Next Meeting December 1, 2025.

Brown motioned to adjourn, seconded by Rhodenbough. Carried

General Fund Balance $325,901.15
OTPCO 401.73 & 37.97; Jen S 757.27; Farmer’s Union 335; Lies, Bullis, Hatting 80; TJM Trucking 519.75; Wyatt Vining 825; US Treasury 563.04 FCCU 55.60
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WSG Balance $164,482.70
Brian B. 369.40; AE2S 90; OTPCO 107.36 & 181.78; SEWU 1365.08; City of Fargo 14