The Volga City Council held a Public Hearing and Public Meeting on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 in the Volga City Hall. Mayor Pro-Tem Elaine Follon opened the Public Hearing for the Proposed FY 24-25 Budget at 6:00pm. Council members Parker Klingman, Alex Fettkether, Crystal Nicholson, and Elaine Follon answered Roll Call. Mike Howard, Tom Klingman, and Bethany Klingman were also in attendance. The Clerk reviewed items on the budget. No additional questions or comments were received. Motion by Fettkether to close the Public Hearing. Second by Klingman. All voted in favor. The Public Hearing was closed at 6:03pm.
Tom Klingman and Bethany Klingman discussed upcoming operations for the Volga City Opera House and VCTC, Inc. Tom Klingman requested the monthly utility billing stop effective August 1, 2024. Council reviewed the City Code. Motion by Fettkether to remove the garbage charges for the requested and approved garbage service that was added on as a business. All other charges will follow City Code. Second by Klingman. All voted in favor. Motion carried.
Council reviewed applications received for the Water-Wastewater Superintendent position. Motion by Klingman to contact the applicant for an interview at the May council meeting. Second by Fettkether. All voted in favor. Motion carried.
Mayor Pro-Tem Follon presented Resolution 2024-09: A Resolution Adopting the FY 24-25 Budget and Certification of City Taxes. Motion by Fettkether to approve Resolution 2024–09. Second by Nicholson. A Roll Call vote was taken. Ayes: Follon, Fettkether, Nicholson, Klingman. Nays: none. Absent: Whittle. Resolution 2024-09 was approved.
Motion by Nicholson to approve the application for Floodplain & Building Permit: Parker Klingman, 800 Washington Street as presented with the existing concrete pad. Second by Fettkether. Ayes: Fettkether, Follon, Nicholson. Nays: none. Abstain: Klingman. Motion carried.
Motion by Klingman to approve the application for Floodplain & Building Permit: Mary O’Brien, 102 Cedar Street. Second by Fettkether. All voted in favor. Motion carried.
Motion by Fettkether to adjourn. Second by Nicholson. All voted in favor. Meeting was adjourned at 6:43pm.