East Central Reporter

City of Marshall City Council met Sept. 23.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

The regular meeting of the City Council was called to order at 6:30 P.M., with Mayor John Hasten presiding. Upon roll call, all council members were present.

Knott made a motion, seconded by LeFever, to approve the minutes of the previous meeting as written. Upon roll call, all council members voted for, motion carried.

Public Comment: Jeff Wallace informed everyone that Crawford County was having Wings Over the Wabash this upcoming weekend. It is a free event, donations will be accepted, and there will be many interesting planes to see at the air show.

New Business: Warren LeFever discussed his concern over the pool financial results. He feels that the entrance fees will need to be increased for next year’s season. Mayor Haston assured everyone it would all be discussed in committee.

Green made a motion, seconded by Smitley, to approve the Collection, Treasurer’s, Building and Police Reports for August 2024. Upon roll call, all council members voted for, motion carried.

LeFever made a motion, seconded by Propst, to approve the employment of Joseph Wilson for a position at the City Garage. Upon roll call, all council members voted for, motion carried.

Green made a motion, seconded by LeFever, to table to vote on the HVAC system for City Hall. Upon roll call, all council members voted for except Nelson, Smitley and Wallace. Nelson, Smitley and Wallace voted against, motion carried.

Green made a motion, seconded by Wallace, to accept a Master Service Agreement between the City of Marshall and the Farnsworth Group for engineering, architectural and technical work. Upon roll call, all council members voted for except Propst. Propst voted against, motion carried.

Wallace made a motion, seconded by LeFever, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 2024-R-12, a Resolution of Support for the ITEP Grant. Upon roll call, all council members voted for, motion carried.

Green made a motion, seconded by LeFever, to pay the bills in the amount of $919,914.10. Upon roll call, all members voted for, motion carried.

LeFever made a motion, seconded by Knott, to adjourn. Upon roll call, all council members voted for, motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:21 P.M.

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