THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
November 4, 2024
The regular meeting of the Board of Public Works was held on November 4, 2024, at 5:00 pm in the City Council Chambers. Those in attendance were President David Ausmus, Vice President Jeff Roberts, Board Member David Wilt, Board Member Chris Nelson, General Manager Dana Ulmer, Assistant General Manager Ben Stueve, Controller Jennifer McLeland, Mayor Tony Petre, Councilwoman Cheryl Blaise, Councilman Jerold Carr, Councilman Ernie Lea, Councilman Jerry Thompson and guest Joe Ellis, Macon County Ministries Treasurer.
President David Ausmus called the meeting to order at 5:01 pm.
- The minutes from the last regular and closed meeting of the Board of Public Works were reviewed. Vice President Jeff Roberts made a motion, seconded by Board Member David Wilt, to approve the minutes of October 21, 2024 open and October 21, 2024 closed meetings. The motion carried with four votes for and none against.
Under old business
- There was no old business to discuss.
Under new business:
3. Approval of 2024 Macon County Ministries Allocation – Joe Ellis, Macon County Ministries Treasurer discussed with the Board the current financial status of Macon County Ministries, their increased expenses with less donations for the Food Pantry and decision in February 2024 to increase utility customer pledges from $100 to $200 annually. Mr. Ellis requested that the Board consider increasing the annual contribution to Macon County Ministries to aid in Food Pantry distributions as well as utility bill pledges. Macon Municipal Utilities has allocated funds to assist Macon County Ministries for an extended period, the contribution has increased from $7,000 in 2022 to $9,000 in 2023, Mr. Ellis and the Board at Macon County Ministries has recommended the 2024 contribution be increased to $12,000. Board Member David Wilt made a motion, seconded by President David Ausmus to allocate $12,000 to Macon County Ministries for 2024. The motion carried with three votes for, none against and one abstention.
4. Approval of 2025 Budget – Controller Jennifer McLeland reviewed the budget with the Board and City Council in attendance. Following discussion, Vice President Jeff Roberts made a motion, seconded by Board Member Chris Nelson to approve the 2025 budget as presented. The motion carried with four votes for and none against.
5. Employee Retention & Recruitment – No employee changes have occurred since the prior meeting.
6. Board of Public Works Member Reports – No Board Member reports were given.
7. Approval of Accounts Payable – Board members signed accounts payable without revision.
A motion to adjourn was made by Board Member David Wilt, seconded by Vice President Jeff Roberts to adjourn the meeting at 6:55 pm, with the next regular board meeting set for Monday, December 16, 2024, at 5:00 pm in the City Council Chambers. Motion carried with four votes for and none against.