Regular City Council Meeting Minutes 

City of Porter 

April 11, 2023 7:00 p.m. 

 

The meeting was called to order by Mayor Donald Verschelde. 

 

Council members present were Kim Jelen, Donald Verschelde, Josh Sumption, Craig Peterson, Pat Vlaminck, and Judy Verschelde.   

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Also present were Ken Hennen and Eric Dybsetter. 

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Mayor Donald Verschelde called for the reading of the minutes of the March 6, 2023, Regular City Council meeting.  Minutes were approved as read in a motion by Josh Sumption, seconded by Craig Petersen.  All were in favor with none opposed, and the motion was carried. 

The City will have Ken Hennen blade the alley’s and to use gravel to fill & level some pothole areas. 

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Eric Dybsetter inquired into his building permit.  The planning & zoning recommends approval.  Pat/Craig – building bins, Planning & Zoning, Craig, to provide the building details. 

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Don will burn the dump grounds when weather permits. 

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A motion was made by Pat Vlaminck, seconded by Josh Sumption, that the City of Porter authorizes Mayor, Don Verschelde & City Clerk, Kim Jelen to be authorized signers on the business account at First Security Bank.  All were in favor with none opposed, and the motion was carried.  

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The city received the previously discussed ARP funds from Wergeland Township for turn-out gear. 

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361,000 gallons of water was used. 

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A motion was made by Pat Vlaminck, seconded Josh Sumption, to pay the bills as read.  All were in favor with none opposed, and the motion was carried.  

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Bill Briggs reported that Norman Township would like to give the city $3500.00 ARP money to be used for turnout gear for the fire department. 

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A motion was made by Craig Petersen, seconded by Pat Vlaminck, to adjourn the meeting.  All were in favor with none opposed, and the motion was carried. 

 

Kim Jelen, Clerk 

City of Porter