Regular City Council Meeting Minutes 

City of Porter 

January 2, 2024 6:30 p.m. 

 

The meeting was called to order by Mayor Donald Verschelde. 

 

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

 

Also present was Ryan Westphal and Kenny Hennen. 

 

The city reviewed with Ryan Westphal and Kenny Hennen the city roads for snow removal. 

 

Mayor Donald Verschelde called for the reading of the minutes of the December 4, 2023, Regular City Council meeting.  Minutes were approved as read in a motion by Pat Vlaminck, seconded by Craig Peterson. All were in favor with none opposed, and the motion was carried. 

 

The city received a $6,914.00 grant for public safety aid. 

 

A motion was made by Pat Vlaminck, seconded by Craig Peterson to designate the State Bank of Taunton, Canby Credit Union, and First Security Bank as the official depositors, Canby News as the official newspaper, Josh Sumption as the proxy for mayor, Gerald Boulton as the attorney for the City, and Taunton as the official pound.  All were in favor with none opposed, the motion was carried. 

 

A motion was made by Kim Jelen, seconded by Josh Sumption for a Voluntary Contribution to the Statewide Volunteer Fire Fighter Retirement Plan of $5,000.00 for 2024.  All were in favor with none opposed, the motion was carried. 

 

Fire Contract Meeting will not be held in person this year as there are no changes and the townships, and their contracts will be mailed.  

 

Fire Department received a $300.00 donation from the State Bank of Taunton. 

 

360,000 gallons of water (estimated) used. 

 

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

 

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

 

Kim Jelen 

Clerk