City Council Special Meeting

CITY OF RUSSELL
SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
OCTOBER 29, 2018
Present:  Duane Bedford (Mayor), Council members:  Chris Feehan, Terry Newcomb, Casey DeHoedt, Corey Paige and Cindy Smith, clerk.
Meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm by Duane Bedford, Mayor.
Police Department:  Officer Jeff Johnson and Mayor, Duane Bedford have had discussions regarding Officer Johnson’s time availability.  Officer Johnson has resigned as our city police due to the time constraints that he has with his other responsibilities with the City of Chariton and with the State of Iowa Sheriff’s department.    The City of Russell has had applications submitted and has decided to hire Officer Dustin Hardin to take over the responsibilities of the Russell police department.   Officer Johnson has stated that he will assist in getting the new officer started and help in any way that he can.  This offer to hire Officer Hardin was motioned for approval by Chris Feehan and seconded by Casey Dehoedt.
Ayes – all approved
Nay’s – none
Dump Trailer:  Jim Larrington has been getting quotes for a dump trailer to purchase for the city.  The cost of this trailer will be $6,990.00 which will include a tarp and spare tire.  This purchase was motioned for approval by Terry Newcomb and seconded by Corey Paige.
Ayes – all approved
Nay’s – none
Motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:30 was made by Chris Feehan and seconded by Casey Dehoedt
Ayes – all approved
Nay’s - none