Angola City council approves $3.38M in bills, elects Olson mayor pro tem

The Angola City council met Jan. 5 and approved allowance accounts payable vouchers numbered 77,716 through 78,025 totaling $3,381,155.33 and elected Council member Olson as mayor pro tem for 2026.

Council members present for the roll call included Council member Coffey, Council member Olson, Council member Sharkey, Council member Dowd and Council member McNervey. The body first approved the Dec. 15 minutes by voice vote after a motion and second.

Under unfinished business, staff distributed a fire-territory packet and said joint meetings with Pleasant Township are scheduled. Council members were asked to confirm their availability because staff said it has been "very hard to get a quorum" for those sessions; staff member Kyler will follow up to secure attendance.

Nominations for mayor pro tem were opened. After a nomination and second, a council member praised the city's nonpartisan tradition, referencing Mayor Hickman and another prior mayor by the name Dave. Nominations were closed and Council member Olson was affirmed by voice vote as mayor pro tem.

In routine reports, the court treasurer and other staff reported no items. The Chief reported that "Christmas decorations are coming down Wednesday" and that he was coordinating the task with Chad.

On fiscal business the council considered payment of voucher numbers 77,716 through 78,025. A member moved that the bills be paid; the motion was seconded and the council approved the payment by voice vote. The invoices collectively total $3,381,155.33, as stated at the meeting.

No further business was raised. The council set its next meeting for Tuesday, Jan. 20, and concluded the session.