The Culbertson Town Council recorded a series of formal actions across 2021. Most motions carried with no objections and are summarized below.
Key resolutions and votes
- Resolution #488 (Jan.–May timeframe): Amend 2020–2021 budget to reflect revenues from COVID-19 and oil & gas severance. Motion carried with no objections. (first noted May 10)
- Resolution #489: Amend FY2020–2021 budget (motion recorded July 12). Motion carried.
- Resolution #490: Request distribution of BARAA funds for FY2021–2022. Motion carried.
- Resolution #491: Establish personal wages for FY2021–2022. Motion carried.
- Resolution #492: Adopt Preliminary Budget for FY2021–2022. Motion carried.
- Resolution #493: Accept Growth Policy. Motion carried (July 12).
- Resolution #494: Accept Capital Improvement Plan. Motion carried (July 12).
- Resolution #495: Disposition of Surplus Property. Motion carried (Aug. 9).
- Resolution #496: Approve mills for FY2021–2022. Motion carried (Aug. 9).
- Resolution #497: Cancel 2021 municipal election. Motion carried (Oct. 4 minutes record).
- Resolution #498: Amend FY2021–2022 wages for library assistant to increase starting wage to $11/hr. Motion carried (Nov. 8).
Appointments and personnel actions
- Appointment: Todd Gabriel appointed to fill East Ward vacancy (Aug. 9).
- Hires: Multiple pool staff and lifeguards approved (May 10 and subsequent meetings); Russell Riegler hired as Water/Wastewater with General Maintenance pending background check (Aug. 9); Jessica Kierstad hired as assistant librarian (Nov. 8).
Other recorded motions
- Acceptance of aviation grants and approval of airport project bids (Feb. and Apr. records).
- Approval of a WWC Engineering work order for water-main design ($47,500) (Aug. 9).
- Approval to participate in DPHHS LIHWAP program for low-income water/wastewater assistance for Oct. 1, 2021–Sept. 30, 2023 (Aug. 9).
The minutes record each motion, mover and seconder; almost all passed by the council without recorded opposition.