COUNCIL MEETING
APRIL 30, 2024
A special meeting of the City Council of Vinton, Iowa was held at 6:00pm on the 30th day of April 2024 in the City Hall Council Chambers, Vinton, Iowa. Mayor Maynard presided and the roll being called the following members were present: Elwick, Hessenius, Parmater, Pflughaupt, Stark; Absent: Gates.
Motion by Pflughaupt, seconded by Parmater to approve the agenda as presented. Question: Ayes – all. Motion carried.
New Business
The City Clerk’s office received three applications for the 4th Ward council seat vacated by Gates’ resignation. One applicant withdrew their application prior to the submission deadline. Council interviewed JR Schemmel and Wesley Recker during this meeting. After interviews and discussion, it was determined both applicants would be an excellent addition to the Council.
Motion by Hessenius, seconded by Pflughaupt to appoint Wesley Recker as the 4th Ward council member. Question: Ayes – Elwick, Hessenius, Parmater, Pflughaupt and Stark. Motion carried. Recker will serve until the next municipal election which is November 2025. Maynard will administer the Oath of Office to Recker at the next regularly scheduled Council meeting.
With no other business before the Council, motion by Pflughaupt, seconded by Parmater to adjourn. Approved unanimously. Time: 7:00pm.