The meeting of the Burtrum City Council was called to order at 7 p.m. on Monday, January 5, 2015. Oath of office was taken by newly elected Council member Deb Van Havermaet.
A letter from Kevin Wunderlich was read declining the office of Mayor on a write-in vote. Letter was accepted. A nomination of Ron Strassburg for Mayor was made by Beau Krueger. Upon vote all council members approved the nomination. Deb Van Havermaet abstained from voting.
The oath of office was then taken by Ron Strassburg. He then took over the meeting as Mayor.
Minutes of the December 1, 2014 meeting were read and approved on a motion by Kevin Wunderlich and seconded by Beau Krueger. Upon vote motion carried.
Finance report was read and approved on a motion by Deb Van Havermaet and seconded by Anna Payne. Upon vote motion carried. Motion to pay checks number 7339 thru 7345 was made by Beau Krueger and seconded by Anna Payne. Upon vote motion carried.
After some discussion, a motion was made by Beau Krueger and seconded by Kevin Wunderlich to install a street light on Lincoln St. on the pole that is there. All members voted in favor. Motion carried. The City ordinances will be looked at at the next meeting.
All council members, the Mayor and Clerk will serve on the following committees: Law and Order, Streets, Finance, Weed Inspection and Building Permits.
Being no further business, a motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Anna Payne and seconded by Kevin Wunderlich. All members voted in favor. Motion carried. These are unapproved minutes.
Dorothy Strassburg, City Clerk