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City of Gillett Common Council Meeting

December 7, 2023 · Gillett, AR
Source: 12 7 23 Council Minutes 1 (PDF, 5 pp)
Retrieved May 12, 2026 from cityofgillett.com ↗
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Attendees

Josh McCarthy (Mayor)
Chelsea Anderson (Clerk Treasurer)
Irene Drake (Alderperson)
Nanette Mohr (Alderperson)
Jerry Luther (Alderperson)
Jon Gildemeister (Alderperson)
Ashley VanStraten (Alderperson)
Tim Via (Fire Chief Assistant)
Shannon Stoner (Librarian)
Nate Anderson (Public Works Foreman)
Ron Anderson (Utility Operator)
Craig Schuh (Ayres Engineers)
Alisa Stadler (Ayres Engineers)
Chris Byars (Chamber of Commerce President)
Kevin Smith (Public)
David Deland (Public)
Jonathan Blaskowski (Public)
Warren Bluhm (Times Herald)
Breitenbach (Police Chief) (absent)
✓ Present: 18/19

Decisions

#Minutes approval

APPROVED Voice Vote: All Voting Aye

#Tourism and Marketing Commission recommendations

APPROVED Roll Call Vote: All Voting Aye

#Financial Report

APPROVED Roll Call Vote: All Voting Aye

#2024 Budget

APPROVED Roll Call Vote: All Voting Aye

#Election inspectors appointment

APPROVED Voice Vote: All Voting Aye

#Picnic License for Finnegan Lake Walleye Club

APPROVED Voice Vote: All Voting Aye

#Operator License for Linda Hougas and Jennifer McNabb

APPROVED Voice Vote: All Voting Aye

#Special Event Permit for Finnegan Lake Walleye Club Fishing Derby

APPROVED Voice Vote: All Voting Aye

Agenda Items

#4

Minutes approval

Approval of minutes from November 2, 2023

#5

CDA Report

No report from Alderperson Mohr

#6

Library Report

Librarian Shannon Stoner reported on library activities

#7

Tourism & Marketing Commission/Gillett Area Chamber of Commerce

Discussion on tourism and marketing initiatives

#8

Financial Report

Clerk Treasurer provided financial report

#9

Police Department Report

Police Chief Breitenbach reported on police activities

#10

Fire Department Report

Fire Chief Assistant Tim Via reported on fire department activities

#11

Health, Protection and License Committee Report

Discussion on picnic license for Finnegan Lake Walleye Club

#12

Board of Public Works Committee Report

Ayres Engineers presented on Washington Street project

#13

Utility Committee Report

Utility Operator Ron Anderson reported on utility activities

#14

Finance and Personnel Committee Report

Discussion on 2024 budget

#15

Park and Cemetery Committee Report

Discussion on special event permit for Finnegan Lake Walleye Club Fishing Derby

Public Comments

1 speaker
David Deland · Topic: Dollar General taxes

Asked about taxes for Dollar General compared to previous properties