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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