CITY OF LENOX

A regular meeting of the Lenox City Council was called to order by Mayor Douglas on June 23, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall with the following council members answering roll call: Peterson, Hodges, Tull and Cruz; Huffman was absent. Staff present was City Clerk, Dawne Bowman. Visitors were Colleen Larimer, Kristi Richie, Sheila O'Riley, Sandy Sweeney, Diana Maharry, Dave Sturm, Shari Burger and Kay Smith.

Cruz made a motion to approve the agenda, seconded by Tull, all ayes, motion carried. Hodges made a motion to approve 6/09/25 regular meeting minutes, seconded by Peterson, all ayes, motion carried. Tull made a motion to approve payment of the bills, seconded by Cruz, all ayes, motion carried.

Leading Ladies of Lenox were present to discuss the fundraising progress for the Baby Pool Renovations. They are continuing to raise funds to meet their goal, with upcoming activities, such as a Soccer Tournament and the fundraiser in the park in July.

Dave Sturm, Snyder & Associates, presented the council with a brief overview of the 2025 Street Improvement Project. Sturm mentioned that by allowing the bidders until next year to finish the project, could potentially attract more contractors.

Tull made a motion to approve Resolution 22- 27 Establishing Bid Letting and Public Hearing for 2025 Street Improvement Project, seconded by Peterson, all ayes, motion carried. The bid letting will be held on 7/10/25 at 2PM and the Public Hearing being held on 7/14/25 at 5:30PM.

Kay Smith spoke to the council on Holiday Pay for Library Employees, as they currently do not receive holiday pay. They would like the library employees to receive holiday pay if the holiday falls on one of the employee's regular scheduled work days. This will be on the next agenda.

Peterson made a motion to approve Comprehensive Extended Warranty on the Skid Steer for an additional 2 years at a cost of $3,942, seconded by Hodges, all ayes, motion carried.

Hodges made a motion to approve Resolution 25- 22 Establishing Employee Wages for FY26, seconded by Tull, all ayes, motion carried.

Peterson made a motion to approve Resolution 25- 23 Transfer from TIF to Internal Gas Loan, seconded by Cruz, all ayes, motion carried.

Peterson made a motion to approve Resolution 25- 24 Transfer from RUT Investment to RUT Cash Account, seconded by Tull, all ayes, motion carried.

Hodges made a motion to approve Resolution 25- 25 Transfer from Sewer to Sewer I&I Account, seconded by Peterson, all ayes, motion carried. Tull made a motion to approve Resolution 25- 26 Transfer from Park/Pool Account to General Account, seconded by Cruz, all ayes, motion carried.

Peterson made a motion to approve El Guero Mexican Restaurants and Cantinas, LLC Class C Retail Alcohol License, seconded by Hodges, all ayes, motion carried.

Tull motioned to adjourn the meeting, Hodges seconded, all ayes, motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 5:55 PM.