City of Bushnell City Council met Dec. 15.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
Mayor Norton called the meeting to order
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was given.
Roll Call
Ald. Carla Promisson -P Ald. Greg Yocum -P
Ald. Janice Fowler-P Ald. Stacey Allen –P
Ald. Kim Havens -A Ald. Mike Burkholder –P
Ald. Rene Ford – P Ald. Shaun Ellis -P
Mayor Dave Norton – P
Utility Manager Joe Fosdyck – P
City Clerk Teresa Ebbert – P
Police Chief Justin Hood-P
Treasurer Betsy Rench –P
Street Superintendent David Raymond-P
City Attorney Nick Tinsman-A
Treasurer
*The Tax Levy has been filed
*Elected officials previously bonded for $100,000 are now bonded for $300,000
Consent Agenda
Ald. Yocum made a motion to approve the consent agenda which includes.
- Approval of Minutes from December 1, 2025
- Accept November Financial Report
Ald. Allen seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with the results as follows:
Ald. Promisson “aye” Ald. Yocum “aye”
Ald. Fowler “aye” Ald. Allen “aye”
Ald. Havens “aye” Ald. Burkholder “aye”
Ald. Ford “aye” Ald. Ellis “aye”
Where upon Mayor Norton declared the motion carried
Ad hoc (Mayor’s Report)
*Mayor Norton stated that a local businessman donated money towards decorating The Depot.
Personnel/Finance/Budget
*Next meeting December 29, 2025 4:30 @ City Hall
Public Works
*Next meeting December 17, 2025 4:00@ City Hall
*The committee will review water rates with discussion from Utility Department and water department.
*The invoice from Quality Rolloff for $1,181 for sledge removal was considerably less then the land application.
Police/Liquor/ESDA
*Livestock in city limits has been tabled at this time
*ESDA is trying to get a storm spotter class in Bushnell in February
Parks/Recreation/Real Estate
*Nothing to report
Engineering Report
*Update on Washington Street Project – work has stopped due to weather, they just need to Cross Hess St and finish out.
Economic Development
*Nothing to report
MAEDCO
*CEO class of 2026 will be doing their Class Business, Christmas Movies Drive in style for $25.00 a car.
*MAEDCO annual meeting is January 29, 2026 @ Park Place
*Enterprise Zone meeting in January.
Attorney’s Report/Ordinances & Resolutions
Ald. Allen made a motion to adjourn
Meeting was adjourned at 5:50
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