City of Hamilton City Council met March 16.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
1. ROLL CALL
The Hamilton City Council met in regular session 7:00pm at the Hamilton City Hall. Attending were Mayor Bocephus Casey, Alderman Andrew Asbury, Tommy Buckert, Brandon Wilson, Debbie Summers, Steve Schlatter, Beverly Boone, and Clerk Michelle Dorethy, Public Works Director Ryan Brotherton, and Police Chief Mike Boley
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Summers led everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. MINUTES OF March 2, 2026
Asbury made a motion to approve the minutes of the March 2nd council meeting. Wilson seconded the motion. Roll was called with Asbury, Buckert, Wilson, Summers, and Boone voting aye. Schlatter abstained.
Motion carried.
Vote results: Ayes: 5 / Nays: 0
4. MAYOR’S COMMENTS
a. Ordinance #16 Approving and Authorizing Redevelopment Agreement
Mayor Casey presented Ordinance #16 for approval from the 136 TIF District. Boone made a motion to approve Ordinance #16 Authorizing the Execution of a Redevelopment Agreement with Stephen and Carol Helenthal at 1830 Keokuk Street. This agreement will authorize up to 25% of the Tif eligible project costs to not exceed $4,813.00. Schlatter seconded the motion. Roll was called with Buckert, Wilson, Summers, Schlatter, Boone, and Asbury voting aye.
Motion carried.
Vote results: Ayes: 6 / Nays: 0
b. Ordinance #17 Approving and Authorizing Redevelopment Agreement
Mayor Casey presented Ordinance #17 for approval from the Downtown TIF District. Buckert made a motion to approve Ordinance #17 Authorizing the Execution of a Redevelopment Agreement with Sheila Monroe / Mississippi Nights at 1014 Broadway. This agreement will authorize up to 25% of the TIF eligible project costs to not exceed $7,125.00. Asbury seconded the motion. Roll was called with Wilson, Summers, Schlatter, Boone, Asbury and Buckert voting aye.
Motion carried.
Vote results: Ayes: 6 / Nays: 0
5. WELCOME VISITORS
Mayor Casey noted that Ada Bair from Memorial Hospital will attend a future meeting.
6. FINANCE & APPROPRIATIONS
Summers reported that the Finance Committee will hold a meeting on March 23rd at 5:00pm
a. Treasurer Reports
Summers made a motion to approve the Treasurer’s Report. Schlatter seconded the motion. Roll was called with Summers, Schlatter, Boone, Asbury, Buckert, and Wilson voting aye.
Motion carried.
Vote results: Ayes: 6 / Nays: 0
7. HEALTH & SAFETY
Asbury reported that they are working on the Department of Agriculture application for animal control. He noted that a smoke alarm is needed and will need linked to a notification system. Buckert noted there was a new alarm in the city hall office and will check to see if will work with a notification system
8. BUILDING & GROUNDS, PERMITS & ZONING:
Buckert gave a report on the Building and Grounds committee meeting that was held on March 12th
a. Building/Demolition Permits
Buckert reported there were no permits to approve at this time.
9. PUBLIC WORKS
Public Works Director, Ryan Brotherton reported the city was selected for a Federal EPA initiative program GLO “Get the Lead Out.” He noted there are approximately 390 unknown service lines in town. Brotherton also reported that the sewer jetter is currently under repair.
10. ECONOMIC & TOURISM
Public Works Director, Ryan Brotherton reported the city was selected for a Federal EPA initiative program GLO “Get the Lead Out.” He noted there are approximately 390 unknown service lines in town. Brotherton also reported that the sewer jetter is currently under repair.
11. ADJOURNMENT
Public Works Director, Ryan Brotherton reported the city was selected for a Federal EPA initiative program GLO “Get the Lead Out.” He noted there are approximately 390 unknown service lines in town. Brotherton also reported that the sewer jetter is currently under repair.
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