DeKalb Times

City of Sandwich Finance Committee met July. 21.

Here are the minutes provided by the committee:

Alderwoman Erickson called the meeting to order at 6:30pm

Present: Alderman Danko, Alderman Kreinbrink, Alderwoman Erickson, Alderwoman Inman. Alderman Robinson arriving at 6:33

Also Present: Geoff Penman City Administrator and Tony Eberle EMA Director

Review of Semi-Monthly Bills Ran on 7/16/2025:

Alderman Danko brought up questions regarding the Foundry Bill for sewer grates, how many were stolen, can we stamp our name on them. Name stamping could possibly cost more than the grates themselves. There were 12 or so grates ordered, a couple extra were ordered. Alderman Robinson asked about the Sign FX bill, what is the sign for, sign is for the empty lot by FNBO for information if someone is interested in purchasing and developing the property. Also the Bill for the City Hall Annex buildout plans, are we still doing this, yes trying to figure out how to best utilize the space, and when it can be done. Soft Water City, 3 deliveries of salt, can we get this local - this was just easier to get it done when we needed it and fill it. Can we find an employee to pick up and load it to save some money. Street Dept. rekey, why? It was being left open, and we weren't sure if there was a key floating around and someone getting in that should not be.

Unfinished Business:

None

New Business:

Approval of Minutes from July 7, 2025 meeting. Motion made by Alderwoman inman and seconded by Alderman Danko - motion passed by voice vote. Passed

Alderman Robinson wanted to discuss the new meal plan reimbursement amounts, while ok with the new amounts set forth, can we change the new wording for the breakfast and dinner portion to read only reimbursed for breakfast and dinner if spending the night. Alderman Kreinbrink suggested and over/under of 3 hours before after start time for reimbursement of breakfast/dinner.

Motion to Send Bills to Council in the amount of $97,342.88. Motion made by Alderwoman Inman and seconded by Alderman Kreinbrink - motion passed by voice vote. Passed

Audience Comments:

Sandra Koehler has questions regarding using the insurance deductible for the stolen sewer grates and why not using that to cover the costs. Geoff stated that does not happen unless there is a $10k loss, because of how the insurance works. Sandra also stated we should just give employees $45 a day for meal reimbursement and then receipts etc would not need to be gone over and possibly be cheaper in the long run.

Adjournment:

There being no further business to come before the Committee, a motion made by Alderwoman Inman and seconded by Alderman Danko to adjourn were made. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote at 6:50pm

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