Mayor pro tem Denny Rich led the session which included a discussion about a meeting with the Student Advisory Committee, to which Rich said was "really enjoyable" and that he is proud to see the kids getting involved; there are several events to be announced that involve the council and the Butler high school panel of about 8 coming soon.
Councilwoman Carmin Behringer pointed out that the upcoming '26 April election will include open seats for the position of mayor and 4 council seats, each for a 2 year term. Filing information will be forthcoming for those interested in running.
Plans were set for the city of Butler employee Christmas dinner, The decision to have Steiner's Restaurant cater and a bonus of $350 for each employee was approved.
Replacement of a pump at the wastewater treatment plant was also approved, coming in at a cost of about $12,000 which was less than half the price of other quotes received by the council, proving that shopping around can certainly save money.
Following the meeting, Butler City Clerk Gayle Alexander provided Mid America Live with the following information regarding the 'cold weather rule':
The City shall not discontinue municipal utility service to residential customers for non-payment of bills on any day when the National Weather Service local forecast between 6 am and 9am for the following twenty-four hours predicts that the temperature will drop below thirty degrees Fahrenheit and or when utility personnel will not be available to reconnect utility service during the immediately succeeding day(s) and the National Weather Service local forecast between 6 am to 9 am predicts that the temperature during that period will drop below thirty degrees Fahrenheit. More information about the rule can be found on page 6.
Remember the Butler city council meets on the first and third Tuesdays, 7 pm at city hall; the public is highly encouraged to attend.
