City Council — Minutes

Regular Meeting Minutes of the Fountain City Common Council Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at 6:00 PM The meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM by Mayor Ben Adank. Roll call: Christine Williamson, Barb Schmidtknecht, Peter Schaffner, Stephen Qualy, Scott Feraro, and David Endres, present. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Motion P. Schaffner, second B. Schmidtknecht to approve the minutes of October 8, 2025, Common Council Meeting. Motion carried. Motion P. Schaffner, second S. Feraro to approve the recommendation of the annual REU Audit. Motion carried. Motion B. Schmidtknecht, second D. Endres to approve the Fountain City Utility Late Payment Charge Policy. Motion carried. Motion B. Schmidtknecht, second P. Schaffner to approve the delinquent utility bill and special assessments to the county tax rolls. Motion carried. Motion S. Qualy, second D. Endres to approve the closing of the recycling center December 21, 2025. Motion carried. Motion P. Schaffner, second S. Qualy to approve the Employee Handbook updates. Motion carried. Motion B. Schmidtknecht, second S. Feraro to approve the renewal of the employees’ Health Insurance Policy with Quartz, the G402 Plan with Benefit Advisors. Motion carried. Motion S. Qualy, second D. Endress to approve the quote from Altra AVS for the Auditorium/City Hall Security System for $14,389.81. Motion carried. Motion P. Schaffner, second S. Feraro to approve the 2026 Projects and Capital Purchases Plan. Motion carried. Motion S. Feraro, second B. Schmidtknecht to approve the Old National Bank Loan of $850,000 at 4.21% for 10 years. Motion carried. Motion P. Schaffner, second S. Qualy to approve operator licenses for Madeline Armour and Hope Scallon. Motion carried. Motion C. Williamson, second S. Qualy to approve the accounts payable. Motion carried. Motion C. Williamson, second S. Feraro to adjourn at 7:45. Motion carried. /s/ Mayor Ben Adank /s/ Deputy Clerk Michele Klein