August 26, 2019 Minutes
A special meeting of the City Council of the City of Walcott, Iowa was held on Monday, August 26, 2019, with Mayor John Kostichek calling the meeting to order at 5:32 p.m. Council members present were: Everett Bieri, John Brockmann, Lisa Mengler, Jacob Puck, and Larry Smith. Absent: None. City employees present: Lisa Rickertsen and Tom Schirman.
Mengler moved and Puck seconded to approve the agenda. Motion carried.
Attorney Schirman introduced Jeff McDaniel, another attorney with Brooks Law Firm, who has several years of legal municipal experience. Schirman stated that he is relocating from the local area but will continue to practice law and proposed to continue to serve as the City Attorney through voice, electronic, and video communications. McDaniel, or other attorneys at Brooks Law Firm, would be available to function as the City Attorney if Schirman is unavailable. Mengler moved and Smith seconded to have Tom Schirman continue to serve as the City Attorney as proposed. Motion carried.
Puck moved and Mengler seconded to adjourn at 6:05 p.m. Motion carried. All votes on motions were unanimous, unless noted.