PRESENT
Council: Phillip Sawyers, Dwayne Thronesbery, Tyler Woolfolk, AJ Zimmerman
City Hall: Shirley Norton, Jennifer Monroe
Police: Devon Duffield
ABSENT
Mayor: Chris Brosius
Council: Bryce Hazen
Public Works: Chris Snyder, Danny Shaw
Governing council members and staff were present as noted with the City of Protection
August 12, 2026 regular meeting called to order at 7:30pm.
Moved by: Sawyers Seconded by:Zimmerman Carried: 4-0
Approval of Minutes from last regular council meeting held July 8 and 16, 2026.
Moved by:Thronesbery Seconded by: Sawyers Carried: 4-0
Conference call with the auditors to review Audit for 2025.
Visitors and Public Comment:
Aj Prusa discussed the updates on the ballfield and presented handouts with costs to maintain and finish up the ballfield. Reminded the council that she will be back next month with more information.
Police: Devon
• Has received small grant for City from Harbor Freight.
Municipal Court: Shirley
• Court was held July 22 with next regular court scheduled for September 23.
• Since court is being held every-other month; attorney and judge agreed with suggestion of Council that August 26 court be held to cover Ordinance issues only.
City Treasurer Report: Shirley
Approval of July 31, 2026 Journal Entry, Petty Cash, Treasurer report, and Bank Statements.
Moved by: Zimmerman Seconded by: Sawyers Carried: 4-0
Broadway Water Line Grant: Shirley
Working with Joel (EBH) on list of documents he needs for Engineering Report (new requirement). Victoria with “Hometown Grants” has called and will be emailing several dates for a conference call with her, Joel, and myself (along with anyone else that wishes to sit in).
Public Works New Business:
• Water leak fixed at 302 S. Jefferson Avenue. (football field)
• Water leak fixed on W. Maple Street and S. Hays Avenue
Approval to purchase Street saw adaptor for estimated cost of $785.99
Moved by: Thronesbery Seconded by: Sawyers Carried: 4-0
City Clerk Report: Jennifer
2nd Quarterly Waters Reports submitted.
Approval of Ordinance 2026-2 amending the monthly charges for water and sewer service; and repealing ordinance No. 2025-4.
Approval of Ordinance 2026-3 approving event, closing street, right-of-way, and sidewalks, and authorizing the temporary sale and service of alcoholic liquor and CMB
Moved by: Thronesbery Seconded by: Zimmerman Carried: 4-0
Water Adjustment:
Approval to adjust water usage at 210 W. Cedar Street. Moved by: Woolfolk Seconded by: Thronesbery Carried: 4-0
Approval of Claims: Motion to approve claims for July 9, 2026 through August 12, 2026 in the amount of $ 73,253.17
Moved by: Thronesbery Seconded by: Zimmerman Carried:4-0
Adjournment:
Motion made to adjourn at 9:08 pm Moved by: Thronesbery Seconded by: Zimmerman Carried: 4-0
