Deweyville council reviews meeting rules and notes town spending is up significantly this year
October 20, 2026, 7:00 p.m. · 10870 N. Highway 38
At an Oct. 20 work meeting the Deweyville Town Council reviewed how to run orderly public meetings, agreed to hold work meetings only when needed, and was reminded that each member's purchasing card may be used only within the budget. The council noted spending has gone up significantly this year. Members also discussed bids for a cemetery fence and park repairs.
From the approved minutes. Updated November 3, 2026.
In brief
4 items came up for a decision or discussion: 4 discussed.
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5 members were present.
Residents raised town spending.
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| Open meetings training and conduct of public meetings | Discussed |
| Work meeting schedule and communication | Discussed |
| Spending | Discussed |
| Cemetery fence and park upgrades | Discussed |
Agenda, item by item
Item 1 · Other
Open meetings training and conduct of public meetings
Discussed
Members turned in annual open and public meetings training certificates. They discussed keeping discussion in order, with public speaking during the comment period. Hunsaker suggested allowing comment on specific action items before votes, noting governing bodies may set their own rules of order. The mayor said the council must follow the law and code; Hunsaker said members should also find lawful ways to represent residents' views.
Item 2 · Other
Work meeting schedule and communication
Discussed
The mayor would like one work meeting per quarter, canceled if unneeded; members prefer them sparingly. Council members asked to receive the Planning and Zoning agenda emails, which Stephanie Nelson will arrange, and were reminded to read town email.
Item 3 · Budget
Spending
Discussed
Each council member holds a purchasing card authorized only within the budget. The council noted spending has risen significantly this year and members should track where money goes and where it will come from.
Item 4 · Roads and utilities
Cemetery fence and park upgrades
Discussed
A member is gathering bids for a fence marking the north boundary of the cemetery. A member named Eric will prepare a proposal for park repairs so approvals can be sought. New Christmas tree lights will be bought with activities funds, front fence work is mostly done and the mayor wants flag brackets added.
What residents said
Town spending