By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette
During the regular meeting of the Guthrie Center City Council on Nov. 9, Sheriff Matt Harmann and Chief Deputy Thorn reported on the department’s activity in the city in recent months. Council members asked about any trends or increasing concerns. Harmann summarized the most frequent issues seen, including parking and driving violations, civil papers, scams, and trespassing.
“I looked through the last two months of our call activity for Guthrie Center. Nothing really sticks out to me,” Harmann said. “As far as call volume, nothing’s really an issue.”
Harmann and Thorn also discussed with the council their interest in obtaining and installing a few more cameras in select areas of the city to assist officers in investigating criminal activity or other concerns. No action was taken at this time.
The council approved second readings and waiver third readings of three proposed amendments to portions of the city code.
“These three ordinances basically came from the guy that handles our codification. It’s all legislative stuff that we have to add to our code book,” City Administrator Kris Arrasmith said.
The council approved the three ordinances as proposed.
The council and Mayor Roger Baird discussed a proposed Letter of Engagement with Ahlers Law Firm to update the city’s handbook. After discussion, the council asked Arrasmith to seek clarification from Ahlers Law Firm as to when and how the city council’s input should be given on any updated handbook. No formal action was taken.
Compliance Officer Wes Clark updated the council on properties in the city that are out of compliance with ordinances and the plan going forward.
The next regular meeting of the council will be Nov. 23 at 5:30 p.m. The public is welcome.