BLAIRSTOWN COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS 

September 14, 2026 

The regular meeting of the Blairstown City Council was held Monday, September 14, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. Members present were Moenck, Hagen, Becker and Franzen. Absent: Hendryx. Meeting was called to order by Mayor Metz. Motion made by Hagen, seconded by Moenck to approve the agenda as read. All Ayes. 

Motion made by Becker, seconded by Franzen to approve the August 10th minutes. All Ayes. 

Motion made by Hagen, seconded by Franzen to approve the August Financial Reports. All Ayes. Motion made by Moenck, seconded by Hagen to approve the following submitted and added bills. All Ayes. 

Alliant $8,996.65 Area Ambulance $172.97 AT&T $177.42 Auditor of State $11,301.78 Blairstown Fireman’s Assoc $270.75 Blairstown Post Office $277.00 Boundtree $702.57 Btown Express $1,118.75 Carquest $682.68 Cory’s Truck & Tire $140.00 ECICOG $900.00 GPM $508.00 Hawkins $1,340.51 Diane Holland $246.00 Keystone Labs $1,046.50 Kluesner Sanitation $6,559.92 Kromminga Motors $349.72 Marengo Farm & Home $203.97 Mellen & Associates $32,680.00 Metro Billing $475.00 New Century FS $143.91 Nutrien $415.00 Rabe Hardware $128.74 Sensaphone $299.40 Thys Auto $123.12 Toyne $1,159.80 Unifirst $373.69 USA Communications $129.24 Vinton Newspapers $65.31 Payroll $14,654.42 IPERS $2,636.80 FED & FICA $3,602.98 Sale Tax $168.86 Water Excise Tax $500.66 

The monthly Maintenance Report was given. Discussion was held about the bridge replacement. The monthly Library Report was given. The monthly Ambulance Report was given. The monthly Fire Department Report was given. The monthly First Responders Report was given. The monthly Blairstown Emergency Services building update was given. 

Motion made by Becker, seconded by Hagen to approve a liquor license for the Btown Express. All Ayes. 

Motion made by Hagen, seconded by Moenck to approve Resolution 26-12: Hazard Mitigation Plan. All Ayes. 

The next regular meeting will be held October 12, 2026 at 7:00pm.