This week’s Tama Council meeting started with the approval of advertising for summer help. There will be three positions available. One for cemetery help, one to water the plants, and one as a floater to be used where they are needed.

The council then approved the moving around of money to pay for different projects. The start of LOSAP for the fire department was approved. A public hearing was set for the funds of the sewer generator project on Jan. 19.

The biggest discussion of the night was on the subject of repairing Medic One, the emergency response vehicle. Medic One went in for routine maintenance, and a damaged and stuck rod was found.

After much discourse on the subject, the council approved to pay approximately $10,500 from out of the trust to get and install a crate motor. The vote was three to two, with council members Eisentrager and Smith voting nay.

The council also approved repairing the rail spur for approximately $125,000.

The council also approved the following appointments:

Police Chief: Jason Bina

Mayor Pro Tem: Kristy Eisentrager

City Clerk: Jill Apfel

Deputy City Clerk: Sierra Berger

City Attorney: Thomas Hillers

EMS Officers

Director- Duane Backen

Assistant Director- open

Treasurer- Chris Harris

Training Officer- Don Weitzel

Secretary – Tyra Smith

Maintenance Officer- Donovan Horne

Fire Department Officers

Fire Chief – Richard Jimenez

Assistant Fire Chief – Stuart Eisentrager

Training Captain – Kristy Eisentrager

Training Lt – Nick Peshel

Maintenance Captain – Bryce Timm

Maintenance LT – Kelbie Struve

Secretary – Lynne Dolash

Treasurer – Jeff Large

Coordinator – Donovan Horne

Mayor Appointments

Public Safety: Brian Hanus, Danny Robinson

Public Works: Michelle Jimenez, Chris Smith

Culture and Rec: Larry Thomas, Danny Robinson

Economic Development: Larry Thomas, and Danny Robinson

General Government: Chris Smith, Kristy Eisentrager

Business Water SW: Michelle Jimenez, Larry Thomas

911 Committee: Jason Bina, Brian Hanus

Landfill Commission: Larry Thomas

Civic Center: Larry Thomas

Housing: Larry Thomas

Tama Toledo Chamber: Jimmy Hicklin

ATV Rep: Richard Jimenez

Local Emergency Planning: Jason Bina, Stuart Eisentrager

Emergency Management: Brian Hanus, Chris Smith