Alma Council holds February meeting
The Board of Aldermen of the City of Alma met in regular session at Alma Police Station on Feb. 4, 2026 beginning at 6 p.m.
Roll call: Mayor Jeff Buford, Alderman Chris Boehmer, Alderman Rob Tebbenkamp, Alderman Gary Hoenshell, Alderman Derek Giffen, City Clerk Wendy Ballenger, Nick Boehmer, Brandon Craig, and Dane Drysdale.
Motion was made by Alderman Boehmer, seconded by Alderman Hoenshell, and carried 4-0 to approval of minutes as presented for the Public Hearing on Jan. 5, 2026.
Motion was made by Alderman Boehmer, seconded by Alderman Hoenshell and carried 4-0 for approval of bills consolidated by funds.
New Business
Dane with Bartlett & West engineering gave the preliminary engineering report and master plan update.
Mowing bids are due by March 3, 2026.
The Mayor had no report to share.
Alderman Tebbenkamp noted that mowing bids need to be posted.
Alderman Boehmer reported that main sewer line was jetted out.
Alderman Giffen, Alderman Hoenshell and Nick Boehmer-City/ Streets had nothing to share at this time.
Clerk Ballenger reported water loss for the month of January is at 17.6 percent.
The next monthly meeting is tentatively scheduled for March 3, 2026 at 6 p.m. All are encouraged to attend. Motion made by Alderman Tebbenkamp, seconded by Alderman Boehmer, and carried 4-0 to adjourn at 8 p.m.


