CITY OF RIVER BLUFF
MAYOR-COMMISSION BOARD
MINUTES OF June 24, 2025
The Mayor-Commission Board for the City of River Bluff met on June 24, 2025, at 7:30 PM at the New Goshen Presbyterian Church.
Residents: None.
Board members Present: Mayor Dillon, Lynn Grossman, Tom Sheffer
Board members absent: Paulette Bryant
Guests: Officer Ernst
Appointed Official: Katie Buhts, Clerk
OCPD Monthly Report
During the summer months, there have not been thefts from unlocked vehicles in the area.
The board requested an officer to patrol during the Fourth of July neighborhood parade from 10:00-11:00AM on 7/4/25. Tom Sheffer made a motion to approve time and a half pay for this holiday detail ($97.50). Bryan Dillon seconded the motion.
Rollcall Vote
Voting Yea: Bryan Dillon, Lynn Grossman, Tom Sheffer
Voting Nay:
This motion passed by unanimous vote.
Questions/Comments from Residents
No questions or comments were shared.
Minutes of the April meeting Accepted as submitted.
Treasurer’s Report for April and May Accepted as submitted.
Second Reading of the Budget Ordinance (Ordinance 2, Series 2025) took place. Lynn Grossman made a motion to adopt the budget ordinance. Tom Sheffer seconded the motion.
Rollcall Vote
Voting Yea: Bryan Dillon, Lynn Grossman, Tom Sheffer
Voting Nay:
This motion passed by unanimous vote.Second reading of the Taxing Ordinance (Ordinance 3, Series 2025) took place.
Tom Sheffer made a motion to adopt the taxing ordinance. Byran Dillon seconded the motion.
Rollcall Vote
Voting Yea: Bryan Dillon, Lynn Grossman, Tom Sheffer
Voting Nay:
This motion passed by unanimous vote.
Old Business
Community Pride
At this time, Mrs. Grossman stated there is no update.
Drainage
Tom Sheffer provided a project update for the culvert repairs throughout River Bluff. In the upcoming weeks, he will coordinate with Temple & Temple to get the Jetter truck on-site to complete this necessary maintenance.
Tom Sheffer made a motion to authorize up to $5,650 to clear culverts in River Bluff during a 10-hour workday. Lynn Grossman seconded this motion.
Rollcall Vote
Voting Yea: Bryan Dillon, Lynn Grossman, Tom Sheffer
Voting Nay:
This motion passed by unanimous vote
New Residents
No update at this time.
Other Old Business
None.
New Business
Accounts Payable
• Latta Insurance Annual Renewal $5615.29
• Honeywick IT Services $22.53
Lynn Grossman made a motion to approve the accounts payable. Bryan Dillon seconded the motion.
Rollcall Vote
Voting Yea: Bryan Dillon, Lynn Grossman, Tom Sheffer
Voting Nay:
This motion passed by unanimous voteOrdinance Codification Proposal
The board reviewed the proposal from American Legal Publishing to codify the City’s records as required by statute. After thoughtful consideration and line-item review, Bryan Dillon made a motion to approve the codification proposal for $6,350 (+s/h) to be paid over two fiscal years with the addition of $595 (+2% annual increase) for online hosting of the code. Tom Sheffer seconded this motion.
Rollcall Vote
Voting Yea: Bryan Dillon, Lynn Grossman, Tom Sheffer
Voting Nay:
This motion passed by unanimous vote
Other New Business
The mayor discussed his concern for roadway safety- particularly bike helmets – in our city. Discussion took place.
Recent animal control concerns were discussed. No action is required at this time. The board discussed the July and August regularly scheduled meetings taking place via zoom. All agreed this is acceptable.
There being no further business, Tom Sheffer made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Lynn Grossman seconded.
Rollcall Vote
Voting Yea: Bryan Dillon, Lynn Grossman, Tom Sheffer
Voting Nay:
This motion passed by unanimous vote
Respectfully submitted, Katie Buhts, City Clerk
Attested: Bryan Dillon, Mayor