New Officer Sworn In
Janay Pritchett was sworn in Monday night as Oskaloosa’s newest police officer.
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa City Council met in regular session on Monday, where they welcomed the newest addition to the Oskaloosa Police Department.
Janay Pritchett, a William Penn student and basketball standout, was sworn in on Monday night.
The agenda was set to help council members reach their caucus locations by the 7pm deadline.
The council approved:
* – A resolution adopting the proposed 2015-2016 budget amendment and the proposed 2016-2017 budget and setting date for public hearing. “The City Council of the City of Oskaloosa, Iowa that the proposed 2015-2016 Budget Amendment and the Proposed 2016-2017 Budget is hereby adopted and a public hearing on the proposed budgets shall be conducted on March 7, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers in City Hall, Oskaloosa, Iowa at which time persons may appear and speak for or against the proposed budgets.”
* – Passed a resolution approving an application for Industrial Tax Abatement for value added in the Urban Revitalization area of 2102 South 17th Street.
* – Passed a resolution approving applications for residential tax abatement for value added in the urban revitalization area.
* – Passed an ordinance amending Oskaloosa Municipal Code, Chapter 13.08, Section 13.08.570(A) – User charge, for the purpose of providing necessary funding associated with the operation and maintenance of the city’s wastewater treatment works. (1st reading)
