Regular City Council Meeting Minutes 

City of Porter 

January 5, 2026 6:30 p.m. 

 

The meeting was called to order by Mayor Donald Verschelde 

 

Council members present were Kim Jelen, Donald Verschelde, Josh Sumption, Pat Vlaminck, Craig Petersen and Judy Verschelde.   

 

Mayor Donald Verschelde called for the reading of the minutes of the December 1, 2025, Regular City Council meeting.  Minutes were approved as read in a motion by Pat Vlaminck, seconded by Craig Petersen.  All were in favor with none opposed, and the motion was carried. 

 

A motion was made by Josh Sumption, seconded by Craig Petersen to accept the $10,000 donation to the City from the Porter Fire Relief Association.  All were in favor with none opposed, and the motion was carried. 

 

A motion was made by Pat Vlaminck, seconded by Craig Petersen to designate the State Bank of Taunton, Canby Credit Union, and First Security Bank, as the official depositors, Canby News as the official newspaper, Josh Sumption as the proxy for mayor, Gerald Boulton as the attorney for the City, and Taunton as the official pound.  All were in favor with none opposed, the motion was carried. 

 

A motion was made by Kim Jelen, seconded by Craig Petersen for a Voluntary Contribution to the Statewide Volunteer Fire Fighter Retirement Plan of $5,000.00 for 2026.  All were in favor with none opposed, the motion was carried. 

 

The Fire Contract Meeting will be held on February 2, 2026, at 7:00 pm.  A letter and contracts will be mailed out to the townships.  The City of Porter will hold its regular meeting at 6:00 pm.   

 

406,000 gallons of water used.  

 

A motion was made by Pat Vlaminck, seconded by Craig Petersen to pay the bills as read.  All were in favor with none opposed, and the motion was carried.  

 

A motion was made by Craig Peterson, seconded by Josh Sumption to adjourn the meeting.  All were in favor with none opposed, and the motion was carried. 

 

 

Kim Jelen 

City Clerk