Office Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Finance Officer or City Hall……….793-2220
E-mail…………………………………castcity@itctel.com
Police, Fire and Ambulance……….911
Hamlin Co. Sheriff………………….783-3232
City Maintenance…………………..793-2290
The city of Castlewood is a growing community with friendly, helpful residents. The city has a volunteer fire department with 26 members and a volunteer ambulance with 15 EMT’s. Both organizations are very active and do an excellent job. The city has a certified police officer along with coverage from the Hamlin County Sheriff’s department.
The city council meets the first Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. The council consists of a mayor and six councilman who each hold a two-year term.
City Council members and officers
Back row: Shawn Mullaney, Ward II; Heather Schmit, Ward II; Sheila Gerhold, finance officer; Michelle Barker, Ward III; Jeff Dahl, Ward I.
Front row: Ryman Dockter, Ward III. Jeff Shepherd, Ward I; Brian Ries, mayor.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
Monday, May 6, 2019 • 7:30 p.m.
- Call the meeting to order
- Approval of agenda
- Pledge of Allegiance
- Approval of minutes
- Approval of bills
- Public Comments (Public comments will offer the opportunity for anyone not listed on the agenda to speak to the council. Speaking time will be limited to 5 minutes. No action will be taken on questions or items not on the agenda)
- Mayor’s report
- Building permits for April – none issued
- Appoint Economic Development board member
- Siren
- Emergency Spending Policy
- Executive Session Personnel 1-25-2(1) & Contractual Agreement 1-25-2(3)
- Adjourn old council
- New Business – Call the meeting to order
- Oaths of Office – Heather Schmit, Jenny Olson and Jeanette Bohls
- Nominate President and Vice President
- Appointments
- Hamlin County Predisaster Mitigation – Tom Nealon
- Malt Beverage License – Cat’s Corner
- Economic Development
- Recreation
- Moving Permit – Stef Goldhorn 10’x16’ shed (new)
- Clean Up Days
- Sidewalks
- Chip sealing and crack sealing
- Mobile Home Ordinance
- Budget training
- Elected Officials workshop
- Golf course employees
- General Journal entries
- Adjournment
City ordinances on littering and upkeep of property
Water and Sewer
The city has its own water and sewer systems.
Water Rates……………….$30.00/month
Sewer Rates……………….$30.00/month
Garbage Collection……..$15.50 for 1-2 people, plus 6.5% tax
…………………………………$16.50 for 3 or more people, plus 6.5% tax