Published on April 16, 2025 11:12 am
Last Updated on April 16, 2025 11:12 am

Altamont city council members heard from Commissioner Terry White about locating a storm siren in town.
After the recent storms, White began gathering information on how to acquire and where to locate a siren. White is searching for a central location for the siren.
The Council approved two roadside fundraiser requests. One is for the Lions Club Tootsie Roll Day on May 3, while the other is for American Legion Post #512’s Poppy Day on June 13.
Council members also approved closing streets along the route of the annual Memorial Day parade, set for May 26. The Altamont Masonic Lodge will sponsor the parade. The Council also approved a one-year renewal with Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center for an employee assistance program.
The Council approved a joint funding agreement for a grant project to finance sidewalk installation once the city’s water main replacement project is finished. Also discussed was filling a vacancy on the Council now that Mike Walker has been elected as mayor to fill out that term.