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Published: Jun 23, 2026
City Approves Agreement for Closure of NPD Shooting Range and Alternative Training
The City Council approved Resolution 2026-09, which authorizes and ratifies agreements with Energy Transfer (ET) Netherland Terminal LLC. This resolution addresses the closure and permanent removal of the Netherland Police Department (NPD) shooting range and the restoration of the property. ET will provide a membership to a club shooting range for NPD officers' training. This agreement, pending since 2023, resolves an ancillary issue from the city's sale of over 800 acres to Energy Transfer, where the shooting range was identified as a safety hazard. The approved resolution includes amendments and closing documents, with the City Manager authorized to execute them.
GovWell System Implementation for Work Orders and Inspections Discussed
The council discussed and approved the implementation of the GovWell operating system for work orders and inspections. The system has been in use for code enforcement for over two years and was recently launched for public works in December 2025. The inspections department is also in the process of implementation, with a planned hard launch for the public on the following Monday. Council members and citizens raised questions about public access to the system for reporting issues and tracking progress, the need for staff training, and potential costs. The city manager and IT director assured that public access would be considered and a timeline for full functionality was discussed, aiming for September 1st. A citizen expressed concern about the lack of public access and potential inefficiencies.
City to Auction Surplus Police Department Equipment
The City Council approved Resolution 2026-10, authorizing an agreement with Renee Bates Auctioneer to sell or dispose of surplus police department vehicles and equipment. This includes a 2008 BMW (confiscated due to narcotics involvement) and file cabinets. The agreement allows for a 10% auctioneer fee. This process is intended to efficiently move excess assets and avoid further storage costs. The council also decided to take no action on several other items (J, K, L) pending further preparation or legal review.
City Council Reviews Proposed Changes to Emergency Closing and Employee Compensation Policy
The City Council discussed potential revisions to Section 2.06.06 of the Personnel Policy regarding emergency closings. The proposed amendment aims to establish clearer guidelines for compensating employees during city-declared emergencies. Currently, the policy allows the City Manager to declare emergency closings. The amendment proposes that fiscal impacts, such as employee compensation during closures, should require council approval via ordinance amendment rather than just policy. The proposed policy outlines pay for non-essential employees and premium compensation for essential personnel required to work during closures. Council members debated the specifics of compensation for essential personnel, particularly regarding double time and overtime calculations, and agreed to direct staff to prepare an ordinance based on the presented language for future council review and potential adoption.
City Officials Reappointed; Salary Adjustments Approved
The City Council voted to reappoint five key city officials: Richard Hughes as City Attorney, Joanie Underwood as City Clerk, Heather Stucker as Director of Finance, Larry Dowen as Municipal Court Judge, and Rod Carroll as Police Chief. The council also approved salary adjustments, setting the City Attorney's monthly compensation at $8,000 and granting the City Judge a 3% cost of living increase. A citizen questioned the salary decisions, urging the council to conduct a salary study comparing Netherland's positions to similar cities. The council approved these appointments and salary adjustments.
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