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The Horton City Commission met last week, and the group heard from City Administrator John Calhoon that he had approved a request from the county to use they area of the armory for a COVID testing center. The site will be used until the end of the month, at the least, and possibly throughout the summer. Calhoon also discussed employee bonuses with commissioners, stating that he is not recommending bonuses this year, suggesting instead that the city give its employees Chamber Bucks. The group did decide to stick with the budgeted 3 percent raises that had previously been planned. Calhoon also announced that dog tags can be purchased up to Feb. 1 without penalty, and that the commission now has equipment set up for Zoom meetings if they decide to go that route in the future. ....
The Horton City Commission met for the last time in November, and after an Executive Session, the group voted to promote John Boller to the position of Police Chief as of Jan. 1. The promotion comes with a three month evaluation period, as well as a $6,000 annual increase in pay. Current Chief John Calhoon will remain as City Administrator and oversee the position. Don Groshong was present to discuss the Horton Flea Market held at Mission Lake. Groshong reported that there were 32 vendors, and that the location was very popular. The group hopes to get back to the original plan of holding two flea markets a year, and adding a motorcycle and car swap meet. Connie Werner commented on how successful the flea market was and how much business it brought to town. ....