A former Mount Pleasant police officer will have to wait to find out whether or not he will get his job back. Wednesday night the Mount Pleasant City Council tabled a decision on a request by Steve Dykstra to be reinstated after he was terminated by Police Chief Lyle Murray. Dykstra asked to appear in public before the council to appeal his termination. He said in his statement that he felt it was necessary to share information about himself and the incident that led to his firing. Dykstra was let go after a complaint was filed with the Chief by a Fairfield resident. In his appeal to the Council, Dykstra refuted the individual’s account of his visit to her home in search of his daughter back in December.
In other news from the City Council meeting…
The Mount Pleasant City Council approved a resolution authorizing the issuance of $2,000,000 in general obligation bonds. This decision will allow for necessary funds for street repairs in fiscal year 23/24 without having to raise taxes.
The Council approved the Mayor’s recommendation to appoint Brent Schrader to the Planning and Zoning Commission to serve out the term of Terry McNair who recently passed away. Schrader has been serving on the City Board of Adjustment. His spot on that board will now have to be filled. On the recommendation of Fire Chief Drew Schumacher the council approved the appointment of Brady Bass to the firefighter reserve unit.