Elko New Market City Council Meeting - January 22, 2026
Thursday, January 22, 2026
Fire Relief Association donation presentation
Recognition of service for City Engineer Rich Reing
Elco Baseball property line reconfiguration study
Old Police Department building renovation and site use
Areas of Interest (4)
- City engineer retirement highlights two decades of infrastructure growth and community development in Elco New Market.
- Elco Baseball faces bureaucratic hurdles for field improvements, raising questions about land ownership vs. long-term lease agreements.
- Controversy regarding fair market value appraisal costs for public land transfer to private sports organization.
- Fire Relief Association’s $180k donation underscores city’s heavy reliance on gambling proceeds for capital outlay projects.
Votes (2)
Approve the agenda
PassedUnanimous
Moved by Council · Seconded by Council
Approve the consent agenda
PassedUnanimous
Moved by Council · Seconded by Council
Notable Quotes (2)
In my entire time working in Elco Market, I've always felt valued.
Career reflectionReflecting on his tenure as city engineer during his farewell remarks.
They're always looking at ways in which they can leverage those gambling dollars to provide a benefit to the community.
Community donationDescribing the mission of the fire relief fund.
People (5)
Rich ReingCity EngineerRecognized for over two decades of service at his final city meeting; noted for dad jokes and calm demeanor.
Recognized for over two decades of service at his final city meeting; noted for dad jokes and calm demeanor.
JodPresident of Fire ReliefPresented a $180,000 donation of gambling dollars to the city.
Presented a $180,000 donation of gambling dollars to the city.
BrandonStaff MemberPresented the Elco Baseball property line reconfiguration proposal.
Presented the Elco Baseball property line reconfiguration proposal.
Brad FredericksonElco Baseball RepresentativeAdvocating for property line reconfiguration to encompass current baseball field infrastructure.
Advocating for property line reconfiguration to encompass current baseball field infrastructure.
Terry FredericksonElco Baseball RepresentativeSeeking long-term certainty for field improvements including new bathrooms.
Seeking long-term certainty for field improvements including new bathrooms.
Places Mentioned
Elco New MarketCounty Road 2 corridorOld Police Department building site
Events & Meetings (1)
- Next Thursday at 6:30 PM (Photo wall presentation)