Two special city meetings were held Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. The Alva City Council met first with all members present.

Mayor Kelly Parker presented his recommendation to appoint Sadie Bier to the Ward 3 Seat 2 vacancy on the council. The position was left vacant when Mary Hamilton resigned. It was up to the mayor to bring a recommendation for her replacement to the council.

Parker said, "I have spoken with some members of the community. I reached out and spoke with Sadie regarding her potential interest in serving in this capacity."

He said Bier has a background that will lend itself to this pos...