The Woodside Town Council at its Oct. 14 meeting approved routine business items including two appointments, the consent agenda and a continuation of contract services for building inspections. Council members voted affirmatively on each item (Council members Brown, Gold and Wall and Mayor Brian Dankowski voting yes; Council member Auberich absent).

Appointments: The council approved two appointments recommended by the appointments subcommittee: one appointment to the circulation committee (applicant name not fully specified in the public record) and one appointment to the emergency preparedness committee. The subcommittee moved to approve both candidates and the motion carried on a second and roll-call vote.

Consent agenda: The council approved the consent agenda (items 1 and 2) by a single roll-call motion; no member requested that items be removed for separate discussion.

Building inspection services: The council approved a contract extension with CSG (a consultant that provides plan check review, code enforcement and construction inspection) to continue providing building-permit inspection services. Staff said the CSG proposal is higher than last year's cost; staff characterized the increase as approximately $15,000 to $20,000 and described it as roughly a 25% rise compared with the prior year. Staff told the council they did not seek competing quotes this year because CSG is familiar with the town's system and prepares annual NPDES reports. A council member asked staff to seek other quotes before the next renewal cycle to confirm market pricing.

Votes at a glance:
- Appointments (circulation committee and emergency preparedness committee): approved (roll-call).
- Consent agenda (items 1 and 2): approved (roll-call).
- Construction inspection services with CSG: approved (roll-call); staff reported the vendor's bid was about $15,000 to $20,000 higher than last year (approximate).