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Votes at a glance: council approves election agreements and equipment financing; loader lease to be funded over 3 years
Summary
The council unanimously approved three action items: an agreement with the county election administrator, an order setting pay for election officials, and a three-year equipment-financing agreement for a new loader through Government Capital; the council recorded four ayes on each action.
At the March 18 meeting the Alpine City Council took three formal actions. All passed unanimously by recorded voice vote (four ayes recorded).
- Election equipment and services agreement (Order 2025-03-04): Council approved an agreement between the City of Alpine and the Brewster County election administrator for election equipment and services for the May election. Motion mover/second not specified in the record; outcome: approved 4–0.
- Rate of pay for election officials (Order 2025-03-05): Council approved a resolution setting rates of pay for election officials, establishing the number of election workers for early voting and the election-day ballot board. Council confirmed that bilingual (Spanish-speaking) election coverage was part of preparations. Motion mover/second not specified; outcome: approved 4–0.
- Financing for public-works loader (Resolution 2025-03-19): Council approved a financing proposal from Government Capital to acquire a new loader for public works. Staff presented two financing options; council approved a three-year lease-purchase option at $78,606.17 per year (5.957% rate) for a total cost of $235,818.51. Staff said the first payment would be due in roughly one year and that the equipment costs had been budgeted. Motion mover/second not specified; outcome: approved 4–0.
Roll-call style recorded responses in the consent-item votes included Brian: Aye; Adam: Aye; Lucy: Aye; and other council members recorded as yes during the recorded voice votes.
No recorded votes failed; staff will proceed with contract execution and financing arrangements consistent with the council’s approvals.
