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St. John council approves $63,725 in purchase orders and clears $1.72 million in accounts payable; one dissent on demolition purchase
Summary
Council approved seven purchase requests totaling $63,725.97 and passed an accounts payable voucher for $1,724,681.25. One councilmember voted against payment to Holland Asphalt for a demolition-related invoice, citing lack of competitive bids; town staff said work was completed and in compliance.
The St. John Town Council approved seven purchase requests totalling $63,725.97 and passed an accounts payable voucher dated May 14 for $1,724,681.25 at its meeting on May 14.
Beth Hernandez, the clerk-treasurer, summarized the purchase requests: two from Lithographic Communications for window envelopes and utility bill forms; one from Holland Asphalt related to a property at 9535 Joliet Street (demolition); one from Plum Valley Landscaping for sod restoration after a water-main project; one from Ferguson Water Works for an active water meter; and two from L. Warren for diesel and unleaded fuel.
When the council voted on the purchase requests, one member said he had no problem with six of the items but objected to paying Holland Asphalt for demolition without a competitive bidding process; he said he would vote no on that purchase. Town Manager Billy responded that the unsafe-building work was complete and the town had complied with required procedures. The motion to approve the combined purchase requests carried 4 to 1.
The accounts payable voucher, which the clerk described as representing payment for payroll, supplies, services and equipment, passed unanimously, 5 to 0.
Councilmembers did not amend any amounts at the meeting. No specific budget transfers were announced during the vote; payments will be processed through regular accounts payable procedures.
