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Irondale council approves bills, accepts $700,000 ALDOT paving grant and $193,007 in well‑7 repair contracts; expense-report policy postponed
Summary
The Irondale City Council approved payment of current bills, moved multiple items to the consent agenda and accepted bids totaling roughly $193,008 for electrical and pump work at Well 7; the council postponed a proposed uniform council expense-report policy for further review.
The Irondale City Council approved a package of routine and project spending Feb. 18, including the payment of current bills and the acceptance of two water‑system repair contracts for Well 7, while postponing a proposed policy change on council expense reporting.
Why it matters: The votes green‑lit short‑term repairs that city staff said were needed to keep an Irondale well online and authorized the city’s participation in a state paving grant that will require a local match. Council discussion also highlighted continuing concern among some members about financial transparency and the format of municipal expense reports.
The council approved payment of current bills in the amount of $699,355.63 following a motion and second during the meeting; the motion carried, with one council member announcing a “no” vote during the roll call. The council later approved the form of the agenda and the amended consent agenda by voice vote.
Votes at a glance (selected items moved…
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