Loudon City Council approves grant applications, budget amendments and equipment surplus

Loudon City Council on Jan. 27, 2025 approved a set of routine motions including a resolution to apply for a Historic Preservation Fund grant with the city providing the remaining 40% match, declared fleet equipment surplus, and voted to seek federal Assistance to Firefighters grant funds for portable radios.

Mayor Jeff Harris called the meeting to order and said, “It's my intention to, as your chair, to create a space where everyone feels seen, heard, respected, and valued.” The meeting included retiree recognitions and a mix of informational reports; most action items passed on voice votes or by a brief roll call.

The votes affect city operations, capital and equipment replacement plans and grant-funded purchases. Council members approved budget amendments and several departmental requests that the city said were already budgeted or will be matched by city funds.

Votes at a glance:

• Adoption of the meeting agenda — Approved (voice vote). Motion and second recorded; no roll-call recorded in the transcript.

• Approval of minutes from Dec. 16, 2024 —…