Powell council approves roster of appointments, ordinances, contracts and financial interim report

Powell City Council on Jan. 20 approved a series of routine and substantive items: the meeting agenda and minutes, payment of bills, a slate of mayoral and community appointments, an ordinance on a right‑of‑way vacation on first reading, a quick‑claim deed, engineering and construction authorizations for airport and police projects, an amended memorandum of understanding with Northwest College, and internal financial statements for the second quarter.

The council approved payment of bills totaling $636,628.80; one member said they would abstain on item No. 41, the "Pouch Review." The council approved the Jan. 6 meeting minutes and accepted the agenda as presented.

Appointments: The council approved a slate of mayoral appointments and reappointments across boards and committees, including Jeff O'Divian to the airport board, Zane Logan to the WAPA board, and reappointments to the Airport Advisory Committee, Urban Systems Traffic Committee and tree board. The council approved the appointments in grouped votes and carried the motions.

Ordinance: The council approved Ordinance No. 1, 2025 on first reading to vacate a right of way…