The Delavan Common Council on an evening meeting approved a package of purchases, grants and ordinance amendments ranging from a façade improvement grant to public-safety equipment and zoning changes.

The council approved a facade improvement grant of up to $65,100 for 310 East Walworth Avenue (Homestyle Bankrate LLC); authorized the purchase of two Stryker power-load devices for the fire department at a total cost of about $67,000; approved switchover work on three Ford police interceptors at $59,008.63; authorized a contract with FLAC Safety not to exceed $35,850; approved purchase and installation of one Eclipse 8 siren (siren $15,697, installation $9,275) from the capital projects fund; and approved title services for the Aaron Public Library project with Heritage Title Services, Inc., not to exceed $26,000. The council also approved a certified survey map (CSM) to consolidate existing lots at 4404 East Walworth Avenue and a number of routine items including the approval of minutes and bills.

Votes at a glance
- Facade improvement grant, 310 E. Walworth Ave.: motion passed by voice vote.
- Purchase: two Stryker power-load devices (~$67,000): motion passed (roll call recorded: Alderman Square — yes; Alderman Metzalf — yes; Alderman Wilson — yes; Alderman Beazer — yes; Alderman Barbosa — yes).
- Police interceptor switchover ($59,008.63): motion passed (roll call recorded in transcript as affirmative by council members present).
- FLAC Safety contract (≤ $35,850): motion passed (roll call recorded as affirmative by members present).
- Eclipse 8 siren purchase and installation ($15,697 + $9,275): motion passed by roll call (affirmative votes recorded in transcript).
- Heritage Title Services for Aaron Library (≤ $26,000): motion passed (roll call recorded as affirmative by members present).
- Certified survey map to consolidate lots at 4404 East Walworth Ave.: motion passed by voice vote.
- Zoning ordinance amendments (see below): motions passed by voice vote.

Council members did not expand debate on most items; several were approved by unanimous voice vote. Where the transcript recorded roll calls, those names are noted above. All motions called for compliance with applicable ordinances and design standards where required (for example, the facade grant required plans to comply with city ordinances and design standards).

Zoning and land-use approvals
The council approved two ordinance amendments from the planning commission: removing vape shop sales or service from the list of prohibited land uses in municipal code section 13-2-105 and adding vape shop sales or service to the list of limited land uses in the same section; and creating section 13-3-206 (food and beverage vehicles, carts and stands) as a special use in the BR, BL, BC and ML zoning districts and adding it to table 13-3-203 (tables of land uses). Both motions passed by voice vote.

Process notes
Most purchases and contracts were presented with recommended vendors and maximum costs. Several items included staff reminders that plans and purchases must comply with city ordinances and design standards. For items that may qualify for outside grant reimbursement in the future (for example, replacement sirens), staff said they would look into grant eligibility and potential reimbursement, but no funding commitments were made.

Ending
Council members set the next regular meeting for Tuesday, Feb. 25 at 6:30 p.m. to accommodate the spring primary election on the council's normal meeting date.