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City Council approves 12-month gasoline contract; consent agenda and minutes adopted
Summary
The New London City Council voted to approve a one-year gasoline purchase contract and adopted minutes and the consent agenda; the council also agreed to adjourn. Councilors discussed savings and contract price mechanics before the vote.
The New London City Council voted Jan. 6 to authorize a 12-month gasoline purchase contract and approved routine meeting minutes and the consent agenda.
Councilors discussed the gasoline contract before the vote, with staff explaining the contract covers approximately 65,000 gallons and is priced against a futures-based rate. A purchasing memo in the meeting packet indicated an estimated contract price of about $2.34 per gallon at the time of drafting, and staff said the price on the day of the meeting was about $2.43 per gallon. The memo estimated the city purchases roughly 65,000 gallons per year and that the contract would result in an annual cost near $160,000 under current prices. "As of today, today's price was $2.43," staff said during the discussion.
President Dominguez called for votes on the consent agenda and two sets of minutes. The council approved the special December meeting minutes and the regular meeting minutes of Dec. 16, 2024 by voice votes after motions were made and seconded. The consent agenda was adopted by roll call vote with the clerk recording five "yes" votes.
On the gasoline contract (Cam item 8.2), the council voted to approve the contract and move forward with the purchasing process. Councilors asked whether the city could renegotiate if market prices drop; staff replied the contract price is fixed for the 12-month term. Staff told the council the contract represents about a $12,000 reduction from last year's contracted price.
The meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn; the motion carried and the council ended the meeting at 7:45 p.m.
Votes at a glance
- Motion: Approve special meeting minutes of December (date not specified). Outcome: Approved (voice vote). Mover/second: not specified. Notes: No recorded abstentions or opposition.
- Motion: Approve regular meeting minutes of Dec. 16, 2024. Outcome: Approved (voice vote). Mover/second: not specified. Notes: No recorded abstentions or opposition.
- Motion: Adopt consent agenda. Outcome: Approved (roll call). Vote: President Pro Tem Peck: Yes; President Dominguez: Yes; Councilor Dice: Yes; Councilor Hart: Yes; Councilor Rosario: Yes. Notes: Unanimous on roll call.
- Motion: Approve gasoline contract (CAM 8.2) — one-year purchase for ~65,000 gallons at contracted per-gallon price. Outcome: Approved (voice vote). Mover/second: not specified. Tally: ayes recorded; no formal roll-call tally recorded in transcript. Notes: Staff described contract mechanics and estimated annual cost near $160,000; contract price is fixed for the 12-month term and reflects roughly $12,000 savings from last year's contract.
- Motion: Adjourn/close meeting. Outcome: Approved (voice vote). Mover/second: not specified.
No ordinances, resolutions, or appointments requiring additional public hearings were adopted at the Jan. 6 meeting.
