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Votes at a glance: Easley council approves conveyance, IT purchase, tax disbursement amendment and sanitation truck reallocation
Summary
Council approved several largely uncontroversial items: a right-of-way maintenance conveyance to Doodle Trail Properties 2 LLC; an IT equipment purchase for police; an amended accommodation tax disbursement; and reallocation of funds to buy a used side-loader sanitation truck.
At its meeting, the City of Easley City Council approved multiple agenda items with limited debate:
- Ordinance 2025-10 (second reading): Authorized conveyance of a right-of-way maintenance agreement with Doodle Trail Properties 2 LLC. The mayor called the vote and it passed unanimously.
- Ordinance 2025-12 (second reading): Amended the FY25/26 operating budget to authorize purchase of IT equipment for the Easley Police Department. The council had discussed the item in work session prior to the vote and approved the ordinance.
- Resolution (accommodation tax disbursement): Council adopted the tax committee’s recommendation for disbursement of accommodation taxes and approved an amendment (Attachment A/Exhibit A) as discussed in work session; the motion as amended passed with no opposition.
- Reallocation authorization: Council authorized reallocating funds (from account 10/04/1930 to 07/2000) to purchase a used side-loader sanitation truck after staff reported fleet inspections; the vote was unanimous.
Why it matters: These votes handle property-rights housekeeping, routine capital purchases and tourism-related tax disbursements, allowing staff to proceed with procurement and program disbursement.
