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Council approves property purchase, budget amendment and routine equipment actions
Summary
Council authorized purchase of 891 Hackton Place, approved a budget amendment to fund a mechanic position and closing costs, declared certain public-safety vehicles surplus and authorized awarding a service weapon to a retired officer.
The Loudon City Council approved several administrative items on the consent and business agenda, including a property purchase, a budget amendment and equipment actions.
Council authorized the purchase of 891 Hackton Place (tax map and parcel information included in meeting materials) after motions and a voice vote; staff noted a recorded plat that shows a utility easement and the location of a pump station related to the parcel.
The council also approved a budget amendment that, among other changes, adds a mechanic position and includes an estimated $1,500 in closing costs associated with the land purchase. The amendment passed on a roll call vote with multiple council members recorded as 'Aye.'
Other routine actions approved included declaring certain public-safety vehicles surplus and authorizing the award of a service weapon to retired police officer Benny Hauser; council discussed arranging a case for the weapon with Director Brubaker.
These actions were presented as part of the regular agenda and approved to allow staff to proceed with procurement, hiring and property closing steps.
