The Adrian City Commission voted unanimously Dec. 15 to approve several resolutions and to modify language in a first-reading ordinance.

Key outcomes:

- Ordinance No. 25-007 (first reading): commission agreed during first reading to amend section 2403(c) to use the term “chairperson” instead of “president.” The ordinance remains at first reading for formal adoption later.

- Resolution R-25-073 (Parks & Recreation): awarded a bid for fence repairs; motion carried by roll call.

- Resolution R-25-074 (Parks & Recreation): approved the final payment for Comstock Riverwalk trees; Administrator Chad Baugh said the outstanding balance related to today’s payment is about $20,000 and staff plans to keep a $10,000 deposit for next year. Motion carried by roll call.

- Resolution R-25-075 (Engineering): approved payment to repair a damaged historical marker (estimated replacement cost $11,500); the city’s insurance carrier will cover replacement minus a $500 deductible; police reported no suspects. Motion carried by roll call.

- Resolution R-25-076 (Engineering): authorized staff designations necessary to file MDOT right-of-way permits. Motion carried by roll call.

- Resolution R-25-077 (Fire): authorized the interim fire chief to purchase new ambulance equipment; commissioners confirmed the purchase was budgeted. Motion carried by roll call (commissioners noted single equipment items can exceed $100,000).

- Resolution R-25-078 (Fire): authorized purchase of turnout gear; motion carried by roll call.

- Resolution R-25-079 (Fire): authorized the interim fire chief to enter into a letter of authorization with Stryker ProCare; motion carried by roll call.

- Resolution R-25-080 (Administration): approved a policy for sale of city property that outlines a review by seven city roles (including assessor, utilities, engineering, finance, administrator and city attorney) before authorization. Motion carried by roll call.

- Resolution R-25-081 (Community Development): authorized demolition of 707 East Maumee Street and 518 James Street. Motion carried by roll call.

Votes: all listed roll calls in the meeting were recorded as unanimous among commissioners present (six voting; Commissioner Moore was excused).