Adrian commission approves slate of resolutions, amends first-reading ordinance language
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Summary
At its Dec. 15 meeting the Adrian City Commission unanimously approved a series of resolutions (fence repairs, Comstock Riverwalk final payment, historical marker repair, MDOT permit designations, fire equipment and gear, Stryker ProCare authorization, property-sale policy and demolition of two properties) and agreed to amend ordinance language to replace 'president' with 'chairperson' for boards and commissions.
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).