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Votes at a glance: Carthage council approves invoices, hires dispatch, seats new member and okays sign purchases
Summary
At its meeting the council approved four vendor invoices (including a $122,202 payment to John Bouchard and Sons), authorized up to $9,999 for three welcome signs, approved a recommended dispatch hire, and completed a council appointment and swearing‑in.
The Carthage Town Council approved multiple routine and personnel items during the meeting.
Invoices: The council voted to approve four nonrecurring invoices: High‑tech Rescue ($25,007.82), Barge Design Solutions ($24,709.30), John Bouchard and Sons ($122,202), and a pavement restoration payment ($39,744). A motion to approve all four was made and seconded. During the roll call one council member indicated an abstention or recusal; the motion passed.
Signs: Council authorized staff to purchase and place three welcome signs and approved spending up to $9,999 to avoid formal bidding thresholds, specifying three locations (Highway 25 west entry, south side entry and near the Cordele Hole Bridge) and a preferred large 4x8 size. Planning was instructed to review design details and permit locations.
Personnel and appointments: The council approved a recommended hire for a police dispatch position after five candidates were interviewed; Chief Brett Davis (referenced by council) recommended the candidate and the council voted to accept the recommendation. The council also moved to fill a council vacancy and administered an oath of office to the newly seated member (swearing language was read and the new alderman recited the oath).
Other procedural actions: The council set the January meeting for Jan. 15, 2026 at 6 p.m. and then adjourned.
Votes and outcomes summarized (as recorded in meeting): - Approve four invoices (High‑tech Rescue; Barge Design Solutions; John Bouchard and Sons; pavement restoration): approved (one abstention noted). - Authorize up to $9,999 for three welcome signs and set locations: approved (roll call recorded multiple 'Yes' votes). - Approve recommendation to hire for police dispatch position (per Chief Brett Davis): approved. - Fill council vacancy and swear in new alderman: completed. - Set January meeting date for 01/15/2026 at 6 p.m.: approved.
Where the record is unclear: some roll‑call names are transcribed inconsistently in the record; the summary above reflects vote outcomes and dollar amounts as read into the meeting minutes.
