Napoleon City Council swears in members, elects leaders and approves contracts and projects

Napoleon — At an organizational meeting recorded in the posted transcript, the Napoleon City Council completed routine organization and approved several items to move city business forward. Council members were sworn in, leadership elections were held, standing committees and meeting schedules were confirmed, the city authorized a property transfer resolution, and the council approved contracts and project plans that will be put out for bid.

Ross Durham was approved as council president for 2026 after a nomination and roll-call vote; Britney Schwab was approved as council president pro tem. The council then confirmed seating assignments and approved standing committee rosters, including chairs for technology, electric, water/sewer/refuse, municipal properties, parks and recreation, finance and budget, and safety and human resources. The council approved continuing the existing meeting schedule for both regular council meetings and standing committees.

On legislation, the council introduced Resolution 060-25, described in the transcript as authorizing the transfer of about 0.876 acres (parcel 41-129332.004) owned by the city to the Community Improvement Corporation (CIC) of Henry County and the Fire University. Lori, identified in the record as city staff,…