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Council tables vote on borough-issued devices after questions about process and balances
Summary
A motion to authorize borough-issued electronic devices for two councilors was tabled after debate about whether council authorization was necessary, fiscal responsibility and outstanding balances; council asked the manager to verify any balances before reconsideration.
Council debated a request to authorize borough-issued electronic devices for two councilors. Some members questioned why the issuance required a separate vote when devices are routinely provided to staff, while others said issuing equipment paid for with tax dollars should be subject to council approval and signed-use agreements.
A councilor asked whether any requestors owed outstanding balances to the borough and requested separate votes for each device; the solicitor and other members recommended separating the motions if necessary. After discussion, a motion to table the authorization was made and carried. The vice president asked the manager to confirm with the accounting department that no balances are owed by anyone requesting borough-issued equipment before the council reconsiders the matter.
Next steps: Manager Nichols will confirm outstanding balances and report back to council; council discussed the possibility of voting on each request separately when the item returns to the floor.
