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Georgetown council approves American Legion grant, creates Capital Projects Fund and handles routine business
Summary
At the Jan. 20 meeting the council approved a $15,000 grant to the American Legion, authorized creation of a Capital Projects Fund on auditors' recommendation, approved payment of $37,814.05 in vendor bills, and tabled several items including a water-quality report and code-enforcement proposal.
The Georgetown City Council on Jan. 20 approved several administrative and funding items including a $15,000 grant to the American Legion, creation of a new Capital Projects Fund, and authorization of routine payments totaling $37,814.05.
The Finance Committee recommended awarding the American Legion a $15,000 business grant; council approved the recommendation unanimously on a motion by Alder Robert Weaver with Alder Curt Gordon seconding. The minutes note the legion initially sought funds for a furnace but later indicated needs for other projects; council approved the grant unanimously 5–0.
Separately, council approved creating a Capital Projects Fund and moving funds from the Capital Improvement Fund as auditors recommended. The motion (Alder Weaver/Alder Lyons) passed unanimously 5–0. The council also authorized payment of bills as presented in List 901, covering 38 vendor payments totaling $37,814.05; Treasurer Amy Cavanaugh answered a question about the insurance payment, confirming it was monthly.
The council tabled consideration of a 120 Water renewal and the Water Quality Report (the latter because staff member Ed was sick) and tabled a proposed CILBA code enforcement arrangement pending more information. The minutes record public announcements and adjournment at 7:32 p.m.
