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Benton City Council excuses absent member, thanks transit provider and moves to workshop
Summary
At its April 21 workshop the Benton City Council voted to excuse Councilmember Jessica Watford, acknowledged transit support from the Bank of Transit for a council workshop trip, and recorded a motion to adjourn the workshop; the transcript does not record a formal vote on the adjournment.
The Benton City Council on April 21, 2025 excused Councilmember Jessica Watford from the meeting and moved on to a scheduled workshop, the council’s chair said.
The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance, recited by Paul, who then called roll. Paul asked for Councilman Vendetta, Councilman Reid and Councilman Alcazar and recorded them as present. A motion to excuse Councilmember Jessica Watford was made and seconded; the clerk announced, “Motion passes,” indicating the council approved the excusal.
The chair told the body they would proceed to a workshop and thanked staff for logistical support. Paul acknowledged assistance from Nathan and from the Bank of Transit, saying, “Thank you to the Bank of Transit for providing the driver and the bus for us.” Recording was stopped before the group departed for the workshop.
Later in the session the chair asked, “Do I hear a motion to adjourn the Benton City Council workshop on 04/21/2025?” and the motion was seconded. The transcript records the motion and second but does not record a vote tally or an explicit announcement that the adjournment passed.
The meeting concluded with brief closing remarks and thanks to staff. The transcript contains no further policy debate, ordinance readings, or committee votes.
