Napoleon council approves solar power contract, confirms housing authority appointment and directs law‑director legislation

The Napoleon City Council voted to approve a power purchase agreement for the Bright Mountain Solar project with American Municipal Power, Inc., unanimously appointed James Andrew Small to the Henry Metropolitan Housing Authority and directed the city law director to draft legislation to create a full‑time law director position.

Council considered Resolution 007‑26, described in materials as approving the form and authorizing execution of a Bright Mountain Solar schedule with American Municipal Power, Inc., and declaring an emergency to meet the project deadline. After a short presentation and no further council questions, the council called the roll; the resolution passed on third reading with unanimous votes recorded.

The resolution was introduced as a time‑sensitive contract to secure a solar energy schedule. Staff noted the agreement would meet the supplier deadline and recommended approval. The council did not request additional changes before the vote.

In separate actions, council approved the appointment of James Andrew Small to fill a vacancy on the Henry Metropolitan Housing Authority; the motion was moved, seconded and passed by unanimous roll call. Council also approved a motion directing the law director to draft appropriate legislation establishing a permanent, full‑time law director position; that motion carried unanimously.

Procedural details: the roll call for the Bright Mountain Solar resolution recorded affirmative votes from Dr. Dave, Tom, Meredith, Victor, Jordan, Britney and Ross. The meeting materials listed the resolution as 007‑26 and described it as a power purchase agreement tied to Bright Mountain Solar and American Municipal Power, Inc. No amendments were offered on the floor and no individual votes against or abstentions were recorded.

Next steps: the resolution authorizes execution of the agreement and was passed under the meeting's emergency provision; staff indicated next administrative steps will follow to finalize the contract. The appointment to the housing authority takes effect immediately; the law‑director motion directs staff to prepare an ordinance or resolution for a future meeting.

Votes at a glance: Resolution 007‑26 (Bright Mountain Solar power purchase agreement) — passed (unanimous). Appointment: James Andrew Small to Henry Metropolitan Housing Authority — approved (unanimous). Direction to draft legislation for full‑time law director — approved (unanimous).