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Hudson council approves police vehicle equipment and a replacement sewer pump; tables RV park and bolo-wrap purchase
Summary
At its June 13 meeting the Hudson City Council approved $8,145.72 in lighting and equipment for a police Ford Explorer and authorized the purchase of a replacement pump for Lift Station 2 after both pumps failed. The council tabled consideration of the Shoemaker RV Park proposal and the purchase of a BoloWrap device and training.
The City Council of Hudson, Texas, approved several operational purchases and deferred two agenda items at its regular meeting on June 13, 2024, at City Hall.
Mayor Robert Smith called the meeting to order at 5:02 p.m. and a quorum was confirmed by City Secretary Cheryl Everett. The council voted unanimously on routine and operational items during the meeting.
The most immediate approvals involved public safety and public works equipment. Police Chief Jeff Burns presented bids for lighting and equipment for a department Ford Explorer and the council approved the purchase at $8,145.72 after a motion by Councilmember Terry Taliaferro and a second by Councilmember Frankie Ornduff. Chief Burns also showed information and a demonstration video about a BoloWrap restraint device and requested authorization to purchase one device and related training; the council voted to table that procurement on a motion by Taliaferro and a second by Sherry Hellwig.
Public Works/administration reported that both pumps at Lift Station 2 had failed and that staff had ordered a replacement pump before soliciting bids to remain in regulatory compliance. Councilmember Sherry Hellwig moved to approve purchasing one pump; Councilmember Terry Taliaferro seconded and the motion passed unanimously. The council recorded the expedited purchase as necessary to restore service and meet compliance obligations; the transcript does not specify the pump cost or vendor.
On land-use matters, Mayor Robert Smith summarized a Shoemaker RV Park proposal and said the applicant seeks a park larger than the city's RV ordinance maximum of five acres, noting the applicant holds 14 acres. Councilmember Sherry Hellwig moved to table consideration of the proposed Shoemaker RV Park; Councilmember Terry Taliaferro seconded and the motion passed 4'0for, 0 opposed. The tabling leaves the proposal pending further review or a potential ordinance amendment.
Votes at a glance: - Approval of May 9, 2024 minutes: Phil Adkison moved; Terry Taliaferro seconded; vote 4'0for, 0 opposed — Approved. - Table proposed Shoemaker RV Park: Sherry Hellwig moved; Terry Taliaferro seconded; vote 4'0for, 0 opposed — Tabled. - Approve lighting and equipment for police Ford Explorer ($8,145.72): Terry Taliaferro moved; Frankie Ornduff seconded; vote 4'0for, 0 opposed — Approved. - Table purchase of one BoloWrap and training: Terry Taliaferro moved; Sherry Hellwig seconded; vote 4'0for, 0 opposed — Tabled. - Approve purchase of one replacement pump at Lift Station 2 (expedited procurement): Sherry Hellwig moved; Terry Taliaferro seconded; vote 4'0for, 0 opposed — Approved. - Adjournment: Terry Taliaferro moved; Sherry Hellwig seconded; vote 4'0for, 0 opposed — Adjourned at 6:00 p.m.
The council also received routine monthly reports from the Hudson Volunteer Fire Department and the Hudson Police Department and reviewed administrative budget materials for 2023–24. No public hearings or final land-use approvals occurred; the Shoemaker RV Park item remains tabled for future action.
