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Votes at a glance: Beachwood council appoints tax-board member, waives bidding for two salt trucks, approves claims payments
Summary
At its Jan. 6 meeting Beachwood City Council confirmed Lee Janovitz to the Board of Tax Review and swore him in, authorized purchase of two replacement salt trucks on state bid waiving competitive bidding, and adopted an urgent ordinance authorizing payment of certain claims; all measures passed on voice/roll calls.
Beachwood City Council approved several routine measures during its Jan. 6 meeting, including an appointment to the Board of Tax Review, a purchase of two replacement salt trucks, and an urgent ordinance authorizing payment of specified claims.
Appointment and swearing-in: Council passed a resolution confirming Lee Janovitz as a member of the city’s Board of Tax Review and immediately administered an oath. Mayor (name not provided in the transcript) described Janovitz as “a certified public accountant for over 40 years,” praising his experience in financial analysis and tax compliance and endorsing him as “an excellent choice” for the board. Janovitz was sworn in and thanked the council.
Truck purchases: Council adopted a resolution authorizing the mayor to contract with Valley Freightliner Inc. for two Western Star 47X cabs and with Concord Road Equipment Manufacturing LLC for two stainless-steel dump bodies and snow-and-ice-control packages, waiving competitive bidding because the trucks and equipment are available on a state contract. Public Works said both salt trucks are more than 20 years old and need replacement; staff said they hope to receive the new trucks before the end of 2025 and that the price is locked in.
Ordinance approving claims payment: Council moved and adopted an ordinance directing payment of certain claims for professional and other services and declared the measure urgent.
Votes: For each of the three items the council moved to suspend the rules and adopted the measure on roll-call votes; the roll calls in the record show affirmative votes by the members present. (The clerk recorded the roll for each adoption.)
Next steps: The appointments and procurement actions are effective as the council approved them; administration staff will complete contracting and procurement steps consistent with the adopted resolutions.
