Robbins board approves accounting contract, swears in building commissioner; defers budget amendment and lease vote

The Robbins Board of Trustees unanimously approved a contract with Goodall & Associates for accounting services and later approved the swearing-in of Rodney Stewart as Building Commissioner during the board's Jan. 23 regular meeting.

Trustee Gregory N. Jackson moved to approve Goodall & Associates for accounting services; Trustee David R. Dyson seconded the motion. The clerk recorded the roll call as Dyson, Maxey, Harper, Robinson, Jackson and Collier; the motion carried.

Trustee Tiffany S. Robinson moved, with a second from Trustee Gregory N. Jackson, to approve the swearing-in of Rodney Stewart as Building Commissioner; the board again recorded the same roll call and carried the motion. The board also voted to defer consideration of an amendment of the 2023–24 appropriation (moved by Trustee David R. Dyson; seconded by Trustee Tiffany S. Robinson) and to defer a lease agreement for 13730 Claire Blvd. (moved by Trustee Tiffany S. Robinson; seconded by Trustee Thomas Harper Jr.). In each case the roll call listed Dyson, Maxey, Harper, Robinson, Jackson and Collier and the minutes state the motions carried or were deferred as noted.

During standing committee reports Trustee Robinson announced a coffee talk for Jan. 27 at 10 a.m., a public safety meeting Jan. 30 at 5 p.m., and a license/ordinance committee meeting Feb. 1 at 5 p.m. At the public comment period residents complimented public works' response to the 119th Street water main break and asked for updates on a lead pipe survey, fire hydrant status and an intercity bus ordinance. One attendee (Mr. Kenner) explained a naming-related difference concerning audit services listed on the agenda.

The board moved into closed session under Section 2(C)(1) and later reconvened; the meeting adjourned at 9:41 p.m.