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Hudson council approves two annexations, Taylor plat, copier lease and tanker purchase
Summary
The Hudson City Council unanimously approved five resolutions: certifying population for two annexations (Bavers and Powers), approving the Taylor preliminary plat (three parcels), entering a three-year copier lease with maintenance (expected savings ~$100/month), and purchasing an old fire tanker for Public Works.
The Hudson City Council voted unanimously to approve five resolutions on its agenda, including two annexations, preliminary plat approval for a three‑parcel division, a three-year copier lease and maintenance agreement, and purchase authorization for an old fire tanker for Public Works.
In brief: Resolution 3299 certified the population for the Bavers annexation; Resolution 3300 certified the population for the Powers annexation; Resolution 3301 granted preliminary approval for the Taylor preliminary plat (dividing the parcel into three lots); Resolution 3302 approved a three-year copier lease and maintenance agreement for City Hall (the administration expects approximately $100 per month in savings); and Resolution 3303 authorized purchase of an old fire tanker for the public works department. All motions carried on roll call votes.
Council action and votes: Councilmembers recorded “yes” votes on each motion; the roll calls recorded affirmative votes from Councilmembers Wyatt, Lawson, Su and Cook (motion carried 4–0 for each listed resolution). The meeting record shows Councilmember Matt absent for adjournment comments.
Notable discussion points: Council discussed the age and condition of the tanker being purchased; participants in the discussion cited differing recollections of the vehicle’s model year (statements referenced both 1967 and 1976). Committee member Chrissy also highlighted that the copier contract discussion came through the Personnel/Admin committee with a recommendation to remain with Access Systems and that City Hall’s lower usage supports a smaller, less-costly machine.
Next steps: There were no motions to reconsider; items were approved and will proceed under the usual administrative implementation. The council listed upcoming committee and council meeting dates, including a December meeting on Dec. 16.
Votes at a glance: - Resolution 3299 (Bavers annexation population certification): Approved (roll call: Wyatt, Lawson, Su, Cook — 4 yes, 0 no). - Resolution 3300 (Powers annexation population certification): Approved (roll call: Wyatt, Lawson, Su, Cook — 4 yes, 0 no). - Resolution 3301 (Taylor preliminary plat — three parcels): Approved (roll call: Wyatt, Lawson, Su, Cook — 4 yes, 0 no). - Resolution 3302 (Three-year copier maintenance/lease with Access Systems): Approved (roll call: Wyatt, Lawson, Su, Cook — 4 yes, 0 no); City staff indicated expected monthly savings of about $100. - Resolution 3303 (Purchase of old fire tanker for Public Works): Approved (roll call: Wyatt, Lawson, Su, Cook — 4 yes, 0 no); council discussion noted uncertainty about the tanker’s exact model year (1967 vs. 1976 quoted).
The council adjourned following those approvals.
