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Laurens City Council approves pool demolition, OKs mini library and adopts $97,774 in claims and payroll
Summary
At its Aug. 18 meeting the Laurens City Council approved a $24,440 contract to demolish the old swimming pool, authorized a Mini Library at the Time to Spare Campground and approved claims and payroll totaling $97,774.65. The council set its next meeting for Sept. 2 and adjourned at 6:01 p.m.
The Laurens City Council on Aug. 18, 2025, approved a $24,440 contract with Michael & Son, Inc. to demolish the city’s old swimming pool and authorized a Mini Library at the Time to Spare Campground, while adopting claims and payroll totaling $97,774.65.
Mayor Rod Johnson called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. Council members Hannah Zylstra, John Jamison, Loren Booth and Jean Swanson were present; Council member Aaron Christenson was absent. City Manager Hilary Reed and Deputy Clerk Joan Hoben were also listed in the meeting record.
During routine business the council approved the consent agenda, which included minutes from the Aug. 4 meeting and the presented claims list. Council member John Jamison moved to approve the consent agenda; Hannah Zylstra seconded and the motion carried with all ayes.
Votes at a glance - Consent agenda (minutes and claims): Moved by Council member John Jamison; seconded by Hannah Zylstra. Outcome: approved (all ayes). Recorded yes votes: Hannah Zylstra, John Jamison, Loren Booth, Jean Swanson; absent: Aaron Christenson. - Old pool demolition contract (Michael & Son, Inc., $24,440): Moved by Loren Booth; seconded by John Jamison. Outcome: approved (all ayes). - Library Foundation request (Mini Library at Time to Spare Campground): Moved by Hannah Zylstra; seconded by John Jamison. Outcome: approved (all ayes).
The claims list itemized multiple vendor charges totaling $76,498.68; payroll for the period listed $21,275.97. Combined, the paid total shown in the meeting record was $97,774.65. The claims list included line items such as ACCO Water Plant chemicals ($7,022.50), I & S Group professional services ($8,370.20) and McClure professional services ($9,000.00); the payroll breakdown by fund included General $9,690.22 and Water $3,318.44.
The record also notes that PAC Board President Tony Halligan and new Superintendent Rob Boley approached the council to discuss youth summer programs; the minutes provide no further detail about that discussion.
Because of the Labor Day holiday the council scheduled its first September meeting for Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. Council member Zylstra moved to adjourn at 6:01 p.m.; Loren Booth seconded and the motion carried.
