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Votes at a glance: Bloomfield council approves fireworks ordinance second reading, Grove invoice payment and SRF engagement increase
Summary
Council approved the second reading of Chapter 41 on fireworks, authorized payment to Grove ($22,651.17), approved an amended engagement agreement with ERS to pursue SRF reimbursements (not to exceed $520,000) and set an Oct. 3 public hearing on SRF revenue loan notes (not to exceed $520,000).
At its meeting, the Bloomfield City Council took several formal actions on ordinances, contracts and financing:
- Fireworks ordinance (Chapter 41): The council approved the second reading of an ordinance establishing dates for sale and discharge of fireworks and set an effective date. The motion carried on second reading.
- Grove invoice: Council approved payment of Grove invoice #18526 in the amount of $22,651.17 for side work and authorized the mayor to sign the settlement documents.
- ERS engagement amendment and SRF reimbursements: Council approved an amended engagement agreement with ERS to assist the city in pursuing State Revolving Fund (SRF) reimbursements, increasing the not‑to‑exceed amount to $520,000 to cover an additional Columbia Street project that had not been included originally.
- SRF revenue loan notes public hearing: The council adopted a resolution setting a public hearing on Oct. 3 for authorization of a loan and disbursement agreement for issuance of revenue capital loan notes not to exceed $520,000; the resolution initiates the public notice process required by statute.
Motions on these items carried during the meeting; councilors recorded votes in favor during roll call.
