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Denison council approves equipment purchases and construction payments, with a few dissenting votes
Summary
The council approved a UTV purchase ($23,990.49), a straight blade ($5,000), multiple construction change orders and pay applications including $147,006.66 for Washington Park and $331,012.13 for HMA improvements; a small number of members cast dissenting votes.
Denison City Council approved a series of procurement and construction payments during the meeting, including a utility vehicle and multiple construction pay applications and change orders.
Council approved a quote from Better Equipment Company for a utility vehicle (UTV) at $23,990.49 after members discussed vehicle suitability for spraying and snow removal and compared models. The motion passed; Miller cast the sole dissenting vote.
The council also approved a $5,000 purchase of a heavy‑duty straight blade from Potemap Recovery Company; that motion passed with one dissenting vote from Miller.
On capital projects, the council approved change order 1 from Gil Hardscape for Washington Park improvements ($4,500) and change number 2 from Bellhard Caves and Construction for HOA improvements ($5,750). Council approved pay application 2 from Gilhards Gaveson Construction for the Washington Park playground equipment improvements in the amount of $147,006.66; Granton recorded a 'no' vote on that item. The council further approved change order 1 from 10 Point Construction for 2024 HMA improvements ($33,678.77) and pay application 2 from 10 Construction for $331,012.13.
All approvals were done by motion and roll call. The meeting’s roll‑call exchanges listed members by name during votes (for example, Sue Smith, Logan, Kernan, Granson/Granton, and Miller), and the minutes record the one or two dissenting votes noted above.
The council did not attach additional conditions to the payments; staff will process the invoices and proceed with scheduled work.
Actions taken at the meeting are part of the regular capital‑projects and procurement cycle and will be reflected in the next billing and project status updates.
