Springport council approves $26,564.23 DPW mower purchase and adopts rental inspection fees

At its April 9, 2026 meeting, the Village of Springport council approved purchase of a new Department of Public Works mower for an amount not to exceed $26,564.23 and adopted RESOLUTION 26-4, which sets fees for the village rental inspection program.

Councilmember A. Ward moved to approve the mower purchase and Councilmember C. Ward seconded. A roll-call vote recorded ayes from A. Ward, C. Ward, President Josh Barnette, Councilmember J. Bartley, Councilmember K. Bartley and Cavazos; the motion carried. The motion specified the maximum purchase amount ($26,564.23); the transcript does not identify the purchase funding source or the vendor selected.

Councilmember C. Ward moved to adopt RESOLUTION 26-4, and Councilmember K. Bartley seconded. A roll-call vote recorded ayes from C. Ward, K. Bartley, Barnette, J. Bartley, Cavazos and A. Ward; the motion carried. The transcript records adoption of the resolution but does not list the fee schedule or fee amounts in the meeting record.

The council also approved minutes from the March 12 regular meeting and the April 7 workshop by unanimous voice/roll-call votes. Those procedural approvals preceded the substantive votes on equipment purchase and the rental-inspection resolution.

No public testimony opposing either item is recorded in the transcript. The meeting did not include additional details about implementation steps, timelines, or budget amendments associated with the mower purchase or the rental-inspection fee schedule.

The council adjourned at 8:58 p.m.; upcoming meetings were announced for May 12 (workshop) and May 14 (regular meeting).