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At-a-glance: Bridgeton council actions Sept. 19, 2024
Summary
Council approved the 2024 tax levy, adopted a reserve policy, authorized a comprehensive-plan contract, approved a mower purchase, and introduced a new administrative aide; votes and motions are summarized below.
Key actions taken by the Bridgeton City Council on Sept. 19, 2024:
- Tax levy adopted (bill 64-55 → ordinance 24-42): Council approved the annual tax levy for 2024 by voice/roll call; clerk recorded a 7-0 vote.
- Reserve policy adopted (bill 64-57 → ordinance 24-43): Council approved a 35% minimum general-fund unreserved balance policy, as amended by the city attorney, by a 5-2 vote.
- PGAV contract approved (bill 64-58 → ordinance 24-44): Council authorized an agreement with PGAV Planners LLC for a comprehensive-plan update not to exceed $127,500 (7-0 vote).
- Procurement: Bid award approved for a sickle-bar mower to Mort Tractor (motion approved, no opposition documented).
- Personnel: Staff introduced Sarah M. Walsh as the new administrative aide to public works (planning and zoning).
Votes recorded as spoken in the meeting: several roll-call aye votes and recorded tallies are reflected in the full meeting record. Council also discussed public-safety training, code-enforcement work and upcoming community events before adjourning.
