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Votes at a glance: Griffith council approves minutes, claims, traffic calming, road analysis, variances and police radio contract
Summary
The council approved minutes and multiple motions including town claims ($1,036,241.94), a PASER assessment (≤ $40,000), installation of two speed bumps, two zoning variances, acceptance of a $400,000 grant for police radios, and selection of Trident for property/casualty insurance; most actions passed by voice vote.
The Griffith Town Council moved through a slate of routine and programmatic items in a single meeting, approving minutes, several claims and a set of administrative actions by voice vote.
Key votes and outcomes included: approval of the June 2 minutes; authorization to pay town claims totaling $1,036,241.94; authorization of a PASER roadway analysis contract with Butler, Furman and Seaford not to exceed $40,000; approval to install speed bumps at two locations (J Street North by Park West Apartments and South Griffith Boulevard); adoption of findings for two development-variance petitions (Luke Budak for 734 South Klein Avenue and David and Patty Schutz for 114 West Avenue B); acceptance of a $400,000 grant to replace portable police radios and authorization for contract signature; and selection of Trident for property and casualty insurance with an estimated premium reduction staff described as about $80,000–$90,000.
“Is there any discussion? All in favor of the motion, signify by saying aye,” the council president asked on multiple items; the motions were carried by voice vote.
Most votes in the transcript are recorded as voice votes with the council verbally responding “Aye,” and the meeting record in the transcript does not show roll-call vote tallies for each item. When the PASER and speed-bump items were discussed, council members noted the scope: PASER would analyze alley roadways and the speed bumps were recommended by Chief Tharp for two specific neighborhood locations.
The council also announced upcoming meetings, including a June 23 redevelopment commission meeting and a July 7 town council meeting. Items approved at this meeting will be acted on administratively or by the redevelopment commission as appropriate.
