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Lanett council approves surplus items, adds councilmember as check signer and joins SSUT litigation; tables bank line renewal
Summary
At its Nov. 17 meeting, the Lanett City Council approved three resolutions to surplus city property, authorize Councilmember Krisse Story as an additional check signer and intervene as a defendant in the Simplified Seller Use Tax (SSUT) litigation; the council tabled a proposed renewal of a line of credit at Auburn Bank pending interest-rate questions.
The Lanett City Council voted Nov. 17 to surplus several pieces of city property, add a councilmember as an authorized check signer and authorize the city to intervene in pending litigation over the Simplified Seller Use Tax (SSUT), while postponing action on a proposed renewal of a bank line of credit.
At the regular meeting in Lanett Council Chambers, Councilmember Brad Lynn moved approval of Resolution 11-25-03 to surplus a vehicle at the Recreation/Senior Center, chairs in the Fire and Finance departments, and ice machines at Public Works and the Senior Center; Councilmember Charles Bagley seconded and the motion carried unanimously. The resolution authorizes city staff to remove the listed items from active inventory and proceed with the surplus process.
Councilmember Krisse Story read Resolution 11-25-04, a proposed renewal of a line of credit at Auburn Bank; the renewal was initially moved and seconded for consideration. Councilmember Brad Lynn raised concerns about the interest rate on the renewal. Councilmember Story then moved to table the resolution and Councilmember Lynn seconded; the council voted to table the renewal pending further review of terms and rates.
Councilmember Bagley moved approval of Resolution 11-25-05 to designate Councilmember Krisse Story as an additional check signer for the city; Councilmember Lynn seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mayor Jamie Heard explained the administrative need for the new signer.
The council also approved Resolution 11-25-06, authorizing the City of Lanett to intervene as a defendant in the Simplified Seller Use Tax (SSUT) litigation. Councilmember Brad Lynn moved the resolution, Councilmember Bagley seconded, and the motion carried unanimously.
What happened next: the meeting moved on to committee and department reports. The council adjourned at 6:45 p.m.
Why it matters: Surplusing and internal-banking changes are routine administrative steps that affect city asset management and internal controls. The decision to intervene in SSUT litigation signals the city is joining a broader legal matter involving state/local sales and use tax administration; tabling the line-of-credit renewal indicates the council wants more information on borrowing costs before committing.
