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Votes at a glance: council approves Bearcat Brad proclamation, landfill contract and consent agenda
Summary
In addition to the budget vote, the council unanimously approved a proclamation honoring Brad Carter, authorized a landfill gas contract with Harnden Group LLC, and approved the consent agenda with $1,231,126 in supplemental appropriations; most motions passed 5–0.
At the May 27 meeting the Bristol City Council approved several measures by unanimous votes and recorded roll calls on multiple items.
Proclamation honoring Brad Carter: The council read and approved a proclamation recognizing Brad Carter, known as "Bearcat Brad," for 25 years of volunteer service to Bristol Virginia Little League and declared June 2, 2025, "Bearcat Brad Day." The motion to approve the proclamation passed unanimously, 5–0.
Invitation to bid — Stage II landfill gas collection (SW-25-002): Staff recommended that the City Manager be authorized to enter into a contract with Harnden Group, LLC after the bid opening and review identified Harnden as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Council approved authorization to execute the contract; the motion passed 5–0.
Consent agenda and supplemental appropriations: The council approved the consent agenda, which included a street closure for the Independence Day Parade, approval of minutes, a supplemental appropriation package totaling $1,231,126 spanning multiple departments (police reimbursements, insurance recoveries, Hazmat grant carryover, DEQ landfill funds of $1,050,000, economic development payments, and others), budget transfers of $57,250, and a library board appointment. The consent motion passed 5–0.
Other procedural actions: The meeting agenda was adopted at the outset (5–0), and the council adjourned at 6:54 p.m. following a unanimous motion to adjourn.
Vote summary (selected items): - Adoption of agenda: Passed 5–0. - Proclamation (Bearcat Brad): Passed 5–0. - Stage II landfill gas contract authorization (SW-25-002): Passed 5–0. - Consent agenda (including supplemental appropriations $1,231,126): Passed 5–0.
