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Hazen City council approves routine purchases, variance and budget transfers; bills signed
Summary
Council approved the meeting agenda, a variance and several routine purchases and transfers — including employee appreciation spending and a Tree City recognition — and directed staff to follow up on several items; roll calls recorded ayes from named members on several motions.
The Hazen City council approved a series of routine motions, purchases and budget transfers during its meeting.
Early in the meeting the council approved the agenda by voice vote after a motion from the chair (S1). Later the council approved a variance and a related roof/footing item following a motion by one member; a roll call recorded affirmative votes. The council also voted to approve a recurring app subscription and a not‑to‑exceed expenditure for employee appreciation apparel and items; S6 conducted the roll call and members recorded ayes.
Council members moved and approved recognition of the Tree City effort and authorized staff to accept a short presentation for staff. In the final business portion, S6 explained budget transfers that move funds into reserves for police and fire equipment and vehicle replacement; the council approved the transfers and then approved the presented bills.
Votes at a glance
- Agenda approval — Outcome: approved (voice). (SEG 021–029) - Variance and roofing/footing item — Outcome: approved; roll call recorded ayes for Weidrick, Folkerts, Hack, Stern and Ovenauer. (SEG 984–994) - App subscription / jacket purchase (employee items) — Outcome: approved; roll call recorded ayes. Amounts discussed in the record included an annual subscription price referenced as $7.50 for the app; jacket/purchase amounts were discussed but final total not specified in the transcript. (SEG 1296–1316) - Tree City recognition — Outcome: approved. (SEG 1319–1346) - Budget transfers to reserves for police and fire equipment — Outcome: approved; staff to report back on allocations. (SEG 1352–1368) - Approval of bills as presented — Outcome: approved (roll call). (SEG 1370–1376)
The meeting record did not show any failed motions. Several items noted for follow‑up — including contractor corrective plans on the sewer project and staff review of signage options — will return to the council for further action.
