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Smiths Grove commissioners award mowing contract to Cooke's Lawn Service
Summary
At a Feb. 4 special meeting, Smiths Grove commissioners voted 5-0 to award the city's mowing contract to Matthew Cooke of Cooke's Lawn Service. The motion was made by Commissioner Patrick Young, seconded by Commissioner Bob Buehl; contract terms were not specified in the minutes.
Smiths Grove commissioners voted unanimously on Feb. 4, 2025, to award the city's mowing contract to Matthew Cooke of Cooke's Lawn Service. Commissioner Patrick Young made the motion, which Commissioner Bob Buehl seconded; the commission recorded a 5-0 vote in favor.
The decision came during a brief special called meeting that Commissioner Eric Schroader opened at 5:34 p.m. Schroader reviewed the pros and cons of each mowing bid before the commission moved to a formal vote. The minutes do not list bid amounts, the length of the contract, or the specific municipal properties covered by the award.
Mayor David Stiffey, Commissioners Jennifer Cartwright, Eric Schroader, Bob Buehl and Patrick Young were present for the vote. City Clerk Alice Elkins prepared the minutes and attested the meeting record. Commissioner Schroader adjourned the meeting at 5:49 p.m.
The minutes state the commission approved the motion by a 5-0 vote but do not provide next steps, contract start date, or implementation details. Those items were not specified in the minutes and may appear in subsequent meeting packets or the executed contract.
