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Mount Carroll council approves $27,202.25 in payments after tie-breaking vote by mayor
Summary
The Mount Carroll City Council approved payment of 19 accounts payable totaling $27,202.25 after a 3–3 split in which Mayor Carl Bates cast the deciding vote; the vote followed questions about an invoice from Law Excavating and whether the mayor had authority to approve the work.
The Mount Carroll City Council on Jan. 27 voted to authorize payment of 19 accounts payable totaling $27,202.25 after the roll-call split 3–3 and Mayor Carl Bates cast the tie-breaking vote in favor.
The Finance Committee had recommended payment but members raised concern about an invoice from Law Excavating that lacked a bid or estimated price to compare with completed work. Alderman Amy Buss asked who approved that work; the record shows Mayor Bates acknowledged approving it. Alderman Paul Kaczmarski said he “will not vote yes unless the purchase is part of the budget or an emergency.” The council recorded a city financial balance of $4,289,682.24 during the meeting.
The motion carried after the mayor’s tie-breaking vote. The committee and council did not adopt a new ordinance limiting mayoral approval authority during the meeting; Alderman Kaczmarski reiterated his position that expenses should be included in the budget or meet an emergency standard before his support is given. Council members did not provide a formal written bid or estimate for the Law Excavating work during the session and left the invoice question noted in minutes for potential follow-up.
