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Council passes Ordinance No. 497 on first reading after mayor casts tie-breaking vote
Summary
On a 1–1 split between councilmembers, Mayor Eric Backman cast the tie-breaking vote to pass Ordinance No. 497 on first reading, amending town code related to junk vehicles and recreational vehicles.
Councilmember Sherrol Sloan moved to approve Ordinance No. 497 on first reading, a measure that amends Titles 6 and 10 of the Town of Diamondville Code relating to junk vehicles, project vehicles, campers, trailers and recreational vehicles. Councilmember Nicole Petersen voted against the motion; no second was recorded. With the council split, Mayor Eric Backman cast the tie-breaking vote in favor and the ordinance passed on first reading.
The minutes record the procedural sequence: Sloan moved the ordinance, Petersen voted nay, and the mayor provided the deciding vote. The council did not record further amendments or timetable for a second reading in the meeting minutes.
