Tuesday, January 29, 2008
SpecialPresiding: Mayor Gayle McLaughlin · Called to order: 5:08 p.m. · 6 items · 8 votes · 16 public comments
What happened
The council approved directing the West County Agency to contract with Synagro for a dewatering facility, with Butt voting no and Mayor McLaughlin abstaining. The facility will process wastewater sludge instead of sending it to landfills at high cost.
The council unanimously called for a 6-month pause on home foreclosures by mortgage companies in Richmond. This formal request has no legal force but shows the city's position on protecting homeowners during the housing crisis.
Two street paving contracts were approved unanimously, with MCK Services and Delta Grinding each receiving up to $175,000 over two years. The contracts allow the city to call on either company for paving work as needed throughout Richmond.
The council approved allowing the library to buy books and materials without individual council approval for each purchase. This change eliminates delays when ordering time-sensitive materials or taking advantage of limited-time offers.
The council approved 2 routine items on consent, including authorizing $433,400 annual spending on library books and services and purchasing a wheel loader for $113,891.
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Approved as a group without individual discussion.
Biggest items: $433K standing order library purchase of ma... · $114K Purchase wheel loader