Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Presiding: Mayor Gayle McLaughlin · Called to order: 6:30 p.m. · 4 items · 5 votes · 10 public comments

What happened

The council approved extending ADT's contract for the city's security camera system through December 2012 for up to $375,000. The extension includes adding new cameras to the existing network around Richmond.

The council approved hiring Whiteside Concrete Construction for $29,689 to improve safety at the Wharf Street railroad crossing. The project includes construction costs plus contingency funding.

The council extended a contract with law firm Manatt, Phelps & Phillips by $40,000 to continue seeking federal transportation funding from Congress. Councilmember Boozé cast the only no vote on this item.

The council created a new Code Enforcement Superintendent position with a monthly salary of $7,277-$8,829. The new role will help oversee staff who handle building violations and other code enforcement issues.

The council approved 1 routine item on consent, including a ban on possession and discharge of all fireworks within city limits.

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Attendance

Gayle McLaughlin(Present)

Corky Boozé(Present)

Nat Bates(Absent)

Jovanka Beckles(Present)

Tom Butt(Absent)

Jim Rogers(Present)

Jeff Ritterman(Present)

4 items · 1 consent

Extend ADT contract for city security cameras through December 2012

Passed 5-0Police & Community Safety

Extend law firm contract to seek federal transportation funding

Passed 4-1Transportation Funding

Award $29,689 contract to improve Wharf Street railroad crossing

Passed 5-0Police & Community Safety

Create new Code Enforcement Superintendent position with $7,277-$8,829 monthly salary

Passed 5-0Code Enforcement Position

Approved as a group without individual discussion.