Council approves purchase of pothole patching and paving equipment

At the July 28 meeting the City of Homewood Council approved a request to purchase equipment for pothole patching and paving, following a positive recommendation from the finance committee. The motion passed 7-0 and the council recorded the action as Resolution 1 24.

The item was presented as coming from Berkeley Squires, director of public services, and Glenn Adams, city manager. Councilor Brandt reported the finance committee met and voted 3-0 to recommend approval. After a brief opportunity for questions and no substantive objections, the council voted to authorize the purchase.

The transcript does not specify the vendor, total cost, or funding source for the purchase on the council floor; those details were not included in the recorded discussion and remain "not specified." The finance committee report indicates the purchase was reviewed by committee prior to full-council action.