Council split on one-year IRPC extension; contract sent for legal review

Council members debated whether to continue a one-year extension of membership in a regional program (IRPC). Some members opposed renewing membership and suggested dropping out; others favored giving the program one more year. Concerns focused on a bylaw provision the council said now requires a 12-month notice to cancel, and members asked whether that term has precedent.

The council agreed to forward the IRPC contract and the current bylaws to county attorney Joel for legal review. Chair (speaker 2) asked that Joel's office confirm whether the bylaws' 12-month notice provision has been enforced previously and to advise on legal risk. One council member said, "If we say no, then, obviously, their answer is no," underscoring that the county could withdraw but that the city and other members' participation status would affect the county's payment obligations.

The matter was referred for legal review; councilors did not finalize a membership decision during the session.