The Auburn City Council met in closed session at Auburn City Hall on Oct. 27 to discuss personnel. It took no action. The council met sans Mayor Linda Blechinger. Council member Donna Scouten served as Mayor Pro Tempore at the meeting.
The council will meet again on Thursday at 7 p.m. for its regular business meeting. The board is slated to vote on the following Nov. 28 agenda items:
•a recommendation to approve a grading schedule related to building codes.
•a recommendation to adopt an ordinance that will charge a .75 cents fee per retail transaction on prepaid wireless service when someone calls 911.
•a recommendation to award Fortis Engineering Solutions with a $29,729 contract for drainage improvements on Sue Lane.
•a recommendation to award Fortis Engineering Solutions with a $29,729 contract for drainage improvements on Sue Lane.
•a recommendation to award Gary’s Grading and Pipeline Co. with a $143,950 contract for grading and construction at the Parks Mill ball fields.
•a recommendation to approve a fee structure for facility use at the Parks Mill ball fields.
•a recommendation to approve the purchase of a mower and utility vehicle for the Parks and Leisure Department from Jerry Pate Turf and Irrigation for $6,142.90 and from Green South Equipment for $5,000.
•a recommendation to approve a proposed medical plan for citywide health and dental insurance.
•a recommendation to approve a proposed scope of work from Carter Watkins and Associates for the construction and design of the R&R building.
•a recommendation to adopt a proposed employee benefit retirement plan.