1978 - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

Resolution No. 1891 authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Ned Jenkins in the amount of $19,975.00 for demolition and removal of the Old Lake Crook Water Treatment Plant was presented. Motion was made by Councilman Farris, seconded by Councilman Burnett for adoption of the Resolution. Mayor Malone called for the vote which showed 3 ayes, and 3 nays, Councilman Williams, Councilman Wunsch, and Councilman Philley voting nay, and the Resolution failed to pass. After discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Farris, and seconded by Councilman Wunsch to table the bids. Before the question was called Mr. Ned Jenkins, who had made a previous bid, presented at the last regular Council meeting of $17,500.00 advised that the additional amount.was placed in his bid due . to the closer approach of bad weather conditions and the availability of machinery at this time for demolition of the building. Councilman Farris and Councilman Wunsch withdrew their motion to table the bid. A motion was made by Councilman Farris, seconded by Councilman Burnett for adoption of the Resolution. Motion carried 4 ayes, 2 nays. Council man Wunsch, and Councilman Philley voting nay. Mayor Malone called for the tabulation of bids for the purchase of six automobiles, and the following bids were received. Kosterman Motor Company $27,505.59 Lowry Chevrolet, Inc. $27,262.00 McDougall Olds- Cadillac, Inc. ; $29,086.00 City Manager Sokoll recommended that the bid of Lowry Chevrolet, Inc. be accepted in the amount of $27,262.00. A motion was made by Councilman Burnett, seconded by Councilman Williams to approve the recommendation of the City Manager. Motion carried 6 ayes, 0 nays.