The City of Fenton Board of Aldermen meeting on December 19, 2024, focused on several key ordinances and financial updates that will shape the city's operations in the coming year.

One of the primary discussions involved the approval of an ordinance that authorizes the mayor to execute a statement of work under the Civic Plus Master Services Agreement. This agreement pertains to social media archiving, which will be considered under new bills. Additionally, the board discussed another ordinance allowing the mayor to enter into a public works service contract with Community Development Solutions, LLC, for document management software and services.

A significant motion was made to terminate the existing contract with Sumner 1 for document management software, known as Laserfiche. The motion was approved unanimously, indicating a shift in the city's approach to document management.

The financial update presented by Alderman Crutch highlighted the city's sales tax revenues for October 2024, which totaled $788,332. This figure reflects a redistribution of funds that aligns with the city's historical practices. The total cash and investments across various funds, including the general fund and capital projects fund, amounted to $25,891,044, marking an increase of $856,324 from the previous month.

The board also moved to approve the 2025 budget for the city, which will be addressed in upcoming bills. Furthermore, a request for the mayor to execute a letter of understanding regarding city auditing services was also approved.

In the health and safety segment, Alderman Jokers raised a concern about the efficiency of agenda items, suggesting that some discussions could be streamlined to save resources. The board agreed to consider this approach moving forward.

Overall, the meeting underscored the city's commitment to improving its operational efficiency and financial management as it prepares for the upcoming year. The decisions made will have lasting implications for the city's governance and service delivery.