Council approves purchase of pothole-patching and paving equipment

The Homewood City Council approved purchase of equipment for pothole patching and paving after a positive recommendation from the finance committee. The item was presented as agenda item 010725 and came from Berkeley Squires, director of public services, with a finance committee report indicating a 3-0 recommendation (motion by Councilor Brandt, seconded by Councilor Hart/others as recorded). The council voted 7-0 to approve the purchase; the meeting transcript does not include line-item cost, vendor name or delivery schedule. Questions specific to the procurement were not recorded in the public discussion; the item will proceed through city purchasing procedures and be implemented by the public services department.