Votes at a glance: Shelton Council approves routine refunds, rescinds school vacuum repair action, and funds reevaluation services

The Shelton City Council took several formal votes during the meeting. Key actions recorded by voice vote included:

- Tax refunds: Council approved statutory refunds totaling $9,196.88 and directed the finance director to make payments in accordance with certified records.

- Rescind vacuum-system repair action: The council voted to rescind the earlier action taken (08/08/2024) regarding repair of the vacuum system for Shelton High School science department maintenance; minutes reflect a motion, second and passage by voice vote.

- Municipal reevaluation services: The council appropriated $25,875 to pay Municipal Evaluation Services, LLC for reevaluation services, with funds to come from the general contingency account; councilors noted some payments may be made now and the remainder incorporated into next fiscal year budget planning.

- Purchase of DOT land: The council authorized acquisition of a state-owned parcel along State Route 714 (Richmond Avenue/Constitution Boulevard) for $876,000 and authorized city officials to complete required documents.

- Cemetery grants: The council authorized the mayor to apply for and accept three Connecticut neglected cemetery account grants of $5,000 each for Saint Paul Cemetery, Old Hill Cemetery and White Hills Cemetery and to execute any required agreements.

Each of the above motions was moved, seconded and carried by voice vote as recorded in the meeting. Detailed roll-call tallies were not provided in the transcript excerpt.