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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-01-15city council minutesBook 38 SPECIAL MEETING JANUARY 15, 1997 12:00 NOON The Meeting was called to order by Mayor Winder. The Mayor requested that everyone stand for the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. The Roll of the City Council was called with the following members present: Houchins, Evans, Langan, and Wells. Absent: Earl and Nancolas. Page 7 (DECISION REGARDING BID AWARD FOR THE DEMOLITION OF THE BUSHNELL CENTER) Mayor Winder stated that the reason for this Special City Council Meeting was to make a decision regarding the bid award for the demolition of the Bushnell Center. The Mayor briefly commented with regard to several memos discussing the process involved in this issue. He noted that this bid process was based on information that the Council did not receive until their packets were prepared; however, he did speak to Councilman Houchins to apprise him of the extenuating circumstances regarding the bid process. Councilman Nancolas arrived and would be counted as present. The Mayor continued stating that procedures required for bidding were followed, the letter of the law was complied with and he acted within the scope of his authority and in the best interest of the City at that time. He had been led to believe that a much lower bid was possible. However, the bids had to be opened before the end of 1996 so there was a time frame that had to be complied with. Unfortunately, that bidder did not meet all of the requirements by the deadline and was disqualified. A memo was sent to the Council explaining the situation. As a result, the lowest bid received was significantly above the range expected. Mayor Winder stated that his recommendation to the City Council was to reject all of the bids on this matter and at a later time in 1997, look at the issue again. MOVED by Houchins, SECONDED by Nancolas that after reviewing all of the bids that were submitted and all of them being well above what we possibly thought about budgeting or could afford to, he would recommend that Council reject all bids at this time and that before 1997 was over, we rebid the project. There was a short discussion by the Members of the City Council after which the Mayor asked for a Roll Call vote. Those voting yes: Houchins, Evans, Nancolas, Langan, and Wells. Those voting no: none. Absent and not voting: Earl. MOTION CARRIED MOVED by Houchins, SECONDED by Evans that since there was no further business, the Meeting be adjourned at 12:15 p.m. Book 38 Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Houchins, Evans, Nancolas, Langan, and Wells. Those voting no: none. Absent and not voting: Earl. MOTION CARRIED APPROVED AS written THIS 21st DAY OF January 1 1997 rsorl/ � r Councilperson Councilperson ATTEST: M r C0 r ex 50 Councilperson Councilperson Page 8 City Cle