Derby City Council (Apr 14, 2026) approves consent items, authorizes culvert contract and water reuse study, and confirms board appointments
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At the April 14, 2026 Derby City Council meeting the Council approved the Consent Agenda (including minutes; American Legion Family Day street closure; West End Business Park lot exchange with Expert Exteriors LLC for $1 plus development requirements; Council Chamber audio upgrade for $33,636; and Wastewater Headworks generator replacement for $73,500). The Council authorized the City Manager to sign a $291,686.55 contract with Snodgrass & Sons for the English Street reinforced concrete box culvert replacement, and authorized an agreement with Burns & McDonnell not to exceed $314,000 to complete a water reuse feasibility study. The Council approved the Mayor's board and commission appointments (motion carried 5–2 with Jessica Rhein absent) and received and filed the 2025 Financial Report; the first budget workshop is scheduled for May 20.
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- Approved Consent Agenda including: consideration of minutes; street closure for American Legion Family Day; West End Business Park lot exchange with Expert Exteriors LLC (sale for $1 plus development requirements); Council Chamber audio upgrade from WAV Services for $33,636; and purchase of a 350 kW Wastewater Headworks generator from Foley Equipment including trade-in for $73,500. (Motion carried; Jessica Rhein absent.)
- Authorized City Manager to sign agreement with Snodgrass & Sons Construction Co. in the amount of $291,686.55 for the English Street Reinforced Concrete Box Culvert Replacement Project. (Motion carried.)
- Authorized execution of an agreement with Burns & McDonnell in an amount not to exceed $314,000 to complete a water reuse feasibility study. (Motion carried.)
- Approved the Mayor's reappointments and appointments to city boards and commissions. (Motion carried 5–2; NAYS: Kristi Truitt and Mike Neel; ABSENT: Jessica Rhein.)
- Received and filed the 2025 Financial Report; Council notified that the first budget workshop is scheduled for May 20 and budget notebooks will be distributed by May 15.
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City Council - 14 Apr 2026
Agenda
- Adoption of the Agenda Recommended Motion: Approve the meeting agenda, as presented.5.1Decision: ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA
- Child Abuse Prevention Month Proclamation Agenda Item Report - AIR-26-068 - Pdf 3 - 46.1Decision: PRESENTATIONS
- American Legion Family Day Proclamation Agenda Item Report - AIR-26-067 - Pdf 5 - 66.2Decision: PRESENTATIONS
- Arbor Day Proclamation Agenda Item Report - AIR-26-078 - Pdf 7 - 86.3Decision: PRESENTATIONS
- 2026 Work Based Learning Graduates Agenda Item Report - AIR-26-076 - Pdf 96.4Decision: PRESENTATIONS
- Parks Director Introduction Agenda Item Report - AIR-26-077 - Pdf 116.5Decision: PRESENTATIONS
- Consideration of Minutes City Council - 24 Mar 2026 - Minutes - Pdf 13 - 298.1Decision: CONSENT AGENDA
- Street Closure for American Legion Family Day Event Agenda Item Report - AIR-26-072 - Pdf 31 - 338.2Decision: CONSENT AGENDA
- West End Business Park Lot Exchange - Expert Exteriors LLC Agenda Item Report - AIR-26-075 - Pdf 35 - 368.3Decision: CONSENT AGENDA
- Council Room Audio Upgrade Agenda Item Report - AIR-26-079 - Pdf 378.4Decision: CONSENT AGENDA
- Wastewater Headworks Generator Replacement Agenda Item Report - AIR-26-081 - Pdf Recommended Motion: Approve the Consent Agenda, as presented. 39 - 408.5Decision: CONSENT AGENDA
- Board & Commission Appointments Agenda Item Report - AIR-26-027 - Pdf Recommended Motion: Approve the Mayor's reappointments and appointments to boards and commissions. 41 - 539.1Decision: NEW BUSINESS
- English Street Reinforced Concrete Box Culvert (RCBC) Replacement Agenda Item Report - AIR-26-069 - Pdf Recommended Motion: Authorize the City Manager to sign an agreement with Snodgrass & Sons Construction Co. in the amount of $291,686.55 for the English St. Reinforced Concrete Box Culvert Replacement Project. 55 - 579.2Decision: NEW BUSINESS
- Water Reuse Feasibility Study Agenda Item Report - AIR-26-073 - Pdf Recommended Motion: Authorize execution of an agreement with Burns & McDonnell in an amount not to exceed $314,000 to complete the water reuse feasibility study. 59 - 609.3Decision: NEW BUSINESS
- 2025 Financial Report Agenda Item Report - AIR-26-070 - Pdf Recommended Motion: Receive and file report. 61 - 749.4Decision: NEW BUSINESS
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