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City Council meeting summary

DerbyMay 12, 20263 min read

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Council approved consent items (including a cereal malt beverage license and computer workstation purchase), authorized equipment purchases for Public Works, adopted issuance of general obligation bonds and temporary notes, and approved changes to Mayor and Council stipends; zoning and other policy items were discussed and moved forward for additional action.

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Adopted the meeting agenda.
Approved the Consent Agenda, including issuance of a cereal malt beverage license for Smoke on the Plains BBQ & Music Fest and approval to purchase computer workstation replacements from Compugov for $38,235.00.
Approved purchase of a Single Axle dump truck with spreader, brine application system and snowplow from MasterTech Truck and Equipment for $268,751.91 (amount $18,752 over the $250,000 budget; funded from the Derby Difference Sales tax fund). Tanker unit 309 to be disposed of via public auction.
Adopted an ordinance and resolutions authorizing sale and delivery of General Obligation Bonds Series 2026-A ($20,950,000 principal) and Temporary Notes Series 2026-1 ($3,685,000 principal); true interest cost noted as 3.3092779%. Council Member Nick Engle abstained on this item.
Approved changes to Mayor and Council stipends (motion carried). Specific stipend amounts and implementation details are not specified in the minutes excerpts provided.
Zoning and subdivision regulation amendments were advanced toward a second reading (second reading scheduled for May 27, 2026 per the agenda).
Council reviewed a policy concerning multiple-occupancy private spaces in public buildings (recommended motion to approve a resolution to adopt the policy was on the agenda; final outcome not specified in the provided minutes excerpts).
An ordinance to allow alcohol at the Derby Senior Center was on the agenda (recommended motion to adopt was included; final outcome not specified in the provided minutes excerpts).

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City Council - 12 May 2026

May 12, 2026, 12:00 AMcompleted

Agenda

Adoption of the Agenda Recommended Motion: Approve the meeting agenda, as presented.
5.1
Decision: ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA
Apraxia Awareness Day Proclamation Agenda Item Report - AIR-26-099 - Pdf 5 - 6
6.1
Decision: PRESENTATIONS
Public Works Week Proclamation Agenda Item Report - AIR-26-094 - Pdf 7 - 8
6.2
Decision: PRESENTATIONS
Upcoming Season for Derby Twins Agenda Item Report - AIR-26-105 - Pdf 9 - 12
6.3
Decision: PRESENTATIONS
VFW State Firefighter of the Year Award Agenda Item Report - AIR-26-098 - Pdf 13
6.4
Decision: PRESENTATIONS
Consideration of Minutes City Council - 28 Apr 2026 - Minutes - Pdf 15 - 30
8.1
Decision: CONSENT AGENDA
Issue Cereal Malt Beverage License for BBQ Agenda Item Report - AIR-26-082 - Pdf 31
8.2
Decision: CONSENT AGENDA
2026 Computer Workstation Replacements - Award to Next Lowest Bidder Agenda Item Report - AIR-26-101 - Pdf Recommended Motion: Approve the Consent Agenda, as presented. 33 - 39
8.3
Decision: CONSENT AGENDA
Public Works Dump Truck with Brine System and Plow Agenda Item Report - AIR-26-106 - Pdf Recommended Motion: Approve the purchase of a dump truck and attachments from MasterTech Truck and Equipment in the amount of $268,751.91. 41 - 42
9.1
Decision: NEW BUSINESS
Sale of General Obligation Bonds Series 2026-A and Temporary Notes Series 2026-1 Agenda Item Report - AIR-26-071 - Pdf Recommended Motion:  Adopt an ordinance authorizing and providing for issuance of $20,950,000 principal amount of General Obligation Bonds Series 2026-A, and  Adopt a resolution prescribing the form and details of and authorizing and directing the sale and delivery of $20,950,000 principal amount of General Obligation Bonds Series 2026-A, and  Adopt a resolution prescribing the form and details of and authorizing and directing the sale and delivery of $3,685,000 principal amount of Temporary Notes Series 2026-1. 43 - 123
9.2
Decision: NEW BUSINESS
First Reading: Zoning and Subdivision Regulation Amendments Agenda Item Report - AIR-26-104 - Pdf Recommended Motion: Schedule a second reading of the ordinances adopting the zoning and subdivision regulation amendments for May 27, 2026. 125 - 230
9.3
Decision: NEW BUSINESS
Mayor and Council Member Stipends Agenda Item Report - AIR-26-049 - Pdf Recommended Motion: Provide feedback and direction on Council Stipends. 231 - 236
9.4
Decision: NEW BUSINESS
Policy Concerning Multiple-Occupancy Private Spaces Agenda Item Report - AIR-26-108 - Pdf Recommended Motion: Approve a resolution to adopt the policy for multiple-occupancy private space management. 237 - 243
9.5
Decision: NEW BUSINESS
Ordinance Update to Allow Alcohol at Derby Senior Center Agenda Item Report - AIR-26-102 - Pdf Recommended Motion: Adopt an ordinance adding Derby Senior Center to the list of facilities where alcoholic liquor and enhanced cereal malt beverages are allowed, subject to approval by the City Manager or designee. 245 - 249
9.6
Decision: NEW BUSINESS