HAMILTON CITY COUNCIL 05042026

The Hamilton City Council meeting held on May 4, 2026, included several procurement-related discussions and decisions. The council approved accounts payable bills for April 2026 and corrected a previous vehicle purchase decision, clarifying that two GMC pickups were purchased from Howard Bentley Chevrolet and GMC for a total of $69,430, including equipment, instead of from Donahoo Chevrolet as initially approved. The council also discussed a lease agreement for the Treehouse Canoe and Kayak Launch site, though the item was tabled. Additionally, the council approved the renewal of a certificate of deposit at People's Trust Bank for 12 months at an interest rate of 4.04%. They also declared several Water Department items, including a 2006 Chevrolet 1500 pickup and a Super S jet rig, as no longer usable, authorizing their sale. Other topics included a proclamation declaring May 2026 as Mental Health Awareness Month and a public comment regarding zoning and licensing challenges faced by a local farm business, which the council agreed to review further.