Hamilton City Council 06/01/26

The Hamilton City Council meeting held on June 1, 2026, included several procurement and budget-related discussions. The council approved accounts payable bills for May 2026 and passed resolutions setting the salaries for the newly appointed fire chief, Matthew McCracken, and the chief of police, Jordan Carter, with the police chief's salary set at $60,000 annually. A notable procurement decision involved a recommendation to purchase 100 garbage cans from Schaefer Plastics North America LLC at $62 each, totaling $7,100, with shipping costs of $2,700 to be split among Marion, Franklin, and Hamilton counties. This purchase was contingent on the other counties' approval. Additionally, the council approved promotions within the fire department and authorized the posting of a full-time firefighter position, including provisions for the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT). The meeting also addressed zoning ordinance amendments but focused primarily on personnel and procurement matters related to city services.