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Council Minutes of 11-06-2013 city buildings, and declaring an emergency. Councilman Barker made a motion to .► suspend the rules requiring three readings and formal committee review as this was No discussed in this evening's Caucus and the contract has expired. The motion was seconded by Councilman Schumann and passed unanimously. Dennis Lambert, 25057 Carey Lane said he listened to the explanation from the Safety/Service Director in Caucus this evening regarding this contract. It was explained that LK knows the system in the building and it would be wise to contract with them. Lambert recommended that the city should go out for bid every so often. There has been no bid on this. Councilman Barker said he asked Director Thomas if bids were requested and he said yes, and LK was the best bid. Council President Jones said the response from Mr. Thomas was LK was the lowest and best bidder. Copfer said to clarify, it was not out to bid because it's under the bidding threshold, but quotes were obtained which is the city's policy. Three companies submitted quotes. Lambert said he stands corrected. Councilman Barker moved for adoption. The motion was seconded by Councilman Schumann. Barker, yes; Schumann, yes; Kearney, yes; Smith, yes; Orlowski, no; Williamson, yes. Resolution 2013-99 adopted 5-1. Resolution 2013-100 was introduced and placed on first reading by Mayor Kennedy. A Resolution approving the establishment of a cash drawer in the Division of Building by the Director of Finance, and declaring an emergency. Councilman Barker made a motion to suspend the rules requiring three readings and formal committee review as this was discussed during this evening's Caucus. The motion was seconded by Councilman Schumann and passed unanimously. Councilman Barker moved for adoption. The motion was seconded by Councilman Schumann and passed unanimously. Resolution 2013-100 adopted 6-0. Resolution 2013-101 was introduced and placed on first reading by Mayor Kennedy. A Resolution authorizing the Director of Public Service to advertise for bids for the award of a contract to install a sewage grinder at the Broxbourne Pump Station, as detailed in the specifications on file in the Service Department, and, following approval of the Board of Control, authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with the lowest and best bidder, and declaring an emergency. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS Councilman Barker scheduled a Finance Committee meeting for Tuesday November 12, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. to discuss 2013-95 and the Building Commissioner Position. The Finance Director and Planning/Development Director are asked to attend. Councilwoman Williamson scheduled a Public Safety, Health & Welfare Committee meeting for Tuesday November 12, 2013 at 7:30 p.m. to discuss 2013-98. The Law Director and Mayor or his Designee are asked to attend. Councilman Orlowski scheduled an Intra-Governmental Relations Committee meeting `'�► for Tuesday, November 12, 2013 at 7:45 p.m. to interview a Mayoral appointment to the Fair Housing Review Board. 6