By BOB SHRALUKA
WZBD.com
Kevin Hackman, Decatur’s new clerk-treasurer, recently cleared up some questions involving a previous discussion held by city council.
Hackman told council he had made some errors in some of the statements during the council’s discussion at the previous meeting. That discussion concerned the city’s arts commission and a request by HIVE Director Kim Brandt for a non-reverting fund.
Hackman’s explanations helped clear up the topic which, it appears, won’t be coming up again this year since some questions were answered.
“I think we’re all in agreement that we just want to see it (arts commission) grow,” Councilman Matt Dyer said.
Also at the meeting of council and the board of works:
* Police Chief Kevin Gerber told the board he is “looking to upgrade cameras as well as do some door work.” The chief wants to upgrade all high-definition cameras and said Innovative Concepts will do the work for just under $6,500.
Funds for the work are in the budget and the board gave its approval.
* Following a public hearing with no comments aired, council approved an ordinance to repeal and replace the ordinance concerning fire prevention and fireworks.
* Two ordinances were passed on two readings, then tabled until the next meeting. One is an amendment involving a description within a fee schedule and the other involves a building code addition of specs for commercial fire suppression systems.
* A number of bids for street materials were opened and taken under advisement.