BY HANNAH LESTER

HLESTER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM

AUBURN—

The Auburn City Council met Tuesday night and said goodbye to three of its outgoing council members: Jennifer Stevens (Ward 3), Steven Dixon (Ward 5) and Jay Hovey (Ward 7).

“Tonight is the final meeting for this current council that was sworn in November of 2018,” said Auburn Mayor Ron Anders. “What an unusual four years it has been. Certainly, when we were all sworn in in November of 2018, we didn’t expect how the pandemic would …  force us inside and force us to meet virtually.”

Anders presented plaques to the three council members.

“Thank you for what you’ve done,” he said. “Thank you for the way you’ve served your community. We appreciate everything and we look forward to working with you in the future.”

OTHER BUSINESS:

– The council approved a contract with Beshears Tractor and Equipment for the purchase of a Kubota B26 Tractor for over $36,600.

– The council approved a contract with Coblentz Equipment and Parts Company Inc. for the purchase of a Ventrac 4520Z Tractor with Contour Mower and Boom Mower for over $54,400 for the Public Works Department.

– The council approved a contract with Deere & Company for two John Deere 5075E Cab Utility Tractors with RC8M Rotary Cutters for Public Works Department for over $112,700.     

– The council approved a contract with Don H. Allen Construction Inc. for renovations at Yarbrough Tennis Center for $115,000.

– The council approved a contract with the National Auto Fleet Group for the purchase of a 2023 Ford F‐150 XL 2WD Regular Cab pickup truck for the Inspection Services Department for over $35,500.

– The council approved a contract with the National Auto Fleet Group for the purchase of two 2023 Ford F‐150 Super Crew 4×4 pickup trucks for Public Works Department for over $93,900.

– The council approved a contract with SealMaster for the purchase of one CrackPro 125 HH Crack Sealer for the Public Works Department for over $75,800.

– The council approved a sidewalk, lighting and utility easement for Mason Properties LLC, for the Miller Avenue Sidewalk & Lighting Project for over $18,400.

– The council approved two board appointments for the Building Board of Adjustments and Appeals.

– The council amended the city code, chapter 12 for the process to revoke a business license. – The council approved an outdoor cafe permit for Mo’Bay Beignet Co. LLC. due to a change in ownership.