Council approves three items, tables two

DAVENPORT — In the first meeting conducted by recently-installed Mayor Jonathan Chapman, city council passed three business items and tabled two.

Council tabled the second reading of an ordinance making “necessary changes” to a chapter of the city municipal code dealing with the sewer system. Discussion surrounded when a property owner is liable for sewer repairs, and when that responsibility should fall to the city.

The reading was tabled so the sewer committee could hold a meeting prior to the next council meeting. Said meeting was scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 14.

Council also tab...