NEW HOME — New Cumberland Council held its first regular meeting in the new city offices, Monday. -- Craig Howell

NEW CUMBERLAND — The City of New Cumberland is officially moved into its new municipal offices, with city council holding its first regular meeting in the River Avenue building Monday.

“I want to welcome you all to our first meeting in the new building,” Mayor Will White said.

City officials moved the municipal offices last month, transferring the city clerk, police department and other offices out of the former New Cumberland Elementary building the city has called home in more recent years. The new offices are located in what had been known as the Ewing Building, at 204 North River Ave., next door to the city’s old office building at the intersection of River Avenue and Jefferson Street.

City Clerk Tammy Jenkins explained some exterior and interior work is still needed, including the installation of an awning, landscaping, and some paint and electrical work.

“There are still little things that need done,” she said.

Jenkins also presented a proposal for $1,100 to purchase nine PVC pediments for the windows of the new building, explaining those were for window treatments and noting council hadn’t liked the ones initially installed.

In related matters, Community Service Director George Hines said he had spoken to the new owner of the former city building, saying the city wouldn’t be charged rent over the next couple of months while they work to dispose of some left over furniture and other items still remaining in the former city offices.

“Most of it is junk,” he said, explaining they had discussed the possibility of moving the items into the old gymnasium area of the building in order to organize a sale.

City Solicitor Kevin Pearl said he knew of a company which would haul away the items, in the event the city is unable to sell them on its own.

Hines also said the new owner would not be changing aspects of the rental agreements for the remaining tenants for the rest of the year.

In other business, Monday, council:

Agreed to purchase a used police cruiser, a 2019 Ford Explorer with 41,270 miles, at $23,295, plus $500 for shipping;

Decided to pursue the purchase of a new pump, cutters and rings for the Morris Street pump station, using American Rescue Plan Act funds;

Discussed the purchase of a used manlift, agreeing to seek prices. Officials noted it has cost the city $800 each time it has needed to rent the equipment;

Was informed bids for work on the municipal garage roof were due June 7.