I suppose we should all become accustomed to doing things differently in this age of the novel coronavirus and social distancing, but this month’s Fishers City Council meeting was like none I had seen before.

There were only three city councilors in the council chambers Monday night, yet all nine council members were voting on every agenda item.  The remaining five were on a telephone setup, allowing them to vote and comment if they so desired.

Council members voted unanimously to approve two resolutions extending executive orders already issued by the mayor.  Under state law, such orders by a mayor may only last 7 days.  The City Council must vote in favor of extending the mayor’s authority to issue orders.

The council resolutions continue for as long as Governor Eric Holcomb’s orders remain in force.  The mayor’s actions include a travel advisory for what the order describes as unessential travel and a delay in storm water payment deadlines.

The council also unanimously voted to refinance city bond debt,  taking advantage of lower interest rates.