The Chehalis City Council unanimously passed a resolution Monday allowing acting City Manager Glenn Schaffer to expedite the process of paying for work related to the removal of asbestos from the fire station. The resolution allows the city to enter into contracts with firms hired to test for and remove asbestos found Aug. 1 by contractors removing floor tiles at the station without going through normal bidding procedures or requiring approval by the city council. “It basically allows us to bypass some of the required processes,” said Schaffer, the city’s police chief, following the meeting. He has been filling the city manager role this month while Jill Anderson has been out of the office.