City of Hiram

The council discussed the budget and millage rate for fiscal year 2027 and approved a geotechnical exploration project. Actions were taken to remove an authorized representative from banking accounts and appoint an Interim City Manager with authorization to sign banking documentation. Additionally, three new members were appointed to the Board of Ethics and a $300,000 transfer from the Hotel Motel fund to the General Fund was approved. The meeting also included proclamations honoring the Municipal Clerks Week and a special needs baseball team, alongside various staff and council member announcements.

The agenda includes the Municipal Clerks Week Proclamation presentation. Key discussion items involve the FY2027 budget and millage rate, Board of Ethics appointments, and the Nebo Road Geotechnical Exploration and Reporting. Significant administrative actions include removing an individual from banking materials and authorized representative accounts, appointing an Interim City Manager, and authorizing the new Interim City Manager to sign official banking and financial paperwork for the General Fund and Water Fund accounts.

The council meeting included several key presentations and discussions. Notable activities involved a proclamation for Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month, the announcement of coloring contest winners, and the recognition of local elementary school students for citizenship. Significant discussions were held regarding Board of Ethics appointments, geotechnical exploration for Nebo Road, the potential creation of a Downtown Development Authority, the upcoming fiscal year budget and millage rate, and proposed amendments to the Special Event Ordinance. Additionally, the council reviewed the consent agenda and received department updates, including an announcement about the police department's state certification and various community event acknowledgments. An executive session was conducted to discuss personnel matters.

The Council recognized elementary school students with citizenship awards and acknowledged two police officers for their response to a vehicle accident. The meeting included discussions on Board of Ethics appointments, fees for short-term rental permits, and travel costs related to the implementation of new cloud-based financial software. The council approved mid-year budget amendments for FY2025-2026 and the addition of a new module to existing financial software. Additionally, the Council reviewed a request to use a municipal park for a community event and heard a presentation regarding Senate Bill 630.

The council meeting included the presentation of the Safe Digging Month Proclamation and the approval of travel expenses for the implementation of new cloud financial software. The council adopted an ordinance amending the short-term rental permit regulations and authorized the use of Ben Hill Strickland Sr. Memorial Park for a community event. Additionally, the council confirmed the appointment of the new Chief of Police and administered the corresponding oath.