The City Council meeting included the appointment of the Mayor, Mayor Pro-Tem, and Council Liaisons. Discussions and resolutions covered the adoption of the Washington County Local Mitigation Strategy Plan, updates to the City's Social Media Policy, and the submission of a grant application for improvements at Jim Trawick Park. The council reviewed and adopted the final millage rate and budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. Other topics included the approval of utility rate schedules, various infrastructure projects such as road resurfacing and wastewater improvements, the sale of city-owned property, and several special event applications, including the Christmas Festival and homecoming events.
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The board conducted a workshop to review the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. Key discussions focused on balancing the Sanitation, Water, Gas, and Sewer funds. Details were provided on projected CPI increases, employee salary adjustments, insurance cost increases, and specific capital outlay projects, including debt service payments and equipment acquisitions for public works and utilities departments.
Aug 11, 2026·Board meeting
City Council Meeting Minutes
The City Council meeting addressed multiple operational and administrative matters. Key discussion topics included the approval of several budget amendments for the current fiscal year and the Community Redevelopment Agency, the awarding of a bid for North 2nd Street roadway and drainage improvements, and the passage of ordinances repealing and enacting new animal control regulations and cemetery operations. The Council also acted on property management requests, including a land use change for a homeschool hub, the waiver of code fines, the sale of a seized property, and the donation of a lot for demolition. Additionally, the council reviewed departmental reports and approved a legal services contract related to microplastics and PFAS contamination.
May 12, 2026·Board meeting
City Of Chipley Council Council Meeting Minutes
The council meeting covered a wide range of administrative, financial, and regulatory items. Key actions included the approval of various resolutions related to annual elections, a grant agreement amendment, a bank loan for a new city vehicle, an updated travel reimbursement policy, and a new duplication of benefits policy for federal programs. The council also approved a franchise agreement with Florida Power & Light, a variance request for a property on 5th Street, a development order for a restaurant, and a lien policy. Additionally, the council discussed the Washington County School District Summer Meals Program, potential updates to animal control and cemetery ordinances, and various operational reports including the status of the Mongoven Building and requests for dog park establishment.
