Kenton T. Kinney

The agenda includes the purchase of two 2026 Dodge Durango pursuit vehicles with a three-year financing plan, the acquisition of a replacement F-150 pickup truck, and the approval of a contract for audit services for the fiscal year ending April 30, 2026. Additionally, the council will discuss the extension of fireworks sale dates and the authorization for selling bottle rockets within city limits. The meeting will also include a closed session regarding real estate matters.

The City Council conducted a public budget hearing and adopted the fiscal year 2026-27 city budget. Actions included approving a 2% water rate increase, establishing an insurance policy for events on city property, updating the employee manual, and implementing a police signing bonus policy. The council also approved ordinances for legal services with Kinney Trial Law, LLC and affirmed the results of the April 7, 2026, general election. Following an adjournment and the swearing-in of new members, the council appointed a president pro-tem and discussed community concerns regarding property maintenance and traffic issues.

The council meeting addressed several operational and financial matters. A risk management grant for the police department was presented. Unfinished business included an adjustment to the wage scale for a new generation employee and a status report on the airport project, alongside an inquiry regarding nuisance case backlogs. New business included the approval of a bid for roof replacement at the trap and skeet range, the authorization of funds for the purchase of a new dump truck for the street department, and discussions regarding potential employee COLA raises and rising health insurance rates for the upcoming year, both of which were referred to the finance committee for further review.

The council passed three ordinances: Bill No. 7 regarding the role of the City Administrator, Bill No. 8 concerning standing committee duties, and Bill No. 9 amending the city's salary ordinance. The council adopted a new policy for the recovery of credit and debit card fees and approved a group health insurance opt-out policy. Additionally, the council awarded a contract for special auditing services to Azavar and accepted a bid for 2026 mowing services for city-owned properties. Discussions also covered insurance coverage for city-owned property and potential hay bids for specific municipal land.

The council discussed various city matters, including upcoming holiday closures for city offices and community events. Key actions included passing ordinances for a general municipal election and an airport improvement project amendment. The council also addressed unfinished business regarding sidewalk progress and the rescission of a hiring decision pending committee review. New business items included the approval of a demolition project for a specific property and the selection of a firm for a five-year airport owner-supervised plan. A closed session was held to discuss legal matters.