The council meeting included the appointment of temporary clerk, the approval of an amended ordinance regarding the appointment and probation of volunteer firefighters, assistant fire chiefs, and division chiefs, followed by an official swearing-in ceremony for these new staff members. The council also received presentations from public commenters regarding a Juneteenth day of observance proclamation and concerns about the accuracy of prior meeting minutes, executive session procedures, and updates on the municipal strategic plan.
Dec 1, 2025
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The meeting began with a badge pinning ceremony for the newly appointed Fire Chief, Scott Lurman, which included a full swearing-in process. Public comments were heard regarding the Phase One Sanitary Sewer Reduction Project on Cole Avenue, where a resident raised concerns about the initial plan for sleeving pipes versus actual full replacement due to severe corrosion, alleging deception. The Council then moved into an executive session to discuss hiring and compensation matters before returning to the regular session. Committee reports covered the 2026 budget preparation, noting a projected deficit that was being whittled down, the commissioning of a new fire engine, and discussions regarding parking congestion and signage on Sharon Road near the railroad crossing.
