Kimberly Weatherford

The City Council conducted a regular meeting covering several administrative and legislative items. Key discussions included the adoption of an updated Procurement Policy and Procedures Manual, the declaration of two police patrol vehicles as surplus property for potential sale or transfer, and the review of a Municipal Services Agreement associated with a voluntary annexation request for property in the Live Oak Commons development area. Other matters included departmental discussions regarding expenditure review policies, the status of EDC loan repayments, and the status of municipal audits.

The City Council meeting addressed various municipal matters including the development agreement for Caldwell Valley, the designation of a safe exchange zone at the police station, a presentation on city budget and finances, and a police vehicle lease-purchase agreement. The council also deliberated on amending the City Meetings and Agendas Policy, transitioning to a monthly meeting schedule, and authorizing the live streaming of meetings on the city's YouTube channel. Furthermore, the council discussed legal matters and potential ordinances concerning city operations and staff communication protocols.

This document is the 2025 Annual Service Plan Update for the Anderson Park Public Improvement District. It provides an annual review and update of the district's service and assessment plan as required by the PID Act. The plan outlines the financing of authorized improvements, updates the assessment roll for 2025, and includes a five-year budget forecast for annual indebtedness and projected costs, extending through 2030.

This document is the 2025 Annual Service Plan Update for the Watermill Public Improvement District. It details the annual review and update of the Service and Assessment Plan (SAP) as required by the PID Act, focusing on the financing of authorized improvements for properties within the district. The update includes revising the Assessment Roll for 2025, outlining annual installment obligations for property owners, and providing a five-year budget forecast for debt service, interest, and collection costs from 2026 to 2030. It also covers information on parcel subdivisions, lot ownership, and outstanding assessments.

The meeting addressed several agenda items, including discussions on purchasing and installing a bulletin board for City Hall notices, and establishing a policy for City Council review of expenditures prior to payment. Discussions also covered the status of Economic Development Corporation (EDC) loan repayments and the status of FY 24 and FY 25 audits and tax rate implications. Actions taken included approving a plat waiver for roadway frontage access requirements for Lot 3 of Caldwell Valley Technology Park Subdivision - Phase 1, approving the 2026 City Council Meeting Schedule, approving a Credit/Procurement Card Policy, and amending Mayoral compensation to eliminate the automobile stipend. The council voted to table the resolution amending the City Meetings & Agendas Policy and the resolution suspending the Mayor's financial authority, and also tabled the resolution amending authorized bank signatories, all until the next City Council meeting. In executive session, actions were taken to approve the City Administrator Employment Agreement and Severance Agreement with Hayden Brodowsky. Additionally, the Council adopted resolutions accepting the Fiscal Year 2024 audit for the City and the EDC audit for Fiscal Year 2024, and authorized the Mayor to execute a Joint Election Agreement with Caldwell County for elections held on May 02, 2026.