Laura Roberts

The meeting will include presentations and discussions on the 2023-2024 audit, public hearings on ordinances amending zoning regulations and re-classifying property zoning, department head requests, and recreation committee reports. Other agenda items include annual reports, the appointment of a planning commission member, a proclamation declaring October 12, 2025 as Shannon C. Scott Day, authorization of a grant application for fire department repairs, legal matters in a closed session, appointee reports, and a resolution changing the date of a future council meeting.

The meeting will include public expression, a closed session to discuss legal matters, and a resolution authorizing a purchase order for a Pierce Enforcer PUC rescue engine for the Wise Fire Department. Council and staff comments are also on the agenda.

The council meeting agenda includes discussion of additions or deletions to the agenda, review of financial and departmental reports, a creative communities partnership grant request, and several resolutions. Key resolutions involve the emergency purchase of a new raw water pump and intake line replacement, and awarding a contract for the town's paving schedule. Committee reports will be presented on public property, public safety (including requests for a fire truck and additional rescue funds), and audit finance (including discussion of COLA for FY 26). Other agenda items include employee group health insurance for FY 2025-2026, a closed session for legal matters, and council and staff comments.

The Wise Town Council meeting agenda includes a consent calendar covering minutes from previous meetings, financial and departmental reports. A public hearing will be held regarding a conditional use permit application for a daycare. Other agenda items include resolutions commending the Central High School Ladies' Basketball team, awarding a pavement striping contract, appointing a member to the Economic Development Authority, and adopting a volunteer service policy for certified employees. The meeting will also include a discussion of the FY26 budget, a budget workshop, and a closed session to discuss personnel, legal, and real property matters.

The joint meeting will include a public hearing on a conditional use application for a food truck incubator, review and recommendation by the Planning Commission, and action by the Town Council. Other agenda items include a public hearing to amend the water and sewer ordinance regarding meter requirements for duplexes, a request from Wise County to eliminate facilities fees, a public hearing on selling or leasing a public parking lot, a request for funds to assist with the Wise Regional Fire School, and a proclamation designating Centennial Celebration Week. Additionally, reports will be given from the Public Works Committee, Cemetery Committee, Cumberland Airport Commission, and Economic Development Authority.