Lee Bailey

The City Council meeting addressed several new business items. Key discussions included the acceptance of a Petition for Annexation for a 0.94-acre parcel located at 10074 Highway 221. Following this, the Council proceeded with the First Reading of Ordinance 25-032 concerning this annexation and the First Reading of Ordinance 25-033 to zone the same parcel as R-2, which will subsequently be taken to the Planning Commission. Additionally, the Mayor presented a plaque to Pastor Andrew Shull to recognize his years of service to the community. The meeting concluded with the reception of general reports, unanimous acceptance of the financial report, and updates from the City Manager regarding activities in 2025.

The City Council convened for a public hearing to discuss amending Section 5-4-11 of the City of Woodruff Land Development Regulations, specifically concerning road classification and design standards related to right-of-way and pavement width requirements. No public comments were made during the hearing.

The City Council meeting addressed several key items, including amending land development regulations related to road classification and design standards, specifically concerning right-of-way and pavement width requirements for new city streets. The council also approved the meeting dates for 2026 and elected a new Mayor Pro Tem. Furthermore, they accepted a petition for annexation of land into city limits and approved a resolution allowing the City Manager to enter into contracts with vendors for the Riverbend Athletic Complex. Updates were provided on city matters, including progress on Christmas decorations and the Riverbend project, and the council entered an executive session to discuss a development agreement regarding project "Apollo."

The council discussed and approved the first reading of Ordinance 25-030 regarding the sale of real properties on North Main Street for the "Berliner" project, which may involve a small strip mall. The council received business updates and a financial report. The City Manager mentioned growing commercial interest and an upcoming groundbreaking event on October 8th.

The council discussed the second reading of several ordinances related to annexing and zoning various tracts of land. These included properties on Phillips Lane, Angells Drive, North Pearson Street, Highway 101, Old Orchard Road, and Varner Street. Additionally, the council considered the first reading of an ordinance for an Installment Plan of Finance for Capital Projects and Improvements, including the issuance of general obligation bonds for an athletic facility, and another ordinance to sell real properties on Godfrey Town Road. Updates were provided on commercial interest and new residential building permits.