City Council of Matthews Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
The Council discussed maintenance and equipment requirements for the city fitness center. A residency request to stay in a camper during home renovations was approved for a six-month duration. Various departmental reports were delivered regarding police, fire, maintenance, code enforcement, and city clerk operations. Specific actions taken included authorizing the fire department to obtain a quote for a new pumper tanker, approving cybersecurity and water training, authorizing the purchase of a cherry picker and a GIS mapping program, approving the sale of a surplus vehicle, and authorizing payment for the 2025 audit. Additionally, the Council adopted a new fitness center policy and approved permissions for a live nativity event, a community day, a city-wide yard sale, and the annexation of farmland.
Jul 13, 2026·Board meeting
City of Matthews City Council Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
The council reappointed the City Clerk and heard a political introduction. Key operational approvals included the purchase of security cameras for Park St. and W. Main St., the acquisition and repair of a blower for water maintenance, and the purchase of a new blower motor. Financial approvals included the semi-annual budget for 2026, a budget for the Haunting in the Park event, and donations to local youth organizations. The council also authorized the amendment of the employee handbook to extend the probation period for new hires to six months. Additional procurement and expenditure approvals were granted for fencing at the water tower, a 2026 Chevy pickup, new streetlight poles, a John Deere lawn mower, and expenses related to an attorney conference.
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