Max Batista

The meeting included a finance committee session to approve various claims, manual checks, and payroll liabilities. The City Council also held a retirement recognition ceremony for a long-term employee, conducted an oath of office for a new 911 dispatcher, and issued a proclamation recognizing National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. Additionally, there was discussion regarding the addition and amendment of agenda items.

The finance committee meeting involved the consideration and approval of claims, payroll, and liabilities. The full City Council meeting covered committee reports, updates on city projects including the wastewater treatment plant upgrades and Riverton Road sewer main installation, and community updates regarding yard waste collection. Discussions also included the pursuit of an optional economic development tax to support public services, as well as the police department's successful acquisition of training ammunition through a grant and ongoing applications for homeland security funding for equipment upgrades.

The committee reviewed and recommended approval for the payment of various claims, including credit card charges and payroll liabilities for the specified period.

The council meeting agenda includes committee appointments for community service contracts, the designation of school zones on West Sunset Drive and North College View Drive, and the discussion of a lease expiration with Verizon. Additionally, the council will consider a request for a non-operational retail liquor license, as well as a public hearing and consideration regarding the transfer of ownership and location for a retail liquor license and a winery permit application for Honey Cellar, LLC.

The key discussion focused on the recommendation for the payment of bills. The committee moved to recommend approval for claims totaling $193,859.28 and payroll and liabilities for February 20, 2026, amounting to $526,234.06, resulting in a total recommended payment of $720,093.34. A minor correction was reported regarding two specific claims involving a reduction of $175 on one claim and a corresponding $175 reimbursement for phone purchases on another, which did not alter the aggregate total.