Ronnie Seller

The board meeting agenda includes addressing civil service compliance for the Public Information Officer position within the police department. Additionally, the board will review and approve personnel action forms for both the police and fire departments, and it may enter an executive session to discuss investigative proceedings regarding allegations of misconduct.

The council discussed and adopted an ordinance to amend the 2026 city council operating budget to address audit services and training costs. A new professional services contract with Halff Associates, Inc. for comprehensive plan and development code updates was introduced and passed. The council also deliberated on an appropriation for the Old Brownlee and Wemple Road project, ultimately continuing the item for further information. Several resolutions were passed, including filling vacant positions in public utilities and public works, and appointing a new project signee for flood control programs. Additionally, an appointment to the 911 board of directors was approved, and the council received financial and project status reports.

The council discussed and took action on various items, including the appropriation of funds from the Disaster Reserve Fund for a January ice storm, the authorization of a commissary services agreement for the city jail, the declaration of an extreme emergency regarding a sewer force main blowout on Viking Drive, and the introduction of an ordinance for the sale of city property to Stonewall Baptist Church. Additionally, the council addressed budget amendments, personnel hiring resolutions, and endorsed a grant application to the United States Department of Justice.

The board meeting involves a public hearing and action regarding an application by Brian McNew on behalf of Edward Bass for an appeal concerning a 'Use Language' interpretation for an off-premise sign review located at 2011 Airline Drive.

The council discussed and unanimously approved the introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Rock Solid Athletic Club, Inc. for the management of the Mike Wood Memorial Park swimming pool during the summer of 2026.