Sheri Davis

The meeting included the appointment and nomination of board officers, specifically the Chairman, Vice-Chairman, and Secretary. Trustees underwent the oath of office ceremony. The City Manager presented a preliminary budget and updated the authority on financial status, recommending a reduction in spending toward the end of the fiscal year. Additionally, the authority approved a service contract with HACH for water treatment plant services. The City Manager reported on newly approved state funding for water plant equipment, the progress of auto-read meter installations, and recognition received for the City's social media communication efforts.

The Council meeting involved the election of city officers, including Mayor, Vice-Mayor, and Secretary, followed by the administration of the oath of office. The City Manager presented a preliminary budget. Legislative actions included the adoption of Ordinance 604 to implement the International Property Maintenance Code and the nomination of incumbents for the OMAG Board. Administrative approvals were granted for staff attendance at the APPA conference, funding for asphalt street repairs, an engagement letter for auditing services for the upcoming fiscal year, and an audit contract for the current fiscal year. The City Manager also provided reports on ongoing street projects and the city's recognition by the Main Street Program.

The Council approved moving forward with Myers Engineering for the installation of a new water tower using a Drinking Water State Revolving Fund forgivable loan, along with an agreement for the associated storage tank project. Additional financial actions included approving funds for an Auto read meter project, authorizing a grant-funded water tank for the Fire Station, and approving Emergency Medical Responder training for first responders. The Council authorized budget amendments for police station down payments, allocated funds for street asphalt, and passed ordinances adjusting swimming pool admission fees and modifying residential shed requirements. Furthermore, the Council declared April as Fair Housing Month, approved the surplus of several city vehicles, and received updates on lead line survey requirements and ongoing street department projects.

The board discussed and approved an ordinance regarding charges for damages to auto-read meters and an ordinance modifying the penalty for tampering with utilities. Both ordinances were declared as emergencies. Additionally, an invoice for the auto-read meter project was approved, and the City Manager provided updates regarding a grant for a newly purchased trailer, the ongoing water meter installation, and revenue expectations from construction activities at the turnpike.

The Council discussed several items including the authorization for the Fire Department to apply for the Cotton Electric Charitable Foundation Grant for a water tank. Regulations regarding shed setback requirements were adjusted, and Ordinance 600 was passed to implement cost recovery for auto read meter damages. Action on an ordinance regarding pool barrier guidelines was tabled, while Ordinance 603, modifying penalties for utility tampering, was approved and declared an emergency. The council reviewed and approved invoices for the auto read meter project, discussed a renovation proposal for a new city hall, approved increased health insurance rates for city employees, and decided against using a third-party contractor for a mandatory water pipe survey.