Todd Blevins

The meeting primarily focused on an Open Record Hearing regarding File No: USE-0001-2025, a Conditional Use Permit application for the Harmoni Towers wireless communication facility. The agenda also included a Public Hearing concerning File No: TXT-0001-2026, which involves Zoning Code Amendments to define and permit a Secure Transition Facility in the LI zone. The meeting also addressed standard items such as the approval of the previous meeting's minutes from January 8th, 2026, and general announcements.

The Special Civil Service Commission meeting agenda includes a call to order, roll call, approval of the agenda, and visitor comments. Unfinished business involves the approval of the Civil Service Interview Process, presented by Chief Fry and HR Selena Smatherss. There is also a section reserved for new business and conclusion.

The meeting materials indicate a special meeting scheduled via Zoom. The agenda items include documents referenced by file names suggesting materials for the meeting on January 28, 2026.

The meeting focused on several key agenda items, including procedural matters for hybrid meetings and public comment guidelines. A significant portion of the discussion involved Ordinance 01-26, which proposed modifying allowed building materials for multifamily development and design guidelines to permit vinyl siding, contingent upon meeting specific standards such as the ASTM D3679 standard and a minimum 50-year warranty. The council debated the thermal resistance of the material. Later in the session, a citizen raised concerns about restrictive measures for fireworks use, citing fire risk during the summer months and requesting limitations to specific days, banning aerial fireworks and mortars. The ordinance regarding vinyl siding was ultimately adopted.

The meeting agenda included the administration of the Oath of Office for the Mayor. Key actions involved consent agenda items, such as authorizing the Mayor to execute a Traffic Mitigation Agreement for the French Meadows development, which involves funding for traffic signal improvements at the Kennedy Road and Bombing Road intersection, as well as authorizing an amendment to the General Sewer Plan with JUB. Public hearings were held for two stormwater easement vacations (VACA-004-2023 and VACA-005-2025), both of which were subsequently approved via resolution and ordinance. The Council also passed a resolution honoring Mayor Brent Gerry upon his retirement after sixteen years of service. New business included the designation of the Mayor Pro Tem for 2026-2027 and Council Committee Selections. An executive session was held to discuss potential litigation or legal matters.