Warner Robins Fire Department

The meeting commenced with an opening prayer led by Pastor Matt Walls and the pledge of allegiance led by intern Anna Millard. The agenda was adopted with revisions, including adding a proclamation for National Reading Month and moving the executive session for personnel matters. Key discussions centered around several proclamations: Girl Scouts Day (March 12th, 2026), National Reading Month (March 2026, recognizing the Read United program), National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month (March 2026, noting the importance of screening and observing 'Dress in Blue Day'), and Warner Robbins Founders Week (March 7th through 14th, 2026), which honors the city's founding history related to Robins Airfield. The process for adopting the agenda, including clarification on abstaining from voting on previous minutes, was addressed by the city attorney.

The meeting commenced with prayer and the pledge of allegiance, followed by the swearing-in ceremony for elected officials conducted by Judge Katherine K. Lumsden. Council members Derek Mack (Post 1), Keith Lawrenson (Post 3), and Mayor Londa Patrick were sworn into their respective reelected positions. Following the swearing-in, successful elected officials made brief comments. The agenda adoption passed successfully. Under work session items, there was a discussion regarding a public hearing for an annexation request by NSD Housing Solutions for a 1-acre parcel at 1093 Booth Road, with the intent to facilitate the construction of a small multi-family community (approximately 16 apartment units in two two-story buildings) by connecting to city sanitary sewer. Another item discussed was a rezoning request from R2 to R3 for a vacant parcel west of the intersection of Oregon Trail and John's Road to allow for a single-family residential development on the buildable portion of the land.

The meeting included an opening prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance. Employee service awards were presented, followed by a presentation from the Omega Gamma Gamma chapter of Omega Sci-Fi Fraternity Incorporated, where Mayor Laurandra W. Patrick was recognized as citizen of the year. The council discussed an intergovernmental agreement regarding the drug task force and gang task force, and addressed the annexation of property at the southwest corner of Wellborn Road and Russell Parkway for Boeing, including pedestrian safety measures. There was also discussion of a request to annex property in the southwest quadrant of Oasis Avenue and South Houston Lake Road for a wealth management institution. The council also discussed plans to make larger purchases of materials for maintenance of utilities, the replacement of an engine in the router truck for the utilities division, and a budget transfer related to the security and fire systems at Haven Hope House.

The meeting included an opening prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance. Announcements covered the upcoming Veterans Day event and a resource drive for the homeless community, including collection points for hats, coats, gloves, food items, hygiene products, diapers, formula, and cleaning supplies. A presentation was given by the Judah Soccer Association, and a proclamation was made for Lung Cancer Awareness Month. The council discussed the November 3rd agenda, including a planning contract for the One Robbins Area Transportation Study, runout claims administration, building inspections, and a change order on a construction contract. They also reviewed a master lease agreement, a sewer availability request, and an annex request.