The Public Meeting Index

The Johns Creek City Council met at 7:02 p.m. on October 26, 2026, at 11360 Lakefield Drive. All five council members were present, a quorum was established, and the pledge of allegiance was led by Northview High School student Jonah Mann. The council approved the previous minutes, the meeting agenda, and the consent agenda; adopted FY2026 millage rates; approved a Chattahoochee River corridor certificate; and made a municipal court appointment. Consent Calendar - Approved the October 5, 2026 work session summary and council meeting minutes. - Approved the meeting agenda as presented. - Approved the consent agenda, including: an ordinance to amend the FY27 budget (O2026-10-22); an ordinance to amend Municipal Court solicitor provisions (O2026-10-23); an ordinance creating a mobile food vendor pilot program at The Boardwalk at Town Center (O2026-10-24); a resolution establishing pilot program fees (R2026-10-16); an engineering contract with Barge Design Solutions for the Medlock Bridge Road Trail in the amount of $623,877; authorization for the City Manager to execute renewals with Travelers, CFC, and Beazley for the city’s risk insurance; and a ground lease with Kelly Towers III for a wireless site at 6460 East Johns Crossing. Public Comments & Testimony - Tania Pope, 3DE Mayor Coordinator at Northview High School, spoke in support of Northview and its 3DE magnet program, highlighted the school’s achievements, and invited the council to the November 4 open house. - Jonah Mann, a Northview senior in the 3DE program, described how 3DE helped him start a company and expressed strong support for the program’s real-world learning model. - Rob Simon, a Seven Oaks resident, commended the council for its work-session discussion of stormwater and expressed concern that the current grant program only addresses a few homes and can push the issue downstream; he supported a corridor-focused approach and recommended staff develop a structured plan for event sponsorships. - During the first public comment period, no other speakers came forward. - At the millage rate public hearing, Bob Stevens spoke in favor of the proposed millage rate and the balanced budget prepared around the rollback rate. - At the MRPA public hearing, no one spoke for or against the application. - A second public comment period at the end of the meeting had no speakers. Manager’s Monthly Report - City Manager Greer presented the September 2026 report, noting progress on the council’s five strategic priorities. - Public safety highlights included staff promotions and the municipal court probation division passing its annual state audit with zero findings in its first year of in-house probation. - Transportation updates included a bridge project nearing reopening; completion of 5,400 linear feet of waterline on the Barnwell Road at Nibelake Drive and trail project; a water system tie-in planned for Rivermont on Thursday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; traffic shifts on Abbott’s Bridge Road; and continuing utility relocations at the McGinnis Ferry Road and Jones Bridge Road projects. - The city is transitioning to new financial reporting software called Gravity, launched a transparency portal, and will issue the first new-format monthly financial report in mid-November. - The city is planning a special celebration for the 20th anniversary of Johns Creek at the December 7 council meeting. Public Hearings & New Business - FY2026 Millage Rates: Director Hora presented the third and final public hearing on the millage rate. The 2026 net tax digest from Fulton County is $6.6 billion, an increase of $125 million (1.92%), with $111 million from reassessment and $14 million from new growth. The advertised rate was 3.492 mills for maintenance and operations (M&O) and 0.250 mills for the parks bond; the rollback rates were 3.434 mills and 0.247 mills, respectively. The presentation noted Johns Creek’s 3.492 M&O rate is the lowest among cities in Fulton County. Council members discussed the impact of holding the rate versus rolling back and noted an approximate difference of $19,000 in property tax revenue. The council approved both rollback rates. - MRPA Certificate RC-26-0003: Staff recommended, and the council approved, a Metropolitan River Protection Act certificate for a new deck at 9280 Riverclub Parkway. The property is within the 2,000-foot Chattahoochee River corridor. The new deck adds 1,264 square feet of impervious surface, bringing the total proposed land disturbance to 14,697 square feet and total impervious surface to 8,865 square feet. - Municipal Court Appointment: The council appointed Keisha Martin Chambless as Assistant Judge / Judge Pro Tem of the Johns Creek Municipal Court. Announcements - The mayor announced upcoming community events: a Veterans Day observance on November 7 at 9 a.m., a Diwali celebration November 7 from 4 to 8 p.m., and a literary fair November 14. - Council members also highlighted the October 29 Medley open house and thanked event sponsors for the Diwali drone show. Key Outcomes - Approved minutes, agenda, and consent agenda unanimously. - Adopted the FY2026 M&O millage rate of 3.434 mills, as moved by Councilmember Coughlin and seconded by Councilmember Tunkey, with no opposition. - Adopted the FY2026 parks bond millage rate of 0.247 mills, with no opposition. - Approved MRPA certificate RC-26-0003 for 9280 Riverclub Parkway, moved by Councilmember Coughlin and seconded by Councilmember DiBiasi, with no opposition. - Appointed Keisha Martin Chambless as Assistant Judge / Judge Pro Tem, moved by Councilmember Skinner and seconded by Councilmember Tunkey, with no opposition.

The Fayetteville City Council held its regular meeting on Monday, October 26, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber at City Hall. The Council approved the consent agenda with four items pulled for separate votes, held public hearings on annexation and downtown municipal service district removal, and took action on a Fort Bragg micro-transit program, a sewer assessment appeal, and Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) text amendments addressing data centers. The invocation was delivered by Bishop Mark Rowden of Savannah Missionary Baptist Church. Consent Calendar - Approved the draft minutes from the October 5, 2026 Work Session, October 12, 2026 Discussion of Agenda Items, and October 12, 2026 Regular Meeting. - Adopted the 2027 City Council meeting dates calendar. - Approved consent rezoning requests: P26-32 for 9.49 acres on Gillespie Street; P26-37 for 1.61 acres at 4201, 4203, and 4207 Sweetwater Dr.; and P26-42 for approximately 0.39 acres at 582 N Reilly Rd. - Adopted demolition ordinances for 409 Lamon Street, 1124 Southern Avenue, 1510 Bragg Boulevard, and 1514 Bragg Boulevard. - Authorized a municipal agreement and grant acceptance with NCDOT for the Bicycle Plan Update TIP M-0580. - Authorized issuance of Limited Obligation Bonds, Series 2026, in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $28,500,000 for the McArthur Park Sports Complex and fire apparatus reimbursement. - Accepted the $1,000,000 HUD Automated Permitting Systems Demonstration Grant and adopted Special Revenue Fund Project Ordinance 26-0685. - Appropriated $100,000 for a two-year Reclaiming Futures youth mentoring agreement with Cumberland County CommuniCare, Inc. - Approved PWC contract awards: Annual Underground Distribution Boring Construction Contract to River City Construction in the total amount of $2,366,720.50, and Inventory BABA Galvanized Steel Transmission Poles to WESCO Distribution in the total amount of $3,414,390.00. - The consent agenda was approved unanimously with the exception of items 7.0A6, 7.0A10, 7.0A12, and 7.0A14, which were pulled for separate votes. Public Comments & Testimony - Annexation hearing: Khalid Motorwala, co-founder of Vival Reality LLC, spoke in favor of AX26-02. He stated the company builds flex spaces in the Dallas area and selected Fayetteville as a high-growth corridor because of the military presence and federal funding, described the proposal as a mixed-use park with retail and flex space, and said they do not build tin sheds but aesthetically improved buildings. - Downtown MSD hearing: Joseph Jackson spoke in favor of removing the Parkview condominium and townhome properties from the Downtown Municipal Service District. He stated the community is 100 percent residential, receives no additional city funding or services from the MSD, pays for its own services, and had been billed for trash services for over a decade without receiving them. He said residents would pay about $1,000 per owner per year if the assessment continued. Discussion Items Items Pulled from Consent - 7.0A6 (3001 Village Dr conditional rezoning): Councilmember Hondros pulled the request to rezone approximately 2.9 acres from Community Commercial (CC) to Conditional Community Commercial (CC/CZ), citing the medical district overlay and an abundance of gas stations along corridors. The request included conditions allowing parking to the front, side, and/or rear; side parking up to 50 percent of total parking; gas pumps between a building and the principal street; and UDO-only buffering. A motion to approve the staff and Zoning Commission recommendation failed; a subsequent motion to set the matter for a public hearing carried, with Councilmembers Green and Hondros opposed. - 7.0A10 (Human Relations Commission bylaws): Councilmember McMillan pulled the item because diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) language had been removed from the bylaws. The Human Relations director said the change was not mandated by the city, state, or federal government and that the work continues. Council voted to send the bylaws to a work session to discuss affirming city values. - 7.0A12 (Murchison Choice Neighborhoods Implementation Grant): Staff presented the $25.1 million HUD grant, requiring a 5 percent city match that would be exceeded by more than $20 million in planned city investments. The Council approved the grant, adopted Special Revenue Fund Project Ordinance 26-0687, authorized the City Manager to execute grant documents, and approved a bridge loan to the Fayetteville Metropolitan Housing Authority (FMHA) to support acquisition of Elliott Circle. Staff noted 208 of 323 planned mixed-income units would be on the approximately 16.5-acre Elliott Circle site, with a $3.5 million acquisition price confirmed by appraisal, $75,000 already invested by FMHA, and a 15-year loan term expected to be repaid starting in March 2028. The vote was unanimous. - 7.0A14 (Hay Street Parking Deck Elevator): Councilmember McMillan supported the project but requested cost and funding-source transparency. The City Manager said a design-build bid was open with a November 24 closing date and staff would return with bids and funding details after closing. Council unanimously authorized the use of design-build for the Hay Street Parking Deck Elevator Project and directed staff to proceed with procurement. Public Hearing: Annexation AX26-02 - Planning staff recommended annexation of 9.49 acres at unaddressed Gillespie Street, owned by Vival Reality LLC, effective October 26, 2026. The property has been undeveloped since at least 1968 and is adjacent to heavy industrial, county industrial, and commercial zoning. Staff connected the annexation to the related consent zoning case P26-32. Council unanimously adopted the annexation ordinance with an effective date of October 26, 2026. Public Hearing: Parkview Downtown MSD Removal - The two Parkview owners associations requested removal of 49 residential units at 301 Bragg Boulevard from the Downtown Municipal Service District. Staff said removal requires a Council finding that the parcels do not need district services to a demonstrably greater extent than the rest of the city; removal would require two ordinances and take effect at the end of the fiscal year. Staff provided no recommendation. The estimated annual revenue impact is $20,000 to $25,000, about 8 percent of the approximately $360,000 annual downtown MSD budget. Council voted 8-2 to refer the matter to the November 2 work session; Councilmembers Hondros and Green opposed. A resident noted the matter must be resolved before the January tax assessment. Fort Bragg Micro-Transit Program Overview - Staff presented a proposed on-demand, no-cost, app-based microtransit service for Fort Bragg service members, families, and civilian employees. The program is fully funded by the Army through an existing intergovernmental service agreement with NCDOT; NCDOT would act as pass-through agency, and FAST and the city would implement the service. Staff visited Fort Carson and Fountain, Colorado to review a five-month-old program. The plan includes a soft launch limited to locations such as the new campus dining facility and Womack, then expansion to housing areas and the broader cantonment area; future connections to FAST express routes and the airport were discussed. Council authorized the City Manager to draft an agreement with USAG Fort Bragg and NCDOT and to coordinate with NCDOT's Integrated Mobility Division for federal funding through the Micro-Transit Finance Program. The motion carried. Sewer Assessment Appeal - 1420 Hoke Loop Rd - The appeal was on the agenda with a staff recommendation that Council determine the property owner does not have a valid defense to the sewer assessment. Councilmember Ferguson moved to table the item to the December special meeting; the motion was seconded by Councilmember McMillan and carried. The transcript refers to the special meeting as both December 6 and December 7. UDO Text Amendments - Data Storage Facilities (Data Centers) - Staff and outside counsel presented amendments responding to a Council directive from October 19, 2026, and to state downzoning limits. The amendments would remove a sentence used to prohibit hyperscale data centers as unlisted uses, add definitions for data storage facility/data center and utility impact statement, fold data centers into warehouse storage, apply existing warehouse storage standards including a 500-foot separation from residential districts, schools, and child care, add new data-center standards including acoustical compliance memorandum, utility impact statement, 24-hour contact, lighting and air quality compliance, and include a savings clause. A second ordinance also required conditional rezoning for warehouse storage uses containing data centers. - Attorney Tosco explained that state law prohibits decreasing development density, reducing permitted uses, or creating nonconformities; the existing 500-foot setback was retained because a new larger setback could be challenged as downzoning. He said only 14 North Carolina jurisdictions have adopted data center regulations and that the proposed approach gives more protection than the current ordinance, which permits data centers to seek an unlisted-use interpretation. Councilmembers raised concerns about rushed process, lack of peer-city analysis, 1,000-foot setbacks, utility capacity, and vested rights. - Mayor Pro Tem moved to adopt the revised amendment providing for conditional rezoning applications for warehouse storage uses as data centers, find it consistent with the comprehensive plan, and make it effective after the public hearing on the moratorium. The motion carried; Councilmembers McMillan, Ferguson, Green, and Jones voted against it. Administrative Report: Economic Mobility Program Update - The Economic Mobility Program Update was presented for information only. Council voted to move it to the January work session. Key Outcomes - Approved the consent agenda as modified; four pulled items received separate votes. - Unanimously adopted annexation AX26-02 for the 9.49-acre Gillespie Street property. - Set the 3001 Village Dr conditional rezoning request for a public hearing. - Sent Human Relations Commission bylaws and the Parkview Downtown MSD removal petitions to work sessions; the MSD referral vote was 8-2. - Unanimously approved the Murchison Choice Neighborhoods grant and Elliott Circle bridge loan, and the Hay Street Parking Deck elevator design-build authorization. - Authorized the City Manager to proceed with the Fort Bragg micro-transit agreement and federal funding coordination. - Tabled the 1420 Hoke Loop Rd sewer assessment appeal to the December special meeting. - Adopted the revised UDO text amendment for data centers with conditional zoning, with four Councilmembers opposed, and directed that it take effect after the moratorium public hearing. - Directed staff to confirm whether a moratorium ordinance requires Planning Commission review and to report back on scheduling.

On October 26, 2026, the City of Alexandria's Transportation and Environmental Services Department held a virtual pre-construction community meeting for the North Beauregard Street Multi-Use Trail Project. Project Manager David Lee presented the project overview, construction impacts, and schedule, joined by sponsor project manager Sarah Brent Burrell, construction manager Robert McGuire, portfolio manager Daphne Cott, and Ira Captain of Milani Construction. The meeting included public comments and questions focused on pedestrian and cyclist safety during construction. Public Comments & Testimony - Ken expressed concern about increased pedestrian crossings at Beauregard Street due to the sidewalk closure and asked whether signage would warn motorists to expect more pedestrians. Staff responded that typical detour signs would be used but that there is no approved highway sign for an increase in pedestrian traffic; they agreed to look into the suggestion. - Casey Wolf raised multiple concerns about the maintenance of traffic (MOT) plan, citing poor experiences with previous construction projects in Alexandria where signage and barriers were not properly maintained. She requested that the MOT plan be made publicly available for monitoring and emphasized safety for pedestrians and cyclists, particularly those with disabilities. She also noted that the four-foot-wide sidewalk on the opposite side would become two-way and asked for signs alerting cyclists to yield to pedestrians. Finally, she questioned whether traffic signal timing would be adjusted to give pedestrians more time to cross Beauregard Street, as the detour would require additional crossings. Staff responded that Rob McGuire would be the primary contact for MOT issues, that they would review the MOT submission, and that they would investigate signal timing and pedestrian volume monitoring. - William echoed Casey's concerns about pedestrian safety during construction, sharing personal experiences with rolling closures on Patrick Street and Eisenhower Avenue. He stated that his family's safety felt less important than maintaining vehicle throughput and urged the city to prioritize vulnerable road users. Staff acknowledged his input. Discussion Items - Project Overview: The project will widen an existing four-foot-wide sidewalk on the south side of North Beauregard Street between Fillmore Avenue and Berkeley Street into a 10-foot-wide permeable asphalt multi-use trail. Retaining walls (ranging from two to three feet up to 10 feet in height) and lighting will be installed. The project aims to fill gaps in the city's bicycle network and improve connectivity in the west end. Funding comes from VDOT (CMAC and RSTP), and the contractor is Milani Construction. - Construction Impacts: - No permanent lane closures are expected, though temporary lane closures may occur for equipment and materials. - The sidewalk on the south side will be closed for the entire construction duration; pedestrians and cyclists will be directed to cross the street and use the opposite sidewalk. - Parking restrictions will be implemented on both sides of Beauregard at Fillmore Avenue, with spaces closed during work hours (likely 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) but available overnight and on weekends. - Of three existing DASH bus stops (Fillmore, Braddock, Berkeley), the Fillmore stop is outside the work zone and will remain open; the Braddock and Berkeley stops will likely be closed during construction. Coordination with DASH is ongoing. - The project will coordinate with adjacent construction projects (Newport Village and a sanitary project) to minimize cumulative impacts. - Schedule: Construction is anticipated to start in early 2027 and last approximately one year. Work hours will be Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with Saturday work only in emergencies (9 a.m. to 6 p.m.). A more detailed schedule will be posted on the project website. Key Outcomes - Staff confirmed that the presentation recording, slides, and contact information will be available on the project website (alexandriava.gov/go/2831) starting Monday. - The MOT plan will be reviewed by David Lee and Rob McGuire before submission for permit; Rob McGuire is the primary contact for MOT issues during construction. - Staff agreed to look into adding signage to remind drivers to yield to pedestrians at crosswalks, and to investigate adjusting traffic signal timing at Braddock Road and Berkeley Street to better accommodate increased pedestrian crossings during the detour. - Staff will coordinate with Newport Village and the sanitary project to ensure the southbound lane is reopened before starting this project, minimizing traffic disruption. - A commitment was made to monitor pedestrian activity and adjust signals if needed once the detour is in place.

The Germantown Board of Mayor and Aldermen held its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, October 26, 2026, at 6:00 PM in the Council Chambers. The meeting featured several special recognitions, a beer board hearing, approval of the consent agenda, the Goodwin Farms PUD Phase 2 final plan, and a second reading of temporary sign ordinance amendments, which were amended and passed. All votes were unanimous. Special Recognition - Beautification Commission Award – October 2026: Presented by Alderman Sanders to John Marks boutique at 9076 Poplar Pike for its autumn storefront display featuring seasonal arrangements, pumpkins, and greenery. - Education Commission Teacher of the Month – October 2026: Presented by Alderman Hicks to Kelly Martins, a first-grade teacher at Dogwood Elementary, for creating a supportive classroom and her community involvement through Harvest Church and Houston High School Orchestra. - Education Commission Youth Excellence Award – October 2026: Presented by Alderman Hicks to Jacob Lee, a senior at Houston High School with a 4.7 weighted GPA. Lee, who founded the Duck Cluck Goose Club to share his passion for raising poultry, was praised for his leadership and plans to study biophysics at the University of Michigan. - Proclamation – National Code Compliance Month: Vice Mayor Gibson, liaison to the Neighborhood Preservation Commission, presented the proclamation, emphasizing that the city's code enforcement officers prioritize helping residents become compliant over issuing tickets. - Proclamation – The Sharon G. Goldsworthy Children's Area: The Mayor read a proclamation naming the children's area of the Germantown Community Library after former Mayor Sharon G. Goldsworthy for her dedication to literacy, including achieving over 90% enrollment in the Dolly Parton Imagination Library. Goldsworthy, recovering from surgery, was unable to attend. Alderman Hicks and others celebrated her tireless advocacy. Public Comments & Testimony - Citizens to be Heard (Item 6): No members of the public submitted a request to speak. - Beer Board Public Hearing (Item 8): No citizens spoke for or against the La Hacienda beer permit application. - Public Hearing – Temporary Signs (Item 11): No citizens spoke during the public hearing on Ordinance 2026-7. Beer Board The Board convened as the Germantown Beer Board to consider an on-premise beer permit for La Hacienda Mexican Restaurant (7730 Wolf River Blvd). Clerk Betty confirmed the application from Mex Peck Incorporated and a clean background check. With no public testimony, Alderman Sanders questioned the applicant, owner Timor Sarwar, about his existing ABC license and employee training procedures for verifying IDs. The permit was unanimously approved. Consent Calendar The Mayor reviewed all 19 consent items, totaling roughly $2.15 million in value. An amendment was accepted for Item 9C (Tennessee Department of Disability and Aging Senior Center Grant) to formally approve the $50,000 grant and the corresponding budget adjustment 27-34. Alderman Hicks highlighted the $450,000 School Resource Officers Grant, noting it offsets costs previously borne entirely by residents. She also recognized community donations, including $2,852 to the Education Foundation via water bill donations, $6,000 for the Neighborhood Preservation Commission summit, $12,077 for the Library, and $4,500 for Parks and Recreation. The consent agenda was unanimously approved. Discussion Items - Goodwin Farms Planned Unit Development – Final Plan Phase 2: Planning Division Manager Sarah Gorleski presented the final plan for Phase 2, which contains 41 lots. The development is now composed of seven phases. The project was updated to use the current (2026) tree mitigation standards. Alderman Salvaggio, the Planning Commission liaison, praised the phasing change for improving the development and expediting fire protection access for the neighboring community. The final plan was unanimously approved. - Ordinance 2026-7 – Temporary Sign Amendments – Second Reading: Assistant ECD Director Sheila Pounder presented the ordinance to lower maximum heights for temporary signs, originally to 30 inches in residential and Old Germantown (OG/OG1) districts. Vice Mayor Gibson introduced an amendment from the floor to increase the residential/OG limit from 30 inches to 4 feet, arguing the change provides flexibility and aligns with existing conditions. Alderman Hicks seconded the amendment, stating that while she generally supports smaller signs, the inability to distinguish between realtor and campaign signs in code necessitates a larger size for practical enforcement. The amendment and the main motion as amended were unanimously approved. Key Outcomes - Unanimous Approvals: Consent Agenda, Goodwin Farms PUD Phase 2, La Hacienda Beer Permit, and Ordinance 2026-7. - Amendments: Consent Agenda Item 9C was amended to include a budget adjustment. Ordinance 2026-7 was successfully amended to set the residential temporary sign height limit at 4 feet. - Closing Remarks: The Mayor noted that applications for City boards and commissions are open through November 30. He and Vice Mayor Gibson thanked Parks and Recreation for the successful Harvest Moon Fall Festival events at Bobby Lanier Farm Park, which drew over 2,200 attendees.

The St. Charles Parish Council held a Regular Meeting and Budget Hearing on Monday, October 26, 2026, at 6:00 PM in the Council Chambers of the Parish Courthouse in Hahnville. The meeting included a prayer by Father Lance Campo, approval of previous meeting minutes, special recognitions, departmental reports, a public hearing on the FY2027 budget with multiple amendments, approval of a rezoning postponement, and resolutions for contracts and agreements. Consent Calendar - Approval of Minutes: Unanimously approved the minutes of the Regular Meeting on October 12, 2026. - In Memoriam: Proclamation 2026-0336 honoring Monica Ann Williams, a retired parish employee of over 33 years, was read and accepted. Her sisters attended. - Eagle Scout Recognition: Proclamation 2026-0338 recognized Daniel Sam Broussard as the 74th Eagle Scout from Troop 370. Councilmember Fisher, also an Eagle Scout, congratulated him. - Resolution 2026-0339: A resolution endorsing a waiver from subdivision regulations for Mark Mohon was approved unanimously after a brief explanation from Planning & Zoning. - Resolution 2026-0344: A resolution authorizing a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Louisiana Department of the Treasury for $200,000 for the Des Allemands Bulkhead was approved unanimously. - Appointment 2026-0314: Mr. Noble J. Benoit was reappointed to the River Parishes Tourist Commission for a four-year term ending October 31, 2031, by unanimous vote. Public Comments & Testimony - On Rezoning Petition 2026-0340: Multiple residents spoke against the proposed rezoning of Esperanza Plantation from C-3 to M-1/M-2. - Mr. Allemand (a farmer) expressed concern about losing prime agricultural land and questioned the suitability of heavy industrial zoning near schools and recreation. He noted this could be the largest loss of agricultural land since the 1960s. - Becca Hilburn (40 Melrose Drive) asked for deferral or denial, citing that the rezoning does not align with the Future Land Use Map (which designates the area for homes, shops, wetlands, and town center, not industry). She noted the parish’s own drainage plan requires a new pump station costing nearly $11 million, which is not budgeted; the applicant’s budget for drainage is zero; and no sewer line exists. She also pointed out that M-2 zoning allows data centers with on-site power plants per rules passed in June, and requested conditions to exclude M-2 and require a drainage study. - Mr. Bell (spoke after Hilburn) questioned the rush to rezone if there is no end user, and referred to a previous eight-month moratorium on data centers that did not pass. He noted that five councilmembers waived the waiting period while three kept it. - Robert Lee (369 Rosedale Drive) expressed opposition, stating he does not want a data center with jet turbines in St. Charles Parish, which he called a “Parish of Plenty.” He noted that seven out of ten Americans support a one-year moratorium on data centers. - On Budget Ordinance 2026-0173: One speaker (Mr. Allemand) commented on the budget, asking for drainage capital outlays for District 1, clarification on pump stations funded under Fund 123, and whether the engineering department’s budget includes money for hiring more engineers to save costs. He also noted that the parish budget has increased by 28% over nine years while population has declined by about 2,000 residents, and commended councilmembers for adjusting their budgets to fund community programs. - On Change Order 2026-0318: Mr. Allemand questioned the large time decrease (141 days) for a relatively small cost reduction ($34,677), but accepted the explanation. Discussion Items - Planning and Zoning Petition 2026-0340 (Esperanza Land Rezoning): The Parish President requested indefinite postponement and referral back to the Planning Commission due to confusion from a TikTok video containing “completely fabricated and false accusations.” After public testimony, the council discussed the matter. Councilmember Comardelle noted that the property is inherited and no one wants to farm sugar cane, and that M-2 zoning exists nearby (e.g., concrete plant, Barrier Construction). He argued the rezoning is about property rights, not an end user. Parish President Jewell emphasized that the application came from a property owner exercising rights, and the council is required to process it. The motion to postpone indefinitely passed unanimously. - Budget Ordinance 2026-0173 (FY2027 Budget Hearing): The public hearing included a series of amendments proposed by councilmembers to reduce their district budgets and reallocate funds. - Amendment (O’Daniels): Reduce District 5 budget by $31,500; add $15,750 to health/safety rehab home repairs and $15,750 to community services food bank. Passed unanimously. - Amendment (O’Daniels): Add $63,000 to Recreation Fund 113 as a placeholder for Parquet Park restrooms (re-categorization of existing funds). Passed unanimously. - Amendment (Wilson): Reduce District 1 budget by $6,610; transfer to Recreation for Prime Time Seniors educational/recreational programs. Passed unanimously. - Amendment (deBruler): Reduce general fund account for sheriff feeding/prisoners by $100,000; add to Fortified Roof Program. Passed unanimously. - Amendment (Fonseca): Increase grant revenues by $50,000 (cybersecurity grant); reduce Division B budget by $35,000; total $85,000 added to Home Elevation Grant Program. Passed unanimously. - Amendment (Fonseca): Reduce 2026 general fund transfer to Roads and Drainage Fund 112 by $250,000 to begin raising required minimum fund balance to $10 million over six years. Passed unanimously. - Amendment (Fisher): Reduce District 6 budget by $35,500; add $25,000 from general fund surplus; total $60,500 added to Home Elevation Grant Program. Passed unanimously. Councilmember Daniels thanked Fonseca for the elevation program addition, noting its importance for cost-sharing in his district. The budget as amended was then approved unanimously. - Change Order 2026-0318 (Kinler Lift Station): Engineering staff explained the decrease of $34,677 and 141 days resulted from removing planned asphalt patching because a subsequent drainage and paving project (Kinler and Paul Frederick) will cover the entire road. Approved unanimously. - Resolution 2026-0347 (Willowdale Blvd. Overlay and Widening Contract): This resolution authorized a $1,005,483 contract with Madden Gulf Coast, LLC. Councilmembers discussed the shift from ordinance to resolution for contract approval. Councilmember O’Daniels emphasized the need for consistent timelines and transparency, noting that the notice of intent to award was issued August 27, 2026. Councilmember Fonseca appreciated the administration’s posting of the council agenda on its Facebook page but requested continued newspaper publication for residents not on social media. The resolution passed unanimously. Key Outcomes - Rezoning Postponed: File 2026-0340 (Esperanza Land) was postponed indefinitely and referred back to the Planning Commission for further review. - FY2027 Budget Approved: Ordinance 2026-0173 was approved as amended. The final general fund balance after amendments is $7,250,000. Councilmember Fonseca announced she is working on an ordinance to raise the required minimum general fund balance to $10 million over six years. - Change Order Approved: Change Order No. 1 (Final) for Kinler Lift Station approved, decreasing contract by $34,677.75 and 141 calendar days. - Waiver Endorsed: Resolution 2026-0339 (subdivision block arrangement waiver for Mark Mohon) approved. - Cooperative Endeavor Agreement Approved: Resolution 2026-0344 for $200,000 toward Des Allemands Bulkhead approved. - Contract Awarded: Resolution 2026-0347 for Willowdale Blvd. Overlay and Widening (Project P240602) awarded to Madden Gulf Coast, LLC for $1,005,483. - Tourist Commission Reappointment: Noble J. Benoit reappointed to the River Parishes Tourist Commission for a term ending October 31, 2031. - Next Meetings: Upcoming meetings include Housing Authority (10/27), Hospital Service District (10/28), Planning & Zoning Commission (11/5), and next Parish Council meeting (11/9). Early voting for the November 3 election continues through October 27.

The Puyallup Arts & Culture Commission met on October 26, 2026, at 4:00 PM in Council Chambers. Commissioners present: Chair Pew, Commissioner Hopkins, Commissioner Rooney. Commissioner Erickson and Vice Chair Bussey were excused. The meeting covered new business including a performing arts center discussion, the Arts Downtown Gala, art pieces on the Riverwalk Trail, and updates on the library display case ribbon cutting and signal cabinet wraps. Consent Calendar - Approved the October 26, 2026 agenda (motion by Commissioner Hopkins, seconded by Commissioner Rooney, unanimous). - Approved the August 31, 2026 minutes (motion by Commissioner Hopkins, seconded by Commissioner Rooney, unanimous). Discussion Items - Performing Arts Center Discussion (4a): Mayor Whitting presented a vision for an experiential arts center with hands-on art creation studios (e.g., painting, pottery, glass blowing) rather than a traditional performing arts venue. The commission discussed the feasibility, noting the smaller scale would be more manageable than a large performing arts center. Commissioner Rooney advocated for including music performance space. Staff recommended issuing an RFP for a feasibility study. Commissioner Hopkins moved to approve the feasibility study RFP as presented by the mayor; the motion was seconded and passed unanimously. - Arts Downtown Gala (4b): Commissioner Hopkins reported the gala will be held November 14, 6:00–10:00 PM at Pioneer Park Pavilion. Tickets are $75 each or tables available. Entertainment by Chris Anderson and Tapestry Singers, plus silent auction and the Rosemary Eckerson Legacy Awards. A donation from the Yates family (a plaque for the senior center) was highlighted. - Art Pieces on the Riverwalk Trail (4c): Staff and Commissioner Hopkins conducted a site visit. Two potential locations: one in front of the new skate park (under construction) and another near a new flagpole viewing area east of the Meridian Bridge. The skate park piece is straightforward; a call to artists can be issued soon. The flagpole location requires more planning and public input on theme (e.g., veterans, telescope). Funding discussion focused on available LTAC funds—approximately $377 remaining but with accumulated funds from prior years. Staff will research exact amounts. Commissioner Hopkins suggested the city take lead on the skate park piece while collaborating with Arts Downtown on the flagpole piece. No formal motion was made; staff will proceed with the skate park call for artists. Old Business - Library Display Case Ribbon Cutting Ceremony (5a): Rescheduled to Monday, November 9, at 6:00 PM to avoid a conflict with a library event. The community and commission are invited. - 2026 Signal Cabinet Wraps Update (5b): The submission deadline was October 23. As of Friday, 28 applications were received (down from about 300 the previous year). Staff will compile applications for review at the next meeting. The Conservation District expressed interest in collaborating. Key Outcomes - Motion to approve an RFP for a feasibility study for an experiential arts center (as presented by Mayor Whitting) passed unanimously (3-0). - Staff directed to issue a call to artists for the skate park art piece and begin planning for the flagpole location. - The commission will hear from Noah Scanlon (a graduate student) about his thesis on a multi-use performing arts space at the next meeting. - Next meeting agenda will include the signal cabinet wrap artist selections and further discussion on Riverwalk Trail art pieces. Meeting adjourned at approximately 4:50 PM.

The Janesville City Council met on Monday, October 26, 2026, at 6:00 PM in Council Chambers. The meeting included reports, public comments, consent agenda approvals, discussion and action on several new business items (including a sanitary sewer lining contract, a transit fare ordinance hearing, and presentations from two developers for the 2400 Beloit Avenue site), and a closed session. Key outcomes included unanimous approval of a Traxler Park memorial upgrade, a Business Improvement District operating plan, a Pine Ridge Estates MOU, a sewer lining contract, and a directive to negotiate with Next Generation as the preferred developer for 2400 Beloit Avenue. Consent Calendar - Approved unanimously: Minutes of October 12, 2026; Licenses; September 2026 financial statements; Library tax exemption resolution; Resolution commending Heather E. Myers for 20 years of service; McCormick Crossing MOU; Final piston of Pine Ridge Estates Sixth Addition. - Items E (BID Operating Plan) and G (Pine Ridge Estates MOU) were pulled for separate discussion and also approved unanimously. Public Comments & Testimony - Tied Bulleroo: Spoke in opposition to the city's handling of a legal dispute (Waltman litigation) and alleged mismanagement of funds. Criticized the process of appointing an interim city manager and questioned the validity of certain deeds and trust funds. - Claire Gray (representing Forward Janesville, a resident of Janesville): Expressed strong support for the city's public engagement process for the 2400 Beloit Avenue site. Thanked staff and council for thorough planning, including two community workshops and unanimous votes. Voiced hope for the local developers' proposals. Discussion Items - Traxler Park Memorial Update (Patriotic Society): Tom Stahura, Jim Carini, and Bill Myle presented a three-phase plan to renovate the veterans memorial walkway. The centerpiece would be a 20-foot illuminated star with 5 spotlights, RG B lights, and a gold ring for gold star families. They requested permission to proceed with Phase 1 (a bench for Terry Hatch and Navy veterans) and Phase 2 (the central monument, replacing an existing structure). They did not request funding, only permission. Council unanimously indicated support. - Interim City Manager Update: Jay Shambeau gave brief remarks thanking staff, council, and the community for their collaboration during his tenure. He introduced Rebecca as the incoming city manager. - Business Improvement District (BID) 2027 Operating Plan (Item 6E): Council member questioned walkability and snow removal efforts. Paul Murphy (BID president) explained camera installations ($35,000 for downtown safety), AED placements with fire department, and partnership with city for snow removal. The plan was unanimously approved. - Pine Ridge Estates 6th Addition MOU (Item 6G): Council member highlighted the addition of 17 housing plots as part of the city's housing goals. The MOU was unanimously approved. - Bid Schedule G – Sanitary and Storm Sewer Lining (Item 8A): City Engineer Brad Rentz presented a contract to reline 16,400 linear feet of sewer pipe using a felt liner with expected 50-year lifespan. Three bids were received; Visual Sewer was low at $1,293,517. The council unanimously awarded the contract. - Transit Fare Ordinance (Item 8B): The ordinance adjusting Janesville Transit fares was introduced and a public hearing was scheduled for November 9, 2026. - 2400 Beloit Avenue Developer Presentations (Item 8C): Two finalists presented proposals: - Next Generation (Zach Kuston): Proposed 102 single-family lots, 16 duplexes, and 132 apartments (48 affordable units). Commitment to partner with Habitat for Humanity for at least 10 home sites. Proposed two TIDs (multifamily and residential) and discussed fee contributions from the city. - Advantage Homes (Doug / Horizon Development): Proposed a mix of single-family, duplexes, and condos. Partnered with Horizon Development for 52 units of 100% affordable housing (40-60% AMI). Proposed lot costs around $15,000 per lot through city incentives and tax credits. Their timeline included a purchase contract by November 2 for WHEDA application. - After presentations, the council moved into closed session to discuss negotiation strategies for the 2400 Beloit Avenue development and other matters. Key Outcomes - Traxler Park Memorial: Council unanimously granted permission for the Patriotic Society to proceed with design and construction of the bench and central monument, aiming for Veterans Day 2027. - BID 2027 Operating Plan: Approved unanimously. - Pine Ridge Estates 6th Addition MOU: Approved unanimously. - Sanitary Sewer Lining Contract: Awarded to Visual Sewer for $1,293,517, unanimously. - 2400 Beloit Avenue Preferred Developer: Following closed session, the council reconvened and voted 6-0 to direct staff to negotiate exclusively with Next Generation, taking into account concerns raised in closed session. - Closed Session: Council unanimiouly moted into closed session at 7:28 PM under Wis. Stats. 19.85(1)(e) and (g) for litigation strategy (GM/JATCO, Janes LLC) and negotiation strategies for 2400 Beloit Avenue and 2407 West Wall Street acquisition. - Adjournment: Meeting adjourned following the vote.

The New Rochelle Planning Board convened on October 26, 2026, to consider multiple applications, including a mixed-use affordable senior housing development, a parking lot expansion, a residential addition, a solar installation, a new single-family home, and two large mixed-use projects. Public comments were heard on several items, and the board took votes on most applications. The meeting began at approximately 12:00 PM and included two portions: a public hearing portion and a discussion/referral portion. Public Comments & Testimony - 50 Lockwood Avenue (PB19-2026): Spearos, owner of 175 Memorial Highway, opposed the project, raising concerns about ownership of the parking lot (subject to litigation) and potential rodent issues from garbage near his building. Jackie Mills of Tulemkey Place questioned income requirements, traffic safety, lack of a southbound bus stop, and neighborhood conditions including a smoke shop and nursing homes. - 1 Beach Road (PB25-2026): Multiple neighbors expressed concerns: - Jenna Curry (24 The Boulevard) asked about the duration of rock chipping and city regulations. - Shauna and Adam Klein (597 Forest Avenue) detailed worries about construction noise, dust (silica), vibration damage to their home, stormwater runoff, and the scale of the proposed 5,066 sq ft house in a neighborhood of smaller homes. - Joseph Lanny (112 Mountain Avenue, also representing 2 Beach Road) argued the site plan was incomplete, failing to address extensive rock excavation, noise, and dust from silica. - Birgit Mengel (17 Beach Road) expressed concern about impacts on shared rock ledge and her foundation. - Ted (2 Larchwood Road) stated the project is visually incompatible with the neighborhood and cited code factors for disqualification. - Rich Davidson (65 Devonshire Road) and Joe Rogot (71 Devonshire) raised flooding concerns from increased impervious surfaces. - Andrea Hirsch (Mamaroneck) emphasized the geological and tree loss impacts. - Other applications: No public comments were made on the 21 Circuit Road, 12 Elm Ridge, or 550 Fifth Avenue applications. Discussion Items - PB19-2026 – 50 Lockwood Avenue (Fifty Lockwood LLC): Proposal for a nine-story, 89-unit affordable senior housing building (24 studios, 64 one-bedrooms, 1 two-bedroom) with 30 parking spaces, seeking a fee in lieu of six required spaces. The project includes a civic plaza, bioswale, rooftop solar, and all-electric systems. The board discussed loading operations, trash pickup, generator noise (72 dB at 23 ft with enclosure), stormwater detention, and traffic. The applicant confirmed income limits of 30-60% AMI (up to $71,000 for one person) and that property management would provide referrals but no on-site social services. After public comment, the board voted to approve with 64 conditions. - PB21-2026 – 21 Circuit Road (Aldo Vitagliano): Request to expand parking lot by eight standard spaces and one compact space. The applicant noted variances from the ZBA for front yard encroachment and compact space. The board questioned a 30-day revocable shared driveway agreement with an adjoining property. A condition was added requiring the license agreement to remain in effect. Approved. - PB22-2026 – 12 Elm Ridge Drive (David Abish): Application for first- and second-floor additions, a pool, terrace, and new garage. The architect presented a 500 sq ft variance for gross floor area (4,731 sq ft vs. allowed 4,238 sq ft). Conditions of approval (six items) were read. Approved. - PB24-2026 – 550 Fifth Avenue (Sunkeeper Solar): Installation of ballasted solar arrays on three affordable housing buildings (228 modules total, 150 kW AC). The system will offset about 25% of building load. The owner will own the panels and benefit from lower electricity costs. Conditions included fire code compliance. Approved. - PB25-2026 – 1 Beach Road (Rick Yestat, AIA): Proposal to demolish an existing 2,100 sq ft home and construct a 5,066 sq ft single-family home (two stories, hip roof, 25.9 ft height). The lot has extensive rock ledge. The board requested additional information before voting: a rock excavation and vibration mitigation plan, construction noise and silica dust mitigation plan, construction management and logistics plan, revised stormwater/grading plans, a closer look at architectural massing and neighborhood compatibility, and a revised landscaping plan with more tree preservation. The application was adjourned to the November 24, 2026 meeting. - PB18-2026 – 457 North Avenue (457 NR North LLC) – Presentation only: A six-story mixed-use building with 162 residential units (33 studios, 86 one-bedroom, 43 two-bedroom) and 175 parking spaces. The design includes retail on North Avenue, a courtyard, and a buffer to the adjacent residential historic district. No vote was taken; the project will return for a public hearing. - PB23-2026 – 238 Huguenot Street (260 North LLC) – Presentation only: A 28-story mixed-use building with 414 units (60 studios, 178 one-bedroom, 154 two-bedroom, 22 three-bedroom), 434 parking spaces (valet), and four commercial spaces including a relocated Citizens Bank. The board discussed curb cuts on North Avenue, traffic, facade treatment, and shadow impacts. No vote taken. - Administrative Amendment – 11 Plain Avenue (Evan List, Wise Westchester Youth Sports): Request to remove rooftop greenery (planters and trees) from a previously approved baseball training facility due to weight and cost. Board approved the amendment, noting the change simplifies the project. Key Outcomes - PB19-2026 (50 Lockwood Ave): Approved with 64 conditions. Motion by [unnamed], seconded, all in favor. - PB21-2026 (21 Circuit Road): Approved with condition that the shared driveway license agreement remain in effect. Motion and second, all in favor. - PB22-2026 (12 Elm Ridge Drive): Approved with conditions. Motion and second, all in favor. - PB24-2026 (550 Fifth Ave solar): Approved with four conditions. Motion and second, all in favor. - PB25-2026 (1 Beach Road): Adjourned to November 24, 2026. Applicant to provide: rock excavation and vibration mitigation plan, construction noise and silica dust mitigation plan, construction management plan, revised stormwater and grading plans, design adjustments for massing/compatibility, and revised landscaping plan with additional tree preservation. - Administrative Amendment (11 Plain Ave): Approved to remove rooftop greenery. Motion and second, all in favor. - PB18-2026 and PB23-2026: Presentations only; no votes taken. Future public hearings will be scheduled.

The Annapolis City Council met in special session on Monday, October 26, 2026, at 7:00 PM in the Mayor John T. Chambers, Jr. City Council Chambers. After approving a modified agenda, the council heard ceremonial items, public comment, a city manager presentation on the proposed hybrid-electric ferry, a public hearing on eviction procedures, and a long legislative calendar with multiple second-reader votes. The council voted to continue past 11:00 PM and completed its agenda. Ceremonial Items - The Maritime Republic of Eastport formally declared war in the annual tug-of-war challenge. The event will be held Saturday, November 7, 2026, at "the crack of noon" on 2nd Street in Eastport. The city responded with "terms of reunification," including a pet-sitting treaty, an embassy, surrender of spectator moorings, and road/sidewalk commitments. The MRE representative stated the event has raised more than $900,000 for local charities since 1997. - The second ceremonial item honoring Old Fourth Ward Unity Day was rescheduled to the following week. Mayor's Update and Committee Reports - Mayor Littmann led a moment of silence for Robert W. Matthews Sr., owner of Annapolis Cab, and reminded the public about decorum and the council's 2023 code of conduct. - The mayor said no vote would occur on the ferry that evening, and she had directed staff to evaluate financial and operating questions. - Mayor Littmann announced the city manager's 100-day report and the FY2026 annual report are available at Annapolis.gov, and early voting runs through October 29, 2026, with Election Day on November 3, 2026. - Alderman Huntley reported on Finance Committee matters, including a follow-up confirming the Budweiser Clydesdale meet-and-greet would not occur without a fee waiver, and a change sending itinerant-merchant resolutions to Economic Matters instead of Finance. Alderman Thorpe reported the Audit Committee met October 19 and expects the audit to complete in December. Alderman O'Neill reported on Public Safety Committee grant briefings and the December 1 citywide emergency exercise. Public Comments & Testimony - Many residents spoke on the proposed ferry. Opponents included Frieda Widley, Steven Rogers, Paul Rankin (Eastport Civic Association president), Jim Kevern, Tom Creek, Nancy Schumacher, Debbie Gosselin, Tim Tower, Paul Bollinger, and Jake Iverson (owner of Watermark). They argued the service would compete with the established water taxi, carry ongoing city subsidies, not solve traffic or emissions problems, and lacked demand analysis and an identified funding source for the operating deficit. - Supporters included Barbara Friedman, Rev. John Creswell, and Kevin Buckley. They said the ferry would expand waterfront access, reduce car trips, support climate goals, and connect neighborhoods; some suggested partnering with Watermark or using a pilot phase. - Susan Thaxton, CEO of the Annapolis Maritime Museum, said the museum does not support using its Back Creek campus as a ferry landing without detailed evaluation. - Jody Goldsmith, Jewish Federation/Congregation Knesseth Israel president, asked for respectful disagreement after anti-Semitic incidents at a prior meeting. - Tom Creek also praised the Paint the Ward Red volunteer curb-painting initiative, citing 137 volunteer hours, 43 gallons of paint, and volunteers aged 8 to 82. - Andy Hare spoke on zoning and historic-district protections, not the ferry. Discussion Item: Hybrid-Electric Passenger Ferry Initiative - City Manager Yolanda Lewis and staff presented ID-196-26, a status update on the proposed hybrid diesel-electric ferry pilot. Key figures presented included a $3.5 million federal FTA grant ($2.975 million federal, $525,000 required city match), $1.7 million for landings, two city-owned vessels carrying about 15 passengers each, and a current grant performance period ending July 2027 and grant closeout October 2027. - Staff said the $91,000 annual deficit estimate was tentative and based on a limited three-day service with $166,000 in operating costs and about $74,500 in revenue. They noted the operator could generate offsets through charters, advertising, or revenue sharing. - Staff said the first RFP to be released is for design-build of the vessels; an operator RFP would come later. Releasing the RFP would not commit the city to purchasing vessels, and council would still need to approve the local match. - Council members questioned demand, parking, grant risk, stranded-asset risk, competition with Watermark, and whether the city should instead subsidize existing water taxi service. Some council members asked for a work session or committee review to define RFP criteria; Alderman Savage urged releasing the RFP promptly. The mayor suggested Transportation and Economic Matters committees take up remaining questions. No vote was taken. - Note: One speaker cited a $666,000 annual operating figure, but city staff and other speakers used $166,000; both framed the projected net annual deficit as about $91,000. Public Hearing: O-30-26 Landlord and Tenant Relations – Eviction - Matthew Pipkin, representing the Maryland Multi-Housing Association, spoke in support of O-30-26. He said MMHA represents about 215,000 rental units statewide and 5,200 in Annapolis. He asked the city to align with recently enacted Anne Arundel County law requiring 14 days' written notice before eviction and a "lock and leave" property-handling process. The public hearing was closed; no vote was taken. Consent Calendar - The council approved the consent calendar as follows by roll call, with all members voting aye: - SA-6-27: $12,000 Maryland Resilient Maryland Program grant for a preconstruction study, with a $3,000 city match. - AP-39-26: Reappointment of Michael P. Walsh to the Board of Appeals through December 29, 2029. - AP-40-26: Reappointment of Robert Gallagher to the Board of Appeals through December 29, 2029. - AP-41-26: Reappointment of Christopher O. Sheehan to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board through June 30, 2029. Supplemental Appropriations and Fund Transfers - SA-5-27 (FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant, increase to $151,409.31) approved on voice vote. - SA-7-27 ($82,404 Homeland Security Port Security Grant for an underwater ROV, $27,468 city match) approved on voice vote. - SA-8-27 (use of $201,600, $95,400, $84,000, and $378,000 in surplus capital funds for sidewalk/City Dock projects) approved on voice vote. - FT-3-27 (fund transfers for union cost-of-living increases) approved on voice vote. First-Reader Legislative Actions - O-24-26 (sidewalk snow/ice clearing deadlines, enforcement, and city clearing) passed first reader; referred to Environmental Matters, Transportation, and Public Safety. Note: council members briefly debated the referral procedure for a third committee. - O-31-26 (snow emergency phases and procedures) passed first reader; referred to Public Safety and Transportation. - R-30-26 (snow-clearing fees) passed first reader; referred to Finance. - R-44-26 (fines for snow-clearing violations) passed first reader; referred to Finance. - R-46-26 (FY2027 pay plan 2% COLA for non-represented/executive employees) passed first reader; referred to Finance. Second-Reader Actions - CA-2-26 (expanding Board of Supervisors of Elections from three to five members) was amended by Smith-Brown Amendment 2, then adopted on second and third reader by roll call. - CA-3-26 (expanding the city charter preamble) was amended to include the pillars of historic Annapolis, Maritime Annapolis, and world-class universities, with the word "two" struck by an O'Neill amendment. It was adopted on second and third reader by roll call. - O-11-26 (allowing long-term room rentals/rooming houses in private homes) was amended by Schandelmeier Amendment 2 and adopted on second and third reader by roll call. - O-12-26 (removing Forbes Street and Monterey Avenue from Special Residential Parking District No. 5) was adopted on second and third reader by roll call. - O-17-26 (right to park in front of residential private driveways) was amended by Smith-Brown's sponsor amendment and Huntley Amendment 5; adopted on second and third reader by roll call. Huntley Amendment 5 extended the special-parking-district provision through December 31, 2027, despite concerns about enforcement and confusion. - O-21-26 (Resilience Authority membership and director appointment changes) was amended by Savidge Amendments 1 and 2; adopted on second and third reader by roll call. - O-25-26 (mobile food service vendors in Historic District special events) was adopted on second and third reader by roll call. - R-17-26 (rooming-house license fees) was withdrawn as no longer necessary after the O-11-26 simplification. - R-32-26 (fines related to mobile food vendor violations) was adopted by roll call. - R-34-26 (Annapolis Main Street Advisory Task Force) was amended by Huntley Amendment 1 and Schandelmeier Amendment 2; adopted by roll call. - R-39-26 (fee waiver for the Budweiser Clydesdale meet-and-greet) was adopted by roll call after debate about lacking fee-waiver criteria. - R-40-26 (itinerant merchant sales for the Naptown Flea flea market) was adopted by roll call. - R-45-26 (support for Atlantic Menhaden conservation measures) was amended by Savidge Amendment 1 and adopted by roll call. Key Outcomes - The ferry discussion produced no vote; staff indicated the vessel design-build RFP was ready to advertise, and council members agreed to continue the conversation through committee or work-session discussions. - The council approved all financial items on the consent and business/miscellaneous calendars. - Multiple charter amendments and ordinances passed on third/final reading, including CA-2-26, CA-3-26, O-11-26, O-12-26, O-17-26, O-21-26, and O-25-26. - R-17-26 was withdrawn; all other resolutions before the council were adopted. - The meeting adjourned after a motion to continue past 11:00 PM and final "good of the order" remarks.