The Public Meeting Index

The City of Frederick Government Operations Committee met on November 2, 2026, in a workshop session listed on the agenda for 3:30 p.m., to discuss disposal of city property, election charter considerations, and council vacancy provisions. Committee members heard from Stuart Harvey and Mark Mitchell of the city elections board, reviewed draft edits to Resolution 12-02, and identified next steps for forwarding charter items to the full council. No formal votes were taken on policy items; the committee approved prior meeting minutes and directed follow-up work. Consent Calendar - The committee approved the minutes of September 28, October 5, and October 12, 2026, on a motion and second with no objections heard. Public Comments & Testimony - No members of the public offered comments during the meeting. Discussion Items Public Property Disposal (Resolution 12-02) - Committee members discussed draft changes to Resolution 12-02 prompted by the Husky Park discussion raised by a District 3 resident. The committee was agnostic about whether the final form should be a charter change, resolution, or ordinance. - Peter, one of the committee participants, said the existing resolution does not call for council involvement early enough in the sale process. The draft would require city council approval both before listing surplus land for sale and at the final sale-agreement stage; leasing would remain largely unchanged. - The draft also added a right of first refusal for nonprofit organizations and would require the city facilities manager to maintain an updated list of surplus city properties. During discussion, members agreed the list should also include vacant city-owned land, such as the Airport Park property at Bowman Farm Road and Airport Drive East, and that responsibility should be assigned more broadly to the mayor and city staff rather than the facilities manager. - Next step: staff review of the draft before it goes to a full-council workshop. Election Charter Considerations - The committee reviewed ranked-choice voting, open primaries, nonpartisan elections, election timing, mobile voting, redistricting, and related charter-cleanup items. - Stuart Harvey and Mark Mitchell said the elections board was interested in ranked-choice voting but wanted to research costs, administration, and pilot-program experiences in places such as Portland, Arlington, Virginia, Washington, D.C., and Takoma Park before recommending adoption. They also noted open-primaries and nonpartisan-election choices are tied to ranked-choice voting. - Several committee members expressed support for ranked-choice voting and for eliminating the primary election in favor of a single general election. One member favored open primaries and keeping city elections separate from gubernatorial and presidential cycles; the board representatives agreed that separate timing avoids being buried on state ballots and state deadlines. - A committee member said research from the prior charter board showed turnout in nonpartisan elections was slightly lower than in partisan elections, although another member found that counterintuitive. - Mobile voting did not gain support; one member called it redundant with mail-in voting, and another was not ready to pursue it. - One member noted Alaska voters were being asked to repeal ranked-choice voting in the current election, adding to the need for more research. - The committee agreed to ask the elections board to research ranked-choice voting and open-primary models and to present findings to the full council, with a rough target of the first of the year. Redistricting will be brought back after the board can provide input following the November election and state certification. - Committee members also noted unresolved items including non-citizen candidate language cleanup and financial-contribution considerations related to elections. Vacancy Provisions - Stuart Harvey suggested a model: if a vacancy occurs in the first two years of a council term, hold a special election; if it occurs later, the council appoints a replacement of the same party as the vacating member. - The committee chair said she did not favor council appointment, and another member expressed similar concerns about party central committees filling vacancies. Harvey and legislative staff pointed to a menu of regional vacancy provisions, including Frederick County's practice of party-based appointment after 12 months and examples from Rockville, Gaithersburg, and Baltimore City. - A participant estimated the last city election cost close to $400,000, raising concerns about special-election expense and logistics. - The board representatives indicated they would review the vacancy-option menu and report back with any preferred approach; no decision was made. Old Business / Charter Amendments - The committee noted that most charter items are poised to move out of the Government Operations Committee to the full council, with some operations items still outstanding and scheduled for the next week. Key Outcomes - Minutes from September 28, October 5, and October 12, 2026, were approved. - The committee agreed to move the Resolution 12-02 property-disposal draft through staff review and then to a full-council workshop. - The committee will send a memo to the full council summarizing its election-charter discussion and will schedule a future work session when the elections board completes its research, targeted around the first of the year. - Redistricting will remain with the Government Operations Committee pending elections-board input after the November election and state certification. - No formal policy votes were taken on property disposal, election changes, or vacancy provisions.

This summary uses the provided meeting timestamp of 2026-11-02 20:45:00+00:00; the agenda and transcript label the session as October 21, 2026. The agenda listed an 8:31 AM start, and no adjournment time appears in the transcript. No official minutes were available, so this summary is based on the agenda and raw transcript. Consent Calendar - The Finance & Economic Development Committee approved the minutes of its October 7, 2026 meeting by voice vote, with no public testimony or discussion recorded. Public Comments & Testimony - Yelena Oakman, a real estate professional of many years, testified on Bill No. 2998. She said she has already been asked how the bill will increase construction costs and permit complexity, noting permits are already delayed for many months. She expressed deep respect for the planning and fire departments and said she supports fire prevention, but raised concerns about five-foot setbacks in residential areas, including a referenced area called Vayale Ali Estate, and about drainage, gravel, landscaping, and food-growing implications. She said more study is needed before making construction more complex. Discussion Items - The Planning Committee took up Bill No. 2998, Draft 3, a bill for an ordinance amending Chapters 15, 12, and 8 of the Kauaʻi County Code 1987, as amended, relating to wildfire and wildland urban interface (WUI), with the County of Kauaʻi as applicant (ZA-2026-6). The item had been deferred on October 7, 2026. A motion to approve and a second were made. - Committee Chair Bulasan supported passage, saying the committee worked to protect the community while considering unintended consequences, especially costs to new development. He said the effective date was pushed back to give the community and industry more time; the bill would affect new development, not existing homes; and vegetation references were included. He said the bill is not perfect but represents substantial work and is important after recent storms. - A non-committee council member said they agreed with wildfire protection but opposed the bill as written. They argued it must be practical, affordable, and financially responsible amid a housing crisis; said small independent contractors were not consulted and were afraid to testify; and said those contractors' cost estimates are significantly higher than those from large contractors. They cited $1.1 million in Facilities Reserve Charge (FRC) revenue from residential construction, not counting TVRs, equal to 3.5% of the Water Department's revenues, and said the department is already in deficit. They recalled Water Department manager Joe Tate's prior emotional testimony about insufficient capacity to fight fires, questioned the rush to pass the bill even though it takes effect October 1, 2027, and said they would not support it at the full council. - Councilmember Cowden asked Planning Director Hall whether the Board of Water Supply could withdraw its action to remove the FRC and fund the difference elsewhere. Director Hall said the board had already acted and the position was solid at that point, though as a single board member he said it could change. Another member noted that FRCs may look different in the future and that the current waiver is meant to protect single-family homeowners. - Councilmember Cowden said she would vote yes, citing planning department flexibility for subdivision-level fire prevention review and Hawaii Wildfire Management Organization flexibility in plantscape requirements. She said she still worries applicants may need extra consultants but wanted to move the bill forward. - A committee member said the planning and fire departments did good work, that the Water Department manager had been supportive based on their last understanding, and that after heavy discussion the bill should move to the next level. - Councilmember Kaneshiro supported the bill, describing it as an urban-interface measure because homes themselves add fuel. They said the fire department strongly supported it and the Water Department did not oppose it; that most mitigation measures are minor, with the five-foot home-hardening zone being the biggest cost; that they would prefer three feet if science supported it; and that the Water Department waived its FRC, which they described as $14,000 for a single-family home. They said total FRCs in the Water Department budget are a little over $2 million annually and that FRCs are likely to change and probably rise for single-family homes in the future. - Vice Chair Kualii said they still had concerns about the numbers but accepted that both cost estimates could be true. They were especially concerned about offsetting housing-cost increases through Water Department FRC exemptions and said the money should have been found elsewhere. They said they would vote no to signal that the county should not deepen the Water Department's financial hole and that future administrations and councils should support the department more. - Another council member supported acting before the new council begins on December 1, saying the incoming council would face a steep learning curve and that Kauaʻi would be the first county in the nation to make this decision. Chair Bulasan disagreed that urgency required passing the bill now, saying committees exist to resolve issues such as five feet versus three feet and alternative funding such as a real property tax exemption for hurricane safe rooms. He noted the bill's effective date of October 1, 2027 would give the new council 11 months. - Chair Bulasan closed with three stories: a classmate building an additional dwelling unit on his parents' property, a friend with property in Līhuʻe who has family in Lahaina, and himself as a renter who does not own a home. He said the bill adds costs but also protection, compared it to hurricane clips that he said probably saved about 70% of roofs in recent storms, and said he would vote in favor. Councilmember Kaneshiro added that the five-foot zone is based on fire science showing a vector within five feet, while three feet was their personal preference, and that annual review allows adaptation if fire science changes. Key Outcomes - The Planning Committee passed Bill No. 2998, Draft 3 by a 4-1 vote: Vice Chair Kualii voted no, and the other four committee members voted aye. The bill was advanced out of committee; a non-committee member said they would oppose it at the full council. - The bill's stated effective date is October 1, 2027, per Section 22 as described in the transcript. - The Finance & Economic Development Committee approved the October 7, 2026 committee meeting minutes by voice vote. No other business was recorded, and the meeting adjourned.

The Las Cruces City Council met on Monday, November 2, 2026, at approximately 1:00 PM, with Mayor Eric Henriquez presiding. The meeting featured a proclamation, department highlights, a public hearing on a liquor license, and unanimous approval of resolutions supporting senior housing, a film studio, trail infrastructure, and EMS billing services. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to public comments addressing water utility concerns, stormwater management, neighborhood safety, and the impacts of behavioral health facilities. Proclamations & Presentations - Proclamation: Mayor Henriquez read a proclamation declaring November 14–15, 2026 as Las Cruces' Weekend of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims. The proclamation noted 36,640 roadway deaths in the U.S. in 2025, 454 in New Mexico, and that New Mexico was the most deadly state per vehicle miles traveled. A representative thanked the council and noted the proclamation was drafted by the city's youth board. - Las Cruces Public Schools: Budget Director Matthew Sines presented, inviting community feedback on a budget survey with incentives for students and staff, and announcing a town hall on March 4, 2027 and a Farmers Market booth on November 14. - Finance Department: Leslie Doyle reported receiving the GFOA Award for the annual comprehensive finance report and budget book. She provided an update on $21.8 million in legislative funding for fiscal year 2026 and noted that $2.4 million from a $22.15 million GRT appropriation had already been encumbered. - Parks and Recreation: Director Steve Bingham updated the council on flood damage at Lavrona Park and Trail, which required the removal of up to three feet of soil. He highlighted the ribbon-cutting for the renovated Meerscheidt facility on October 13 and the groundbreaking for the Apadaka aquatic playground and trail on October 27, with the playground and a quarter-mile trail loop expected to open by end of May 2027. - Pets of the Week: Amelia Epperson of ASCMV highlighted adoptable pets Slushie and Blueie, along with long-term residents, and announced upcoming adoption events. Public Comments & Testimony - Lynn Moore: Criticized the Utilities Director over inconsistencies in lead and copper rule inspections, alleging that reports for three daycares contained errors regarding addresses, pipe materials, and inventory listings. She stated that 93% of inspected properties have brass connectors, which can leach lead, and claimed that city records hide the existence of galvanized piping. She called for a new utilities director. - Sonoma Ranch Residents (Speaker and Margaret Irish): Questioned the city's enforcement of development requirements regarding stormwater management in the Alameda Arroyo. They noted that the developer was using HOA funds to repair erosion on private property owned by Alameda Land and Development Corp, and that the city's 2014 Arroyo Management Plan had sat unimplemented. They requested clear legal documentation on maintenance responsibility. - Robert Williams (District 4): Raised a safety concern at the corner of Idaho and Chaparral, where a constituent with a bicycle and a child in a wheelchair has nearly been hit by cars due to the lack of a bike lane. He asked the city to investigate a solution. - Eddie Thomas: Commended the finance department for its GFOA award and the purchase of the Shook Tires property. He criticized the pace of blight remediation and pothole repair, questioned the timeline for the Casas Lindas project, and criticized local politicians for their stance on Project Jupiter. He read an excerpt from a local activist's public manifesto. - Lucas Hernan: Expressed support for the city's recent investments in trails and community improvements funded by GRT appropriations. - Speaker (Skate Park): Asked when the skate park at Hadley would be completed, expressing concern it would remain vacant. - Tim Jenkins: Vehemently criticized the council for approving a treatment center at 920 N Tel Shore Boulevard, stating it caused significant business disruptions at neighboring Outback Steakhouse and safety concerns for employees and customers. He also criticized a mental health facility at 2315 Twilight Ridgeway in a residential neighborhood, claiming residents no longer feel safe. He requested the city fund security at Outback Steakhouse. Discussion Items - Liquor License for Longhorn Steakhouse (Res. 27-073): The council held a public hearing and unanimously approved a resolution for the transfer and relocation of a liquor license to 500 S Tel Shore Boulevard. Adam Oto of Community Development confirmed the applicant plans to demolish the existing Pecon Grill to construct a new Longhorn Steakhouse. - EMS Billing Services (Res. 27-074): Unanimously approved a contract with EMS Management and Consultants for billing services. The contract allows the fire department to charge for medical transport services at a rate of 4.25% on net collections, not to exceed $500,000 annually. Division Chief Daniel Eckhart confirmed the city does not send patient bills to collections. - CIP Amendment for South Main Trail (Res. 27-075): Unanimously approved an allocation of $287,000 from newly secured GRT bond funds to complete a segment of the South Main Trail between University Avenue and Boutz Road. CIP Manager Cynthia Lamillo noted the project had struggled to secure bids over several years but now has a contractor, with construction expected to start in November 2026 and conclude in June 2027. - Film Studio MOU (Res. 27-076): Unanimously approved a $1.3 million contribution from the Hold Harmless GRT fund for cinematic infrastructure to complete interior finishes for a film studio at NMSU's Arrowhead Park. State Senator Jeff Steinborn and local film industry representatives spoke in favor, highlighting the economic impact and the need for a purpose-built sound stage to attract larger productions. - Senior Affordable Housing (Res. 27-077 & 27-078): The council unanimously approved pre-commitments for two senior housing developments. The Seniors at Sonoma Ranch (96 units, up to $4 million) and Royal Crossing (81 units, $3 million plus a proposed ground lease). Jan Lauterbach highlighted a 1.25% vacancy rate in existing senior housing and a 73-household waiting list. The developers confirmed they will apply for Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC). - Land Donation for Affordable Housing (Ord. 3127): The council unanimously authorized the donation of two city-owned lots at 713 and 717 E May Avenue to Tierra del Sol Housing Corporation for the construction of single-family homes for income-qualified households. Key Outcomes - Votes: All action items, including the liquor license, EMS billing contract, CIP amendment, film studio MOU, senior housing pre-commitments, and land donation, were approved by unanimous votes (7-0). - Appointments: John Darden and Daniel Romero were unanimously appointed to the Oversight Committee. - Future Work Sessions: Councilor Matisse requested a work session on tiny homes for January. Councilor Bencomo requested a work session on senior programs. Mayor Pro Tem Munoz requested a work session on the city's financial status and budget transparency. - Directives: City Manager Tama Piao stated that a finance update would be presented at the next council meeting. Staff will investigate the intersection safety concern raised by Robert Williams. The city manager noted that the behavioral health facility on Twilight Ridgeway is permitted by the state and provided a state hotline for complaints. Staff will continue negotiations on the Hadley skate park construction, with a target opening in spring 2027.

The Enterprise and Labor Relations Committee of the Minneapolis City Council met on November 2, 2026. Chair Linne Palmasano presided over the meeting, which included a consent calendar with four routine items and a detailed discussion of the annual property tax special assessment of delinquent utility charges. Consent Calendar - Item 1: Authorizing various master contracts with vendors for workplace investigation services. - Item 2: Contract amendment with DRI consulting for management assessment services. - Item 3: Legal settlement in the workers' compensation claim of Timothy Pixley. - Item 4: Referring to staff the police department vehicle purchases ordinance. The consent calendar was approved without discussion. Discussion Item: 2026 Property Tax Special Assessment of Delinquent Utility Charges Deputy CFO Jane DeSenza and Director Ali Salim Mohammed presented the annual request to transfer approximately $12 million in delinquent utility bills to Hennepin County for collection through the property tax process. Key Data Points Presented: - The delinquency rate has risen sharply from roughly 3% historically to 20%. - The annual delinquency amount was about $3 million as recently as 2022. - Individual delinquent amounts range from $10 to over $500,000. Chair Palmasano noted two specific downtown apartment buildings owed $500,000 and $363,000 respectively. - 20% of customers are on auto-pay. - A 5% one-time late fee is allowed by ordinance; the division is looking into adding an administrative fee. - Staff reported that approximately 99.9% of assessed customers never contacted the city to discuss a payment plan, and roughly 98% of the delinquent amount is collected by the county the following year. Committee Discussion and Positions: - Chair Palmasano expressed significant concern over the $12 million figure and its growth, particularly during a budget crisis, distinguishing between those experiencing genuine hardship and those potentially treating unpaid bills as a zero-interest loan. She stressed the need to support residents unable to pay and inquired about policy options to improve collections without reverting to water shutoffs. Staff confirmed the 5% late fee is one-time and that they are exploring further administrative fees and referral options for low-income residents. - Councilmember Chavez asked clarifying questions about the assessed amount (representing the past year) and the financial impact on the city (primarily a one-year cash flow lag which enterprise funds can currently absorb). - Councilmember Schaefer questioned the rental utility billing process (it varies by landlord), identified specific large delinquencies from a landlord in their ward awaiting a court decision, and noted a deceased person appearing on the assessment list. - Councilmember Vito raised concerns about the lack of prominent final notification to property owners before the assessment is sent to the county, noting that many residents ignore or do not receive mailed or emailed notices. She suggested a more visible public awareness campaign. Staff noted that extensive communications occur throughout the year but acknowledged the challenge of customer engagement. Councilmember Vito also discovered that several constituents she contacted had expired credit cards on auto-pay and were unaware their payments had stopped. Key Outcomes - Consent Calendar Approved: The committee unanimously approved all four items. - Delinquent Utility Assessment Approved: The committee voted unanimously to forward the $12 million property tax special assessment to the full City Council for final approval at its next meeting. - Staff Directives: The committee directed staff to explore enhanced notification strategies (with potential citywide campaigns), evaluate the feasibility of adding an administrative late fee, and strengthen connections to financial assistance resources for residents facing hardship.

The Fayetteville City Council held a work session on Monday, November 2, 2026, beginning at 2:00 p.m. The session covered a range of topics including code enforcement collections, noise ordinance amendments, removal of properties from the Downtown Municipal Service District (MSD), a resident engagement strategy, and updates to city council policies. Council members also introduced items on a catalyst site, a data center moratorium, and after-action reviews for city-funded events. The evening concluded with recognitions and a public forum. Public Comments & Testimony - Data Center Moratorium: Multiple speakers, including Constance Pratt, Rosemary Harris, Angela Tatum, Lorena Murray, Dale Dees, Joshua Schwab, and others, urged the council to adopt a moratorium on data center developments to allow time for comprehensive impact studies and community engagement. They cited concerns about infrastructure capacity, environmental effects, and transparency. A written comment from Eric Harris supported data centers, citing potential private investment and tax base expansion. - Downtown Safety: Stacey Graybill, a downtown business owner, described ongoing violence and excessive noise at a particular establishment, requesting nuisance abatement action. - Charitable Giving: Isaac Alfaro raised concerns about unregulated charitable giving downtown potentially enabling illegal activity and called for a joint city-county assessment. - Neighborhood Development: Deborah Nixon spoke against a proposed connection from a new apartment complex into the Tarlaton Plantation neighborhood, requesting alternative access be considered. - Other Concerns: Melissa Williams expressed frustration with the lack of response to her ongoing issue. Christopher Cruz asked the city to consider Family Heritage as a supplemental insurance vendor. Discussion Items - 6.01 Code Enforcement Collections Framework: Assistant CFO Amanda Mott presented a framework to standardize the collection of code enforcement assessments, totaling approximately $3.9 million (including $2 million in interest/penalties). The framework includes accounting write-offs for aged receivables (without debt forgiveness), a formal administrative appeal process, and limited authority for the City Manager and CFO to waive interest and penalties. Council discussed fairness, notification, and repeat offenders. Motion passed 9-1, moving the framework and resolution to the November 9, 2026 consent agenda. - 6.02 Amend Noise Ordinance: Police Attorney Aaron Swinney recommended updates to Chapter 17, including a 150-foot quiet buffer around sensitive uses, enforcement based on a plainly audible standard, and new provisions for non-commercial free speech amplified sound. Council adopted specific provisions: a warning requirement before citation (Section 17-17) and a five-minute duration requirement (Section 17-10), both effective January 2027 after a December public forum. Minor editorial changes (Sections 17-7, 17-12, 17-14) and reorganization (Section 17-11) were adopted effective November 23, 2026. New definitions and major revisions were deferred to a future work session. - 6.03 Parkview MSD Removal: The council considered petitions to remove 49 residential units from the Downtown Municipal Service District. After debate about fairness, precedent, and district services, council voted 6-4 to direct staff to prepare an ordinance for removal, requiring two public hearings and final adoption by fiscal year-end. Opposed: Councilmembers McNair, Ferguson, Davis, and Hondros. - 6.04 Fay Connect Engagement Strategy: Staff outlined a plan to expand the existing Everbridge system for outward-facing resident notifications at an additional cost of $15,000 per year. The strategy includes voluntary subscriptions, geo-targeting, and ADA-compliant features. Council gave unanimous consensus to proceed with implementation. - 6.05 Council Policy Changes: Council adopted revisions to Policy 155.4 (naming of city properties) allowing revocation under certain conditions, and Policy 110.1 (filling committee vacancies) giving preference to alternates. - 6.06 Catalyst Site One: Councilmember Greene modified her request to refer the remaining portion of the catalyst site to staff for a flood zone survey and feasibility study, with a report due by February 2027. Consensus was granted. - 6.07 Data Center Moratorium: Councilmember McMillan presented a model work plan for a moratorium, including capacity studies and a community benefits framework. No vote was taken; staff was directed to use the feedback in drafting a moratorium ordinance statement of actions. - 6.08 After-Action Review Policy: Councilmember Ferguson requested a policy requiring after-action reports for city-funded community events within 30 days. Council gave consensus to direct staff to develop the policy. Key Outcomes - Code Enforcement Framework: Approved for November 9, 2026 consent agenda (9-1). - Noise Ordinance: Partial adoption of specific amendments; warning and five-minute requirement to be effective January 2027 after a public forum; minor edits and reorganization effective November 23, 2026; other changes deferred. - Parkview MSD Removal: Council directed preparation of removal ordinance (6-4). - Fay Connect: Consensus to continue implementation. - Policy Changes: Policies 155.4 and 110.1 adopted. - Catalyst Site One: Referred to staff for survey, report due February 2027. - Data Center Moratorium: Staff to develop draft ordinance statement of actions. - After-Action Policy: Staff to develop policy.

The Montgomery County Election Board convened on November 2, 2026, all three commissioners present. After the Pledge of Allegiance and opening comments, the Board Chair noted that nearly 100,000 ballots had already been returned and commended staff for the smooth election preparations. The board approved two sets of temporary appointments: poll workers to fill last-minute vacancies and canvassers to assist with the pre-canvas and provisional ballot review. Temporary Poll Worker Appointments - Elections Director Frank presented a list of individuals to serve as non-elected poll workers in specified election districts for the 2026 general election, citing Section 2675 of the Election Code. - Commissioner DeBello moved to approve the appointments; Commissioner Winder seconded. - Vote: All in favor (voice vote, unanimous). The appointments were approved. Canvasser Appointments - Elections Director Frank presented a list of individuals to serve on the Canvas Board and on the absentee/mail-in ballot canvas board for the 2026 general election, to examine and make determinations on provisional, absentee, and mail-in ballots. - Commissioner DeBello moved to approve the appointments; Commissioner Winder seconded. - Vote: All in favor (voice vote, unanimous). The motion was approved. Meeting Adjournment - No further business was discussed. Commissioner DeBello moved to adjourn, seconded by Commissioner Winder; the meeting was adjourned by unanimous voice vote.

The Pelham City Council held its regular meeting at 7:00 p.m. on November 2, 2026, in Pelham City Hall Council Chambers. The meeting included routine consent approvals, adoption of five ordinance amendments, three new-business resolutions, and reports dominated by remembrances of former Mayor Bobby Hayes and city event updates. No public hearing or public comment speakers were recorded. Consent Calendar - Approved the November 2, 2026 City Council agenda and the October 19, 2026 regular council meeting minutes. - Approved the consent agenda unanimously. Per the agenda, consent items also included Resolution 2026-11-02-01 (adopt City of Pelham Transportation Plan for FY2027); Resolution 2026-11-02-02 (accept proposal and enter agreement with Shelby County Park & Recreation Authority for a multi-purpose trail system, budgeted FY2027); Resolution 2026-11-02-03 (Supplemental Agreement No. 2 for Pelham Greenway Trail Phases 3 & 4 preliminary engineering services adding pedestrian lighting, budgeted FY2027); Resolution 2026-11-02-04 (final summary change order for Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project Phase IV-A, completed under budget); and Resolution 2026-11-02-05 (agreement with ADECA for Pelham Police Department traffic enforcement). The transcript did not separately discuss each consent resolution. Public Comments & Testimony - No members of the public offered comments during the public comment period. Discussion Items - Mayor's report: The mayor announced the death of former Mayor Bobby Hayes the previous Saturday. Hayes served as mayor from 1984 to 2008—24 years—and was described as Pelham's longest-serving mayor. The mayor credited him with much of the city's amenities and vision and noted the funeral was held the previous day. - City Manager's report: Reported that Pelham City Hall hosted pre-K students from Pelham City Schools for trick-or-treating; the water department, HR/IT building, City Hall offices, police and court building, fire, parks, and Pelham Rocket Club participated. The Fire Department sold breast-cancer-awareness T-shirts in October and raised $1,900 for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama, with a few shirts remaining at Station 1 for $15. Deputy Chief Kevin Davis graduated from the National Public Safety Innovation Academy at Polk State College. Falloween at Pelham City Park drew over 2,000 participants and over 700 trick-or-treaters on the candy trail. Music in the Park and Learn to Play Tennis for Free were postponed due to potential thunderstorms, with no makeup dates set. The Pelham Rocket Club received three USTA Alabama awards: Ryan Valentine as Pro of the Year, JD Walker as Junior Player of the Year, and the Frostbite Invitational as Teen Tennis Event of the Year; awards will be presented in February. A Frozen 5K is scheduled for Sunday, November 8, with the Birmingham Figure Skating Club—35 laps around the ice to benefit the Scott Hamilton Cares Foundation, with skate rentals and skating from 2:45 to 3:45 p.m. The first Art Stroll at Park 124 is also November 8. Holiday decorating is expected to begin at Ballantrae's clubhouse on November 9 and at intersections on Monday, weather permitting. - City Attorney's report: The city attorney reported no items. - Old Business: Council adopted Ordinance Nos. 526-02 through 526-06 unanimously by roll-call vote. The ordinances had first readings on October 19, 2026, and were described as clerical changes. The agenda described them as repealing and replacing provisions concerning Alabama Act 2026-437 (SB304), sales and use tax discount and enforcement procedures, special events and single-day licenses, charitable solicitation registration, and the transient lodging tax discount. - New Business: Resolution 2026-11-02-06 authorized the Flood Mitigation Assistance – Bishop Creek Drainage Improvements – buyout of Cahaba Valley Estates properties through a State sub-recipient Disaster Assistance Agreement with the State of Alabama; approved unanimously. Resolution 2026-11-02-07 appointed Daniela DeLuca and Katie Harrison to the Pelham Parks & Recreation Advisory Board; approved unanimously, with one opening remaining. Resolution 2026-11-02-08 approved ABC License Application 140 – Special Events Retail for Margarita Grill LLC, operating as "Margarita Grill Turns 20" in the parking lot at 234 Cahaba Valley Road, Pelham, Alabama 35124; approved unanimously. - Council comments: Members offered condolences to the Hayes family and praised Hayes's legacy. Councilman Snowden noted Dabo Swinney appeared and spoke at the funeral, mentioned new LED lights on Highway 31, and promoted the November 8 Art Stroll from the Civic Complex to Park 124 via under Highway 31. Another member noted Pelham football's 8-2 record and Friday playoff game in Saraland. Members also congratulated Margarita Grill on 20 years and noted its ownership of Creekside Barbecue. The council president mentioned Pelham Police detectives' Scooby-Doo costumes at the City Hall trick-or-treat event and an article by former Pelham Police Chief Alan Wade about Bobby Hayes. Key Outcomes - Consent agenda approved unanimously, including agenda and October 19 minutes and the listed consent resolutions. - Ordinances 526-02 through 526-06 adopted unanimously by roll call. - Resolution 2026-11-02-06 (Bishop Creek/Cahaba Valley Estates flood mitigation buyout agreement) approved unanimously. - Resolution 2026-11-02-07 (Parks & Recreation Advisory Board appointments) approved unanimously; one seat remains open. - Resolution 2026-11-02-08 (Margarita Grill special events ABC license) approved unanimously. - Public announcement: applications and resumes for the remaining Parks & Recreation Advisory Board opening are due to City Clerk/Treasurer Jonathan Seale by Friday, November 6, 2026; contact 205.620.6404 or pelhamalabama.gov. - Meeting adjourned by motion and second with unanimous aye vote.

Charleston City Council met in regular session on November 2, 2026 at 7:00 PM in Council Chambers. The meeting included public comment on noise, alleged harassment, firefighter support, neighborhood crime and public stairways; a Veterans Day proclamation; the unanimous appointment of Alison Bibby to the vacant Ward 16 seat; zoning, traffic and right-of-way bills; support for the Kanawha County Schools excess levy; and two finance resolutions. Consent Calendar - Claims 11-2-2026: claims from Gary C. Cole (personal injury), Rebecca Pro Kitty (property damage) and Cecil Sardis (property damage) were referred to the city solicitor. - City Treasurer's report for the month ending September 2026 was received and filed. Public Comments & Testimony - Allie, a South Hills resident off Hickory Road, complained that Republic Waste Services collects trash at her townhouse complex on Tuesdays between 4 and 5 a.m., sometimes as early as 4:49 a.m. on a Saturday after a missed Friday pickup. She said the noise is about three feet from her bedroom window, has continued for months, and cited what she believed was city noise ordinance Code 61-6-26; she said calls to the property manager, waste company, city and non-emergency police had not resolved it. - Ozday Shafi, a student, alleged that his family had suffered targeted harassment for four years from the Charleston Police Department and other public officials, including his father being pulled over or followed and ultimately driven from his hometown. He asked council to take the family's concerns seriously and to ensure protection, accountability and equal treatment. - Austin Smith, a Charleston Fire Department captain representing Local 317, said the local represents 168 firefighters who respond 24/7 and thanked council and the administration for their support of first responders. - Michael Tolliver, a North Charleston resident, complained about traffic, prostitution and drug activity at the end of 3700 Washington Street and Perry Lane, a recent police raid and trash at a nearby Fourth Avenue property, and speeding of 70-80 mph with stop-sign violations on 3700 Washington Street. He asked for more attention in the area. - Gail Bellamy, a West Side resident, supported the right-of-way notice bill (Bill 8099) and described losing public stairways that residents had used for walking, errands and access. She thanked council and hoped it would vote for the bill. Proclamations & Recognitions - Mayor Amy Schuler Goodwin issued a proclamation recognizing November 11, 2026 as Veterans Day in Charleston, honoring veterans and the John Brawley Post 20 American Legion's 85th Annual Veterans Day observance. - Don Wood of the American Legion Riders said the group raised $1,000 for the Charleston Fire Department from its charity ride. Communications & Appointments - Council filled the unexpired Ward 16 vacancy by nominating Alison Bibby, described as a local lawyer and artist focused on economic development and community beautification. The vote was unanimous, and Bibby was sworn in. Discussion Items - Bill 8091 amended the zoning ordinance to align accessory dwelling unit rules with new state legislation and revise the dwelling unit definition. It prohibits campers and recreational vehicles as residences and requires permits and permanent utilities. City staff said the camper/RV provision was unique to Charleston, that tents or campers without sanitary sewer are not authorized dwelling units, and that extension cords are not adequate permanent power. Councilmembers asked whether it was related to anti-camping ordinances (staff said no) and how it affected mobile homes, RVs and temporary housing. It passed. - Bill 8092 amended the zoning ordinance to reference new West Virginia Alcohol Beverage Control Administration regulations for vape and smoke shops without changing local zoning rules. Staff said state and local spacing requirements apply, many existing shops are grandfathered, and there is no set number of vape shops allowed per square mile. It passed. - Bill 8093 established a handicapped parking zone on the southerly side of Quarrier Street from 655 feet east of Ruffner Avenue to 685 feet east of Ruffner Avenue, amending the traffic control map and file. Councilwoman Hoover said the property owner requested it for a resident needing accessible parking in front of the apartment building at 1527 Quarrier. It passed. - Bill 8094 established a stop intersection at Bridge Road and Walnut Road, with stop signs for the Walnut Road easterly and westerly approaches and the Bridge Road northern approach, while giving the Bridge Road southerly approach the right-of-way. Hoover said it formalized an existing stop that lacked an ordinance record. Councilmember Solomon said neighbors had raised safety concerns and suggested a mirror or flashing lights; Councilmember Jenkins asked why it was not a four-way stop, and Hoover said traffic backup was a concern. The bill passed. - Bill 8099 amended municipal code notice provisions for permanently closing, abandoning or discontinuing public streets, alleys, lanes, roads or rights-of-way. It increases the notification radius from 250 to 350 feet, requires newspaper publication once weekly for two consecutive weeks, and requires an 8.5-by-11-inch sign posted on the property. Councilmember Gardner moved to strike language allowing other documentation indicating fair and adequate consideration so that a current certified appraisal would be required. Councilmembers Pepper and Snodgrass opposed the amendment as undermining a settlement agreement; Solomon and Carnes supported it, and the city attorney said the language allowed extra documents, including liabilities and community value, while fair and adequate consideration remained required. The amendment failed. Jenkins opposed the bill because it removed mandatory referral to council's planning/streets/traffic and finance committees, leaving the municipal planning commission as the required review; the city attorney said the presiding officer or a council majority could still refer it. The bill passed 20-5. Later, Solomon said the bill stemmed from the 2024 sale of a West Side staircase: 2,247 square feet sold for $100, less than a nickel per square foot, followed by a lawsuit and settlement. He said the adjoining home's Zillow estimate rose from $356,000 in June 2024 to $435,000, over 20% in two years, while a West Virginia housing index rose about 11%; he thanked West Side residents and supporters, including Sharon Lewis, Mark Tabbert, Gail Bellamy, Rachel Rubin and Phil Mellick. Resolutions & Finance - Resolution 26-125 declared council support for the Kanawha County Schools 2026 excess levy, citing the levy's role in funding facilities, staffing, safety and maintenance and warning that failure would cut one-fourth of the county's operating budget. Councilmember Taylor spoke in favor, citing his family's connection to Kanawha County public schools and urging support at the November 3 election. Adopted. - Resolution 26-121 authorized Citizen Appreciation Parking on Saturdays from November 28, 2026 through January 2, 2027, waiving hourly fees at all metered on-street parking spaces; estimated revenue loss is about $2,300 per Saturday. Adopted. - Resolution 26-123 authorized purchase of one new 2026 Ford Interceptor for the Charleston Fire Department from Thornhill Ford for $45,973 through competitive bidding, replacing a truck that was rear-ended and totaled and using insurance funds. Adopted. Reports & Council Remarks - The mayor thanked community members and election workers, noted CDBG applications open December 1, and mentioned upcoming Veterans Day and Rev. Ron English observances. - Councilmember Moore said a childhood friend and Maryland school superintendent visiting his old neighborhood was pulled over in Moore's ward while driving a Jaguar with Maryland tags; Moore said such incidents feed perceptions that people who return to Charleston are targeted and urged that it stop. Key Outcomes - Alison Bibby was unanimously appointed and sworn in to the vacant Ward 16 council seat. - Resolution 26-125 supporting the Kanawha County Schools 2026 excess levy was adopted. - Bills 8091, 8092, 8093 and 8094 passed. - The Gardner amendment to Bill 8099 failed; Bill 8099 passed 20-5. - Resolutions 26-121 and 26-123 were adopted. - The next regular council meeting is November 16, 2026 at 7:00 PM.

The Blaine City Council met on November 2, 2026, at 7:00 PM at Blaine City Hall. All council members (Fleming, Ford, Larson, Masolia, Newland, and Robertson) and Mayor Sanders were present. There were no awards, presentations, or communications. The meeting included two Open Forum speakers, a consent agenda, a public hearing on revocation of a conditional use permit for Minnesota Performance, and a well-inspection contract award. Consent Calendar - The council approved the remaining consent agenda, with Councilmember Newland abstaining from the October 16 bills-paid portion due to a conflict of interest involving a business he owns that would receive funds. Items included the schedule of bills paid (2026-206), minutes (2026-207), final plat approval for Terrano Apartments at 267 99th Avenue NE (RES 26-193), and an $82,500 contract with Blue Conduit for the Lead Service Line Inventory Project (RES 26-203). - Item 7.3 (RES 26-199): The council approved a Joint Powers Agreement with the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension for the Criminal Justice Data Communications Network and Court Data Services. Councilmember Masolia asked whether Flock camera data would be shared; Police Chief Brian Podany said the agreement is not specific to Flock and covers routine data such as driver's-license information. Motion by Masolia, second by Newland; approved. - Item 7.6: The council approved a contract with Killmer Electric Company, Inc. for lighting improvements to Water Treatment Plant 3 (CIP U2604). Councilmember Masolia questioned the need, citing water-rate increases and capital improvement plan cuts; Public Works Director Nick Fleischhacker said several lighting bays are nonfunctional and the caustic environment makes lighting maintenance difficult, so the work is needed for staff safety. Councilmember Newland asked whether fluorescent fixtures would be retrofitted to LED; Fleischhacker confirmed. Motion by Masolia, second by Newland; approved. Public Comments & Testimony - A resident returned to the issue of the electrical box at 99th and Lexington Avenue, arguing it obstructs line of sight and that the city is not following AASHTO standards or its own ordinance. He criticized Engineering Director Dan Sanders and a council member for not visiting the site and urged the council to read the ordinance. - Dana Carlson, 287 117th Avenue NE, raised wide-ranging, unverified concerns and allegations about child sexual abuse and cult connections involving a facility in Finland, Minnesota, Camp Zoe in Salem, Missouri, and a Salvation Army camp. He mentioned a local business and said he was not accusing council members. - During the public hearing on Minnesota Performance, attorney Austin White asked for a short continuation to December 2 so the business could obtain substantial compliance, including an architectural plan, commercial finish permit, Met Council SAC permitting, and a fire inspection and certificate of occupancy. Co-owner Mo Swaymal accepted responsibility and said delays involved contractor, architect, and general-contractor insurance issues; he invited council members to visit the site. Another speaker associated with the business described the six designated storage spaces, said cars are moved during business hours, and said the business had invested over $350,000 in a diner room; he disputed that they were blocking neighboring businesses. Staff reported one comment in the packet and said an inspection that day found more than six cars in the designated area and no required signage, with an incomplete building permit still outstanding. Discussion Items - Public hearing 8.1: Staff presented a request to revoke a conditional use permit amendment for Minnesota Performance at 1550 91st Avenue NE, 306 (Case File No. 26-0015). Community Development Director Sheila Sellman described a long compliance history, including a 2019 CUP for auto repair at Suite 307 that required a CUP amendment for expansion; 2025 building-inspection findings that the tenant had expanded without the amendment or building permits; October 2025 violation notice; a November 2025 application that omitted outdoor storage; a January 2026 continuance and March 2026 denial; a June 2026 compliance inspection email; conditions not met by an October 1 deadline; a paid citation; a September 2026 formal compliance notice; and a requested extension to October 15 that produced no permit. Staff began revocation proceedings. Sellman said the inspection on the meeting date found more than six vehicles in the designated area and no required signage, and an incomplete building permit remained. Staff suggested continuing the public hearing to November 16 if the council wanted to allow more time. The applicant requested December 2. Councilmembers Masolia and Larson expressed concern about continued noncompliance and impacts on neighbors; Councilmembers Fleming and Ford supported one more extension but warned there would be no more chances. Councilmember Newland moved to continue the public hearing to December 7, 2026, the first council meeting in December, with the expectation that every condition be fully met; Councilmember Ford seconded. The motion prevailed with one dissenting vote. Mayor Sanders stated December 7 would be the final opportunity and that revocation would proceed if conditions were not met. - Administration 10.1: Public Works Director Nick Fleischhacker recommended awarding a contract to Keys Well Drilling Company in the amount of $669,125.00 to inspect Wells 3, 8, 10, and 12 and repair as needed. The wells were installed between 1960 and 1976, and their last major inspections were conducted between 2006 and 2010. The work includes internal video inspections and assessment of wells and pumping equipment to identify maintenance and rehabilitation needs. The city received one quote; staff and Bolton Mink reviewed it and considered the pricing reasonable. A 10% contingency brings the total project budget to $736,037.50, funded through the water utility fund, with work anticipated to begin in early 2027. Councilmember Robertson expressed frustration that well maintenance had not been discussed with the council and that funding relies partly on a budget not yet passed. Councilmember Masolia questioned receiving only one quote, optional repair items, and an increase from about $120,000 per well to about $160,000 per well, almost 40%. Fleischhacker said multiple companies were solicited but only one quoted, that optional repairs are standard because underground conditions are unknown, and that inflation and different well configurations affect pricing. Councilmember Newland asked about taking wells offline; Fleischhacker said sequencing would depend on system capacity. Councilmember Ford asked about repairing while inspecting; Fleischhacker explained the well is pulled, inspected, and a report recommends optional repairs. He also said the city has 20 wells, aims for a seven-year inspection cycle at about four wells per year, and hopes costs decline on that cycle. Motion by Fleming, second by Newland; approved. Key Outcomes - Consent agenda approved as amended, with Councilmember Newland abstaining from the October 16 bills-paid portion due to a conflict of interest. - Item 7.3, the BCA Joint Powers Agreement, and Item 7.6, the Killmer Electric lighting contract for Water Treatment Plant 3, were approved separately after discussion. - The Minnesota Performance public hearing was continued to December 7, 2026, by a motion from Newland and second by Ford; the motion prevailed with one dissenting vote. December 7 was described as the final compliance date before revocation would proceed. - The council awarded the well-inspection contract to Keys Well Drilling Company for $669,125.00, with a 10% contingency bringing the total project budget to $736,037.50. - Councilmember Masolia moved to have staff treat the electrical box complaint as a closed matter and stop using staff resources on it; City Attorney Larson advised it was not on the agenda, and the motion died for lack of a second. The matter could be placed on a future agenda. - The meeting was adjourned by motion.