The Public Meeting Index

The Vineland City Council met on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at 5:30 PM for a regular meeting. The council approved the minutes of the previous meetings, adopted several ordinances and resolutions, and set public hearings for two new ordinances. The meeting adjourned at 5:41 PM. Consent Calendar - The council approved the minutes of the Pre-Meeting Conference and Regular Meeting of September 8, 2026, and the Work Session of September 15, 2026, as submitted. - All resolutions on the consent agenda (Resolutions No. 2026-463 through 2026-483) were approved by a unanimous vote, including items such as a traffic signal improvement agreement, LOSAP report, payments for Siemens energy services, change orders with Pennoni Associates, purchase of utility poles, contracts for maintenance and resurfacing, and various financial authorizations. Public Comments & Testimony - No members of the public spoke during the General Public Comment period or during the public hearings on the ordinances. Discussion Items 1. Ordinance No. 2026-64 – Continued Public Hearing on amending the Center City Redevelopment Plan to revise Block 3802, Lot 3, 211 West Landis Avenue. After no public comment, the council voted 0–5 to defeat the ordinance. 2. Ordinance No. 2026-67 – Authorizing the purchase of 3520 S. West Boulevard for $166,000 for use by the Electric Utility or other city purposes. The council unanimously adopted the ordinance. 3. Ordinance No. 2026-68 – Authorizing the acquisition of property at 1766 E. Wheat Road (Block 1403, Lot 5.02). The council unanimously adopted the ordinance. 4. Ordinance No. 2026-69 (First Reading) – Naming the completely inclusive playground at Romano Park “Vincenzo’s Place”. The council voted unanimously to pass the ordinance for first reading and set a public hearing for October 13, 2026, at 5:30 PM. 5. Ordinance No. 2026-70 (First Reading) – Amending Chapter 425, Article XII of the City Code regarding Recycling Operations and Junkyards. The council voted unanimously to pass the ordinance for first reading and set a public hearing for October 13, 2026, at 5:30 PM. Key Outcomes - Ordinance No. 2026-64 defeated (0–5). - Ordinances No. 2026-67 and 2026-68 adopted (5–0 each). - First readings approved for Ordinances No. 2026-69 and 2026-70; public hearings scheduled for October 13, 2026. - Consent agenda approved unanimously, including 21 resolutions. - Meeting adjourned at 5:41 PM. Note: The agenda item for Ordinance No. 2026-69 was amended by Business Administration on September 18, 2026, changing the title from "All-Inclusive" to "Completely Inclusive."

The Committee of the Whole of the Council of the District of Columbia met on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at 12:25 PM in Room 500 of the Council Chambers (Johnny Wilson Building). Chairman Phil Mendelson presided. The meeting lasted approximately 1 hour and 14 minutes, adjourning at 1:39 PM. All 13 councilmembers were present. The committee marked up four bills, considered measures from other committees, and placed items on the consent or non-consent agenda for the subsequent legislative meeting. Consent Calendar - Waiver of reading of the Secretary's report and the Secretary's log of introductions and referrals was approved unanimously. Discussion Items - Bill 26-285 – Climatizing Our Overheated Living Spaces Regulation Amendment Act of 2026 (Introduced by Councilmember Henderson) - Amends D.C. Municipal Regulations to shift the dates when rental housing providers must supply heat (no later than October 15, previously October 1) and air conditioning (no later than May 1, previously May 15 for buildings offering AC). Also sets minimum and maximum year-round temperature requirements where tenant-controlled. Provides flexibility for two-pipe systems. The current code has not been updated in over 20 years. - Councilmember Henderson noted that over the past 20 years, the District has experienced 8 of the 10 hottest years on record. The bill originated from constituent complaints during the 2023 extended heat wave. - Councilmember Allen questioned whether the Department of Buildings had taken proactive steps; they had not. He confirmed that for two-pipe buildings, the change shifts the cooling requirement from June 1 to May 1. - Councilmember Bonds raised concerns about tenant ability to request temperature adjustments on short notice. Henderson explained that two-pipe systems take days to switch, so rapid adjustment is not feasible. - Councilmember Fruman highlighted that the date changes are based on a scatterplot analysis of temperature data from the Department of Energy and Environment. - The bill passed unanimously on both the print and the report. - Bill 26-564 – Food and Friends Property Tax Exemption Amendment Act of 2026 (Introduced by Chairman Mendelson and Councilmember Parker) - Exempts 100% of real property taxes for Food and Friends' property at 219 Riggs Road NE. Previously, 3% was taxable due to a billboard lease (Clear Channel). The lease ended in 2023. Without exemption, the nonprofit would owe $250,000/year in property taxes. - In 2025, Food and Friends provided approximately 1,055,000 meals to over 3,000 District residents, of whom 67% are low-income and 48% live in D.C. - Councilmember Parker rebutted misinformation, stating the exemption allows reinvestment equivalent to 28,000 more meals annually. - Unanimous approval. - Bill 26-641 – Archdiocese of Washington Parish Real Property Deed Recordation and Transfer Tax Exemption Amendment Act of 2026 (Introduced by Councilmembers Parker and Allen) - Confirms recordation and transfer tax exemptions for deeds retitling 92 parish properties across all eight wards. The parishes (some dating to the 18th/19th centuries) could not hold title historically; titles were held by the Archdiocese of Baltimore. Starting in 2023, the Archdiocese of Washington began retitling to reflect parishes as true owners. The Office of Tax and Revenue (OTR) rejected supplemental deeds, requiring a lengthy exemption process. - The bill deems these deeds as supplemental, imposing no tax liability. The committee stated OTR's position is inconsistent with law and case law. - Unanimous approval. - Bill 26-700 – Reservoir District Tax Exemption Amendment Act of 2026 (Introduced by Councilmember Parker) - Amends the definition of

The Oakland City Council Finance & Management Committee convened at 9:30 AM on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, in the City Council Chamber. All four committee members were present: Councilmembers Brown, Unger, Wang, and Chair Ramachandran. The meeting addressed eight agenda items, including audits, revenue collection, parking operations, and salary classification changes. Several items were forwarded to the full City Council, while others were continued or withdrawn. Consent Calendar - Item 1 – Approval of Draft Minutes (July 14, 2026): Approved unanimously (4-0). - Item 2 – Determination of Schedule of Outstanding Committee Items: Approved as amended to withdraw the quarterly Cash Management Report and the Police and Fire Retirement System (PFRS) performance report from the pending list; these will be posted as informational memos on the city website. Motion carried 4-0. - Item 8 – Amendment to Salary Ordinance (Classification Title Changes): Approved staff recommendation to forward to the October 6, 2026 City Council consent agenda. Changes include renaming “Exempt Limited Duration Employee” to clarify 37.5-hour and 40-hour work weeks, and renaming “Principal Employee Relations Analyst” to “Principal Employee and Labor Relations Analyst.” Motion carried 4-0. Public Comments & Testimony - On Item 2: One staff speaker (unidentified) requested withdrawal of two quarterly reports to relieve a crowded calendar, noting the PFRS report is also reviewed by its board. One public speaker (Sadio Olabala) cautioned that absent periodic spending reports, the city administrator’s authority to spend up to $250,000 without council approval could lead to misspending, citing a recent example involving Oakland Police Department use of Measure Z funds. - On Item 3 (NeoGov HRIS contract): One public speaker (Sadio Olabala) criticized the report’s inconsistent racial/ethnic categories and questioned hiring outcomes, stating that Black/African American applicants are the largest group applying but may not be hired proportionally. - On Item 4 (Vacant Property Tax Audit): Three public speakers: Madeline Stacy praised the audit and urged the city to shift spending toward homelessness and housing services rather than primarily on illegal dumping. Another speaker (Kevin Daly) asked the auditor to consider underutilized properties (e.g., parking lots) and questioned whether the tax violates the Ellis Act, citing a California appeals court ruling striking down San Francisco’s empty homes tax. A third speaker (Sadio Olabala) noted the report found some vacancies may go undetected, questioned unspent funds, and criticized administrative cost tracking. - On Item 5 (Special Revenue Collection): Two public speakers: Sadio Olabala asked how sidewalk and mobile vendors are taxed, noting that liens cannot be placed on their property if they rent, and expressed concern about lack of enforcement and licensing. Another speaker (Derek Barnes) did not speak based on transcript. - On Item 7 (Parking Garages): Four public speakers: Kevin Daly urged adoption of dynamic pricing and occupancy targets, expressing disappointment that parking policy moved to the Finance Department. Another speaker warned of potential lawsuits related to automated license plate readers and pay-by-phone overcharges, and questioned the city’s validation arrangement with the ice center. David Boatwright recommended the city make public its monetization plan for the Clay Street parking lot. Sadio Olabala did not speak on this item. - On Item 8 (Salary Classification): One public speaker (Sadio Olabala) criticized the lack of detail on duties and responsibilities, noting that only 32% of city employees live in Oakland, which undermines local revenue generation. - Open Forum: Two speakers: David Boatwright urged more oversight of authorized projects and measures, citing Measure M’s slow implementation. A second speaker (unidentified) reported that the Budget Advisory Commission is reviewing a document for the 2027-28 budget that includes budget stabilization issues. Discussion Items - Item 3 – Authorization to Enter into Cooperative Agreement with NeoGov: Staff requested withdrawal due to outstanding questions and a need to change the title based on feedback from contracts. The committee voted unanimously to withdraw the item with no new date. Staff indicated a similar item could return on October 27 after review by Rules on October 1. No service impacts were noted. - Item 4 – Performance Audit of the Vacant Property Tax: City Auditor Michael Houston presented findings from a five‑year audit (FY 2021–2026). Key findings: administrative processes effectively identify vacancies; measurable goals and regular reporting are lacking; and the tax may be limited by a fixed-rate structure ($3,000 residential, $6,000 commercial). From FY 2021–2025, $29.8 million was collected, with 73% ($20 million) spent on illegal dumping through Public Works. Only 15% of revenue was spent on administration. Councilmembers requested supplemental data on residential vs. commercial vacancies, the reasons for spatial vacancy clusters, and the breakdown of exemptions in each cluster. The item was forwarded to the October 6, 2026 City Council consent agenda. - Item 5 – Special Revenue Collection Project: Revenue and Tax Administrator Nicole Welch reported that the Oakland Business Tax renewal rate stands at 83.9%. Property liens totaling $5.4 million were transferred to Alameda County. Outreach efforts, including 6,879 landlord audit notices mailed September 11, 2026, have identified new rental accounts. Staff noted the project is part of normal operations, not a special initiative. Councilmembers discussed digital outreach, the relationship between unregistered landlords and rent control compliance, and the high number of closed accounts (10,376) attributed to prior backlog. The report was received and filed. - Item 7 – Parking Garages Operations, Financial and Management Update: Assistant Revenue and Tax Administrator Osa Segura reported that parking revenues have declined 17% since the pandemic. The current gateless model relies on enforcement that only generates about 1% of garage revenue from citations. Deferred maintenance needs total $7.8 million. Staff will issue a new RFP to evaluate gated vs. gateless technology and other operational improvements. Councilmembers expressed strong preference for returning to a gated system or dramatically increasing enforcement. The committee continued the item to the November 10, 2026 Finance & Management Committee meeting with requests for: (1) analysis of gate technology options; (2) usage data per garage over time; (3) reasons for citation fluctuations; (4) lessons from other California cities; and (5) top deferred maintenance priorities. Key Outcomes - Item 1: Approved July 14, 2026 minutes (4-0). - Item 2: Approved amended schedule; two quarterly reports moved to informational memos (4-0). - Item 3: Withdrawn from agenda with no new date (4-0). - Item 4: Forwarded to October 6, 2026 City Council on consent, with supplemental data requested on residential vs. commercial vacancies, spatial clusters, and exemption breakdown (4-0). - Item 5: Received and filed as an informational report (4-0). - Item 7: Continued to November 10, 2026 Finance & Management Committee meeting with five specified information requests (4-0). - Item 8: Forwarded to October 6, 2026 City Council consent agenda (4-0). - Open Forum: Two speakers addressed the committee. The meeting adjourned at 11:05 AM.

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners held a work session on September 22, 2026, to review the annual 2026 code amendment package. Department heads presented proposed amendments to chapters 2 through 134. The draft amendments were made public on September 4, 2026, and two public hearings for the board are scheduled for October 6 and 13, 2026; Chapter 134 will also be heard by the planning commission. No votes were taken. (The agenda and minutes were not available; this summary is derived from the meeting transcript.) Chapter 2: Economic Development - Sabrina Wright, economic development director, presented amendments that change references from division to department and remove the community development block grant (CDBG) and WorkSource Cobb from the economic development department's administration. - The amendments update county incentive programs. Wright expressed that the county does not support franchises because it wants money to stay in Cobb County, and noted eligibility requires businesses to be in operation seven years or less. - A new housing incentive program was proposed requiring 20% of units be set aside as affordable at up to 80% area median income, with affordability maintained for the duration of the incentive period through deed restrictions. - Wright noted a side discussion about possibly reconsidering CDBG as a funding source because those funds are geared toward housing and development. - The incentive language does not create a tax allocation district (TAD), but places the framework in code so the board could consider one in the future. Chapter 6: Alcohol and Package Store Licensing - A small change to the distance definition was proposed; the county currently has no code restricting the distance between package stores, and the change has a commissioner sponsor and co-sponsor. The definition of interest in a license would change 'public safety agency' to 'police department.' Water System and Fire Services - Director Giddens presented amendments related to the 2021 post-construction stormwater management code, including inspection and maintenance agreement requirements. - Amendment 5459 delineates that private hydrant requirements apply to all private hydrants countywide, including private companies that call for county assistance. Chapter 78: Vapor Retailers and HPC Terms - A commissioner-sponsored amendment regulates vapor product retailers; the license review board would make determinations with final approval by the Board of Commissioners. A case near South Cobb High School was cited as a concern. - Historic Preservation Commission members' terms run concurrently with the appointing commissioner. Chapter 83: Right-of-Way Maintenance - The amendment addresses commercial property owners who neglect right-of-way maintenance; after 20 days, the county could correct the violation at the property owner's expense. - Commissioner Gamble asked about the county's policy for removing junk and discussed the enforcement burden. Homeless Encampments and Trespassing - Discussion focused on placing the onus on property owners to post no-trespassing signs and provide written authorization for people allowed on their property. - A commissioner expressed concern about charging individuals over a civil matter between private parties and about the workload on short-staffed police officers, preferring that responsibility fall on property owners. - Community development staff said enforcement is difficult because they can only talk to the owner or a resident and cannot always verify who actually lives there. Discrimination and Mediation Proposal - A commissioner found the county inserting itself into a private matter to be overreach, describing the county as becoming the ultimate controller of private disputes. - Another commissioner noted the proposal provides no redress or damages to the person discriminated against and questioned the cost of hiring outside mediators, stating the county would need a budget for it. Chapter 134: ADUs, Student Housing, and Data Centers - A definition for accessory dwelling units (ADUs) was proposed. The chair expressed concern about garage apartments above garages, which was also discussed with Commissioner Gramble. - If a single-family residence requires two off-street parking spaces, additional off-street parking would be required to accommodate an ADU. - Purpose-built student housing agreements would be filed with the community development department prior to land development permit issuance, but the county cannot require Kennesaw State or Life University to provide on-campus access. - Data centers would require a special land use permit through the planning commission and full board in HI and LI zoning districts. - A commissioner noted a setback inconsistency, one section stating 50 feet and another 100 feet, and staff agreed to review it. - A director reported that at a meeting with Georgia EPD/DNR, it was stated that data centers run 24/7 and that backup generators on site emit pollution levels of concern. - The community development director spoke in favor of requiring the property owner to live in the ADU property to increase responsibility, but acknowledged enforcement challenges. Key Outcomes - No votes were taken; the session was informational. - Public hearings before the board are set for October 6 and 13, 2026; Chapter 134 will also go to the planning commission. - All advertised code sections remain open for amendment between the work session and final approval, but no changes will be made between the work session and the first public hearing. - Staff will revisit the data center setback discrepancy (50 feet vs. 100 feet) and bring other alternatives forward.

The Community Marketing Board convened on September 22, 2026, from 10:00 to 11:30 AM. The board reviewed a proposed partnership with KOSI 101.1 for the holiday season, discussed feedback on the Mashup program, received updates on the banner program and wayfinding maps, and reviewed visitation data for January through August 2026. Consent Calendar - Approval of August 2026 Meeting Minutes: The board approved the minutes with an amendment correcting attendance (Jen Thoemke noted she was not present, though listed). Motion carried unanimously. Public Comments & Testimony - Laura Nolton, Golden Welcome Center: Expressed support for Visit Golden's strategic plan and offered a contracted partnership, noting the Welcome Center has trained volunteers, daily visitor interaction, and community relationships that could help implement the plan. She highlighted opportunities for business outreach, visitor stewardship, and Spanish-language communications. Discussion Items - KOSI Christmas Kick-Off Opportunity: Kathy J (KOSI on-air talent), Nancy Trangmar (Bonneville account representative), and Heather Schneider (Golden Hotel community relations manager) presented a partnership for the 25th annual KOSI Holiday Flip. The event would include a live two-hour broadcast at the Golden Hotel and a two-month holiday marketing campaign. Investment: $7,500 each from the Downtown Development Authority (already approved) and Visit Golden, plus $2,000 from The Golden Hotel. Benefits cited include 753,200+ impressions, regional visibility, and shoulder-season activation. Board members raised no objections and noted the partnership would complement existing holiday events. No formal vote was required; the board indicated support to proceed. - Mashup Program Feedback: Board members and business owners discussed the August and September Mashups. Feedback included mixed customer understanding, confusion over the name, late start time (6 PM) on school nights, and low attendance due to rain. Suggestions included rebranding to “Golden Night Out”, moving start time to 5 PM, shifting focus from grants to simply encouraging businesses to stay open late, and creating a passport/stamp system to incentivize visits. The board agreed to continue the program with these tweaks and to survey downtown merchants. - Golden in Golden 2027 Planning: Staff reported on parking and shuttle plans for next year’s event. Key changes: using Martin Marietta’s lot (600 spaces) instead of Splash/HHS lots due to snow concerns; deploying 4-6 buses and 7 shuttles from satellite lots; extending shuttle hours past event time. No marketing of the event will be done; messaging will focus on “know before you go” visitor guidance. Vendor and sponsor applications are open through October 1. - Banner Program and Maps Update: Staff informed the board that the light-post banner program along Washington Avenue will shift from a nonprofit reservation system to an internal program. New branded banners (seasonal themes) will be designed and managed jointly with the DDA, reducing administrative burden. For wayfinding maps, the city is soliciting bids for redesigned tear-off maps, brochures, and QR-code-linked maps that can be updated dynamically. A joint financial effort with DDA is anticipated. - 2026 Visitation Data Review: Derek presented Datafy geolocation and spending data for January 1 to August 29, 2026, segmented by distance (7–60 miles local, 61+ miles overnight). Key findings: total visitor days and trips were nearly flat year-over-year; average length of stay split roughly 50-50 between day trips and overnight; spending declined despite steady visitation, consistent with statewide trends. The top feeder markets remained unchanged (Denver, Colorado Springs, Houston, Chicago). Board members asked about data methodology (anonymized cell-phone pings and credit card data) and requested more granular local spend data. Staff agreed to explore breaking out local vs. non-local spending. Key Outcomes - August minutes approved with amended attendance. - KOSI Holiday Flip partnership accepted; funds ($7,500 from Visit Golden) to come from media buying budget; DDA already committed $7,500; hotel committed $2,000. - Mashup program will continue with a 5 PM start time, potential rebranding, simplified participation, and a stamp-card incentive; no more grants for this cycle. - Banner program moved to internal city/DDA management; nonprofits will no longer reserve poles. - Wayfinding map redesign to proceed with external bids; DDA co-funding. - Golden in Golden parking plan adopted using Martin Marietta lot; shuttle system extended; no marketing of the event. - Visitation data to be supplemented with local spend analysis; staff to meet with Datafy at the Governor’s Tourism Conference.

The Rockport City Council held its regular meeting on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at 5:00 PM in the Council Chambers at City Hall. The meeting included a proclamation for "Paint the Town Green and Gold," public comments on several topics, unanimous approval of consent and ordinance items, and an extensive discussion on the Flock Safety automated license plate reader (ALPR) system. The open portion of the meeting concluded with an executive session at 6:31 PM. Public Comments & Testimony - Chris Beach, representing Key Allegro Homeowners Association, spoke in support of Flock cameras, reporting that crime on Key Allegro has "way down" since installation in November 2022. He emphasized that the cameras are license plate readers only and are tied directly to the Rockport Police Department. - Jennifer Day, speaking on behalf of the Rockport Cultural Arts District, expressed appreciation for the council’s support of funding for downtown Christmas lights (Item 14) and highlighted the district’s economic and cultural impact. - Linda Gomez, municipal manager for Republic Services, introduced herself formally and expressed commitment to serving as a resource for the city. - Jacob Miller, a resident of Aransas Pass, urged the council to reject Flock cameras, arguing that they constitute mass surveillance, raise privacy and constitutional concerns, and have been terminated by neighboring jurisdictions. He cited data breach risks and the creation of a "digital dragnet." Consent Calendar The following items were approved unanimously via a single motion (motion by Councilmember Anderson, second by Councilmember Brundrett): - Approval of minutes from September 8, 2026. - North Street Water Main Extension. - Resolution 2026-40R increasing police sworn positions from 27 to 32. - Approval of 2027 employee holidays and council meeting schedule. - Memorandum of Agreement with Harte Research Institute. Ordinances, Resolutions and Public Hearings Item 7 – Solid Waste Fee Schedule (Ordinance 2026, Second Reading) Approved unanimously. The fee schedule was adjusted based on the Consumer Price Index. Item 8 – Rezone 504 Young St to Light Industrial (Ordinance 2027, Second Reading) Approved unanimously, changing zoning from B-1 to I-1. Item 9 – Rezone 733 S Church St to R-7 (Ordinance 2028, First Reading) The property owner, Rocky Gadim, requested rezoning from R-2 to R-7 to convert existing structures into professional offices for his construction company and his wife’s interior design practice. Staff report noted that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval, with two public comments in favor and one opposed. The council heard public comments (none from the audience) and approved unanimously with discussion about signage and property values. Item 10 – Correct Tax Increment Base Date (Ordinance 2029, First Reading) Approved unanimously. City Manager Shrauner explained that the ordinance corrects a scrivener’s error to reflect the intended base date of January 1, 2024. Item 11 – Billboard for Tree Ordinance Awareness (Ordinance 2030, Only Reading) Approved unanimously. The ordinance authorizes a contract with Cooper Advertising, funded from the tree preservation and mitigation account, at approximately $9,800. The council was informed that the artwork may be reworked next year. Item 12 – Resolution Requesting TML Support for Mandatory Credit Legislation Approved unanimously. Kimberly Henry reported that jail credit mandates have resulted in $155,981 in waived fees since December 2025, with an estimated $39,000 of that coming from the city’s general fund. Item 13 – Adoption of Emergency Management Plan (Resolution 2026-42R) Approved unanimously. The plan establishes levels of readiness and emergency support functions for multi-jurisdictional coordination. Item 14 – General Fund Appropriation for Downtown Lights ($36,080.10) Approved unanimously. The funds will purchase Christmas lights for downtown, City Hall, and the new restroom facility. City Manager Shrauner noted that the total downtown request included additional HOT-funded items. Item 15 – Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund Awards (Resolution 2026-43R) Approved unanimously, allocating HOT funds to qualified nonprofit organizations for FY 2026-2027. Discussion: Flock Safety Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) System Chief Nathan Anderson delivered a presentation on the Flock camera system. He explained that the cameras capture license plates and vehicle characteristics only, not drivers. The data is currently retained for seven days (down from 30) and is not shared with other agencies. He reported that in 2025-2026, the system assisted in 60 cases, leading to 38 arrests, including serious crimes. He outlined three options for the council: continue under the current closed-loop system, add additional safeguards, or discontinue the agreement. Councilmembers discussed public trust, data security, and potential legislative action. Councilmember Anderson (Ward 2) expressed support for the cameras, citing their benefit as a law enforcement tool and the strong policy safeguards in place. Councilmember Hattman (Ward 4) noted constituent distrust of the technology and suggested delaying a decision until the public has more information. City Manager Shrauner proposed bringing the item back for action after the new year, which was generally accepted. No vote was taken. Other Business - Interlocal Agreement with Aransas County (Item 17) – Approved unanimously. The agreement establishes participation in Reinvestment Zone Number One with a 60/40 tax increment split, and two county board members appointed. - Cancellation of October 13 Meeting (Item 18) – City Manager Shrauner requested to keep the meeting open as a contingency; no action taken. - City Manager’s Update – Vanessa Shrauner reported that the city is closing out the budget year and gearing up for park infrastructure projects and road improvements. - City Council Reports – Councilmembers provided updates on ward activities, including the Rockport-Fulton Humane Society event, the upcoming C Fair, the Tree Committee (considering future tree planting), and a CVB workshop. Key Outcomes - All consent items and ordinances approved unanimously (15 items). - Flock Safety ALPR discussion postponed; further review scheduled after the new year. - The October 13 regular meeting was not cancelled and remains scheduled. - The Interlocal Agreement for the tax reinvestment zone was finalized. - The council received the emergency management plan and the city manager’s monthly update.

The City of South Fulton held an Alcohol License and Zoning Public Hearings Special Meeting on Tuesday, September 22, 2026. Mayor Carmalitha Gumbs called the meeting to order at 5:06 PM, and it was adjourned at 5:16 PM. All council members were present, establishing a quorum. The primary agenda item was a combined rezoning and special use permit case, which was withdrawn by the applicant. A certificate presentation was also made. Alcohol Licenses, Rezonings, Variance and Modification Cases Case Z26-015/U26-007 (Welcome Foods): This item was a public hearing for an application by Welcome Foods requesting a rezoning from MIX (Mixed Use) to C-2 (General Commercial) and a Special Use Permit (SUP) to develop a 5,000 square foot gas station/convenience store with fuel pumps and a 1,800 square foot drive-thru restaurant on 2.13 acres at 4225 and 4165 Flat Shoals Road in Council District 5. Both the City Staff and the Planning Commission had recommended denial for the rezoning and the SUP. The applicant subsequently requested to withdraw the application. Per City ordinance, requiring a council vote on withdrawal of an advertised case, the council accepted the withdrawal by unanimous consent. Proclamation Presentation A Municipal Leader Community and Workplace Culture Course certificate was presented by Niles Ford of the Georgia Municipal Association (GMA) to Councilmember Linda B. Pritchett for her completion of the certification program. Discussion and Other Actions During the hearing, Councilmember Catherine F. Rowell corrected the record regarding a previous deferral for the Greater Turner Church case (Z26-012, CDP 26-005, CV 26-003 at 4685 Cascade Road). Noting there was no second meeting in November, the council accepted her request to move the case to the December 8, 2026 council meeting by unanimous consent. No executive session was held. Key Outcomes - Case Z26-015/U26-007 (Welcome Foods): Withdrawn by the applicant and withdrawal accepted by the City Council by unanimous consent. - Greater Turner Church Case: Deferred to the City Council meeting on December 8, 2026. - Certificate Presentation: Councilmember Linda B. Pritchett was recognized for completing the GMA Municipal Leader Community and Workplace Culture Course. - The meeting was adjourned at 5:16 PM.

No agenda, minutes, or raw transcript were available for this meeting. Therefore, no meeting content, public comments, discussion items, or key outcomes can be summarized.

The Nevada Commission for the Construction of the VNT Railway met on September 22, 2026, at 9:05 a.m. Chair Mitchell presided, and a quorum was present with Vice Chair Peterson, Treasurer Cruz, and Secretary Hicks. The agenda and minutes were not provided with the transcript; this summary is based on the meeting transcript. The commission approved the prior meeting minutes, authorized a four-year contract with an outside contractor, set a ticket-sale start date for the 2027 season, and received financial, marketing, and operations updates. No public comments were offered. Public Comments & Testimony - No public comment was offered during either the opening or closing public comment period. Financial Reports - Statement of accounts payable: The commission discussed checks totaling $88,472.45, paid July 1-31, 2026. The report was unaudited; staff said the July accounts would be brought to the next meeting for approval. No action was taken. - Adjusted FY 2026-2027 budget report: Staff noted the budget figures between June and July were not yet audited. The item was for discussion only; no action was taken. Contract Authorization - Staff recommended authorizing the chair to execute a four-year contract with Liz, an outside contractor, after consulting the Carson City District Attorney's office. The chair said the commission does not usually do four-year contracts and noted the contract would not be written in legal language. The agreement would be used as needed, described as a not-to-exceed $1,000 annual amount with unused funds rolling forward each year. A motion to approve the authorization was made and approved. 2027 Ticket Sales - Commissioners considered when to begin 2027 ticket sales. Commissioner Stephanie proposed gift certificates with expiration dates tied to the fiscal year of issuance, with unused certificates becoming a donation to the railway. Vice Chair Peterson voiced support for that proposal. Another commissioner suggested specifying that early sales cover tickets through the end of the fiscal year, rather than the entire next year. Several commissioners discussed reviewing the schedule and prices before going live. - A commissioner supported a November 1, 2026 ticket-sale start date, in part so the commission could still adjust after its next meeting if needed. The approved motion selected a start date of November 1, 2026, for tickets through the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, and instructed staff to prepare and, if needed, bring further instructions to the next month's agenda. Monthly Reports - Marketing: Staff reported the advertising campaign had run for about seven weeks, though not all of that time was paid for, and was above $1,000 in spend with 37 purchases from people who clicked one of the commission's ads before booking. Staff said a much larger attributed-purchase number was reported around the time Polar Express tickets went on sale, so they did not want to attribute that additional revenue directly to the wine train ads. Staff recommended adding a clear direct link to buy tickets on the website to move visitors from interest to purchase. A full third-quarter marketing report was expected later in September. - Operations: Candy Duncan reported that all-new seating charts were made this year to make seat selection easier, and that trip protection has been helpful. She said there have been a couple of glitches, but the overall system is working well. Commissioners also discussed supporting rail bike bookings on the website and noted the VNT now provides the only rail bike experience in Nevada after Boulder City ended its rail bikes. A commissioner also asked about the process for a possible capital improvement and whether CIP funds set aside for the van could be used; no action was taken. Commissioner Comments - A commissioner complimented work on the west-facing side of the main building and mentioned an idea related to rail bikes as exposing people to something they have never seen before. A commissioner also reported that required disclosures had been received, with signature pages expected to follow. Key Outcomes - Approved the August 26, 2026 meeting minutes. - Approved a motion authorizing the chair to fully execute the contract discussed after consultation with the Carson City District Attorney's office. No separate vote tally was recorded in the transcript. - Approved a motion setting the 2027 ticket sales start date as November 1, 2026, for tickets through June 30, 2027, and directing staff to prepare and, if needed, return next month. - Took no action on the unaudited statement of accounts payable or the adjusted budget report. - No public comment was offered, and the meeting was adjourned.