The Public Meeting Index

The Indianapolis Board of Public Works met at 1:00 PM in the Public Assembly Room of the City-County Building. Chair Todd Wilson presided with board members Sebeka Jawanza, Bob Perrin, Susie Corney, Dan Hake, and Idrish Redman; board counsel Lucille Uffelman and DPW staff were also present. The board adopted the agenda, approved the August 26, 2026 minutes, and voted unanimously on all agenda items, with no public testimony offered. Public Comments & Testimony - Board counsel Lucille Uffelman read the public comment rules (two-minute limit, relevance requirement, removal for disruption), and the board adopted them. - No members of the public spoke on the bond resolutions or any other agenda item. Public Hearing – Bond Resolutions for DPW Operations Facility - Joe Glass, Executive Director and General Counsel of the Bond Bank, presented Resolutions No. 23, No. 24, and No. 25 of 2026, which authorize bond issuance for a new DPW operations facility. - The bonds would have a maximum principal amount of $15,000,000, a maximum term of 20 years, and a maximum interest rate of 6.5%. The city-county council's public works committee approved the package unanimously; full council consideration was set for September, and the Bond Bank board was expected to consider it in October. - Resolution No. 23 is a preliminary determination to issue debt; Resolution No. 24 is the confirmatory resolution; Resolution No. 25 is the bond resolution and appropriation of proceeds. - The board approved all three resolutions unanimously. Resolution – Emergency Repair of River Road and Brant Road (ST-26-602) - Mark St. John, Chief Engineer, presented Resolution No. 26, 2026, declaring an emergency and ratifying the mayor's August 14, 2026 emergency declaration and the director's award to F.A. Wilhelm for $2,067,000.00 to repair sections of River Road and Brant Road washed out by recent flooding. - DPW solicited four quotes; Reeth Riley declined to quote. F.A. Wilhelm was chosen because it could start within 24 hours of notice to proceed and had the earliest completion date, November 2026. - A board member asked about incentives or liquidated damages to ensure the fast-track completion. Staff replied that standard liquidated-damages language would be included in the contract being assembled, and that the schedule depends on field conditions, including pumping standing water off the roads. - In response to a stormwater question, St. John said no additional emergency declarations related to stormwater were anticipated; some log jams were being cleared. - The board approved the resolution unanimously. Street Acceptance – Indigo Run Section 4A/5A - Hunter Pace, Stormwater Program Manager for the Department of Business and Neighborhood Services, requested acceptance of 0.29 centerline miles of streets in the Indigo Run 4A/5A subdivision after receipt of inspecting engineers' certificates of completion and compliance. - The board approved the street acceptance unanimously. Change Order – Holt Rd and Minnesota Ave Area Drainage Improvements - Jamie Cole, Construction Administrator, presented Change Order No. 1 with Calumet Civil Contractors, Inc. (SD-30-072), adding 148 days to substantial and final completion dates with no change to the $3,629,000.00 contract total. The time extension was due to utility conflicts with water and gas. - The board approved the change order unanimously. Professional Services Agreements - Sadlier and Hartman Area Drainage Improvements (SD-20-047): a new $795,000.00 inspection agreement with Christopher B. Burke Engineering, LLC, expiring December 31, 2028. The project addresses flooding and deteriorated roads between Pendleton Pike, 34th Street, and Rich Art Avenue to Curcival Drive. Burke was selected through RFQ 2026-02. Reported participation: 16% to 7 and T and Value Plus Engineering Solutions LLC (MBE), 8% to Etica (WBE), 4% to Bravia Services, LLC and LADS Consulting LLC (VBE), and 1% to Project Photo Docs (DOBE). Approved unanimously. - Indianapolis Cultural Trail: White River Expansion (GT-31-002): a new $1,886,096.26 inspection agreement with DLZ Indiana, LLC, expiring December 31, 2028. The project extends the Cultural Trail from South Street and Capitol West to West Street, then southwest along Kentucky Avenue to Henry Street, and includes a combined multi-use path, stormwater planters, ADA ramps, traffic signals, and landscaping. Substantial completion is September 18, 2028; final completion is November 2, 2028. Reported participation: 15.2% to JQ O L LLC (MBE), 8% to DB Engineering LLC (WBE), 3.2% to Veterans Engineering and Technical Service LLC (VBE), and 1% to Redemption Engineering LLC (DOBE). Approved unanimously. Professional Services Amendments - Amendment No. 2, On-Call Construction Warranty Services (ENG-21-015) with Bollinger, Lach & Associates, Inc.: increased by $300,000.00 to a new not-to-exceed total of $800,000.00, with updated rates and expiration extended to December 31, 2028. Approved unanimously. - Amendment No. 1, On-Call Transportation Inspection Services (ENG-24-002) with Redemption Engineering, LLC: increased by $300,000.00 to a new not-to-exceed total of $800,000.00, with updated rates and expiration extended to December 31, 2028. Approved unanimously. - Amendment No. 1, Southport Road over White River (BM-44-069) with SJCA, Inc.: increased by $52,600.00 to a new total of $138,300.00, with updated rates and additional scope; expiration is December 31, 2027. The additional work supports documentation for federal BUILD grant and BIP grant funding applications. Approved unanimously. - Amendment No. 4, CDL Training Services (Contract No. 19617) with C1 Truck Driver Training, LLC: provides updated compensation rates and extends the agreement to November 7, 2027. Approved unanimously. Key Outcomes - The board approved, by unanimous voice votes with no opposed votes, the agenda, the August 26, 2026 minutes, public hearing rules, Resolutions No. 23, 24, and 25, Resolution No. 26, the Indigo Run street acceptance, the Holt Rd/Minnesota Ave change order, both professional services agreements, and all four professional services amendments. - The public hearing was closed after the bond resolutions were approved. - The meeting adjourned following the motion to adjourn.

The Hampton City Council held a work session on September 9, 2026, at 1:00 PM to discuss two primary topics: the draft 2027 General Assembly legislative priorities and recommendations from the Towing Advisory Board on fee adjustments. After the presentations, Council entered closed session to discuss appointments and later certified the closed session before adjourning. 2027 General Assembly Legislative Priorities - Deputy City Manager Brian DeProfio introduced the annual review of the city's draft legislative priorities, which will be finalized at the October 28 legislative meeting. Ed Reed of Two Capitals Consulting presented the draft, covering legislative bill requests, budget amendments, and policy positions. - Proposed Legislative Bill Requests: - Amend state code to allow localities to create "pop-up zones" regulating unpermitted events. Working with multiple cities; Delegate Thornton and Senator Ayrt have submitted drafts. Mayor noted past concerns about free speech zones; Reed confirmed the issue is being addressed. - Expand lis pendens statute to building code violation enforcement (first introduction). - Expand speed camera use in neighborhoods for deterrence. - Amend trespass laws to prohibit nighttime entry to abandoned cemeteries and allow localities to set operating hours. - Develop a framework to offset local revenue losses from the disabled veterans tax exemption program; a state workgroup will meet next week. - Proposed Budget Amendments: - $800,000 annually to re-establish the Hampton Health District (third year seeking). - $6.6 million for preservation work at Fort Wool; positive discussions with the Secretary of Natural and Historic Resources. - Policy Positions: Eight buckets presented, including resiliency (support for flood funds, tree canopy, African American cemeteries), community development (local zoning control, blight reduction), public education (teacher pay, pre-K, school infrastructure), fiscal responsibility (oppose unfunded mandates, support vape tax), public safety (support for speed cameras, license plate readers, addressing dirt bikes/ATVs, ECO/TDO resources), economic development (venue funding), FOIA (oppose new burdens), and transportation (sunken boats, HRT funding, regional aviation). - Councilmember Mugler requested adding support for prohibiting industrial fishing of menhaden, citing Chesapeake Bay Foundation concerns. Vice Mayor Brown expressed support, noting the fish's role in the ecosystem. The item was agreed to be added under the resiliency and environment section. - Vice Mayor Brown asked about the vape tax; Reed noted general resistance to new taxes in the General Assembly. Briefing on Towing Advisory Board Recommendations - Corporal Nick Kennedy presented recommended ordinance amendments (last updated 2008) based on increased operational costs. The Towing Advisory Board proposed the following adjustments for police-requested tows (crashes, not abandonments): - Standard light-duty tow: increase from $125 to $250. - Daily storage: $55 per day. - After-hours surcharge (7 PM–7 AM): $25 per tow. - Labor and recovery: $125 per half hour for extraordinary services, with mandatory documentation. - Administrative fee: $175 (per board's counter to the chief's query). - Chief of Police Jimmy Wyman proposed alternatives: a flat $275 rate (no after-hours surcharge) and fixed suspension periods (90, 180, and 365 days/removal) rather than ranges. - Councilmember Bowman strongly opposed the rates, calling them "highway robbery" and recounting a constituent who paid $162 for a one-mile tow in eight hours. He estimated several days' storage could reach $1,500–$1,800, causing citizens to lose their vehicles. He also questioned the lack of an appeals process for suspensions. - Vice Mayor Brown requested regional rate comparisons and expressed concern for citizens' ability to pay. - Corporal Kennedy will provide additional data, including a spreadsheet of other localities' rates, and revisit the proposal with Council. Closed Session and Appointments - Council voted unanimously to convene closed session to discuss appointments listed on the agenda. After the closed session, Council certified it and adjourned the meeting. Key Outcomes - The draft legislative priorities will incorporate the menhaden policy position and be finalized for adoption at the October 28 legislative meeting. - The towing fee proposal will be brought back to Council after staff provides a regional rate comparison and addresses concerns about the appeals process.

Note: The transcript states the meeting date as September 8, 2026, but the instruction specifies the meeting took place on September 9, 2026. This discrepancy is noted. The Grand Island City Council held a public hearing on September 9, 2026, at 6:30 PM to comply with Nebraska Revised Statute §13-506 for the proposed fiscal year 2026-2027 budget and property tax requests. The meeting was separate from a regular council meeting, and no votes were taken. Presentations were given by City Administrator Patrick Brown, and one member of the public provided testimony. The hearing covered the annual single city budget, the general property and community redevelopment authority (CRA) tax request, and the parking district tax request. Public Comments & Testimony - One speaker (name not provided) criticized the city's recent spending on elective projects, including AstroTurf, Island Oasis, a transfer station, and park improvements. The speaker argued that these projects could have been postponed and that spending on bonds without considering interest costs was unsustainable. The speaker urged the council to exercise greater fiscal discipline to avoid future property tax increases, noting that state aid may be cut. Discussion Items - Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget Presentation (Patrick Brown): - General fund revenues are projected at $54.3 million, with personnel services (net) at $41.6 million and operating expenses (net) at $10.3 million, leaving a surplus of approximately $251,000. - A five-year projection shows ending cash reserves of $20.4 million by 2031, with required reserves of $15.2 million, assuming no property tax increase and no new full-time employees (FTEs). - Revenue growth is slowing: historical assumptions of 3% revenue growth have been revised to 1.5% for revenues, 2% for operating costs, and 4% for personnel costs. - Sales tax growth is volatile, with a current 2% year-over-year increase, and some months show declines. - Personnel costs are the largest expense: collective bargaining agreements include 5% increases for bargaining unit employees and 4% for non-union employees. Total personnel services are approximately $43.6 million. - The city faces a structural imbalance where expenditures grow faster than revenues, leading to reserve usage and reduced financial flexibility. - Recommendations include pausing new personnel except for critical needs, evaluating vacancies before refilling, developing a strategic hiring process, and maintaining the property tax ask at the prior year level. - Property tax valuation increased by $304,336,184 (6%) from 2025 to 2026. Applying the current mill levy of 0.241485 would increase property tax revenue by $605,483. The city proposes to keep the tax ask flat at $12,207,540, which would reduce the mill levy to 0.227797. - Property Tax Requests (Patrick Brown): - City and Community Redevelopment Authority (CRA) tax ask: The city proposes a flat ask of $12,207,540 (same as prior year), and the CRA asks $798,890 (same as prior year). Mill levies would decrease accordingly. - Parking District Number Two (downtown ramp): The district requests no tax increase; the ask remains $9,090, and the mill levy decreases from 0.009711 to 0.009710. Key Outcomes - The public hearing on the fiscal year 2026-2027 annual single city budget and appropriations bill was opened and closed without council action. - The public hearing on the general property and community redevelopment authority tax request was opened and closed without council action. - The public hearing on the parking district number two ramp tax request was opened and closed without council action. - The council will subsequently adopt or amend and adopt the proposed budget statement and certify the property tax amounts to the levying board.

The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors convened on September 9, 2026, to consider the revised recommended budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27. The meeting included presentations from the Chief Fiscal Officer, Department of Human Assistance, Health Services, and the District Attorney, along with extensive public testimony. The board approved a motion to restore funding for several programs by reallocating reserve funds, and provided direction on the FY 2027-28 budget process. Consent Calendar - Item 2: Approved the In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) Public Authority FY 2026-27 revised recommended budget of $4.84 million. Motion by Supervisor Desmond, seconded, passed 5-0. Public Comments & Testimony - John Frias Morales: Challenged homelessness data presented previously, stating official state data shows only 9% positive exits versus the 43% claimed. Demanded investigation and supported law enforcement funding. - David Wright (350 Sacramento): Requested a moratorium on data centers, citing lack of public input and a 300-megawatt project hidden by an NDA with SMUD. - Barb Ram: Opposed late-night jail releases, citing grand jury findings; noted 25 people released per night without services. Supported the CORE program but urged action. - Patsy McGavock (online): Supported retaining funding for the DA's misdemeanor unit as early intervention. - Ron Harlow: Thanked board for restoring POP team funding, urged full restoration for Sheriff and DA. - Angelo McChristian: Described safety issues in District 3 (Elkhorn area) with homeless encampments and drug dealing; called for more sheriff presence. - Adrian Bankert: Supported full restoration of DA and Sheriff funding, citing crime and homeless concerns. - Barb Graham: Opposed additional law enforcement funding; advocated for more homeless services and criticized late-night releases. - Dean Brassard: Supported funding for DA's misdemeanor unit for business safety. - Mike Jaske (SACDAC): Urged continued funding for homelessness shelters and services; called for better public communication about county homelessness efforts. - Karen Humphrey: Urged support for human services over public safety; noted budget as statement of values. - Robert Mazzola: Opposed eliminating the misdemeanor unit; cited recent crime surge and need for accountability. - Mary Jane Lopez Taff (Citrus Heights mayor): Urged funding for DA's misdemeanor unit to ensure prosecution of quality-of-life crimes. - Chris Evans (Antelope Business Community District): Supported collaboration with community prosecution; advocated for funding. - Heather Gonzalez (Mutual Assistance Network): Requested full restoration of Birth and Beyond funding. - Robin Blanks (Sacramento Children's Coalition): Opposed cuts to DA, CPS positions, and youth transportation; supported foster youth services. - Natasha Minsker: Urged adopting staff recommendation to cut DA budget, citing wasteful death penalty pursuit. - Daryl Mott: Supported DA funding, criticized nonprofits' lack of transparency. - Jen Rexroad (California Alliance of Caregivers): Requested restoration of School of Origin transportation funding for foster youth. - Kenya Bell: Supported law enforcement and DA funding for North Highlands community. - Mary Ann Povey: Urged restoration of DA's misdemeanor unit for public safety. - Julie King: Supported restoring DA funds for business safety. - Leia Schenk: Asked for dedicated line item for victims of violent crimes. - Stephen Meinrath: Opposed additional DA funding due to refusal to sign MOU. - Dr. Flo Kofer: Urged broader definition of public safety including road safety, housing, and health care; opposed DA funding increase. - Dr. Kimberly Bus: Warned of health insurance losses from HR1; urged maximizing funding for indigent health care. - Rhonda Rios Kravitz: Opposed funding increases for DA and Sheriff; supported Birth and Beyond, youth programs. - Camille Bailey (Child Abuse Prevention Center): Urged restoration of Birth and Beyond funding. - Tally Palmrose: Presented Birth and Beyond outcome data; asked to restore 10% cut. - Danielle Lawrence (Mutual Assistance Network): Supported Birth and Beyond as infrastructure for community services. - Kembra Randall: Supported Birth and Beyond programs. - Jeremiah Jordan: Described positive impact of Mutual Assistance Network programs. - Angela Galbraith: Testified that Birth and Beyond changed her family's life. - Guadalupe Hernandez (via translator): Shared how home visiting helped her parenting. - Brittany Johnson: Described benefits of safe sleep course. - Jeremiah Weyrick: Described Dads Becoming Heroes program. - Councilmember Eric Guerrera: Supported Birth and Beyond and early childhood education apprenticeship. - Janae Clayton Gilder: Described parenting classes and urged funding. - Bina Bibby: Urged no cuts to Birth and Beyond. - Janae Eustace (Child Abuse Prevention Center): Presented prevention data; asked to reject cuts. - Mark Tavianini: Opposed outsized police spending; supported social services. - Jim Lindbergh: Urged cuts to DA budget and restoration of foster youth services. - Mercedes Parker (California Youth Connection): Requested full restoration of transportation for foster youth. - Jordan Sosa: Supported restoration of foster youth transportation and education programs. - Christopher Camillo (Decarcerate Sacramento): Opposed jail expansion and DA funding; supported alternative programs. - Adriana Lucero: Criticized DA's refusal to sign MOU; urged prioritizing social programs. - Rebecca Gonzalez (Western Center on Law & Poverty): Opposed reopening DA budget; cited death penalty costs. - Keely O'Brien (Western Center on Law & Poverty): Urged adopting staff cuts to DA; supported foster youth programs. - Tamita Wash (Commission on Status of Women and Girls): Presented priorities for domestic violence services, older women, child care. - Alan Ash (ACLU): Urged board to insist on MOU with DA; opposed death penalty spending. - Keon Bliss (online): Supported Birth and Beyond, public defender programs; called for transparent budget. - Nikki Jones (Decarcerate Sacramento): Urged full restoration of social programs, not DA. Discussion Items - Budget Presentation (Amanda Thomas, CFO): Presented revised recommended budget with $9.2 billion total appropriations. Changes included additional discretionary resources from state budget and fund balance, allowing partial restoration of contingency, reserves, and roads fund transfer. Discussed structural deficit and trade-offs. - District Attorney Thien Ho: Requested restoration of 60-70% of $2.5 million cut (misdemeanor unit and investigators) and full restoration of $1.37 million for community prosecutors. Declined to sign MOU, citing legal concerns. Board members expressed frustration but some supported partial restoration. - Department of Human Assistance (Ethan Dye): Reported increased state funding for CalFresh and Medi-Cal administration, resulting in $6 million general fund savings and ability to add positions. State budget delayed certain eligibility changes. - Health Services (Tim Lutz): Updated CMISP and Healthy Partners projections, showing $11.3 million decrease in estimated costs due to state delays and federal guidance. Warned of future cost increases from work requirements and policy changes. - Board Deliberation (Supervisor Hume): Proposed motion to restore funding by reallocating reserves: $2.4 million from roads fund, $60,000 from CBO capacity building, $804,437 from ARPA administration, $600,000 from technology replacement reserve. Uses: $380,000 for Birth and Beyond, $150,000 for Hop Skip and Drive, $278,833 for juvenile pretrial, $1,372,072 for community prosecutors, and $1,554,482 for partial restoration of DA misdemeanor unit (6 of 10 positions). Motion seconded by Supervisor Desmond. - Amendments: After discussion, adjusted to reflect $60,000 available from CBO reserve and $150,000 needed for Hop Skip and Drive (due to $100,000 grant). Total restorations balanced with identified reserves. - Budget Process for FY 27-28: Staff proposed developing a detailed program inventory, conducting a resident survey, holding a January workshop, and including all proposed reductions in the budget document. Board supported with additional request to evaluate law enforcement resources in unincorporated areas. Key Outcomes - Motion on Budget Restorations (Hume/Desmond): Passed 5-0. Supervisor Kennedy voted against the portions related to the DA (community prosecutors and misdemeanor positions) but overall motion passed. The motion restored: - $2.4 million removed from roads fund transfer - $60,000 from CBO capacity building reserve - $804,437 from ARPA administration reserve - $600,000 from technology replacement reserve - Total freed $3,869,707 in net county cost. - Uses: Birth and Beyond ($380,000), Hop Skip and Drive ($150,000), Juvenile Pretrial ($278,833), Community Prosecutors ($1,372,072), DA Misdemeanor Unit partial restoration ($1,554,482 for 6 positions). - Budget Process Direction: Approved 5-0 to proceed with proposed FY 27-28 process including program inventory, survey, workshop, and transparency on reductions. Added request to evaluate law enforcement resources in unincorporated areas for the January workshop. - Next Steps: Budget resolutions to be revised and adopted; detailed position restoration to be worked out with DA; survey to be conducted in November; focus groups to be held with board observation opportunity.

The Newark Municipal Council held its regular meeting on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, in the Council Chamber at City Hall, Newark, New Jersey. The meeting was called to order at 12:32 PM and adjourned at 5:20 PM. All nine council members were present after staggered arrivals; Council President Luis A. Quintana presided. The council gave final approval to nine ordinances, approved a large resolution agenda, advanced several new ordinances to public hearing, and heard extensive public testimony on housing, tax abatements, development, water infrastructure, and municipal services. Consent Calendar - Accepted the Office of the City Clerk, Marriage License Division financial reports for January through March 2026 (7-0; Jackson and Silva absent). Public Comments & Testimony - Felicia Alston-Singleton said the 636 MLK tax abatement was not truly affordable, arguing the city should require units at 20-40% AMI instead of the proposed 40/60/80% AMI income-restricted units; she also called for Newark Housing Authority receivership and opposed the Virginia Street Fidelco sale and remediation credits. - Lisa Mitchelson-Parker accused the administration of selling city land to friends, family, and donors for pennies, failing to collect revenue, and raising taxes; she called for project labor agreements, transparency on land deals, and no 150 units for KS Group, and criticized an event called 24 Hours of Foolishness. - Alif Muhammad supported the deed restriction and Live Newark closing-cost increase but questioned enforcement; he defended public speakers' First Amendment rights and discussed the Housing Authority and water system. - Munirah El-Bomani joined public comment during several housing ordinances, questioning deed corrections and affordability practices. - Shakir McDougald asked where Live Newark funds come from, requested itemized water project budgets, and supported broader promotion of city programs. - Queen Dannisha Clyburn, a McDonald's community liaison manager, described youth safety issues, police response problems, and her weekly McFamily Night programming; she asked for active council support and criticized some street teams. - Keisha Baldwin, a Newark resident and former HUD/REAC worker, called for prevailing wage and Section 3 hiring requirements in city land sales and explained HUD inspection and REAC scoring issues affecting developments such as Georgia King Village. - John Goldstein, a housing advocate, supported recalibrating the inclusionary zoning ordinance but warned that the proposed AMI standard could be weakened if developers add one unit to jump to higher income brackets; he urged a strengthened 20% affordability tier. - Opal R. Wright read excerpts from the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act addressing swap regulation and consumer protection. - Rodney Davis praised code enforcement but criticized police traffic control during a major event, saying gridlock delayed emergency vehicles. - Darnella Lee detailed Housing Authority concerns, including lease discrepancies, maintenance problems, alleged document changes, and retaliation after complaining. Discussion Items Ordinances - Public Hearings and Final Adoption - 6PSF-a - 25-year tax abatement (636 MLK Urban Renewal LLC): Adopted on final passage (7-0; Jackson and Silva absent). The project at 636-642 Martin Luther King Boulevard, Central Ward, will construct three four-story buildings with 42 residential units: 33 market-rate units and 9 income-restricted units (3 at 40% AMI, 3 at 60% AMI, 3 at 80% AMI), plus 11 parking spaces. Several residents criticized the affordability levels. - 6PSF-b - Deed restriction on resold city property: Adopted (7-0; Jackson abstained, Silva absent). It requires a deed restriction when city property stock sold for redevelopment is resold before project completion; the city would receive 90% of fair market value at resale and purchasers must comply with applicable best efforts workforce requirements. Note: an oral administration summary referred to an 80% share, while the written ordinance and minutes specify 90%. - 6PSF-c - Corrective deeds from Newark Housing Authority: Adopted (8-0; Silva abstained). It accepts corrective deeds to fix the city's prior conveyance for 61-69 Orchard Street, d/b/a 520-526 South 16th Street, Block 883, Lot 11. - 6PSF-d - Live Newark closing-cost loan increase: Adopted 9-0. It amends the Live Newark Loan Forgiveness Program to increase closing-cost loans for eligible applicants from $20,000 to $30,000. Officials said 2025 had 29 applications and 13 approved; 2026 had 21 applications and 4 closings to date. - 6PSF-e - Wayne Pump Station Upgrade: Adopted 9-0. It appropriates $7,400,000 and authorizes $7,400,000 in bonds or notes. Water Director Kareem Adeem said the station supplies about 55 million gallons of drinking water, is part of regional infrastructure, and is expected to receive 50-90% principal forgiveness. Council members asked for itemized costs and construction oversight. - 6PSF-f - Short-term event spaces and party rental venues: Adopted 9-0. It creates a licensing and regulatory framework for short-term event spaces and party rental venues, targeting unlicensed parties in residential neighborhoods. - 6PSF-g - Property Compliance Cost Recovery Program: Adopted 9-0. It authorizes recovery of extraordinary municipal compliance costs caused by extraordinary municipal intervention. Corporation Counsel Kenyatta Stewart said code enforcement fines have increased, citing July fines including 449 Avon Avenue ($10,533), Georgia King Village ($34,600), and 383 Clinton Avenue ($90,000), and said the fund would also assist residents in affected properties. - 6PSF-h - Minish Park temporary easement: Adopted 9-0. It authorizes a temporary work-area easement on private property for construction of the Joseph G. Minish Passaic River Waterfront Park and Historic Area. - 6PSF-i - Virginia Street Fidelco LLC sale: Adopted 9-0. It authorizes sale and transfer of city property (Block 3773, Lots 15, 41, 43, and Lot 53) for $13,810,000, less remediation and demolition credit, under an amended redevelopment agreement. Some speakers objected to the credit and asked why the developer was not paying for its own cleanup. Resolutions - Administration (7R1): Approved temporary emergency appropriations for the FY2023 Recycling Tonnage Grant ($306,848.11), Sustainable Jersey/PSE&G Urban Heat Island work ($20,000), Newark YMCA upgrade and supportive housing ($850,000), September 2026 operating expenses ($61,597,042), and UASI homeland security preparedness ($1,556,000). Also approved state-contract and bid awards, including heavy-duty vehicle repair ($150,000), police vehicle equipment ($600,000), rubberized safety surfaces ($3,000,000), road salt ($500,000), dental equipment and supplies ($900,000), paint and supplies ($402,000), fire equipment and installation ($369,435.20), water meters and parts ($3,000,000), and an amendment increasing the Bo Porter artificial turf contract by $6,550 to $379,521. The emergency water transmission contract extension (7R1-i) was adopted 8-1, with Council Member Donna Jackson voting no. Also accepted grants of $5,000 from Sustainable Jersey, $51,980 from NJDEP for impervious area data, and a $125,000 gift from the Newark Alliance for grant-process support. - Economic and Housing Development (7R2): Approved numerous private sales and redevelopment agreements, including Wrighton Management ($92,068.30), All for the Family ($43,680), Legacy Housing & Construction ($57,750), 34 Jersey U R LLC ($173,076.80), DW2 Construction ($72,862.50), Ahmed Burks ($90,804), Lagoon Property Development ($653,000), Emmoli Ventures ($400,000), JWC Development ($69,750), Etta Investments ($31,825), Brick City Preservation ($106,730), and IAMYCO Investments ($143,764.11). Also approved a Clinton View LLC amendment ($972,000 less remediation credit up to $194,400), an SLFRF affordable housing agreement with Bergen Street Redevelopment Urban Renewal LLC ($1,534,126.83 for six deed-restricted units at 60% AMI), a $10,000,000 land and redevelopment agreement with the New Jersey Performing Arts Center Corporation, and a pedestrian-safety improvement contract amended from $1,808,441.88 to $2,051,184.77. Deferred items included Home Support Group ($187,000), GonSosa Development ($220,500), IBN Construction ($102,603), 177 Scheerer Avenue LLC ($78,960), Brice Holdings ($105,170), and Pre-appraisals Property Development ($83,470). Selected vote splits: Lagoon Property Development was adopted 8-1 (Jackson no); the NJPAC agreement was adopted 7-0 with Crump and Jackson abstaining; several sales had one abstention. - Finance (7R4): Approved $32,368,000 in general capital improvement bond anticipation notes (Series 2026G), an $880,020 application to the New Jersey Urban Enterprise Zone Authority for the CY2027 administrative budget, confirmation of an $8,000,000 non-recourse redevelopment area bond sale (Series 2026, 930 McCarter Urban Renewal, LLC project) to The Prudential Insurance Company of America, and two tax appeal settlement packages with total credits/refunds of $978,995.61 and $25,657.76. - Health and Community Wellness (7R5): Approved homeless outreach contracts with NJCRI ($297,000) and Integrity, Inc. ($336,100); HIV/AIDS services contract with Team Management 2000 ($356,593); behavioral-health crisis sub-recipient agreements with Circle of Life ($50,000), Distinctly Guided LLC ($30,426), Inspired By U LLC ($30,426), and Hope Love Kindness Crisis Intervention LLC ($75,000). A $20,000 agreement with Yolanda Alonzo's Love, Inc. was returned to administration. Also accepted grant funds or amendments for WIC breastfeeding performance (+$2,000), a DCA grant no-cost extension through 2027 ($418,900), immunization ($388,000), public health emergency preparedness ($255,608), childhood lead exposure prevention ($1,775,025), Delta Dental oral health ($37,500), and Essex County Code Red services (up to $113,000). Council requested a full lead-program status report. - Law, Mayor's Office, Council, Public Safety, Recreation, and Water/Sewer: Approved four civil litigation settlements totaling $654,000.18: $200,000 (Daliana Vargas), $100,000 (Lashaunda Harris), $281,231.84 (Juan Espinosa), and $72,768.34 (Estate of Stephon Waddell). Approved a $75,000 forensic accounting contract with Smolin, Lupin & Co., LLC for the Newark Municipal Court. Confirmed Dashay M. Carter to the Board of Adjustment; adopted ceremonial street designations for Maurice L. Hagan and Norma Jones; waived special event fees for several block parties; and adopted support resolutions for the Polluters Pay Act, the New Jersey Statewide Black Agenda, and a 12-month data center moratorium. Appointed one Special Police Officer and accepted a $1,556,000 UASI grant, with discussion on special police classes and crossing guards. Granted Invest Newark a right of access and construction agreement for Raymond Brown Park improvements ($946,080). Approved Water and Sewer Utility items including Pequannock Aqueducts Change Order 3 (+$857,191.99 for a total not to exceed $15,733,229.21), Suburban Consulting Engineers Amendment 2 ($1,319,132), CHA Consulting services ($115,994), USDA white-tailed deer damage management at Cedar Grove Reservoir ($14,749), and CDM Smith dissolved air flotation system design/construction administration increase to $9,750,390. Communications and First-Reading Ordinances - Deferred the appointment of Rashaun Bertrand to the Caribbean Commission; confirmed four Federally Qualified Health Center Board reappointments: Andrea Mason, Tanisha Ginlock, Atiya Jaha-Rashidi, and Thaddaeus L. Diggs. The appointment of Omoye M. Ejalense was deferred. - Advanced to first reading and public hearing: - Assignment and assumption of the Livingston Urban Renewal LLC financial agreement to Tethys Livingston Urban Renewal LLC for 82 affordable rental units (6F-a). - Assignment and assumption of the Somerset Homes Urban Renewal LLC financial agreement to Tethys Somerset Urban Renewal LLC for 38 affordable rental units (6F-b). - Assignment and assumption agreement between El Sid Properties LLC and GPOP Doremus Ave Owner LLC (6F-c). - Historic designation process changes replacing the National Register form with a city-specific application and nominal fee. - Third amendment to the West Ward Model Neighborhood Initiative Redevelopment Plan allowing two-, three-, and four-family dwellings in C-1 and C-2 districts and townhouses in C-1 (6F-d). - Ordinance authorizing negotiated reductions in annual service charges for redevelopment projects providing affordable ground-floor retail and enhanced affordable housing (6F-e). - Ordinance prohibiting landlords from imposing certain brokerage costs on residential tenants (6F-f). - The data center moratorium ordinance was returned to administration; a separate referral to the Central Planning Board for a zoning amendment implementing a one-year data center moratorium was adopted. - Public hearings for ordinances adopted on first reading were scheduled for September 23, 2026 at 6:30 PM. Key Outcomes - Final-passage ordinances were adopted for the 636 MLK tax abatement, deed restrictions, corrective deeds, Live Newark closing-cost increase, Wayne Pump Station upgrade, short-term event space regulation, property compliance cost recovery, Minish Park easement, and Virginia Street Fidelco sale. - The council approved the large majority of resolutions without dissent; notable exceptions were the emergency water transmission contract extension (8-1) and the Lagoon Property Development sale (8-1), with several other items drawing abstentions. - Seven ordinances were advanced to first reading and public hearing, with the data center moratorium returned to administration and separately referred to the Central Planning Board. - The council deferred several private land sales and appointments, including the Bishop Frank Garris street designation, Wellness Fest hold-harmless item, and the Rashaun Bertrand and Omoye Ejalense appointments. - Additional council motions adopted: expressions of sorrow for Robert Lemay Jr. and Mia Alani Lewis; commendation for the South Ward Basketball League and Kaboobie Roundball Classic; a request for Public Safety to clarify missing-person filing procedures; a request for urgent exterior grounds and lighting maintenance at Newark Public Schools; a request for a citywide eviction moratorium for non-payment of rent; and a request to place the owner of 130 Chancellor Avenue on the worst non-compliant landlords list.

The Springdale City Council met in regular session on September 9, 2026, per the provided meeting metadata; the raw transcript states the date as Tuesday, September 8, 2026. Mayor Sprouse presided. All council members except Jeff Watson were present, and the council had a quorum. The council approved a series of financial, police, public-safety, planning, zoning, and enforcement items, each by a 7-0 vote. Public Comments - Stephen Johnson (Rogers, Arkansas) addressed the council about constitutional principles, citing Marbury v. Madison and Murdoch v. Pennsylvania, arguing that constitutional rights are being treated as privileges subject to fees, licensing, and government overreach. He was stopped at the three-minute limit. - Richard Coger (4310 South Thompson) raised concerns about Flock safety cameras, stating there are 142 cameras connected as of August 31. He argued the city has no contractual control over data shared with third parties, cited contract language allowing data sharing when "reasonably necessary," and said no contract clause prevents sending data to China or selling it. He also questioned the constitutionality of requiring residential addresses for speakers. Consent Calendar - The council unanimously approved the minutes of the previous meeting as amended. Mayor Sprouse clarification was added regarding a sidewalk waiver discussion related to Highway 71, including that the sidewalk extends to the north property line near the billboard. - The procedural motions (items 6A and 6B) passed 7-0. Financial Items (7A-7B) - 7A: East Emma Avenue Streetscape construction contract - Resolution authorizing a construction contract with Grant Garrett Excavating for $4.8 million (low bid among four bidders, ranging from $4.8 million to $6.2 million; engineer's estimate was $6.4 million). The project will reduce lanes from Park Street to Highway 265 to two consistent lanes, add bus stops, sidewalks, and site lighting. Approximately 46-48 additional on-street parking spaces will be added. Traffic will remain on the road during construction, with possible short detours. Passed 7-0. - 7B: Construction-phase services agreement - Resolution authorizing a professional services agreement with CEI Engineering for $361,100 on an hourly, not-to-exceed basis for construction-phase services. The higher cost reflects the likelihood of unexpected buried conditions in the old downtown area. Passed 7-0. Police & Fire Items (8A-8B) - 8A: Fire Station 2 roof project - Resolution authorizing a contract with Steerman Roofing and Sheet Metal to repair hail damage from two storms (2022 and 2025). The work is covered by insurance proceeds paid to the city. Passed 7-0. - 8B: K9 purchase - Resolution amending the 2026 Police Department budget to authorize the purchase of a new canine. Passed 7-0. Planning & Zoning Items (9A-9J) All planning items were recommended by the Planning Commission and passed 7-0. - 9A: Rezoning 314 East Belma Avenue from MF12 to NR3 (Seed district overlay) to permit splitting the lot and building a home for an aging family member. Includes an emergency clause; passed 7-0. - 9B: Rezoning 4376 Twin Oaks Drive and 3525 Wagon Wheel Road area (4.4 acres) from A1 to C2. The owner plans to clean up the site and remove accessory structures. Passed 7-0. - 9C: Rezoning parcel south of 1124 Hatcher Road from A1 to SF2 for a tandem lot that will be combined with the owner's property to allow an accessory structure. Emergency clause passed 7-0. - 9D: Rezoning 5725 North Thompson Street from C2 to C5 to allow Fence Brokers to display fence products outdoors. Passed 7-0. - 9E: Rezoning 355 East Arkansas Highway 264 from C2 to I1 for existing businesses that became non-conforming after annexation; needed for compliance. Emergency clause passed 7-0 due to a pending sale. - 9F: Rezoning 2638 West Sunset Avenue from C2 to C5 (former Angus Jacks site) for compliance. Passed 7-0. - 9G: Accepting replat RP26-08 of Lots 3, 4, and 5 of Ranchwood Place, adjusting a property line to allow the garage expansion. Emergency clause passed 7-0. - 9H: Waiver W26-34 for a new McDonald's at Don Tyson Parkway and Butterfield Coach Road, limiting street improvements to the development area only; remaining frontage improvements deferred to future development. Danielle Carter, a third-party entitlements consultant for McDonald's, was present to answer questions. Passed 7-0. - 9I: Waiver W26-38 for Marchant Road Storage, allowing street improvements only for Phase 1; Phase 2 improvements will require a new application. Passed 7-0. - 9J: Conditional use for Taqueria Rosie y Luca food truck at 4409 South Thompson Street. Conditions include no operation between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m., maintenance of at least three parking spaces, display of health certificate, approved graywater and grease disposal, no additional mobile vendors at the site under this approval, and other operational restrictions. Passed 7-0. Ordinance for 1256 A and B Homestead Loop - The council passed an ordinance to recoup the cost of code enforcement abatement of unsightly conditions on property at 1256 A and B Homestead Loop (Benton County portion of Springdale). No one appeared to speak on the item. The ordinance passed 7-0; the emergency clause was adopted. Council Comments - Council member Rex Bailey honored Mike Blocker, a former Springdale police officer, lieutenant, chief of police, and attorney who worked for the city for over 27 years and recently passed away, recognizing his service and offering condolences to his five children. - Council discussion on Marchant Road improvements noted that no improvements are planned until the nearby dirt pit operation closes; the road will be monitored. - Council member Randall Herman asked about preserving the John T. Hussey Memorial Highway designation on I-42. The mayor and others confirmed the designation remains protected by state law. - Council member Mark Fujreus asked for follow-up on a previously approved business on Pleasant and Sunset where vehicles were blocking a turn-in; staff was directed to check compliance. Key Outcomes - All substantive motions in this meeting passed unanimously: 7 votes in favor, 0 against (with Jeff Watson absent). - The council approved the East Emma Avenue Streetscape construction and construction-phase services contracts, the Fire Station 2 roof repair, and the K9 budget amendment. - The council approved 10 planning and zoning matters, including six rezones, one replat, two street-improvement waivers, and one conditional use. - The council approved the Homestead Loop code-enforcement cost-recovery ordinance and its emergency clause.

The Housing Committee convened on September 9, 2026, at 12:30 PM (agenda time) and considered two public hearings: the Fiscal Year 2025-2029 Five-Year Public Housing Agency Plan (Item 1G1) and an amendment to the Local Housing Assistance Plan (Item 1G2) required by Senate Bill 594. The committee also approved resolutions related to the Infill Housing Program and the clerk's minutes. Discussions focused on the county's new attainable housing instrumentality, mobile home park closure assistance, and concerns about government involvement in housing development. Consent Calendar - The remainder of the agenda (Item 2A – Amended and Restated County Deeds for Infill Housing Program, and Item 6A – Approval of the Clerk's Summary of Minutes for July 14, 2026) was moved and passed unanimously without separate discussion. Public Comments & Testimony - Item 1G1 (Five-Year Plan): Winita Holmes, a homeless senior with disabilities, expressed disappointment that a congressional priority for people with disabilities had been reduced to a preference point. She also complained about mistreatment by contractors and staff. - Item 1G2 (Local Housing Assistance Plan Amendment): Multiple speakers addressed mobile home park closures: - Alice Jin Joseph (Soar Park resident) argued that the proposed $10,000 compensation for homeowners is far below the area's median price of $40,000–$50,000 and urged a fair agreement before evictions. - Ahmed Mori (housing advocate) supported the county's effort to implement SB 594 but requested raising the $10,000 cap, ensuring municipalities not eligible for SHIP funds are covered, and exploring use of SHIP funds for land acquisition. - Paul Christian (Family Action Network Movement) asked for fair compensation for mobile homeowners, noting that $10,000 does not cover relocation and property loss, especially for elderly residents. - Carrie Feit (Community Justice Project attorney) cautioned that relocation assistance should not substitute for park owner compensation and recommended raising the cap. She also noted that the Florida Housing Finance Corporation corrected language to cover homeowners "facing park closure." - Alisa Vignale (real estate developer) proposed a pilot using factory-built homes on public land under ground lease, but was asked to conclude before finishing. - Jeffrey Hearn (Legal Services of Greater Miami) stressed that mobile homes are often the last unsubsidized affordable housing and that the program should supplement, not replace, developer obligations. - Mariano Choa (neighbor of Silver Court Mobile Home Park residents) asked that residents inside municipalities (e.g., City of Miami) not be left out and requested a meeting with Commissioner Regalado. - Additional residents from Soar Park (including a Spanish speaker) described receiving eviction notices and said $10,000 is insufficient given the high cost of living. One resident noted that residents who accepted the $10,000 now face economic hardship. - Final public comment on both items: A speaker emphasized that relocation costs are often far higher than the assistance and that land for relocation should also be considered. Discussion Items - Item 1G1 – Five-Year Plan and Miami-Dade Attainable Housing Corp.: Director Nathan (HCD) explained that the five-year plan must include the newly established 501c3 instrumentality (Miami-Dade Attainable Housing Corp.) because the board created it and HUD needs notification. Commissioner McGee questioned the lack of community notice and expressed strong skepticism about the county becoming a developer, citing personal experience growing up in housing projects that later deteriorated. He worried that resources for maintenance and management would not follow. Commissioners Lopez and Bermudez shared similar philosophical concerns, agreeing the county should not replicate what the private sector does well. Commissioner Regalado noted that the plan only mirrors what the board already approved and that safeguards can be addressed when the shared-use agreement comes to the board. The director agreed to meet with Commissioner McGee to discuss management standards. - Item 1G2 – SHIP Plan Amendment: The administration proposed an amendment to align with SB 594: adding "extremely low" income categories, changing relocation assistance language to target those "deprived of housing" rather than "evicted," and removing the reference to eviction due to mobile home park closure. Commissioner Lopez questioned the $10,000 cap, noting Miami-Dade's higher costs. Director Nathan explained that SHIP funding is limited (roughly $1.5–2 million after other obligations) and that the cap came from Florida Housing guidance. He confirmed the county can adjust the amount during implementation. Commissioner McGee suggested conducting an inventory of mobile home parks in unincorporated areas and studying best practices from other large counties. Commissioner Regalado pointed out that municipalities receiving SHIP (like Miami) are also required to amend their plans, and that the county should prioritize unincorporated areas and municipalities without SHIP. She also mentioned a state Mobile Home Relocation Trust Fund as another resource. The chair directed the director to meet with community organizations and residents to refine the program. Key Outcomes - Item 1G1 (Resolution 261477): Passed unanimously (5-0) after a public hearing. The resolution approves the FY 2025-2029 Five-Year Public Housing Agency Plan and authorizes its submission to HUD. - Item 1G2 (Resolution 261484, as amended): Passed unanimously (5-0) after a public hearing. The amendment adopted aligns the Local Housing Assistance Plan with SB 594 requirements, including adding "extremely low" income categories and updating relocation assistance language. The director will conduct further outreach and analysis of mobile home park needs, caps, and best practices. - The remainder of the agenda (Items 2A and 6A) was approved without objection. - Director Nathan committed to meeting with Commissioner McGee and other stakeholders to discuss management standards for the housing instrumentality and to present a detailed shared-use agreement at a future board meeting.

The regular meeting of the Dublin Planning Commission scheduled for September 9, 2026, was cancelled. No agenda items were discussed, no public testimony was taken, and no decisions were made. Note: The posted agenda indicated a cancellation for September 8, 2026, but the provided meeting date is September 9, 2026. No minutes or transcript are available.

Note: The meeting minutes and transcript record the date as Tuesday, September 8, 2026, but the user-provided date for this summary is September 9, 2026. The Somerville City Council Legislative Matters Committee held a public meeting on September 9, 2026, from 6:02 PM to 9:44 PM via Zoom. The agenda included approval of prior minutes and three public hearings on body-worn cameras, recognition of the Davis Square Neighborhood Council, and a proposed ethical procurement ordinance. All substantive items were kept in committee with written public comment accepted through September 11, 2026. The meeting was chaired by Councilor J.T. Scott. Consent Calendar - Approval of Minutes (ID 26-1210): The committee unanimously accepted the minutes of the Legislative Matters Committee meeting of June 30, 2026 (5-0 vote). Public Comments & Testimony 1. Body-Worn Cameras (ID 26-1006) - A public hearing was held on a petition signed by 89 registered voters requesting a hearing on police body-worn cameras. Five residents and one nonprofit representative spoke, all expressing opposition to portions of the Technology Surveillance Impact Report and the Technology-Specific Surveillance Use Policy. - Speaker positions: - Derek Rice (lead organizer) urged the council to address legal obstacles and learn from Cambridge's experience, emphasizing a need for transparency. - Julie Bernstein (co-chair of Digital Fourth) called for strict policies including mandatory activation, maximum buffer time, data reporting, and enforceable footage release requirements. - Alex Thorne criticized the rushed adoption, arguing the cameras are a marketing ploy by Axon and lack civilian oversight. - Marisa Derry (forensic analyst) recommended using hash values for footage authenticity and offered expertise. - Chris Duan highlighted that 71% of speakers at a prior meeting opposed the program yet the council approved funding, and urged independent oversight. - Result: Kept in committee; written comments accepted through September 11, 2026. 2. Davis Square Neighborhood Council Recognition (ID 26-1165, 26-1218, 26-1262) - A public hearing was held on a request for formal recognition of the Davis Square Neighborhood Council (DSNC) under city ordinance. Vice President Chris Bieland presented an overview: DSNC has 642 members (567 Somerville residents), engages in community events, monitors development, and seeks to negotiate community benefits agreements. - Speaker positions: - In favor (6 speakers): Speakers praised DSNC's community-building efforts and democratic engagement. Chris Duan argued that delaying recognition for perfection harms civic momentum. Peter Kim Santos (treasurer) noted that bylaws are a compromise and the group is stable enough for recognition. - Opposed (5 speakers): Concerns centered on voting membership eligibility (non-Somerville residents within half-mile of Davis Square), pending bylaw amendments on quorum and CBA approval thresholds, and the need for a legal opinion. Meredith Porter and Edward Wall requested delay until these issues are resolved. - Councilor Scott stated the committee will vote on a recommendation at the September 15, 2026 meeting. - Result: Kept in committee; written comments accepted through September 11. 3. Ethical Procurement Ordinance (ID 26-1185) - A public hearing was held on a petition signed by 74 registered voters requesting a hearing on a proposed ethical procurement ordinance. Thirty-eight residents spoke in favor and 23 spoke in opposition. - Speaker positions in favor: - Many cited the November 2025 ballot question (Question 3) where approximately 11,600 residents (59%) voted to divest from companies complicit in Israel's genocide, apartheid, and occupation of Palestine. Speakers called the vote a democratic mandate. - Jewish residents (e.g., Aaron Axelman, Ida Winnick Likely, Annika Schaefer, Molly Frost Wiley) argued the ordinance is not anti-Semitic but aligns with Jewish values of justice. They condemned equating criticism of Israel with anti-Semitism. - Supporters emphasized the moral imperative to stop using tax dollars for companies aiding war crimes; some urged the council to name specific complicit companies. - Speaker positions in opposition: - Opponents argued the ordinance is illegal, unconstitutional, and would expose the city to costly lawsuits. They said it is divisive, stokes anti-Semitism, and is a federal issue. - Many Jewish and Israeli residents (e.g., David Lichter, Jonathan Dovev, Michael Sano, Michael Switkis, Emma Lebwall) described feeling unsafe, experiencing harassment, being targeted in schools, and fearing for their children. They shared incidents of vandalism, verbal attacks, and intimidation. - Some questioned the city's capacity to implement the ordinance given resource constraints and argued it distracts from local issues like housing and schools. - Result: Kept in committee; written comments accepted through September 11, 2026. Key Outcomes - All three public hearing items (ID 26-1006, 26-1165, 26-1185) and related sub-items (ID 26-1218, 26-1262) were kept in committee pending written comments. - Written public comments on all hearings will be accepted through Friday, September 11, 2026 at publiccomments@somervillema.gov. - A vote on recommending formal recognition of the Davis Square Neighborhood Council is scheduled for the Legislative Matters Committee meeting on September 15, 2026. - The committee approved the minutes of June 30, 2026 by a 5-0 roll call vote. - The meeting was adjourned at 9:44 PM.