The Public Meeting Index

Mayor Derek Easterling called the regular council meeting to order at 6:32 p.m. at the Council Chambers in Kennesaw, Georgia. The meeting included two first public hearings on the FY2026-2027 budgets, an alcohol license hearing for El Taco Azteca, a due cause hearing for Stop 2 Go Shell, and public comments. The meeting adjourned at 8:03 p.m., after a 17-minute executive session on personnel. Consent Calendar - Resolution: Authorization of Consulting Agreement – Approved by unanimous 5-0 vote. Authorizes a consulting agreement for professional services with the retiring City Manager. - Resolution: Sidewalk Construction and Street Resurfacing Contract – Approved by unanimous 5-0 vote. Accepts a proposal from Gordian through Georgia State Contract. - Minutes of August 10, 2026 Work Session – Approved. - Minutes of August 10, 2026 Executive Session – Approved. - Minutes of August 17, 2026 Regular Meeting – Approved. Public Comments & Testimony - David Blinkhorn (City Resident, former Council member) – Commented on the FY27 Operating Budget. Questioned the city's reserve policy (18 months of operating expenditures) and whether the budget reflects council priorities for parks. Urged council to consider modifications before final adoption. - Andrew Bramlett (City Resident) – Delivered a presentation on Kennesaw history, highlighting early motels along US-41 (Smith Motel, Windsor Motel, Key of Rest, Pacemaker Red Carpet Inn) and their eventual demolition or repurposing. - Sam Rusch (City Resident) – Requested removal of a chain blocking the entrance to Woodland Acres Park, citing ADA access concerns for disabled individuals. - Matthew Mayo (City Resident) – Quoted the Americans with Disabilities Act (Title II, Section 35.150) and urged the city to replace the chain with an ADA-compliant entrance. Stated he is unable to access the park. - Jory Lyons (City Resident) – Offered to remove the chain for free. Discussion Items - First Public Hearing: FY27 Operating Budget – Director of Finance Jennifer Gordy presented the proposed $35 million general fund operating budget (a 2% increase over FY2026). Key details: 80% of revenue from taxes ($28.1M); 59% of expenditures for personal services ($19.9M); no new positions but seven reclassifications in IT and Police departments. A $27,500 net budget impact from reclassifications. Public comment period had no additional speakers. - First Public Hearing: FY27 Capital Improvement (SPLOST) Budget – Jennifer Gordy presented the project-based SPLOST fund: 2011 SPLOST has $2.2M remaining, 2016 SPLOST has $7.8M remaining, and 2022 SPLOST has $22.25M remaining to be spent. No public comments. - Alcohol License: Sol Azteca LLC d/b/a El Taco Azteca – Applicant Maribel Arroyo requested a retail pouring alcohol license (liquor, beer, wine, Sunday sales). A certified distance survey showed the business is within 600 feet of a school (Montessori) and previously a church (since removed). The business license office denied due to distance violation but referred to council for possible waiver. City Attorney Sam Hensley explained the waiver criteria. Ms. Arroyo testified that the school operates only mornings, her business operates evenings and weekends, and other alcohol-selling establishments are closer to the school. Four residents (David Blinkhorn, Sam Rusch, Seth Barclay, Brianna Ziesmer) spoke in support. Motion to approve passed 5-0. - Due Cause Hearing: Damanis Food & Fuel, Inc. d/b/a Stop 2 Go Shell – Licensee Shahid Ali faced a due cause hearing for selling alcohol to a 19-year-old underage agent on July 17, 2026. The underage agent purchased BeatBox Orange Blast and Fireball Cinnamon Whisky without being asked for identification. City Solicitor Jamie Wingler recommended a 90-day suspension plus 12-month probation, with automatic revocation for any further violation. The location had prior violations: underage sales in 2021 and 2024, permit violations. Councilmember Jonathon Bothers proposed a 60-day suspension, 12-month probation, and mandatory scanning of all IDs during alcohol sales. Motion passed 5-0. - Appointments to Boards and Commissions – Mayor Easterling appointed Ken Hill to the Sister Cities Commission with a term ending December 2026. Approved 5-0. - Executive Session – Council voted 5-0 to enter executive session at 7:54 p.m. under O.C.G.A. § 50-14-3 to discuss personnel. Reconvened to open session at 8:02 p.m., with an affidavit signed per O.C.G.A. § 50-14-4. Key Outcomes - FY27 Operating Budget – First public hearing held; final adoption scheduled for September 21, 2026. - FY27 SPLOST Budget – First public hearing held; final adoption scheduled for September 21, 2026. - El Taco Azteca Alcohol License – Approved unanimously (5-0) . Council waived the 600-foot distance requirement, finding no adverse effect on the nearby school. - Stop 2 Go Shell Alcohol License Sanctions – Approved unanimously (5-0) . Sanctions include: - 60-day suspension of alcohol sales. - 12-month probation beginning after suspension. - Mandatory scanning of state-issued identification for all alcohol purchases during probation. - Immediate automatic revocation (without further hearing) for any future alcohol-to-minor violation during probation. - City Manager's Report – Reminded residents of the Farmers Market on Thursday, September 10, 2026, at Depot Park (3–7 p.m.). - Next Meeting – Work session scheduled for Monday, September 14, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. Regular meeting on September 21, 2026, for final budget adoption.

The Norcross City Council met Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. in Council Chambers, with Mayor Craig Newton presiding. Mayor Pro Tem Bruce Gaynor was absent; Councilmembers Andrew Hixson, Josh Bare, and Matt Myers were present. The meeting was called to order at 6:32 p.m. All votes taken during the meeting were 3-0 among the three present members unless otherwise noted. The council approved prior minutes, set the agenda, pulled four consent items for discussion, held two public hearings, approved contracts and several funding/policy actions, and ended by moving into executive session at 7:38 p.m. Consent Calendar - Approved the August 10, 2026 Regular Council Meeting minutes, the August 24, 2026 Special Called Meeting minutes, and the August 24, 2026 Policy Work Session minutes. Motion by Councilmember Hixson, second by Councilmember Myers; 3-0. - Approved the agenda as presented and the consent agenda after moving four items to discussion: 2026-302 employee recognition, 2026-213 FY 2027 funding requests, 2026-308 pay scale shift, and 2026-311 historic windows at 94 Wingo Street. Motion by Councilmember Bare, second by Councilmember Myers; 3-0. - Approved 2026-116: an agreement with CentralSquare Technologies, LLC for a fully integrated, cloud-based computer-aided dispatch and records management system needed for the new Public Safety Building's Real Time Crime Center. - Approved 2026-304: contract awards for the Norcross Beaver Ruin Greenway project, including construction with Astra Group LLC, a Georgia Department of Transportation agreement, construction oversight/engineering/inspection with CPL, and materials testing/special inspections with ECS Southeast, LLC. - Approved 2026-303: a Safe Streets for All resolution adopting a goal of zero traffic-related deaths and serious injuries by 2045. - Approved 2026-301: a temporary downtown art installation to celebrate and promote Artober. Public Comments & Testimony - Anne Hall with Norcross Gallery & Studios said she recently toured the new Public Safety Building and was impressed, noting it was completed on time and under budget. She also announced an upcoming art contest with the theme 'Celebration' and encouraged entries by September 30. - Thaddeus Inuit of Inuit Art Gallery said David Versell introduced him to the opportunity to open an art gallery in the historic Cotton Gin. After speaking with other business owners, he said he would be honored to be part of the project and contribute art, food, music, and community events to the space. Public Hearings - 2026-271 / TEXT2026-005: Approved an amendment to Chapter 100, Section 103-7.6 of the Unified Development Ordinance regarding Planning and Zoning Board compensation. The agenda report included a $3,000 allocation from the FY27 Community Planning & Development budget, and the approved motion directed per-meeting compensation based on the Boards, Commissions, and Authorities Manual. Motion by Councilmember Myers, second by Councilmember Bare; 3-0. - 2026-272 / TEXT2026-006: Approved an amendment to Chapter 200, Section 201-18 of the Unified Development Ordinance concerning C2 General Business. Motion by Councilmember Myers, second by Councilmember Hixson; 3-0. Discussion Items - 2026-302 - Employee Above and Beyond Recognition: Approved a one-time cash bonus of $5,000 for IT Manager Tarajee White in recognition of her service. Motion by Councilmember Myers, second by Councilmember Bare; 3-0. - 2026-213 - FY 2027 Funding Requests: The council considered four requests separately. - Denied Prospera's $15,000 FY27 funding request for business seminars, consulting services, and technical assistance to Latino entrepreneurs in the Norcross area. Councilmember Hixson said he found it harder over time to approve cash investments even while praising the organizations' work; no resubmission is permitted before January 2027. Motion to deny by Councilmember Hixson, second by Councilmember Bare; 3-0. - Denied a $1,600 request from the Gwinnett County Soil and Water Conservation District for erosion-control education and protection of natural resources. Staff described the request as supporting garden-based education at a middle school with a community garden, with remaining funds for other educational outreach. Motion to deny by Councilmember Bare, second by Councilmember Myers; 3-0. - Approved Asami-ATL's in-kind use of city space for scouting activities, valued at an estimated $15,600, including English, exercise, and wellness classes. Council directed staff to work with the organization to schedule available space and to waive rental fees. Motion by Councilmember Myers, second by Councilmember Bare; 3-0. - Approved a $5,000 investment in the Norcross High School Football Booster Club for football helmets, with payment made directly to the vendor upon invoice or receipt. Councilmembers described it as a safety resource for local students; one member noted Gwinnett County has a $3.2 billion budget and is obligated to fund schools. Motion by Councilmember Bare, second by Councilmember Myers; 3-0. - The Mayor stated that the city needs a more formal process for funding requests to avoid what he called capricious and arbitrary decisions, suggesting a dedicated annual budget and a staff or council committee. - 2026-308 - Pay Scale Shift FY27: Approved increasing classification pay ranges by 3%, effective January 1, 2027, to help keep the city competitive in attracting and retaining employees, and authorized department directors and the City Manager to make individual salary or pay adjustments for retention and equity. Staff clarified the action shifts the pay scale rather than directly raising all salaries; there was no immediate budget impact, though a small number of employees at the top of ranges could be constrained by the shift. Motion by Councilmember Myers, second by Councilmember Hixson; 3-0. - 2026-311 - City Sponsorship of Restoration of Windows at 94 Wingo Street: Approved a resolution supporting restoration of the historic windows at 94 Wingo Street through an amendment to the Intergovernmental Agreement for Phase 2 of the Lillian Webb Park Development Plan. The city offered to pay additional costs associated with restoring rather than replacing the windows, plus up to three months of lost rental income caused by the longer restoration timeframe. Councilmember Bare sponsored the item. Councilmembers expressed strong support for historic preservation, emphasized that the Downtown Development Authority remains an independent body and the resolution was only an offer, and discussed informal cost estimates of roughly $2,000 per window, eight windows, and a total amount around $30,000. Motion by Councilmember Bare, second by Councilmember Hixson; 3-0. Board Appointments - John Herron was appointed to the Tree Preservation Board for a term ending June 1, 2029. The board had two vacancies; one qualified applicant was considered. Announcements - The council reviewed the September 2026 calendar, including the 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony, Atlanta British Car Fayre, Movie Mondays, Norcross ACE Program, Coffee With Council, Jazz in the Alley, a Policy Work Session, the First Friday Concert, and the Norcross Art Splash Festival. Key Outcomes - All formal votes were 3-0, with Mayor Pro Tem Bruce Gaynor absent. - The council approved prior meeting minutes, two UDO amendments, the consent agenda, the employee bonus, the pay-scale shift, the 94 Wingo Street window restoration resolution, and Board appointment. - The council denied cash requests from Prospera and the Gwinnett County Soil and Water Conservation District, approved in-kind scouting space, and approved football helmet funding for Norcross High School. - The council voted unanimously to adjourn into executive session at 7:38 p.m. to discuss cybersecurity matters.

The City Council meeting on September 8, 2026, addressed a range of items including firefighter compensation, a moratorium on annexation applications, agreements with CHS Inc., and a controversial contract for managed network services. Public comments raised concerns about communication with state officials and pedestrian safety near West Elementary. Key votes included approval of firefighter pay increases and the annexation moratorium, while the network services contract passed 5-2. Consent Calendar - Approved claims through September 4, 2026. - Approved payroll register for PPE 8/30/2026 totaling $288,085.08. - Approved Council Workshop Minutes of February 3, 2026. - Approved minutes from Budget/Finance Committee, City/County Planning Board, Library Board, and Laurel Urban Renewal Agency. Public Comments & Testimony - Dan Villa Communication: Multiple speakers expressed concerns about Dan Villa’s (state official) outreach to only two council members for a meeting, calling it disrespectful and manipulative. Speakers urged that any future meetings include the full council, mayor, and attorney. One speaker questioned Villa’s trustworthiness based on his behavior at a public hearing. - West Elementary Traffic: Louis Nagy (415 8th Avenue) reported dangerous traffic conditions near West Elementary, including blocked access, lack of traffic control, and speeding. He noted an officer stated the road is a state road and cannot enforce parking violations. He urged the city to take action before a child is killed. - Dan Villa Letter: Another speaker (Elizabeth) expressed disappointment in the STC vote and noted that public comment on the CHS water agreement is open until September 15, encouraging submissions. Discussion Items - Firefighter Appointments (Item 17): Approved the appointment of Micah Lowe, Nicholas Blair, Kevin Geriak, Tristen Barry, and Kourtny Rathburn to the volunteer fire department. Unanimous. - Resolution R26-72 (RRGL Planning Grant): Authorizes the mayor to execute a sub-task order with Triple Tree Engineering for a $2,500 planning grant; a $5,000 match is required if awarded. The project aims to remove Main Street (Highway 10) from the 100-year floodplain. Unanimous. - Resolution R26-73 (LURA SE 4th Lighting District): Authorizes survey and design for lighting on Southeast 4th Street, including easement acquisition from private property holders. Part of the FY27 budget. Unanimous. - Resolution R26-74 (Knife River Change Order): Approves a $124,000 change order for LURA sidewalks and lighting improvements to address MDT design requirements for Main Street work. Project is ahead of schedule and under budget. Unanimous. - Resolution R26-75 (CHS Water Supply Agreement): Authorizes a water supply agreement with CHS Inc., an existing customer of 75-80 years. The contract includes a minimum purchase guarantee and can be renegotiated if circumstances change. Councilmember McKay noted the state's environmental assessment did not raise water concerns, and he wanted it on record that the city has a good understanding of CHS's water usage. Unanimous. - Resolution R26-76 (CHS Stormwater MOU): Authorizes a memorandum of understanding for CHS to reroute stormwater from the south side of Laurel, with CHS paying for the project and the city providing engineering support. The project will add a second stormwater outlet and address issues on Yellowstone and Woodwin streets. Unanimous. - Resolution R26-78 (Fire Officer Compensation): Establishes monthly compensation for designated Laurel Fire Department officer positions. Passed 6-0-1 (Councilmember Naylor abstained). - Resolution R26-79 (Firefighter Call-Out Pay): Increases call-out pay for volunteer firefighters. Passed 7-0. - Resolution R26-80 (Training Pay Rate): Repeals Resolution R21-57, terminates drill pay, and establishes a training pay rate for active volunteers. Passed 6-0-1 (one abstention). - Ordinance O26-4 (Annexation Moratorium): Imposes a moratorium on annexation applications through September 2027 to evaluate infrastructure capacity, water demands, state law impacts, and growth plans. Council can end the moratorium earlier if studies are completed. Passed 7-0 via roll call. - Resolution R26-70 (STC Managed Network Services): Taken from the table after being laid over from August 25. Authorizes an agreement with Systems Technology Consultants for managed network services. Councilmember McKay reported a conversation with the mayor on September 3 and an unanswered email to a technician about public records requests. Mayor Sanders said a new technician has been assigned and the city will improve public records management. Passed 5-2 (Councilmembers McKay and Naylor opposed; Councilmember Banks absent). Key Outcomes - Firefighter appointments approved unanimously. - All resolutions related to Triple Tree Engineering, Knife River, CHS Inc., and firefighter compensation passed, with R26-78 and R26-80 having one abstention each. - Annexation moratorium ordinance passed 7-0. - STC contract passed 5-2 after being lifted from the table. - Public comments noted that the state comment period on the CHS agreement remains open until September 15.

The Alameda County Fair Ad Hoc Committee met on September 8, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. in the Fair Board Room and via Zoom. The meeting covered a recap of the 2026 fair, vision plan updates, hotel development, horse racing, and proposed contract amendments. Key decisions included forming a subcommittee to negotiate contract changes. Public Comments & Testimony - Amy, representing Alameda County 4-H, expressed concerns about restrictions on feeding children during the fair, citing a letter from the fire chief. She requested an investigation into staff conduct and asked for continued support for youth exhibitors. - Katie (remote) raised concerns about livestock safety, injuries at wash racks, and the lack of youth facilities in planning, urging preservation of agricultural heritage. - George (horse owner and industry participant) argued that the fair board did not support horse racing date applications and criticized the lack of racing in Northern California, stating he was willing to fund racing during the fair but not in May. Discussion Items - Change in Committee Members: Bill Harrison replaced Frank M. Hoff. Harrison participated remotely citing a medical condition (hospitalization and IV antibiotics), which qualified as just cause under the Brown Act. The committee accepted his remote participation. - 2026 Fair Recap: Presented by staff and CFO Vivian. Highlights: 399,000 attendance (down 3% from 2025), net income of $4.7 million (down from $5.03 million in 2025 but up from $2.2 million in 2024). Per capita spending was $55. Free ticket programs expanded: school tickets (34,000 claimed), senior tickets (7,200 distributed, 3,800 redeemed). The food drive collected 59,221 pounds (up 26%). A new sensory morning attracted 717 guests. Marketing campaigns (geofencing, voice recognition) exceeded industry averages. Guest satisfaction scored 8.6 out of 9. Economic impact: $14.3 million in sales tax, $186 million in hotel tax, nearly 2,000 ongoing jobs, and 17,000 hotel room nights generated annually. - Vision Plan Progress: Projects include OTB facility remodel ($1.2 million), Grandstand plaza and wine garden ($1.8 million, phase 1 in 2026), pickleball complex discussion (34 courts), and farm project (phase 1 complete). Solar capacity exceeds 2 megawatts. A C3 stormwater compliance project is planned for 2027. The committee noted that 11 trees will be removed in the grandstand area with 6 replacements. - Hotel Development Project Update: No developer identified. The committee discussed the need to go through the surplus land act process. County staff advised working through GSA on parcelization and a formal request. The item remains informational. - 2027 Horse Racing Update: Discussion focused on May dates. Alan Aldridge (racing chair) explained the horse flow from Phoenix to Seattle and the financial benefits of off-track betting. The fair board reaffirmed interest in racing but requires a financial partner. A public commenter (George) stated he was willing to fund racing during the fair but not in May. The committee noted that the fair board previously voted to support racing under conditions that have not been met. - Fair/County Proposed Contract Amendments: County staff proposed changes to the 2017 contract focusing on governance, transparency, code compliance, and board composition. Fair board CEO Jerome Hoban listed key disputed items: reducing board size from 21 to 15 with majority county-appointed, making the committee a county-only committee, imposing Brown Act obligations, and administrative protocols. County representative Lori Cox noted the parties are far apart due to limited discussions. County attorney Andrew Manson explained the September 30 non-renewal notice deadline. After debate, the committee agreed to form a subcommittee consisting of John Smith, Chuck Moore, Jerome Hoban, and David Haubert to negotiate before the next Board of Supervisors meeting on September 15. The subcommittee will meet on Friday, September 11, 2026. Key Outcomes - The committee acknowledged the change in committee membership and accepted Bill Harrison's remote participation. - Fair recap and vision plan updates were received as informational. - No action on hotel development; staff to continue working with GSA. - No action on horse racing; the fair board reaffirmed interest in May dates but requires a financial partner. - The committee formed a subcommittee to negotiate contract amendments: John Smith, Chuck Moore, Jerome Hoban, and David Haubert. They will meet on Friday, September 11, 2026, to discuss the proposed changes before the Board of Supervisors meeting on September 15. - The approval of the annual meeting schedule was postponed pending the subcommittee's outcome.

The Maumee City Council held its regular meeting on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at 6:15 p.m. Council unanimously approved the consent calendar and took significant legislative action on street lighting assessments, police pension funding, sewer remediation board expansion, and a moratorium extension. The council also deliberated on whether to adjust its rules regarding virtual attendance to align with state law. Consent Calendar - Approved an amendment to the contract with Crestline Paving and Excavation Co. Inc. for delayed High Street improvements. - Approved second reading of Ordinance 018-2026 adding Solar Regulations (Chapter 1147). - Approved first reading of Ordinance 024-2026 amending Parks and Playgrounds (Chapter 965). - Approved first reading of Ordinance 036-2026 establishing a unified licensing framework for medical and adult-use marijuana entities. - Approved first reading of Ordinance 038-2026 establishing development agreement provisions within the zoning code (ZCA26-0003). - Approved first reading of Ordinance 039-2026 amending the Environmental and Tree Commission chapter. Public Comments & Testimony - Nan Welty, a West Wayne Street resident, asked about the city's plan to address standing water and pavement issues on the 700 block of West Wayne. The Public Service Director responded that it is in the five-year capital improvement plan, with design budgeted for 2027. - Peggy, a resident, commented on concerns regarding artificial intelligence altering medical notes, diagnoses, and treatment plans, based on a conversation with a doctor. Mayor Ziss acknowledged the concern but noted it was not a matter for the council's data center commission to address. Discussion Items - Virtual Attendance Rules (Committee of the Whole): Council President Sund opened a discussion on whether to align council rules with the Ohio Open Meetings Act, which prevents elected officials from calling in for quorum or voting purposes. Councilman Kurt supported the current policy allowing call-ins, stating it was not broken. Councilman Gonzalez expressed opposition to virtual attendance, stating members should be present. No formal rule change was proposed. - Sewer Remediation Review Committee Expansion (Ordinance 035-2026): Council debated an ordinance to increase the committee's membership from three to five voting members. The motion to pass it as an emergency failed (4-2, needing 5 votes for passage with one member excused). Council proceeded by passing a motion to waive three readings, approving it on first reading with a 30-day effective date. Councilmen Poeppelmeier and Huyghe strongly advocated for the expansion to avoid delays for residents awaiting sewer appeal hearings. - Police Pension and Street Lighting Restructuring (Ordinances 033/034/037-2026): The council discussed paired proposals to levy an additional four-tenths (0.4) mills of charter millage for the police pension fund while reducing the street lighting assessment on properties. Council President Sund and Councilman Poeppelmeier explained the intent was to have a net-zero financial impact on residents while addressing an underfunded pension and refocusing the city's street light maintenance program. Key Outcomes - Consent Calendar (Items A-F): Approved unanimously (6-0). - Ordinance 033-2026 (Street Lighting Assessment Basis): Passed as an emergency. (Kurt voted no on the emergency declaration, yes on the ordinance). - Ordinance 034-2026 (Street Lighting Assessment Levy): Passed as an emergency. (Kurt voted no on the emergency declaration, yes on the ordinance). - Ordinance 037-2026 (Police Pension 0.4 Mills Levy): Passed as an emergency. - Ordinance 035-2026 (Sewer Remediation Review Committee Expansion): Failed to pass as an emergency; passed first reading with a 30-day implementation window after waiving three readings. Two new permanent members to be appointed at the next regular council meeting. - Resolution 021-2026 (Moratorium Reinstatement): Adopted as an emergency for 90 days with an aggressive work plan for city staff to produce a firm proposal. (5-1, Councilman Barciz voting no based on the Fair Housing Act). - Resolution 022-2026 (East End Sewer Rehabilitation Phase 4): Authorized the mayor to submit an application to the Ohio Public Works Commission.

The Visalia City Council convened on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at 7:00 PM in the City Council Chambers at 707 W. Acequia, Visalia, CA. The meeting followed a work session at 4:00 PM and a closed session at 6:00 PM. The agenda included a parks and recreation master plan presentation, a 17-item consent calendar, and five regular items/public hearings. No minutes or transcript were provided, so this summary reflects the agenda only and does not record actual discussion, public comment, or council decisions. Work Session - Parks and Recreation Master Plan presentation (Item 26-0125): The Council received a presentation on the Visalia Parks and Recreation Master Plan and Needs Assessment. Consent Calendar The consent calendar comprised routine items considered for approval in one motion, including: - Authorization to read ordinances by title only (Item 26-0008). - Recording of the final map for Willow Springs Unit 3 subdivision, located at the southeast corner of Santa Fe Street and Walnut Avenue, and annexation into Landscape and Lighting Assessment District No. 18-05 (Resolutions 2026-23 and 2026-24) (Item 25-0782). - Recording of the final map for Elliott Subdivision Phase 2A, located at the southeast corner of Tulare Avenue and Shirk Road, amendment to Landscape and Lighting District No. 25-07, and annexation into the district (Resolutions 2026-56, 2026-57, and 2026-59) (Item 26-0114). - Recording of the final parcel map for Tentative Parcel Map No. 2025-15, located on the north side of Riggin Avenue between Shirk Street and Roeben Street (Item 26-0157). - Authorization for the Mayor to sign a joint letter of support for comprehensive tort reform to protect California taxpayers, survivors, and essential public services (Item 26-0107). - Authorization for the City Manager to execute the amended memorandum of understanding for the PRISMHealth Program (Item 26-0117). - Designation of Vice Mayor Liz Wynn as voting delegate, Assistant City Manager John Lollis as first alternate, and City Manager Leslie Caviglia as second alternate for the League of California Cities 2026 Annual Conference, plus direction on a supporting resolution (Item 26-0122). - Authorization for the City Manager to sign Greater Kaweah Groundwater Sustainability Agency 2026-2027 Land Fallowing Program contracts for a combined 138.91 field acres in the total amount of $55,564 to be paid to the City of Visalia (Item 26-0123). - Award of an annual landscape maintenance contract for Landscape and Lighting Districts, Quadrant F, to Visalia Landscape and Tree Company in an annual amount not to exceed $91,577.88 (Item 26-0126). - Approval of the purchase of a replacement John Deere 624 P-tier wheel loader for the Water Reclamation Facility from Pape Machinery in the amount of $271,615.28 (Item 26-0127). - Approval of the purchase of one John Deere 5130ML Cab Low-Profile Utility Tractor with hydraulic disc and flail mower attachments from Lawrence Tractor Co. in the amount of $163,688.94, plus a transfer of funds within the Wastewater Fund (Item 26-0138). - Adoption of Resolution 2026-63 designating a portion of City owned property at the southeast corner of Caldwell Avenue and Ben Maddox Way into the public right-of-way system (Item 26-0128). - Authorization for the City Manager to execute an appraisal services contract with Real Property Analysts for up to five annual terms with an annual not-to-exceed limit of $40,000 (Item 26-0141). - Authorization to enter into an agreement with Community Services Employment and Training for the California Violence Intervention and Prevention Grant (Item 26-0142). - Appointment of Matt Seals to the Building Advisory Committee for a 2-year term (Item 26-0146). - Authorization to apply for the Federal Transit Administration Low or No Emission Grant Program (Resolution 2026-64) and the Grants for Buses and Bus Facilities Program (Resolution 2026-65) for the purchase of twelve clean diesel cutaways, ten diesel hybrid buses, and rehabilitation of eight diesel hybrid buses, for an estimated total amount of $16,120,000, pending further analysis of responsibilities and impacts (Item 26-0147). - Approval of a draft letter of support for the selection of the Hanford (Kings County) site for the Central Valley High-Speed Rail Heavy Maintenance Facility (Item 26-0155). Public Comments & Testimony The agenda provided for public comment periods at the start of the meeting, before consent calendar consideration, and before regular items. No comments were recorded in the available materials. Regular Items and Public Hearings - Proposed elimination of Transit Fixed Route 17 (Item 26-0115): Public hearing to receive comment and make a determination on eliminating the route serving the Visalia Industrial Park. - 2025 Public Hearing and CAPER Approval (Item 26-0097): Public hearing and approval of the Program Year 2025/26 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) and Resolution No. 2026-58. - Prohousing Public Hearing (Item 26-0129): First public hearing to review and comment on the proposed submission of an application to the State's Prohousing Designation Program to designate Visalia as a prohousing city, enabling access to additional state funding for housing and infrastructure projects. - Urgency Ordinance (Item 26-0136): Consideration of Ordinance 2026-10, an interim urgency ordinance imposing a temporary moratorium on acceptance, processing, approval, or issuance of permits and entitlements for new data center development, requiring 4/5 approval of the City Council under California Government Code Section 65858. - Public Hearing on the 5-Year PLHA Plan (Item 26-0096): Public hearing to provide input on priorities and activity allocations for the City's next 5-year (FY 2025/26 - FY 2029/30) Plan for use of California Department of Housing and Community Development Permanent Local Housing Allocation Program (PLHA) funds. Key Outcomes No outcomes, votes, or directions are available because no minutes or transcript were provided. This summary is based solely on the posted agenda. Upcoming City Council Meetings - Monday, September 21, 2026, at 7:00 PM - Monday, October 5, 2026, at 7:00 PM Both meetings are scheduled at 707 W. Acequia, Visalia, CA.

The North Liberty City Council met on September 8, 2026, at 6:00 PM in Council Chambers. The meeting covered routine approvals, public comments on cemetery governance and neighborhood safety, reports on infrastructure projects, and the adoption of several ordinances. The meeting adjourned at 6:34 PM. Consent Calendar - The Council unanimously approved the Consent Agenda. Items explicitly listed in the official motion included the August 25, 2026, minutes; the Five Day Liquor License for the Grave Rave Event at the Hy-Vee Centennial Center; a Liquor License Application for Winestyles; Change Order Number 3 for the Forevergreen Road & Jasper Avenue Project ($4,675.00); Pay Application Number 5 for the Forevergreen Road & Jasper Avenue Project ($731,308.84); and the attached list of Claims. Note: The agenda also listed a 14-Day Liquor License Application for an event at the Hy-Vee Centennial Center (Item E), which was part of the approved Consent Agenda but not explicitly detailed in the motion's description in the minutes. Public Comments & Testimony - Erika Wade (Cemetery Board member) thanked the Council for the opportunity to serve. Following the adoption of Ordinance 2026-13 dissolving the Joint Cemetery Board (formed in 1980), she reported that the board members have been appointed as advisors to the Penn Township Trustees and will continue maintaining Ridgewood and Ault Cemeteries. - Carl Nelson (Golfview resident) addressed ongoing issues of golf balls from the adjacent course landing on his property, crossing the four-lane road. He expressed severe safety concerns for his dog and passing motorists, stating he had contacted law enforcement and the golf course without resolution, and requested the City take action to install protective netting or fencing. Discussion Items - Engineer Report: City Engineer Josiah Bilskemper provided updates on the Centennial Park splash pad (foundation poured, completion April 2027) and the Forevergreen Road/Jasper Avenue roundabout (paving, sidewalks, water main, lighting; completion mid-November). He also explained that black ropes seen across town are from the DOT conducting routine traffic counts. - City Administrator Report: Ryan Heiar reported the start of Division 1 of the Water Treatment Plant upgrades, involving underground boring from the ASR well to the plant with traffic control on Front Street for about six weeks. He also announced a community information meeting regarding the police department's use of FLOCK cameras, scheduled for the week of September 21. - Mayor Report: Mayor Hoffman noted the library's Summer Lunch and Fun program set attendance records. He swore in three new officers and welcomed two who completed the Iowa Law Enforcement Police Academy (named in the transcript as Officer Hitler and Officer Stinson). He attended a Johnson County Jail and Sheriff's Office presentation. He participated in the first of five regional discussions on data centers. He proclaimed September 10-19, 2026, as Welcoming Week in North Liberty. - Council Reports: Councilors reported on a September 11 preparedness event at the University of Iowa (Wayson), outreach to potential board and commission members (Smith), progress on the Arts and Culture Plan's wayfinding concept (Park), an affordable housing Zoom meeting and upcoming Hy-Vee Center concerts (Fortney), and the digital infrastructure work group (Leibold). - Public Safety and Micromobility: During discussion of the Electric Personal Assistive Devices Ordinance and in Old Business, multiple Council members expressed concerns about electric scooters and bikes on park playgrounds, riders with multiple passengers traveling to and from school, and lack of helmet use. Parents were encouraged to educate children on safe operation and to contact the Police Department when necessary. - Urban Renewal Loan Agreement: Mayor Hoffman opened the public hearing at 6:24 PM. No oral comments were received, and the hearing was closed. City Administrator Heiar explained the resolution authorizes the City to take next steps towards borrowing funds for the Cherry Street Firehouse project. He noted it will be funded primarily by local option sales tax and a portion from water utility revenue. - West Forevergreen Road Trail Project: Council members requested that the design team consider preserving existing trees in the median near the proposed turn lane on Covered Bridge Boulevard. Staff indicated the design team would work to preserve trees where possible and identify appropriate locations for replacement trees if necessary. - Cemetery Board Ordinance Repeal: Council members expressed appreciation to Erika Wade for her service on the Joint Cemetery Board and her efforts to maintain the history of the cemeteries. Key Outcomes - The Council unanimously approved the Consent Agenda, which included routine approvals and project payments. - Ordinance 2026-13 was adopted on third consideration (5-0), repealing Chapter 26 and dissolving the Joint Cemetery Board. - Ordinance 2026-14 was adopted on third consideration (5-0), amending Chapter 76 regarding electric personal assistive devices and micromobility devices. - Ordinance 2026-15 passed on second consideration (5-0), amending zoning standards for dimensional standards, parking, landscaping, and temporary signs. - Resolution 2026-108 was approved (5-0), taking additional action on the Urban Renewal Loan Agreement for the Cherry Street Firehouse project. - Resolution 2026-109 was approved (5-0), approving the design agreement with Shive-Hattery, Inc. for the West Forevergreen Road Trail Project. - Resolution 2026-110 was approved (5-0), approving the design agreement with Shive-Hattery, Inc. for the Aquatic Center Renovations Project. - Directive: Council requested the design team for the Forevergreen Road trail project work to preserve existing trees in the median near Covered Bridge Boulevard, with replacement trees identified if necessary. - Upcoming: The Police Department will host a community information meeting on FLOCK cameras the week of September 21, with Lieutenant Ruben Ross presenting.

The Neosho City Council met in special session on September 8, 2026, at 6:00 PM in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 203 East Main Street, Neosho, Missouri. All seven council members were present (Carl Cobb, Julie Humphrey, Ashton Robinson, Angela Thomas, Tom Workman, Jake Evans, Bret Smith). The meeting covered unfinished business, new business, and a closed session. All votes on action items were unanimous (7-0). Consent Calendar - Approval of Agenda: The agenda was approved unanimously by roll call vote (7-0). No other consent items were listed. Public Comments & Testimony - No members of the public addressed the council during the open session. Unfinished Business - Bill No. 2026-66: Contract with iCounty Technologies, LLC for eRecording: The council approved an ordinance authorizing the City of Neosho to enter into an electronic recording agreement with iCounty Technologies for the electronic submission and recording of documents through the epic portal. The city clerk was authorized to execute the agreement. The vote was 7-0. New Business - Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) for Public Safety Center: City Manager David Kennedy introduced the GMP from Branco Enterprises in the amount of $14,580,032.00. Justin Branham of Branco explained that some bid items would be removed, reducing the final amount. The GMP includes allowances for unsuitable soils, weather, contingencies, fees, and performance bonds. The project’s substantial completion date is January 7, 2028. The council approved the GMP unanimously (7-0). - Blue Shield Grant: Police Chief Russell presented a grant of $29,069.76 from the Missouri Department of Public Safety’s Missouri Blue Shield Grant Program. The funds will be used to purchase a Computer Voice Stress Analyzer (CVSA) system with examiner certification training for two officers and a ForenScope Alternate Light Source (ALS) system for forensic evidence detection. No matching funds are required. The council accepted the grant unanimously (7-0). - Addition of Personnel to Neosho Fire Department: Fire Chief Houk requested authorization to hire three additional firefighters with an effective start date of September 21, 2026, to allow time for pre-academy training before the fire training academy begins October 5, 2026. These positions were included in the FY27 Budget. The council approved the hire unanimously (7-0). Closed Session - The council moved into closed session at 6:24 PM under RSMo 610.021(1) (legal actions and privileged communications) and RSMo 610.021(2) (leasing, purchase, or sale of real estate). Councilwoman Robinson left the meeting at 6:24 PM. The closed session concluded at 6:48 PM, and Mayor Workman announced that one vote was taken. No further details were disclosed. Key Outcomes - All four agenda items (approval of agenda, Bill No. 2026-66, GMP for Public Safety Center, Blue Shield Grant, and addition of fire department personnel) were approved by unanimous votes (7-0). - The Guaranteed Maximum Price for the Public Safety Center was set at $14,580,032.00. - The City accepted the Blue Shield Grant of $29,069.76 for investigative equipment and training. - Three new firefighter positions were approved to start September 21, 2026. - The meeting adjourned at 6:48 PM.

The McAlester City Council held its regular meeting on September 8, 2026, at 6:00 PM in the Council Chambers at City Hall. Mayor Justin Few presided with all council members present. The meeting began with a proclamation declaring September 25, 2026 as Dolly Parton Imagination Library and Pittsburgh County Day in McAlester, followed by early literacy recognition with children. No public comments were made on non-agenda items. The council unanimously approved the consent agenda, held a public hearing on cemetery fees, and took action on nine scheduled business items. Key discussions included a $999,721.03 bid for the 6th Street Reconstruction Project, multiple utility infrastructure contracts, and a tabled ordinance to increase cemetery service fees. Consent Calendar - Approved minutes from the August 25, 2026 Regular Workshop and Regular Council Meeting. - Approved claims for August 19, 2026 through September 1, 2026. - Authorized the Mayor to sign a resolution for Supplement No. 9 to the McAlester City Code of Ordinances. - Concurred with the Mayor's appointments of Steve Harrison (term to expire July 31, 2029) and Kaleb Swboni (term to expire July 31, 2028) to the McAlester Park Board. - Indefinitely postponed Tort Claims No. 219163-1-KH, No. 219163-2-KH, and No. 219212-1-LN. Public Comments & Testimony No members of the public signed up to speak on non-agenda items. During the public hearing on the cemetery fee ordinance, no one from the audience offered testimony, and the hearing was closed without comment. Discussion Items 1. 6th Street Reconstruction Project Phase 1 – Public Works Director Tommy Hill presented the bid from S3 Construction LLC in the amount of $999,721.03. Staff recalculated unit prices and found S3 beat the next lowest bidder (D. Kerns) by $3.75. The project covers from Carl Albert Parkway to just south of the railroad tracks. Utility work (water lines) by ISG and the Choctaw Nation was completed ahead of schedule. Construction is expected to start in 2–3 weeks after contract execution. 2. Fire Engine Radios – Assistant Fire Chief Benny Brooks requested approval for Muskogee Communication to install new radios in the 2026 fire engine for $3,114, funded by the county quarter excise tax for fire services. Approved unanimously. 3. Firefighting Bunker Gear – Brooks also requested $13,145 from the same fund for bunker gear (boots, coats, pants) for three new hires, fitted individually. Approved unanimously. 4. East Wastewater Treatment Plant Facility Plan Amendment 1 – Interim Utilities Director Jared Cottle explained this is a follow-up task order (amendment to Work Order 2502311) for Garver LLC, increasing the total from $14,000 to $130,000. The study is required under a DEQ consent order and will evaluate the east plant's needs, including a combined single plant option versus separate plants. Timeline: report due by end of 2026. Council discussed cost comparisons and environmental permitting for creek flows. Approved unanimously. 5. Flocculator Replacement Project Completion – Water Treatment Plant Superintendent Luke Anderson reported the project by Machining & Valve Automation Services, LLC was completed in five days. The upgrade allows lower VFD hertz and power savings. Water loss was minimized (drained 750,000 gallons instead of 1.25 million gallons). Final payment of $36,930 authorized. Approved unanimously. 6. Wallace Development Hydraulic Analysis – Jared Cottle presented a $15,000 work order for Infrastructure Solutions Group to analyze water distribution needs along Peaceable Road, anticipating development and possible takeover of a rural water district. The analysis will use the city's water model to recommend pipe sizes. Approved unanimously. 7. Water Treatment Plant Facilities Plan – Cottle presented a $149,207 agreement with Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc. This three-part study will: (1) assess long-term plant capacity and unit capacities; (2) optimize chemical usage through operational analysis; (3) develop a solids management plan for sludge disposal. Jacobs has operational expertise and will provide three data points (local vendor recommendations, global best practices, and their own analysis). Approved unanimously. 8. TH Rogers Canal Repair Project Completion – Environmental Resources Manager Sophia West reported the project by Drake's Construction, LLC was completed and final inspection passed. Final payment of $8,910 authorized. Approved unanimously. 9. Cemetery Fee Ordinance – Community Services Director Doug Basinger presented the ordinance amending Chapter 26 (Cemeteries) and Chapter 48 (Fees) to increase fees, as recommended by the Cemetery Board. Key changes: opening/closing fees from $400 to $800 (doubled); lot fees nearly doubled; disinterment and overtime fees increased; Babyland (children under 5) remains free. Councilor Woodley expressed concern about the magnitude of the increase, particularly the opening/closing fee, stating it “kicks them when the family's down.” She suggested incremental increases or CPI adjustments instead of a sharp rise. Basinger noted the city's fees are still at or below comparables from other cities and private cemeteries like Memory Gardens. Discussion included operational costs (equipment, labor, jackhammering rocks). Council decided to table the ordinance to gather more data on comparables and consider incremental increases. The Cemetery Board meets every two months (next likely in October/November), but a special meeting could be called. The item was tabled without a vote. Key Outcomes - All consent agenda items and scheduled business items (1–8) were approved unanimously by voice vote (council members present: Boatright, Beatty, Woodley, Stone, Wansick, Mayor Few). - The cemetery fee ordinance (Item 9) was tabled pending further review of fee comparables and consideration of incremental increases or CPI-based adjustments. Council requested staff bring back data at a future meeting. - The meeting then convened as the McAlester Airport Authority, McAlester Public Works Authority, and McAlester Economic Development Authority, each approving their minutes from August 25, 2026, and concurring with the City Council's action on Consent Agenda Item C (claims). The Public Works Authority additionally concurred with City Council Items 4, 5, 6, and 7. All motions carried unanimously. - City Manager Ken Wimer praised the utilities crew for handling five major water line breaks over the weekend in extreme heat. He announced a vacation absence (Sherri Swift acting city manager until Monday, then Windy Night through the following Friday). - Councilor Stone reported a positive comparison to roads in Lansing, Michigan, and reminded the public of the Free Fair and a quilt fundraiser. - Mayor Few acknowledged ongoing traffic issues at the Highway 7 group and stated the city is working on long-term solutions for that intersection.