The Public Meeting Index

The Broken Arrow City Council met on November 3, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. local time in Council Chambers. The amended agenda included routine consent items, a general obligation bond presentation, public comments about Chief Lance Arnold, election and construction approvals, three general obligation bond sales, ordinance previews and adoptions, and an executive session on pending eminent domain litigation. No minutes were available; the transcript ends as the Council enters executive session. Roll call recorded Green, Ford, Parks, and Wimpy present; Council Member Pickel was not recorded in the transcript roll call. Consent Calendar - Approved the consent agenda with Item D removed. Item D, the 2027 notification of regularly scheduled meetings, was amended by motion and second to move the first April 2027 Council meeting to the Monday before election day; the transcript shows the roll-call system was activated but does not record the vote result. - Routine approvals included out-of-state travel by Council members, the October 6, 2026 City Council minutes, the September 24, 2026 Planning Commission minutes, the Optimist Youth Appreciation Day proclamation for November 13, 2026, Budget Amendments 22 through 26 for FY2027, a Kimley-Horn agreement amendment for the College Street Rehabilitation Project, City Manager and Assistant City Manager consultant and construction agreements of $100,000 or less, a Central Salt bid amendment for winter road salt, a $28,208.06 BMW North America settlement for a 2024 BMW R 1250 police motorcycle, surplus equipment trade-in authorization, a Progressive insurance claim acceptance, a Cherokee Pride Construction change order for 6th Street Widening, a Hilderbrand drainage easement, Shutts Family Trust utility easement and right-of-way acceptances, and the October 26, 2026 claims list. Public Comments & Testimony - Brian Cathy, a resident, expressed deep disappointment with the City Manager's communication and leadership regarding Chief Lance Arnold's administrative leave. He said his frustration was directed at the City Manager, not the Council, expressed support for Chief Arnold, asked the city to reassure residents that the review did not involve criminal or moral-turpitude allegations, and submitted a written statement for the record. He also criticized the Mayor's handling of meeting rules; after exceeding time and using profanity, he was told to stop. - Chris Walker, a retired law enforcement officer with 27 years of service and an FOP member speaking as a private citizen, said he had never seen an FOP lodge stand with a police chief in opposition to city administration. He said the local lodge and community support Chief Arnold and urged the Council to stand for Chief Arnold and allow him to continue leading the department. - The agenda listed three citizens signed up to speak; the transcript records two speakers. No action was taken under this item. Discussion Items - General obligation bond presentation: Assistant City Manager Kenny Schwab, Cindy, and Charlie presented the history and process of GO bonds. They said Broken Arrow's first bond was in 1909 for water; GO bonds are repaid with property tax while sales tax funds daily operations; Oklahoma is the only state that does not allow property tax for municipal operations. They reported the city's net assessed value rose from $829,218,000 in 2016 to nearly $1.5 billion, a 78.8% increase, and the city's mill levy is 16.48 mills against a 16.5 target. They described the $415 million 2026 bond authorization, projected $398 million remaining after this year's sales, and voter approval of roughly seven of every ten bond propositions. - General Council business: Resolution 1780 authorized the April 6, 2027 nonpartisan general election for Ward 3, Ward 4, and Member at Large; a motion to approve was made and seconded. Council awarded the lowest responsible bid for the General Services Center Administration Building, Project No. 2517170, to Myers-Cherry Construction, LLC at $2,573,000 with three alternates; Shannon Marshall said nine bidders competed. Resolution 1782, approving the Broken Arrow Municipal Authority's Sales Tax Revenue Note Series 2026 indebtedness, was tabled until after the BAMA item; staff later recommended approval, and a motion and second were recorded. - Preview ordinances: An ordinance amending the traffic code accident-report threshold from $300 to $3,000 to align with HB 4143 was previewed and set for adoption. Ordinance 3966, adding Land Subdivision Code Section 6.13 for removal of illegal discriminatory restrictive covenants under SB 2139, was previewed and set for adoption. - Annexation: Ordinance 3961 would voluntarily annex approximately 75.48 acres one-third mile north of Washington Street, also known as 91st Street, and west of Oneta Road, also known as 241st East Avenue, in Wagoner County. Rocky Hinkle said the property owner requested annexation for a single-family residential subdivision; Council moved to adopt the ordinance and approved the emergency clause. Bond Sales and Debt Issuance - Council received bids and awarded three GO bond series to Robert W. Baird & Co.: Series 2026A, $9,775,000, at 4.1402% with four bids; Series 2026B, $14,750,000, at 4.1337% with four bids; and Series 2026C, $2,000,000, at 4.2155% with four bidders. Series 2026A was from the 2018 authorization; Series 2026B and 2026C were under the $415 million 2026 authorization. - Council then moved to adopt Ordinance Nos. 3963, 3964, and 3965 authorizing the respective bond issues and approved the related emergency clauses. Key Outcomes - Consent agenda minus Item D was approved by motion and second; Item D was amended to shift the first April 2027 Council meeting to the Monday before election day, though the transcript does not record the final vote tally. - Resolution 1780 for the April 6, 2027 election was approved by motion and second; the Myers-Cherry Construction bid was awarded; and the three GO bond sales were awarded to Robert W. Baird & Co. - Ordinance 3961 annexation and its emergency clause advanced; Ordinance Nos. 3963, 3964, and 3965 and their emergency clauses advanced; the traffic accident-report and restrictive-covenant ordinances were previewed and set for adoption at the next meeting. - Resolution 1782 was tabled pending BAMA action and later recommended for approval, but the transcript does not clearly record a final roll-call vote. - Council voted to enter executive session regarding City of Broken Arrow v. Norma Carter Brown, et al., Wagoner County District Court Case No. CV-2026-33, to discuss possible settlement under 25 O.S. Section 307(B)(4). The recorded roll call was Green yes, Ford yes, Parks yes, and Wimpy yes. No open-session action or adjournment is recorded after entering executive session. Remarks and Updates - Council members recognized the Pride of Broken Arrow Marching Band's 24th consecutive state championship and 33rd overall state title; announced the Veterans Day Parade on Saturday at 10 a.m. and a salute to veterans at 2 p.m.; noted the Broken Arrow Tigers district championship and Keep Oklahoma Beautiful finalist recognition. - The City Manager clarified the council-manager form of government, stating that employee matters are handled by the City Manager rather than the Council. The Mayor thanked citizens for supporting Chief Arnold but said foul language and disrespect would not be tolerated.

The Tempe Hearing Officer, Vanessa McDonald, convened a meeting on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, to address code compliance abatement requests. After reading a statement on the hearing officer's authority and procedures, she approved the minutes from the October 20, 2026 hearing and considered three property abatement requests. No members of the public were present or provided testimony. Minutes from October 20, 2026 - The hearing officer stated that she believed the minutes accurately reflected the preceding hearing and approved them without discussion or objection. Abatement Requests 1. Maroney/Moroni Property – 1952 E. Concorda Dr. - Inspector: Michael Moreno (City of Tempe Code Compliance) presented the request for a 180-day open abatement for violations including deteriorated landscape, junk, trash, debris, and an inoperable vehicle (vehicle not part of the abatement). - Timeline: Case initiated February 18, 2026; initial inspection February 26; first notice mailed March 18; multiple follow-ups, phone contacts, and extensions through July; citation issued July 10, fines unpaid; notice of intent to abate posted October 1. Photographs taken on the meeting date showed continued violations. - Public Comment: None (no online or in-person speakers). - Decision: The hearing officer approved the 180-day open abatement (case KCE 261048), citing health, safety, and aesthetic concerns. - Discrepancy Note: The agenda listed the property as 'MARONEY', but the transcript and inspector referred to it as the 'Moroni' property and the owner as Patrick Moroni. 2. Mackey Property – 2001 E. Orange St. - Inspector: Michael Moreno presented the request for a 180-day open abatement for deteriorated front and rear landscape, junk, trash, debris, and a broken window. - Timeline: Case initiated March 9; initial inspection March 10; first notice March 30; owner contacted but did not correct violations; multiple revised notices through June; citation issued August 5, fines unpaid; notice of intent to abate posted September 23. Photographs showed overgrown vegetation and debris throughout the property. - Public Comment: None. - Decision: The hearing officer approved the 180-day open abatement (case KCE 261450), noting the owner's lack of responsiveness and the health/safety need. 3. Stoddard Property – 2015 S. La Rosa Dr. - Inspector: Elijah Johnson (City of Tempe Code Compliance) presented the request for a 180-day open abatement for deteriorated landscape (overheight grass, weeds, dead vegetation) and junk/trash/debris. - Timeline: Case initiated February 20; initial inspection February 23; first notice sent; no owner contact; multiple inspections showing no correction; citation issued April 29; case reassigned to Inspector Johnson in September; he contacted the owner and explained the process; notice of intent to abate hand-delivered September 29. Photographs showed continued violations. - Public Comment: None. - Decision: The hearing officer approved the 180-day open abatement (case KCE 261095), based on the condition of the property and lack of owner response. Announcements - The next hearing officer meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at 5:00 PM in the Tempe City Council Chambers. Key Outcomes - All three abatement requests were approved with 180-day open abatements, authorizing the City to abate the properties at the owners' expense if compliance is not achieved within 14 days. - The minutes from October 20, 2026 were approved.

Note: The agenda and raw transcription indicate this meeting occurred on November 2, 2026, but the provided source states the meeting took place on November 3, 2026. This summary uses the provided date. The Borough of Dormont Council held a voting session on November 3, 2026, at 7:00 PM. The meeting included public comments, committee reports, and action on numerous agenda items including the approval of multiple resolutions, contracts, and personnel hires. Key highlights included the awarding of contracts for the Next Generation Playground project, the adoption of the 2027 budget advertisement, and public opposition to an unrelated development project (the "Penrose project"). Consent Calendar - Approved minutes from October 5, 19, and 26, 2026. - Approved September 2026 reports from the Fire Department, Building and Code Enforcement, and Animal Control. - Approved hiring Christian Schulz as Parking Enforcement Officer (start date October 13, 2026). - Approved hiring Steven Christy as a Crossing Guard (start date October 19, 2026). Public Comments & Testimony - KO Cross Country Team: Anthony Semana (captain) and other team members thanked the council for a donation used to purchase warm-ups. The team grew from 3 to approximately 15 members over four years. They presented a thank-you card. - Unidentified Speaker (Penrose Project): A speaker urged the council to vote no on the "Penrose project," asking for a pause until an independent study of infrastructure, safety, subsidies, and school impacts is conducted. The speaker claimed to represent "1,000 of your constituents." - Robert Dahl (Park Boulevard, resident for 37.5 years): Opposed converting prime business property on Liberty Avenue into subsidized housing, citing lack of on-site parking, tax exemptions for new residents, and failure to address parking for approximately 400 cars. Discussion Items - Committee Reports: - Finance (Councilperson Rieger): Focused on budget discussions; action items for advertising the 2027 budget and approving an MOU with IAFF Local 3584. Met with Just Harvest regarding the tax preparation site. - Public Safety (Councilperson Melvin): Noted no new updates due to military service; discussed parking enforcement with Manager Stinner. - Recreation & Community Affairs (Councilperson Munson): Excited to award playground construction contracts. Announced upcoming events: Christmas Tree Lighting (Dec 4), Home for the Holidays (Dec 5), Hanukkah Festival (Dec 6). - Property & Public Works: Working on transition to LED lighting with Nate Tornick. - Planning & Sustainability: No agenda items; will update car plan after budget. - Business District: Resolution for Small Business Saturday; continuing work on parking contract overhaul and potential rate adjustments. - Mayor Walsh: Thanked police/fire for trick-or-treat presence; announced 113 pounds of unused prescription drugs collected on National Drug Take Back Day (Oct 24); reminded of year-round drop box. - Council President Downs: Thanked participants in Halloween. Announced reactivation of Next Generation Playground fundraising committee (raised $24,000 so far); seeking public members; former council member Brian Whitford will co-chair. Requested volunteers via email. - Borough Manager Stinner: Thanked participants in Dormont Street Music Festival; worked on 2027 budget and hiring managers. Convened first pension board meeting. Thanked Nate Tornick for Act 129 rebate program that saved on lighting costs. Key Outcomes - Resolution 19, 2026 (Small Business Saturday): Approved unanimously – designating November 28, 2026 as Small Business Saturday. - Resolution 20, 2026 (Fire Truck Sale): Approved unanimously – ratifying sale of a 2008 Sutphen Shield Pumper Truck to Powhatan County, Virginia for $120,000. - 2027 Budget Advertisement: Authorized unanimously to advertise and display the budget. - Public Goods Funds for Christmas Lights: Approved $1,350 from Councilperson Downs and $1,350 from Councilperson Ventresca (total $2,700) for Christmas lights in Hillsdale Park. - MOU with IAFF Local 3584: Approved unanimously – adjusting working schedules of career firefighters. - Recreation Plan Award: Approved awarding the Borough of Dormont Recreation Plan to Pashek MTR pursuant to DCNR waiver. - Hire Seth Portenlanger: Approved hiring Seth Portenlanger as Community and Recreation Manager. - Playground Site Construction Contract: Approved awarding to low bidder Plavchak Construction in the amount of $1,382,970. - Playground Electrical Construction Contract: Approved awarding to low bidder Allegheny City Electric in the amount of $109,000. - Playground Safety Surface Purchase: Approved purchase through PA COSTARS Contract from Yocca Playgrounds & Outdoor Fitness, not to exceed $250,000. - Public Goods Funds for Just Harvest: Approved $675 from Councilperson Rieger and $675 from Councilperson Melvin (total $1,350) for Just Harvest Income Tax Preparation Service, with an amendment to correct the spelling of Councilperson Rieger's name to "RIEGER." - Executive Session: Council entered executive session for legal advice; no further votes or deliberation.

The Wilmington City Council met at 6:30 p.m. on November 3, 2026, at the Skyline Center in Wilmington, NC. Council heard a proclamation, received an informational presentation on the Hillcrest redevelopment, approved a consent agenda, and acted on four public hearing items, including a group day facility ordinance that passed on a divided vote. Presentations - Mayor Bill Savage proclaimed November 2026 as National Family Caregivers Month. The proclamation cited caregivers providing 1.79 billion hours of care valued at $33 billion annually in North Carolina, and a caregiver advocate thanked the council for the recognition. - Wilmington Housing Authority (WHA) CEO Tyrone Garrett and attorney Sam Frank presented on the Hillcrest redevelopment project. Garrett said WHA is evolving and that its five redevelopment projects are estimated to support over 1,300 jobs, generate about $90 million in labor income, contribute about $234 million in economic output, and add nearly $139 million in value over 5–7 years. Frank described the 26-acre WWII-era site with 256 units in 98 structures, said redevelopment is required because the buildings and infrastructure are beyond their useful life, and outlined a plan for 550 mixed-income residences that would more than double the affordable homes on the site. Phase one would be a 55+ building with 99 residences. He said every specimen tree on the site has an impacted critical root zone, and emphasized preservation efforts: phase one code-required tree count is 63, and the plan would plant 84; the Board of Adjustment approved removal of six specimen trees in phase one, permits were sought for five, and WHA is still trying to save tree 10. In response to council questions, the team said all utilities would be buried, phase one construction was expected to take about 15 months with completion around fall 2028, tree relocation was not considered for phase one, and the phase one building would be four stories (about 45–50 feet). Director Garrett cited RAD requirements in saying current residents were consulted; he relayed one tenant's view that many trees are dead or over-mature and should come down. Council noted this was a presentation only, with no vote. Consent Calendar - Approved 6-0: Resolution authorizing the City Manager to purchase 48 sets of firefighting coats and pants from NAFECO of Decatur, AL for $213,702. - Approved 6-0: Resolution authorizing the City Manager to contract with Dr. Yael Gold, P.C. for behavioral health and wellness services for Wilmington Fire and Police personnel for $600,000 over three years. - Approved 6-0: Minutes of the October 19, 2026 agenda briefing and October 20, 2026 regular council meeting. All consent items were approved in a single 6-0 consent agenda vote. Public Comments & Testimony - Ty, a city resident, said the new adopt-a-bench program is a “farce,” arguing that the 40 public-built benches cannot be retrofitted to the adoption standard, that participation effectively requires donating a specific $5,000 bench or owning a concrete company, and that it cost over $7,000 just for an engineer to review one site. He said at the current rate of 19 bus stops per year, it would take close to 20 years for every stop to have seating, and he pointed to Nashville and Durham as replicable models. His stated goal was making Wilmington more comfortable for the working class. - Isaiah Hill, a city resident, said Black Americans in Wilmington are harassed, followed, and profiled, called it a violation of their rights, and urged equal treatment. - During PH4, Tony Perez of Living Hope Bay Center said he was not afraid of regulation, but questioned the proposed compliance/enforcement provision, distinguished day shelters from overnight shelters and bars that serve alcohol, and asked council to slow down and avoid creating a lasting precedent based on a short-term reaction. Discussion Items: Public Hearings - PH1 – Projecting signs in MD-10 and MD-17 districts: Staff said the Planning Commission recommended approval 5-1. Applicant Walter Pete Avery spoke in support, noting the proposed limits of one sign per multi-dwelling building, 50 square feet maximum, and above-ground-floor placement. No one from the public spoke during the hearing. Council approved the ordinance 6-0 and unanimously waived second reading. - PH2 – Rezone 0.514 acre at 428, 430, and 432 Eastwood Road from R-15 to O&I: Staff reported a 6-0 Planning Commission recommendation. Applicant Cindy Wolf said the rezoning would clean up split zoning on a fully developed parcel. No public speakers. Council approved 6-0 and waived second reading. - PH3 – Rezone 3.01 acres at 5000 Market Street from CS to RB: Staff reported a unanimous Planning Commission recommendation. No applicant or public speaker appeared. Council approved 6-0 and waived second reading. - PH4 – Restore group day facilities as a permitted use: Staff said the use was eliminated in the 2021 LDC update, and the amendment would reestablish it with a conditional zoning process. The Planning Commission tied 3-3 over whether to add a 1,000-foot separation from schools, which resulted in a recommendation of denial; staff appealed. The council debated the new enforcement language (Section F). Councilmember Lowe moved to send it back, Councilmember Santa Guido seconded with a friendly amendment to remove the new Section F and approve the rest, and that amended motion passed 4-2. The subsequent motion to waive second reading failed because the vote was not unanimous, so the ordinance will be heard again. Key Outcomes - Consent agenda approved 6-0. - PH1, PH2, and PH3 each approved 6-0 on first reading, with second readings waived, making them final. - PH4 approved 4-2 on first reading with new compliance language removed; second reading was not waived, so it returns at the next regular meeting on November 17, 2026. - The Hillcrest presentation was informational; no vote was taken. - Councilmember Andrews invited the public to the Southeast North Carolina Veterans Parade on November 7, 2026, and recognized Veterans Day on November 11, 2026.

The Blacksburg Planning Commission held its regular meeting on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. in the Roger E. Hedgepeth Chambers of the Blacksburg Municipal Building. Commissioners approved the consent agenda, received staff and Town Council reports, and heard no public comments or public hearing testimony. Consent Calendar - Approved the consent agenda by voice vote, with all in favor and none opposed, including the October 6, 2026 Planning Commission meeting minutes. - Scheduled a public hearing for December 1, 2026, on Zoning Ordinance Amendment (ZOA) 57, which addresses marijuana uses and vape sales. Public Comments & Testimony - No members of the public spoke during the public comment period, and no public hearings were held. Discussion Items - Unfinished Business: The Historic or Design Review Board representative was not present. A commissioner who listened to the Montgomery County Planning Commission reported that the county commission discussed marijuana/vape sales zoning similar to Blacksburg, a special use permit compliance matter for Altamond's Campground near Floyd County (where improvements had been made since the 1980s), and a cell tower fixture. The commissioner noted the challenge of reviewing land adjacent to unzoned Floyd County, including the absence of Floyd County GIS data. - Additional Commissioner Item: A commissioner asked about a fence on library property next to a house. The Town Council representative responded that a resident had raised the issue, John Boyer of Public Works determined the wooden fence is on library property, and staff are working on the matter. - Planning Director's Report: Nick Baker, filling in for Andrew and Kenzie, announced a Planning Commission work session on November 17, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. at Blacksburg Motor Company's conference room one. Topics will include the marijuana/vape use ordinance review (with staff updates and a use matrix developed with legal), a Recode Blacksburg technical report follow-up, and a development project update. Baker also reminded the commission that the Blacksburg Horizon Survey, the comprehensive plan update survey, is open to the public until December 18, 2026, through the Let's Talk Blacksburg website; the current public engagement round has ended, and the next round will begin next year. - Chair's Report: The chair offered no formal report but encouraged public participation in the comprehensive planning process, describing it as the backbone of what the commission and Town Council implement and noting it will shape Blacksburg over the next 10, 15, 20, 50, and 100 years. - Town Council Report: The Town Council representative reported that Town Council did not hold its normal work session because of a special election to fill two Town Council seats for one-year terms. At the prior business meeting, Council held a public hearing on updating the town charter to reflect current boundaries. Boundaries had not been surveyed since 1973; the update was administrative, and the General Assembly must approve the charter change. The town's delegate and state senator agreed to carry the legislation. Key Outcomes - Unanimously approved the consent agenda, including the October 6, 2026 meeting minutes and the December 1, 2026 public hearing on ZOA 57. - Scheduled the next Planning Commission work session for November 17, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.; the next regular meeting is December 1, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. - The Blacksburg Horizon Survey remains open until December 18, 2026, and the next public engagement round will resume next year.

The Clayton County Board of Commissioners held its regular business meeting on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:18 p.m. All four district commissioners and the chairwoman were present. After an invocation by Pastor Luke Hall of New Vision Christian Church in Lake City and the Pledge of Allegiance, the board amended its agenda to add an emergency change-order ratification and moved Item 18 to the regular agenda. The meeting included three presentations, public comment, a 20-item consent agenda, two moratorium resolutions, a behavioral health crisis center IGA, an executive session for litigation, and several settlements and budget actions. Presentations & Proclamations - Recognized Lieutenant Colonel Joyce Wingate Sly, U.S. Army, as Veteran of the Month. The citation described her nursing and education career, Army Reserve service including Operation Desert Storm, retirement in 1995, later clinical psychology practice and hospice work, and community activity at the Frank Bailey Senior Center. She thanked the board and said she was celebrating her 91st birthday. - Presented a proclamation honoring Eddie L. Boyd for community service and youth advocacy. The citation noted his relocation to the Atlanta area after Hurricane Katrina, coaching the Forest Park Saints youth soccer team since 2011, COVID-era Litter Brigade work, gun-violence prevention and gunlock giveaways, and service as Morrow High School PTSA president. Boyd dedicated the honor to his daughter, Ebony Boyd. - Presented a proclamation recognizing Rotary International and World Polio Day on October 24, 2026. The citation stated Rotary was founded February 23, 1905; has 1.2 million members in over 35,000 clubs in 200 countries; polio cases have dropped 99.9% since 1988; Rotary has contributed more than $1.8 billion; donor governments have contributed more than $8 billion; Georgia has over 3,600 members in more than 87 clubs; and Clayton County has the Rotary Club of Atlanta Southern Crescent and the Rotary Club of Lake Spivey. A Rotary representative said only Afghanistan and Pakistan remain polio-endemic and that Rotary has worked on eradication since 1985. Public Comments & Testimony - Jaden Lee, Clayton County District 1, opposed Flock cameras as government surveillance and a Fourth Amendment violation. Lee cited the September 2026 GBI arrest of Clayton County Sheriff Deputy Errol Farrell Jr. for using a Flock camera for non-law-enforcement purposes and raised concerns about sheriff’s office and jail lawsuits leading to taxpayer-funded settlements. Lee urged the county to stop using Flock cameras and to address jail conditions. - Orlando Gooden criticized the former and current ethics boards and Vice Chair Hamburg’s votes. He asked the chairwoman about county funds for a Washington mixer, itineraries for New Orleans and Mexico City conferences, and donations from three golf tournaments intended to fundraising for fire and police salaries. He said the county’s Tier 1 status resulted from incompetence, greed, and corruption. - Gwen Gooden, District 3, asked what county ordinance authorizes a driver and security for the chairwoman and questioned the use of a county vehicle. She asked why officers Benjamin Mays and Ricardo Brown accompanied the chairwoman to New Orleans and Mexico City, said records show the trips cost over $17,000 in taxpayer money, and asked what economic-development benefit came from the trips. She said taxes should not be used as a personal piggy bank. - Timothy Von Dale Jefferson, District 3, urged the board to restore priority to beautification, county road signs, and street sweeping for curb cuts. He said the beautification office was eliminated six or seven years ago and asked a commissioner to lead a renewed countywide program. The chairwoman responded that Keep Clayton Beautiful has been revived under the Solid Waste Management Authority and fully funded for a year but has been inactive. - Dr. Henry Anderson, an unincorporated Clayton County resident from Hampton, urged the chairwoman to use her influence to bring pediatric urgent care to Clayton County. He described outreach to the Board of Health, Chief Sweat, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, and state officials, and asked the chairwoman to convene stakeholders including Chief Sweat, Dr. Waterman, Teresa Talley, and Catherine Moore and to press Senators Warnock and Ossoff. - Mickey Garber, unincorporated Rex, District 1, proposed a celebration of Clayton County’s founding on November 30, 1859, to build pride, camaraderie, and esprit de corps and support beautification. No board action was taken during public comment. Consent Calendar - The amended agenda added an emergency ratification of a $22,687.50 change order with P.E. Structures & Associates LLC for the District 2 Pocket Park. Staff said the work was completed and the pay application had to be finalized by November 10, 2026, before the next November 17 meeting, to avoid jeopardizing grant reimbursement. - The consent agenda was adopted by voice vote without audible opposition. It included approval of the October 20, 2026, regular meeting minutes and routine contract, grant, budget, and property items. - Contract actions included: CP 23-08 legal-name change from Civic Initiatives LLC to Public Knowledge LLC; RFP 23-14 retiree benefit 2027 rate through Marsh McLennan Agency and Retiree First with a 5.87% renewal increase; ITB 25-12 Lakeview Events Center Amphitheater Change Order 14 at $35,621.16 and contract extension to March 5, 2027 (the agenda’s grand-total line shows $35,624.16, a discrepancy); ITB 25-130 District 2 Pocket Park Change Order 4 for $13,750.00; ITB 25-131 District 4 Pocket Park Change Orders 9 and 10 totaling $21,579.80; ITB 26-56 appliance repair award to Maintenance Elite LLC; and a Georgia Power lighting agreement for Library Headquarters at $467.00 per month with $0 prepayment. - Budget and financial items included: FY27 budget amendment 2-21 carrying forward $294,888 in wellness funds; FY27 budget amendment 2-25 appropriating $102,075 for NICE case management software; and an order for remission in State of Georgia v. Xavier Powell and Free At Last Bail Bonds Inc., Case No. 2024CR04859-JP, for $5,274.00. - Grant and authorization resolutions included: Resolution 2026-251 authorizing application for up to $56,000 from the ARC FTA Section 5310 program for FY2028-2029 with up to $11,200 local match covered by existing staff salaries; Resolution 2026-252 for a $31,155.16 Georgia Trauma Commission FY2027 grant; Resolution 2026-253 to accept $50,000 in GEMA EMPG FY2025 funds; Resolution 2026-254 to accept a $131,858 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Grant for police vehicle equipment; Resolution 2026-255 to initiate removal of 6780 Green Industrial Way, Morrow, from the Southlake TOD Overlay; and Resolution 2026-256 authorizing right-of-entry agreements for the Upper Flint River Phased Drainage Project. - Other approvals included Resolution 2026-258 accepting a $3,000 donation from Diamond Communications LLC for the District 3 Youth Golf Leadership and Golf Clinic on November 21, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Lake Spivey Golf Club, and Resolution 2026-259 granting Senator Gail Davenport a special facility use request for a senior dinner for approximately 175 seniors on November 21, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the J. Charley Griswell Senior Center. Discussion Items - Resolution 2026-257, moved from consent to the regular agenda, authorized an intergovernmental agreement with the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities and View Point Health for construction of the Behavioral Health Crisis Center. Staff clarified the IGA is with both the state department and View Point. The county’s total investment was stated as $7 million from the 2021 SPLOST, and the property is in Morrow next to the public storage facility. The resolution was approved by voice vote. - Resolution 2026-260 imposed a moratorium on applications for small box discount variety stores, car washes, tire shops, automotive repair shops, and storage units. It was amended from 60 days to 180 days. Staff noted a prior 2020 small-box moratorium, the 2021-55 ordinance and 2024-135 update, conditional-use rules for tire shops, automotive repair permissions in light and heavy industrial zoning and conditional use in MXI, and no recent car-wash ordinance. The amended resolution carried on a voice vote with one nay. - Resolution 2026-261 imposed a moratorium on barber shops and beauty supply stores, also amended from 60 days to 180 days. One commissioner objected that repeated moratoriums discourage business and that the county had not delivered enough desired development; the chairwoman defended moratoriums as a research and policy tool and cited resident concerns about overproliferation and a prior gas-station moratorium. The amended resolution carried on a voice vote with one nay. Executive Session, Settlements & Budget Actions - The board approved a motion to enter executive session for litigation only and later reconvened. - Approved a $6,000 settlement agreement involving Zanzi Green and Isaiah Gautier, Clayton County, and the police department related to an auto accident on December 7, 2025, at Highway 138 and Jonesboro Road in Jonesboro, and authorized the CFO to amend the budget. - Approved a $55,000 settlement agreement involving Ramona Thurman Bibbins and Clayton County in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia. The chairwoman asked about money owed for school costs; staff said the effect of the agreement offset that amount and that the net was $55,000. - Approved a settlement agreement with Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Georgia under which Kaiser will pay the county $1,500,000 related to outstanding or ongoing invoices, with authorization for the CFO to amend the budget. - Approved FY27 budget amendment 2-26 for the IGA with the Clayton County Development Authority dated April 15, 2024: $600,000 from the General Fund and $5,058,543 from the Central Clayton TAD Fund. - Approved a motion to terminate the IGA with the Clayton County Development Authority under its termination provision. Staff said termination without cause takes six months. The motion carried; Commissioner Davis and Commissioner Reeves were recorded as the two nays. - The meeting adjourned at 7:18 p.m. Key Outcomes - The agenda was amended to add the emergency District 2 Pocket Park change-order ratification and to move the behavioral health crisis center IGA to the regular agenda. - The consent agenda, including the emergency ratification and all listed routine approvals, was adopted. - Resolution 2026-257 for the Behavioral Health Crisis Center IGA was approved. - Resolutions 2026-260 and 2026-261 both passed with 180-day moratoriums, each over one nay. - The board approved settlements involving $6,000, $55,000, and $1,500,000, plus a $5.658543 million Development Authority budget amendment and termination of the Development Authority IGA with two nays. - The meeting adjourned at 7:18 p.m.

The Public Works/Public Utilities Committee of the City of Delaware, Ohio, met on November 3, 2026, at 6:00 PM. The committee received updates on solid waste operations, refuse code and commercial rate revisions, US-23 corridor plans, summer water usage under new rates, and the water service line inventory. Several items were voted upon and forwarded to City Council. Consent Calendar - The committee approved the motion summary from the August 4, 2026 meeting. Solid Waste Management Program Update - Public Works staff reported on the migration to an automated fleet, increasing efficiency from 500–600 stops per driver per day to 800–1,000. - A pilot program with DKMM and the Delaware General Health District will begin in 2027, offering monthly household hazardous waste and battery drop-off at the Public Works facility to remove lithium batteries from the waste stream. The city has experienced three separate fires related to batteries in waste. - Residential collection rates will remain at $27.00 per month, below the regional average of $28.54 and rates in comparable communities (Marysville: $34.50; Westerville: $36.98). Staff characterized the city’s service level (weekly recycling, unlimited yard waste) as superior to most central Ohio communities. - Staff is evaluating a transition to front-load collection trucks, which offer safety and versatility benefits at a similar cost ($500,000), and plans a formal cost analysis next year. Proposed Refuse Code Revisions (Chapter 929) - Proposed changes include requiring recycling carts for single-family homes, mandating city collection for multifamily dwellings, formalizing rate calculations for publicly accessible dumpsters, enabling year-round yard waste collection (by appointment in winter), and tightening senior discount verification requirements for multifamily properties. - The committee voted unanimously to forward the revisions to City Council. Proposed 2027 Commercial Collection Rates (Chapter 197) - Staff proposed increases to commercial rates based on operational cost recovery, noting the new rates will remain competitive with the private sector. A new rate structure for bi-weekly dumpster service was added. - The committee voted unanimously to forward the rate schedule to City Council. US 23 Corridor Improvements and Position Statement - City Engineer Jonathan Owen provided an update on ODOT’s US 23 Corridor Action Plan (23 Connect), which recommends improvements to three segments within the city. Projections within the city include 65 fewer serious/fatal crashes over 20 years, removal of 17–18 traffic signals, and a 35-minute peak travel time reduction on the full corridor between Waldo and I-270 (at a total cost of $1.6 billion). The plan projects over 150 fewer serious or fatal injuries corridor-wide. - He contrasted this with the separate US 23 to I-71 Connector project ($857 million to $1.2 billion), mandated by the state legislature. A final route within a 300-foot wide corridor was identified in October 2026. - Staff presented a position statement recommending the city prioritize the 23 Connect plan over the I-71 connector, arguing it provides greater direct benefit to local residents and regional commuters and that funding both simultaneously is unlikely. The statement acknowledges a combination of both would be ideal for the city. - Committee members questioned the economic impact on local businesses along the corridor and expressed strong objections to potential ODOT land acquisition along Stratford Road that could damage historic properties. - The committee voted unanimously to forward the position statement and a draft resolution to City Council. Public Utilities: Summer Water Usage and Rate Update - Staff reported the new increasing-block water rate structure (implemented January 2026) is functioning as intended. 70% of customers fall in the lowest usage tiers (0–6 CCF). Approximately 1,200 accounts moved out of the highest tier in October 2026 compared to 2025. - Sample bills showed a marginal decrease for a low-usage customer ($18.31 to $18.02) and an increase for a high-usage customer ($106 to $120). Revenue has remained stable; growth is attributed to new connections rather than the block structure. - No council action was required for this item. Water Service Line Inventory Update - The city is complying with the federal Lead and Copper Rule. Of 15,296 service lines, 81% are identified. Currently, 18 lines are preliminarily identified as lead (customer-side) and 155 as galvanized steel; approximately 3,000 lines remain unknown. - Staff is verifying lines through records and customer surveys. A replacement plan and funding mechanisms for customer-side replacements are under development. Customer notification letters will be sent in December. - No council action was required for this item. Staff Comments - Public Works Director Bill Freeno announced the Engineering Division will separate to become its own department effective January 1, 2027. - An RFP is being prepared for a Public Works fleet expansion and facility renovation to address capacity needs, with design work expected in 2027. Member Comments - Committee members noted the successful school blade painting project with all seven elementary schools; the painted blades will be displayed at First Friday. Key Outcomes - Refuse Code Revisions (Chapter 929): Voted unanimously to forward to City Council. - 2027 Commercial Collection Rates (Chapter 197): Voted unanimously to forward to City Council. - US-23 Position Statement and Resolution: Voted unanimously to forward to City Council.

The Killeen City Council met on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, beginning at 5:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers. Mayor Solomon presided; all council members were present except Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez. The meeting included a work session on road projects, citizen comments, a consent agenda, a public hearing, discussion of the Economic Development Policy, and an executive session on security measures related to the scheduled execution of Nidal Hasan. Opening and Agenda Approval - The invocation was given by Chaplain Patrick Huck, and Councilmember Kendrick led the Pledge of Allegiance. - Councilmember Brown moved to approve the agenda with the fireworks permit item (RS-26-176) removed from the consent agenda; the motion lacked a second. Councilmember Nash-King then moved to approve the agenda as written, seconded by Councilmember Kendrick. The motion passed 5-1, with Councilmember Brown opposed. Public Comments & Testimony - Agenda-item comments: Michael Fuanino opposed the downtown fireworks display, called fireworks inappropriate for Christmas, criticized spending on downtown revitalization and KEDC-driven economic development, and urged the council to stop taxpayer subsidies for downtown businesses. - Dr. Sunisi Croft asked the council not to rush the Economic Development Policy changes. She argued that the proposed shift of the KEDC liaison role from the Development Services Director to the City Manager would burden the new city manager before she could evaluate the city, and that the proposed update would omit the Innovation Black Chamber of Commerce (IBCC) as a codified partner while favoring outside corporate recruitment. - Ronnie Russell said the IBCC was already listed in the economic development policy as a partner, was excluded from update discussions, and that the redline changes could override the organization's existing contract. He asked that all current partners be included in the rewrite. - Public hearing comments: No speakers signed up for the public hearing on the 1401 Mulford Street rezoning. - Non-agenda comments: Larry Mohiki, board president of Families in Crisis, requested $400,000 for 2027 with a minimum two-year commitment to keep the homeless shelter open. He said Families in Crisis has provided homeless services since 1980, is HUD- and CARF-certified, would contribute $252,000 plus administration, and that the shelter averaged 85.8 people per night last year and placed 48 people into housing this year. He warned that without funding after December 31 the facility would be repurposed and could not reopen as a general shelter. - Michael Fuanino, in non-agenda comments, criticized the city's image, said downtown and the museum had not delivered promised visitors, said Killeen was not in the top 100 places for veterans despite the area being the second-largest Army post, and called on the mayor to remove board member Whiteside. - Drew Nevitt offered a positive view of Killeen, praising the parks system, the 2040 plan, downtown progress, local businesses, and support for houseless residents, and characterized much of the public negativity as a loud minority. Consent Calendar - After a parliamentary exchange about removing an item from consent, the council voted 6-0 to approve the consent agenda with RS-26-176 removed. - MN-26-042: Minutes of the October 20, 2026 regular meeting approved. No minutes text was included in the source materials. - RS-26-177: Computer hardware procurement from GTS Technology Solutions through the Texas Department of Information Resources approved in the amount of $343,316.50. - RS-26-178: BuyBoard purchase of consumable medical supplies from Bound Tree and Henry Schein approved in a combined amount of $476,000. - RS-26-179: Bid No. 27-12, Re-Issue FY2027 Annual Street Construction Materials, awarded to selected vendors in the amount of $1,000,000 citywide. Discussion Items - Work session, Stagecoach Road Reconstruction Phase 2 (RS-26-180): Staff presented the proposed award of Bid No. 27-10 to JHL Construction for $8,366,040.88. Phase 1, from East Tremere to WS Young, was completed by JHL; Phase 2 continues from WS Young to Highway 195 and includes sidewalk infill. Three bids were received on September 9, 2026, and JHL was the low bidder. Staff recommended JHL as the responsive low bidder and best value. Council questions addressed the bidding package and the $3,000 vegetative watering line item. No action was taken during the work session. - Work session, Featherline Road Reconstruction Contract Amendment No. 3 (RS-26-181): Staff requested approval of $80,591.87 for Kimley-Horn. The amendment covers design services, geotechnical engineering, structural design for stormwater crossings, and water line coordination, and removes CLOMAR, environmental, and unused FEMA fee work. Questions addressed right-of-way and temporary easements and headwalls. No action was taken during the work session. - Economic Development Policy update (DS-26-096): Staff and KEDC outlined amendments to the policy, whose last review was completed in August 2024. Proposed changes include targeted industry recruitment; adding the Greater Killeen Chamber of Commerce, Fort Hood Regional Economic Development, and Killeen Industrial Foundation as workforce partners while removing the Business Resource Center; changing the city staff liaison from the Development Services Director to the City Manager or designee; revising incentive processes and tax abatement policy language; defining fast-track roles and timelines; and expanding reporting and application requirements. Councilmember Bass began to discuss the IBCC's role before the city attorney noted a tabling motion was on the floor. Councilmember Brown argued the item warranted full discussion before being postponed. Councilmember Nash-King moved to table it until the new city manager arrives the following week. A call for the vote was seconded, and the tabling motion passed 5-1, with Councilmember Brown opposed. Regular Session Actions - RS-26-176 Fireworks permit: The council considered the pulled item for a fireworks display at the Killeen Municipal Annex on December 4, 2026. Fire department staff said the permit has no cost to the city and the event is already staffed and budgeted, and that the display is about 30-45 seconds of low-level cakes, not mortars. Councilmember Brown opposed, citing cost, optics the day after the scheduled execution at Fort Hood, and concerns about fireworks at Christmas. Other members supported it as a brief enhancement to the tree-lighting celebration. The permit was approved 5-1, with Councilmember Brown opposed. - RS-26-180 Stagecoach Road: The council awarded Bid No. 27-10 to JHL Construction in the amount of $8,366,040.88. The motion passed 6-0. - RS-26-181 Featherline Road: The council approved Contract Amendment No. 3 with Kimley-Horn in the amount of $80,591.87. The motion passed 6-0. - PH-26-038 Rezoning: The council held a public hearing and approved a city-initiated rezoning of approximately 0.23 acre at 1401 Mulford Street from B-3 Local Business to R-1 Single Family Residential (Case Z26-20). The property is a single-family home that is currently legal nonconforming. The council had not acted on the request in September because written owner consent was missing; the consent form was received September 4, 2026. Staff notified 59 surrounding property owners and received no other written responses. Planning and Zoning recommended approval unanimously on September 28, 2026. No one signed up to speak at the public hearing. The rezoning passed 6-0. Executive Session - The council entered executive session at 6:17 p.m. under Texas Government Code Section 551.076 to discuss implementation of security measures and protocol related to the scheduled execution of Nidal Hasan. The open session reconvened at 7:08 p.m., and no action was reported. Key Outcomes - Agenda approved 5-1, with Councilmember Brown opposed. - Consent agenda, with RS-26-176 removed, approved 6-0. - RS-26-176 fireworks permit approved 5-1, with Councilmember Brown opposed. - RS-26-180 Stagecoach Road bid award approved 6-0. - RS-26-181 Featherline Road Contract Amendment No. 3 approved 6-0. - PH-26-038 rezoning approved 6-0. - DS-26-096 Economic Development Policy update tabled 5-1, with Councilmember Brown opposed. - Executive session held; no reportable action.

The Goose Creek Planning Commission held its regular meeting on November 3, 2026, at the Municipal Court. Commissioners approved consent items, received a Development Impact Fee Study update, discussed and voted to recommend denial of a zoning text amendment package, and voted to recommend approval of the Five-Year Review of the Comprehensive Plan to the City Council. Consent Calendar - The agenda was approved as written on a motion by Vice Chair Heather Byrd, seconded by Commissioner Lisa Burdick. - Minutes from the October 6, 2026, meeting were approved on a motion by Commissioner Lisa Burdick, seconded by Commissioner Gena Glaze. - Two plats were received for informational purposes: the final subdivision plat of Planet Road Town Homes phase two and a subdivision on Beverly Drive. - The 2027 calendar was noted for informational purposes; staff apologized for an error listing a November 2027 meeting, which has been cancelled to avoid conflict with Election Day. Public Comments & Testimony - No members of the public provided comments during the general public comment period. Discussion Items Development Impact Fee Study Update - The City CFO presented the Development Impact Fee Study update, stating its purpose is to ensure new development pays a proportionate share of capital improvement costs. The item was for discussion only, with a formal recommendation expected on December 1, 2026. - Commissioners questioned the methodology for occupant counts in single-family versus multifamily dwellings and how attached townhouses and duplexes are classified (staff clarified they are counted as single-family when on individual parcels). - The study proposes updated maximum fees. The Carnes Crossroads development operates under a separate development agreement capping fees, which limits revenue from that high-growth area. Staff noted the previous study funded approximately 68% of allowable costs, while this study funds roughly 46% due to proportional growth changes. - An annual inflationary adjustment is proposed, currently based on the Engineering News Record Construction Cost Index (ENRCCI), although staff recommends switching to the CPI index from the SC Rural and Fiscal Affairs Office. Zoning Text Amendment (Title XV, UDO Sections 5.2, 5.5, 5.6, 6.2) - Staff (Kendra) presented proposed amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance to add clarity regarding tree corridors, site landscaping buffers, dumpster screening, electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, seat walls, and open space standards. - Commissioners expressed significant concerns. Commissioner Josh Lilly noted the proposed tree corridor and open space requirements remove too much developable land on smaller infill projects (10-20 acres), which drives up housing costs. Commissioner Judie Edwards raised concerns about native plantings near ponds attracting wildlife. - Regarding EV charging stations, commissioners argued the requirement should be dictated by the market rather than mandated by ordinance, as it creates a burden for small businesses. City Council had recommended updating the standard to one station per 200 spaces. - Outcome: Commissioner Josh Lilly made a motion to recommend denial of the entire zoning text amendment package. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Nick Matthews and carried. Comprehensive Plan Five-Year Review (Item V.B) - Wyatt Sightly of the BCD COG presented the Five-Year Review of the Comprehensive Plan. Public engagement included spring and fall open houses and a fall online survey (21-23 participants). Commissioners noted the low survey participation and expressed interest in broader outreach for the next update. - Key findings include: estimated 2024 population of 48,000, projected to reach 53,000 by 2030; median household income of approximately $88,000; a housing cost burden affecting 26% of households; and over $22 million in park investments since 2020. - Transportation analysis showed heavy outflow commuting (19,000+ outflow vs. 1,500 internal commuters). The future land use map was updated with the current city boundary. - Outcome: Commissioner Lisa Burdick made a motion to recommend approval of the resolution for City Council adoption of the Five-Year Review. The motion carried unanimously. Key Outcomes - Recommendation to Deny Zoning Text Amendment: The Commission voted to recommend denial of the proposed amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance (Title XV, Sections 5.2, 5.5, 5.6, 6.2) to City Council. - Recommendation to Approve Comprehensive Plan: The Commission voted to recommend approval of the Five-Year Review of the Comprehensive Plan to City Council, with a first reading and public hearing scheduled for November. - Next Step for Impact Fees: The Development Impact Fee Study will return to the Planning Commission for a formal recommendation on December 1, 2026.