Public Meetings - Germantown, Tennessee

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen met on Monday, August 10, 2026 at 6:00 PM in the Council Chambers. The meeting included two public hearings under the Beer Board, approval of the consent agenda with six items, and a single regular agenda item: the revised outline plan for the Goodwin Farms Planned Unit Development. All votes were unanimous. Consent Calendar - Change Order No. 1 – Wolf River Boulevard and Houston High School Traffic Signal: Approved as part of the consent agenda ($29,240). - Donation – Germantown Education Foundation – Friend of the Foundation – 4th Quarter: $3,150 donated via water bill contributions. - Donations – Parks and Recreation: Total $1,150, including $900 in memory of Sue Olsen from the Germantown Garden Club and Germantown Senior Commission, and $250 for a park bench at The Oaks at McBay Park in memory of a beloved duck named Gladys. - Election – Industrial Development Board: Mr. Gary Yenzer elected. - Purchase – Firefighter Turnout Gear: Approved at approximately $73,190. - Purchase – Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus: Approved at approximately $485,678. Public Comments & Testimony - Edgar Babian (3580 Crestwind Drive, HOA president): Expressed opposition to the revised Goodwin Farms outline plan. He stated that the original 2017 phasing agreement was designed to keep traffic out of the Crestwind subdivision, with a delayed connection to Forestwood originally planned for phase 9 or 7 but now moved to phase 2. He also noted drainage changes that could create problems and argued that the developer's reason for the change (water line looping) could still be accomplished without altering the phasing. He requested the original phasing be maintained. - Theodore Pepin (3569 Crestwind Drive): Expressed concern about construction traffic on Crestwind Drive, noting pedestrian activity including families with strollers. He asked for a firm agreement to limit construction traffic and prevent deliveries from using Crestwind as a shortcut. Beer Board Public Hearings - Urban Fusion Asian Bistro – On-Premise Beer Permit (New Owner): Ling Chen applied following a change in ownership from her father. No public comments. Approved unanimously after questions about local residency, previous violations (none), and server training. The restaurant is at 2015 Exeter Road. - Germantown Chamber of Commerce – Temporary Beer Permit for Taste of the Town: The Chamber sought authorization to serve beer at the annual event on September 26, 2026 from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM at the Great Hall and Conference Center (1900 South Germantown Road). No public comments. Approved unanimously after noting complete application documentation. Discussion Items - Resolution 26R11 – Goodwin Farms Planned Unit Development Revised Outline Plan: Director of Economic and Community Development Cameron Ross presented the revised plan, which moves phase 2 from the eastern border to the western border of the property and reduces the number of phases from nine to seven (originally 10 in 2017). The plan includes 228 lots with minor adjustments to lot types (e.g., two additional 15,000 sq ft lots). Key infrastructure includes a water line loop at Forestwood to improve fire protection and eliminate a dead-end water main. A type three barrier will be installed at Forestwood during phase 2 construction to block construction traffic from entering Crestwind; after initial acceptance, a semi-permanent sign will direct construction traffic away from the neighborhood. Drainage concerns were addressed: a large culvert and retention basin were built in phase 1, and phase 2 will feed into that system. Further hydrology reports will be reviewed during construction plan review. Fire Marshal Storms confirmed that the proposed water loops will satisfy fire protection requirements, increasing flow from 1,956 GPM (pre-2018) to 6,080 GPM after phase 1, and phase 2 will reduce the dead-end main by about two-thirds. Aldermen asked about the CIP program for a failing culvert on Crestwind (funded for FY30 at $270,000) and confirmed that water line looping has always been part of phase 2. The board discussed the importance of community engagement and the thorough review by the Planning Commission. Key Outcomes - Beer Permits: Both permits approved unanimously. - Consent Agenda: Approved unanimously. - Resolution 26R11: Approved unanimously (5-0). The revised outline plan for Goodwin Farms PUD is adopted, allowing phase 2 to proceed on the western side of the property with conditions on barrier, signage, and drainage reviews. - Next Steps: Final plan will proceed to Design Review Commission and then construction plan review, where hydrology analysis will be required.

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for August 4, 2026, at 11:45 UTC was canceled. The agenda stated: "THE AUGUST 4TH MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION IS CANCELED." No minutes or transcript were available, and no public comments, discussions, or votes occurred.

The Design Review Commission of Germantown, Tennessee, held a regular meeting on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at 6:00 PM (with an executive session at 5:30 PM). The meeting included approval of minutes, a consent agenda with four items, a staff update on the Thrive Germantown 2050 comprehensive plan, and liaison reports. No public comments were made. Consent Calendar - Minutes: Approved unanimously the minutes from the June 23, 2026 regular meeting and the July 9, 2026 subcommittee meeting. - Consent Agenda Items (A–D): Approved unanimously: - 26-013 Germantown Collective – Ground-mounted sign at 7622 Poplar Pike. - 26-017 Ciel Senior Living of Germantown (formerly Brookdale) – Re-faced ground-mounted sign at 8199 Poplar Ave. - 26-016 Ramblin’ Joe’s Coffee – Site modification (patio & landscaping) at 1227 S. Germantown Rd., Ste. 101. - 17-749 Pike & West – Ground-mounted sign in Old Germantown at 2277 West St. (added to consent during executive session). Public Comments & Testimony - No members of the public spoke during the citizen comments portions. Discussion Items - Old Business: Staff (Sarah) provided an update on the Thrive Germantown 2050 comprehensive plan, encouraging attendance at upcoming public engagement meetings and use of the project website/QR code. - New Business: No topics were raised; the chamber was empty. Commission Liaison Reports - Historic Commission (Ms. Kimbrough): Noted upcoming events but could not recall specific dates; will report at next meeting. - Parks and Recreation Commission (Ms. Meanwell): Did not meet; no report. - Public Art Commission (Ms. Meanwell): Reported: - Official celebration and opening of the Riverwood Tunnel murals occurred in late June with about 50 attendees. - A fundraiser on July 9 raised sponsorships for five of eight murals at $1,500 each; three remain available for sponsorship. The City of Germantown matches sponsorships up to $50,000. - The commission received a grant from the Tennessee Art Commission to support the Creative Parlor program (artist-led workshops at John Gray House, train depot, or Oak Lawn Gardens), to be completed by June 2027. - The city’s public art manager was recognized for her work on the murals. - Sketch Plan Committee & Tree Board: Did not meet. - Board of Mayor & Aldermen (Alderman Hicks): Reported that the previous night’s BMA meeting was consent only; he urged commissioners and the public to vote in the ongoing county election (early voting through July 30, election day August 6), emphasizing that many county offices (e.g., county clerk, criminal court clerk) are on the ballot and will not appear in November. Key Outcomes - Approval of Minutes (unanimous). - Approval of Consent Agenda (unanimous) – all four sign/site modification requests approved. - No other resolutions, votes, or referrals occurred. - The meeting adjourned shortly after 6:10 PM.

The Germantown Board of Mayor and Alderman met on Monday, July 27, 2026, at 6:00 PM in the Council Chambers. The meeting included a special recognition, a beer board public hearing, and unanimous approval of a consent agenda. Alderman Sherry Hicks was absent with prior notification. Consent Calendar - a. Agreement with Center for Applied Earth Sciences and Engineering Research (CAESER) – $66,410 annual. - b. Agreement for Lobbying Services – $66,000 per year. - c. Agreement Renewal – Time and Attendance Annual Software as a Service – $42,169. - d. Amendment – Public Safety Annual Software as a Service Agreement – $1,185,000. - e. Appointment – Historic Commission – Shirley Gowan. - f. Appointment – Senior Advisory Commission – Lucy Calvin. - g. Contract – Water Treatment Plant Chemical – Hydrofluosilicic Acid – $80,656. - h. Contract Amendment No. 2 – Herbicide, Fertilizer, and Lake Maintenance Treatment Services – $15,255. - i. Grant – Tennessee Emergency Management Agency, Hazard Mitigation Grant Program – $448,200. - j. PSA Amendment No. 1 – Sanitary Sewer Flow Meter Design – Phase II – $37,150. - k. Purchase – 911 Digital Voice Recorder Annual Maintenance – $89,696. - l. Resolution 26R09 – Public Entity Partners Grant Program Participation – No fiscal note. All consent items were approved unanimously by a 4–0 vote (Alderman Hicks absent). Public Comments & Testimony - No members of the public submitted a speaker card or addressed the board during the Citizens to Be Heard portion. Special Recognition – Beautification Commission Award (July 2026) - The Beautification Commission awarded its July 2026 recognition to the Neshoba Plantation neighborhood for its entrance landscaping, including a floral bed designed as the American flag. Alderman Scott Sanders, the beautification liaison, described the entrance’s “established park-like charm” and “highly creative patriotic floral bed.” Several board members expressed appreciation for the neighborhood’s upkeep and history. The presentation included remarks from Alderman Sanders, the Mayor, and Alderman Brian Ulicky. Beer Board Public Hearing – Temporary Beer Permit for Memphis Youth Athletics - The Board convened as the City of Germantown Beer Board to consider a temporary beer permit application from Memphis Youth Athletics (MYA) for their second annual gala “Strides for the Future” on Saturday, August 22, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM at the Great Hall and Conference Center (1900 South Germantown Road). Proceeds benefit MYA’s 2026 summer camp. - Carrie Roberts (2174 Thornwood Lane, Memphis, TN), interim board chair and gala chair, spoke in support, noting the organization’s 11-year history and positive impact on youth through running. She expressed gratitude for the opportunity. - Alderman Sanders noted the application packet was complete, including proof of nonprofit status, insurance, a hold harmless waiver for the city, and at least four licensed servers. The board unanimously approved the permit (4–0). Alderman Ulicky and Vice Mayor Gibson also voiced support for MYA’s programming. Discussion Items - The meeting included no regular agenda items beyond the consent agenda. The only substantive discussion items were the special recognition and the beer board hearing, both detailed above. Key Outcomes - Approval of Minutes: The minutes of the July 13, 2026 regular meeting were approved unanimously (4–0). - Approval of Beer Permit: Memphis Youth Athletics was granted a temporary beer permit for August 22, 2026, from 6–10 PM at the Great Hall and Conference Center (motion by Alderman Sanders, second by Vice Mayor Gibson, vote 4–0). - Approval of Consent Agenda: All 12 consent items were approved without separate discussion (motion by Alderman Ulicky, second by Vice Mayor Gibson, vote 4–0). Announcements - Mayor closed the meeting by sharing a weekly crime report (July 17–23, 2026): six reported incidents of crime compared to 18 vehicle crashes in a city of 41,333 people covering 19.8 square miles. He highlighted the police department’s clearance rate and commended public safety personnel.

The meeting was scheduled for July 14, 2026, at 11:15 UTC. However, the provided agenda, minutes, and raw transcription contain no usable content. The agenda text is garbled and unreadable; the minutes are marked as unavailable; and the raw transcription is empty. As a result, no substantive discussion, decisions, or public comments can be summarized from the available records. This summary reflects the absence of intelligible source material.

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen met on Monday, July 13, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. The meeting included special recognition for LEAD graduates and a proclamation for Parks and Recreation Month, three beer board public hearings, and a consent agenda with ten items. All items were approved unanimously. Consent Calendar - Agreement – Public Safety Communications Equipment and Software Upgrade ($700,982) - Amendment No. 1 – Ambulance Billing Services Agreement Extension (no fiscal note) - Appointment – Public Art Commission - Budget Adjustment – NEA Big Read Grant ($5,000) - Contract – Bob Hailey Athletic Fields Conversion ($47,925) - Contract – TN Arts Commission, Arts for All Grant ($5,900) - Contract – Well and Pump Maintenance and Repair Services ($450,000) - Declaration of Vacancy – Germantown Board of Education Position 2 - PSA Extension No. 1 – On-Call Traffic Engineering Services ($75,000) - Purchase – Custodial Services – GHCC & Fire Station No. 4 Training Area ($60,000) Public Comments & Testimony - Gary Wagner (resident of Pauper States neighborhood, 1558 West Churchill Downs) spoke about Riverdale Park pickleball court repairs, citing a seven-month delay to fix concrete cracks and a drainage issue that impounds water after rain. He urged the board to expedite the work. Staff responded that the cracks were deeper than initially thought, requiring extensive analysis and repair, and that the drainage issue was unforeseen and being addressed with the contractor under warranty. The pickleball court was expected to open within a week or two. Special Recognition - LEAD Graduation: 22 employees completed the six-month Leaders of Excellence and Ambassador Development (LEAD) program. Jennifer Jenkins, program coordinator, presented certificates. One leadership award was given to a class member (name not specified in transcript). - Proclamation – Parks and Recreation Month: Vice Mayor Gibson read a proclamation recognizing July as Parks and Recreation Month in Germantown. Beer Board Public Hearings and Approvals - Germantown Education Foundation – Temporary beer permit for the "Summer Soirée" on Saturday, July 25, 2026, 6:30–10:30 p.m. at the Great Hall and Conference Center. Approved unanimously. - Germantown Festival Inc. – Temporary beer permit for the Germantown Festival on Saturday, September 12, and Sunday, September 13, 2026, 9:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m. at the Germantown Civic Club Complex. An amendment to allow overnight beer storage (Friday, September 11, 5:00 p.m. to Monday, September 14, 10:00 a.m., in a refrigerated locked truck) was added to the motion and approved unanimously. - Tiger Rugby Foundation – Temporary beer permit for a fall fundraiser on Friday, September 25, 2026, 6:00–11:00 p.m. at the Great Hall and Conference Center. Lisa Cole represented the foundation, describing its mission and fundraiser details including online ticket sales with ID checks. Approved unanimously. Key Outcomes - The agenda, June 22, 2026 minutes, and consent agenda were all approved unanimously. - Three temporary beer permits were approved unanimously. - The board directed staff to follow up on Riverdale Park issues, with updates expected soon.

The Germantown Planning Commission met on July 7, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in City Hall Council Chambers to consider two related items for the Goodwin Farms Planned Unit Development (PUD): a revised outline plan (Case 17-729) and the final plan for Phase 2. The meeting included public testimony, extensive commission discussion, and unanimous approvals on both items with conditions. Public Comments & Testimony - Edgar Babian (3580 Crestwind Dr., HOA president): Opposed the rephasing, citing the 2018 agreement that planned a construction road to keep traffic away from Crestwind. He expressed concern about water line looping (originally planned to connect to Poplar in Phase 1, now later), drainage changes from a removed street, and the loss of a promised park (now a payment-in-lieu). He stated the neighbors were not consulted. - Dr. Anna Fong (9455 Forestwood Rd.): Asked that the developer honor the 2018 agreement, noting the rephasing appears driven by cost savings and that a park was promised. She also raised concerns about tree removal. - Jason Greer (628 Silver Laurel Dr.): Criticized the developer’s track record, alleging unfulfilled promises, poor site maintenance, and a pattern of disregard for residents. - Sahana Nagabushan Kalbergie (3636 Silver Laurel Dr.): Detailed ongoing issues in Phase 1: construction debris, broken glass, used condoms, porta-potties placed in front of homes, 200 nails collected on streets, tire damage, and work on Sundays and holidays (including July 3-4). She requested stronger oversight and accountability for Phase 2, especially regarding erosion mitigation and tree preservation. - Mr. Pepin (address not given, neighbor): Urged preservation of existing mature trees, noting that many trees were removed in Phase 1 despite promises of a buffer. - Robert Rogers (9455 Forestwood Rd.): Opposed the rephasing, calling it a “bait and switch.” He noted that the original phasing delayed development adjacent to his neighborhood, and the new plan accelerates it. He expressed concern about increased traffic. - Brandon Welford (3366 Hollow Creek Rd.): Opposed the rephasing, stating that the character of the area (larger lots, mature trees) is being lost. He said buffer trees were cut down and that the developer’s proposed 2-3 inch caliper trees do not replace mature trees. - Phil Connor (366 Ford Crestwind Dr.): Said neighbors saw no point in meeting with the developer because previous promises (e.g., traffic, trees) were broken. He reported construction traffic using his street and the removal of two large oaks without notice. Discussion Items - Item 6A – Goodwin Farms PUD Revised Outline Plan: Staff (Ms. Goraleski) and applicant (John McCarty, McCarty Granberry Engineering) presented the request to rephase the 99.089-acre PUD from 9 phases to 7, realigning phase boundaries so that Phase 2 moves to the location of former Phases 5 and 7. The change was driven by the need to extend a water line to Forestwood Road (required by the 2018 approval) during Phase 2 infrastructure work, avoiding future disruption. The overall lot count would decrease from 232 to 228. Commissioners discussed water line looping, drainage (stormwater design to be reviewed at final plan stage), construction traffic (type III barricade to block Forestwood road, internal turnarounds for trucks), and tree preservation. The commission noted that the original plan had no park dedication, only a parkland dedication fee; the developer was not proposing a park. Chairman McCreery and others argued that the rephasing improves construction logistics and water line reliability. - Item 6B – Goodwin Farms PUD Phase 2 Final Plan: The applicant requested approval of a final plan for 41 lots on 18.01 acres, with three common open spaces. The key issue was tree mitigation. The original 2018 approval required a tally of trees removed vs. planted at the end of Phase 3, with a payment-in-lieu option. The developer requested to use the current vegetation ordinance formula (which does not count trees smaller than 10 inches DBH or the two required front-yard trees toward mitigation) and to calculate and pay any mitigation fee at the end of each phase, starting with Phase 2. Staff noted that the arborist report and tree plan are not yet final; they will be submitted at initial acceptance. The commission discussed the need for an updated tree mitigation calculation and payment before the plat is recorded. Commissioner Clark raised concerns about drainage plan details; staff confirmed that final drainage analysis will be reviewed at the construction plan stage. Key Outcomes - Item 6A (Revised Outline Plan): Approved unanimously (9-0). The vote was taken after the public hearing. The motion carried with conditions from the staff report. The revised outline plan will now proceed to the Board of Mayor and Aldermen for review and approval. - Item 6B (Phase 2 Final Plan): Approved unanimously (9-0) with an amendment. The amendment, proposed by Chairman McCreery, modified the conditions of approval to require that the applicant provide updated tree mitigation calculations for Phases 1 and 2, along with an as-built tree plan and arborist report, and pay any required tree mitigation fee (if needed) at the time of initial acceptance and before the plat is recorded. This condition will also be included in the development contract. The final plan will next be reviewed by the Design Review Commission and then the Board of Mayor and Aldermen.

The Design Review Commission met on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at 6:00 PM in the City Hall Council Chambers (1930 S. Germantown Rd.). The meeting began with an executive session at 5:30 PM, followed by the public session. The commission approved the consent agenda, which included a sign approval for a coffee shop, and received liaison reports from the Historic Commission, Tree Board, and a Board of Mayor & Aldermen representative. No public comments were made, and no regular agenda items were discussed as they were held. Consent Calendar - Approval of Minutes: Unanimously approved the minutes from the May 19, 2026 regular meeting and the June 11, 2026 subcommittee meeting. - Consent Agenda Item 5A – Ramblin’ Joe’s Coffee (26-016): Approval of a wall sign and a menu board sign at 1227 S. Germantown Rd., Suite 101. The motion passed unanimously, with the chair noting that further decisions on the sign are pending and will not be made tonight. Public Comments & Testimony - No citizen comments were offered or received. Discussion Items - Commission Liaison Reports: - Historic Commission (Commissioner Kimbrough): Reported that the train depot opened last Saturday with many visitors and was covered by The Daily Memphian. A self-guided scavenger hunt focused on America 250 will begin June 29, with prizes for participants. - Tree Board (Commissioner Kimbrough): Announced that the tree mitigation cost for developers will increase from $400 to $500 per tree (effective July 1) and the density requirement will rise from 16 to 22 trees per acre (a 40% increase). The city removed 100–120 inches of hazardous trees using mitigation funds and planted 14 new trees at Bob Haley Park and 30 at Johnson Road Park. Arboretum recertifications are upcoming for Oak Lawn, Poplar Estates, the Greenway, and English Meadows. Three living legacy trees were donated last month, with one more pending. - Alderman Hicks: Provided background on the new trash contract. He explained that the previous 10-year contract (with a 5-year term plus a 5-year renewal) had artificially low rates. The newest bid process attracted 12 vendors at pre-bid, but only Waste Pro submitted a final bid. Staff negotiated the price down. He also highlighted community events: Lemonade Stand Day raised over $12,000 for the Germantown Education Foundation, St. Jude, and other charities; Concerts in the Grove continue; the Farm Park Farmers Market begins Fridays. He also noted that resident Mr. Criscolo (owner of the Flag Center) donated new flags for the council chambers at no cost to the city. Key Outcomes - Minutes approved (unanimous). - Consent agenda approved (unanimous), including the Ramblin’ Joe’s Coffee wall sign and menu board sign, with the stipulation that further decisions on the sign are pending. - Regular agenda items held: Case (26-013) Germantown Suites ground sign and Case (26-016) Ramblin’ Joe’s Coffee site modifications were not discussed and remain as held. - Meeting adjourned after liaison reports.

The Germantown Board of Mayor and Aldermen met on Monday, June 22, 2026, at 6:00 PM in the Council Chambers. The meeting marked the final day of the fiscal year and included the third and final readings of the FY2027 budget and related ordinances, special recognitions, public comments, and a retirement announcement from Mayor Palazzolo. All votes were unanimous. Consent Calendar - Approved items 14A through 14ZC as read into the record, including: Annual Agreement with U.S. Geological Survey ($12,604); Appointments to Education Commission and Library Board; Authorization for Competitive Sealed Proposal for Library Operations; Bid Rejection for Riverdale Park Drainage Improvements ($94,500); Budget Adjustment – Milton Community Enhancement Grant ($7,500); Budget Adjustment – TN Department of Health Grant ($30,300); Change Order No. 2 – Advanced Meter Infrastructure ($506,000); Contracts for Beaver Loop Greenway Trail Improvements ($257,554), Hot Asphalt Mix ($218,000), Mowing, Landscaping and Irrigation Services ($798,000), Widening of Dogwood Road and Duntreath Road ($75,774); Contract Amendment and Extensions – Water Treatment Plant Chemicals ($81,330); Contract Extension No. 1 – Cement Treated Base Mix ($124,400); Contract Extension No. 2 – Herbicide, Fertilizer, and Lake Maintenance Treatment Services ($159,467); Contract Extension No. 2 – Parks Wayfinding Sign Program (no fiscal note); Contract Extension No. 2 – Street Sweeping ($548,645); Contract Extension No. 2 – Tree Removal and Mitigation (no fiscal note); Contracts for Fire Uniforms ($81,000) and Police Uniforms ($167,151); Easement Acquisition – Wildwood Farms ($86,000); Purchases for Annual Network Switch Replacements ($65,000), Annual Server and Storage Upgrades ($65,000), Police Patrol Rifles ($45,680), Toro Workman ($37,375), Trimax ($46,371), Zero Turn Mowers ($54,422); Reimbursement – Overtime Police FY26 ($47,874); Development Contract No. 1242 – Glasgow Planned Unit Development, Phase 1 – Amendments 1 & 2 (no fiscal note). Public Comments & Testimony - Dr. LaSanya Hall, candidate for Shelby County Clerk, expressed her platform of efficiency, transparency, and accountability. She committed to working with the city to restore a physical or kiosk-based clerk presence in Germantown to eliminate the need for residents to travel to downtown Memphis or other sites for vehicle tags, titles, and licenses. - Ed McKinney, attorney, introduced two judicial candidates: Chancellor Jim Newsom (appointed by governor) and Circuit Court Judge Chris Fruela (appointed last August). He expressed strong support for both, citing their qualifications and fairness. - Chancellor Jim Newsom spoke about his 47 years of law practice, 10 years in public service, and 3 years on the Chancery Court bench handling adoptions, domestic matters, and local government issues. He emphasized fairness and impartiality. - Judge Chris Fruela described his role in Circuit Court handling personal injury, divorce, medical malpractice, and government tort liability cases. He stated that he left private practice to serve Shelby County and urged voters to keep qualified judges on the bench. Discussion Items - Special Recognition included three categories: - Beautification Commission Award – June 2026: Presented to Hyatt Place (9169 Winchester Road) for its polished landscaping, mature magnolia trees, and colorful garden beds. - Germantown Lemonade Stand Day Award Winners: Recognized third annual event held June 13, 2026. 42–44 stands raised over $12,000 for the Germantown Education Foundation (GEF) and other charities (St. Jude, Le Bonheur, Germantown Animal Shelter). Winners: Best Decorated – 1st: Giant Cookies for a Giant Cause, 2nd: Lemmy Nade Stand, 3rd: Ivy's Sunshine Lemonade; Most Money Raised – 1st: Holton's Hercules Super Squeeze ($1,100 for GEF), 2nd: Giant Cookies for a Giant Cause, 3rd: Ivy's Sunshine Lemonade; Neighborhood with Most Money Raised – Grove Park ($1,643.61), receiving a $500 grant from the Neighborhood Preservation Commission. A special thanks was given to Shelby County Commissioner David Bradford for underwriting event expenses. - Neighborhood Grants Winners – FY26: The city awarded $25,000 in grants from 24 applications. Six winning neighborhoods were announced (names not individually read, but recipients came forward). - Ordinance 2026-1 – Year-End Budget Adjustments (Third and Final Reading): Presented by Budget Analyst Takisha Fonda. Eight additional adjustments to close FY26, covering change orders, public safety overtime, utilities, and pension true-up costs. Approved unanimously. - Ordinance 2026-2 – Germantown Municipal School District Year-End Budget Adjustments (Third and Final Reading): Presented by Budget Analyst Clayton Carter. One additional amendment for the school district's budget. Approved unanimously. - Ordinance 2026-3 – Ordinance to Adopt the FY2027 Budget (Third and Final Reading): Finance Director Adrian Royals presented the $242 million total budget across all funds. General fund: $82.6 million, with 42% for public safety. Key items: $7 million for legacy pension (ADC), $10 million bond for Houston High School, $760,000 recurring debt service, $3.5 million transfer to State Street Aid. Enterprise funds: $32.6 million (utility, solid waste, athletic club, stormwater, Great Hall). Capital: $10 million bond for schools, $3.9 million for roads, leveraging $5 million city match for $23 million in state/federal grants. Cost mitigation: flattened management, reduced landscaping scope, LED streetlight savings redirected to paving. City Administrator Mark Heisman updated on discussions with state officials confirming TISA compliance, maintenance of effort, and local spend rule compliance. The board also approved a friendly amendment (Alderman Ulicky) to increase the GMSD federal project fund by $49,000 to reflect revisions from the GMSD school board on June 16. Approved unanimously. - Ordinance 2026-4 – Real & Personalty Property Taxes (Third and Final Reading): Presented by Budget Manager Sherry Rowell. Adoption of certified property tax rate of 1.7825 (recapture rate) for tax year 2026. Approved unanimously. - Resolution 26R01 – Resolution on Revenues: Sherry Rowell presented changes to fees, fines, and revenues (excluding property tax and stormwater) based on market conditions, cost of living, and inflation. A red-line explanation was provided. Approved unanimously. - Resolution 26R07 – Capital Improvements Program (CIP): CIP Manager Emily Zimmer presented the six-year plan (FY2027–2032) totaling $101,667,000. Funding sources: 35% federal/state grants, 16% bonds (FY27 and FY29 for Houston High, Athletic Club, drainage), 27% general fund reserves, 23% enterprise reserves. First year appropriations already approved. Approved unanimously. Key Outcomes - All ordinances and resolutions (items 8–13) passed unanimously on third and final reading. - The consent agenda (item 14) was approved unanimously with no items pulled for separate discussion. - Mayor Palazzolo announced his retirement from public service at the conclusion of his current term, effective at the end of the term. He expressed gratitude for 30 years of service, including 12 years as mayor, and committed to a cooperative transition. - The meeting adjourned after closing remarks and a recognition of a Boy Scout from Troop 64.