The Board of Mayor and Aldermen of Germantown, Tennessee held a regular meeting on June 8, 2026, at 6:00 PM in the Council Chambers. The meeting included a public hearing on four budget-related ordinances, approval of a consent agenda, and a special recognition. Key actions included advancing the FY2027 budget and property tax rate to third reading on June 22, 2026, with an amendment to align with the school district's budget.
Good evening, folks. Welcome to the Board of Mayor and Alderman meeting for the City of Germantown. Regular scheduled meeting for this Monday, June the 8th. We welcome all those that are in attendance. We thank you for being here this evening. A couple quick highlights before we get started. If you'd like to speak to the board and to your neighbor to the community, you can do so on the agenda as item six citizens to be heard. That does require filling out a sheet. We have one so far, and you have time to fill that out. It's uh the sheet is out, the sign-up sheet is out in People Street to the right of the doors as you're coming in. Just grab one of those. You would fill that out, get it to one of our officers, and they'll get those to the clerk. Uh this evening we also have a May beautification award. We're very excited to acknowledge uh one of our restaurants in Old Germantown this evening. We also have four budget hearings this evening, so we'll have a portion for each one of those ordinances to have a public hearing. And at the for the public hearing, you don't have to fill out a sheet. Um, you do just will be called to come forward, but you'll have to state your name and address for the record. With that said, this evening, our invocation will be led by Parks and Recreation Director Natalie Ruffin. Our Pledge of Allegiance will be led by Alderman Tony Salvaggio. Please rise. Let us pray. Heavenly Father, we gather this evening grateful for the opportunity to serve the city of Germantown. We humbly seek your presence and blessings upon our agenda, our governing body, and all gathered here tonight. Grant us wisdom and patience for our discussions and unity for our decisions. May service and selflessness guide our actions as we honor the trust our community has placed in us. Help us work together with respect, fairness, and compassion, bringing blessings to every individual who calls Germantown home. We're thankful for our continued prosperity and the well-being of this community now and always. May our words and actions be guided by your love and your grace. And it's in your mighty name we pray. Amen. For which it stands. One nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Please be seated. Thank you, Director Ruffin for leading us in vocation. Thank you, Alderman Salvaggio, for leading us in the Pledge of Allegiance. This takes us to item number four on the agenda this evening. Actually, setting the agenda. The agenda is sent to the community on Wednesday and to the board as well. There are no modifications or changes brought forth by administration this evening. There are any additions or changes to the agenda by the board. Seeing no one come forward. Is there a motion to approve the June 8th, 2026 agenda as presented to the community? Is there a motion? Move to approve. It's a motion by the Vice Mayor. Is there a second? Second. Second by Alderman Sanders. Any discussion on this particular agenda item? Clerk, please call the roll.