Board of Mayor and Aldermen Regular Meeting – June 8, 2026
Board of Mayor and Aldermen Regular Meeting – June 8, 2026
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.
Consent Calendar
- Approved 10 items unanimously: audit services agreement ($79,500); Norfolk Southern Railway agreement for intersection projects ($25,000); authorization for competitive sealed proposals for banking services; bid rejection for Stout Road Lift Station refurbishment; NEA Big Read Grant contract ($5,000); contract extension No. 3 for library operations ($1.514 million); Development Contract No. 1269 for Upland Subdivision; donations to Parks and Recreation (Living Legacy Tree Fund, $300); PEG disbursement to GMSD third quarter ($19,287); purchase of software license upgrades ($34,047).
Public Comments & Testimony
- Dr. Bo Adams (9345 Dogwood Road) thanked the board and city officials for their efforts, expressed strong support for the city’s investment in the arts, and encouraged citizens to participate in public meetings.
Special Recognition
- Alderman Scott Sanders, liaison to the Beautification Commission, presented the May 2026 Beautification Award to Sufi’s Mediterranean Grill and Bar (7609 Poplar Pike) for exceptional landscaping and curb appeal. The restaurant’s owner accepted the award.
Discussion Items
- Ordinance 2026-1 – Year-End Budget Adjustments (Second Reading): Senior Budget Analyst Takisha Fonden presented the ordinance, which included a second adjustment (BA 26-170) for pension actuarial costs and pilot expenses in the utility fund. A public hearing was held with no speakers. The ordinance passed and moved to third reading.
- Ordinance 2026-2 – GMSD Year-End Budget Adjustments (Second Reading): Budget Analyst Clayton Carter presented the ordinance, noting two additional amendments approved by the school board. No public speakers. Passed to third reading.
- Ordinance 2026-3 – FY2027 Budget Adoption (Second Reading): Finance Director Adrian Royals gave a detailed presentation covering a $233 million total budget, a certified property tax rate of $1.7825 (down slightly due to appeal allowances), a 3% merit pool, six new public safety positions, $3.5 million for road paving, a $10 million bond for Houston High School Fine Arts Wing and cafeteria renovation, a $3.5 million bond for the Athletic Club Natatorium renovation, and updates on state shared tax impacts. Alderman Ullicky offered an amendment to align the budget with GMSD board changes (adding $1,260,771 in expenditures and $589,756 in revenues in the general purpose school fund, and shifting Wolf River Boulevard resurfacing from FY28 to FY27). The amendment was accepted without objection. The amended budget passed to third reading.
- Ordinance 2026-4 – Real and Personalty Property Taxes (Second Reading): Finance staff presented the certified recapture rate of $1.7825. Alderman Ullicky noted that 61% of the appeals allowance had been used, and Vice Mayor Gibson requested a meeting with GMSD regarding the operational transfer. Passed to third reading.
Key Outcomes
- Consent agenda approved unanimously.
- Ordinance 2026-1 (year-end budget adjustments) approved on second reading (5-0).
- Ordinance 2026-2 (GMSD year-end adjustments) approved on second reading (5-0).
- Ordinance 2026-3 (FY2027 budget) approved on second reading as amended (5-0).
- Ordinance 2026-4 (property tax rate) approved on second reading (5-0).
- All four ordinances will proceed to third and final reading on June 22, 2026.
- The mayor announced that the city is seeking state guidance on the school board’s request for reconsideration of the operational transfer amount.
Meeting Transcript
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.
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