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The meeting was called to order on October 6, 2026, following a moment of reflection and the Pledge of Allegiance. All council members were present. The meeting included a proclamation, public comments, a city manager's report, approval of one resolution and two ordinances (one emergency), and council comments. All votes were unanimous (7-0).
All right, the Monday, October 5th, 2026, City of Andalia Council meeting is now called to order. We'll begin with a moment of reflection, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. Please stand for the pledge. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America. Under God with liberty and justice for all. All right, Council, you've had an opportunity to receive review the uh council study session meeting minutes and the council meeting minutes of July 20th, along with the council retreat meeting minutes of July 23rd. Are there any comments or corrections for those? All right, being done, they stand approved. And that brings us to communications petitions and awards, where tonight we have a proclamation for fire prevention month. Who am I going to be presenting the proclamation to? All right, so if you can join me here at the podium. All right. So for fire prevention month, we have a proclamation prepared especially for you. All right. Whereas the City of Andalia is committed to ensuring health, safety, and the welfare of all residents and visitors. And whereas home fires remain a serious public safety concern, and education, educational prevention measures significantly reduce the risk of injuries, death, and property loss. Whereas working smoke alarms cut the risk of dying in a reported home fire in half and develop and developing the practices of a home fire escape plan ensures that all household members know how to react quickly. Whereas the National Fire Protection Association has designated the official annual theme focusing on modern safety hazards, such as safe lithium ion battery charging, and every and everyday electrical awarenesses. And whereas the dedicated firefighters and emergency first responders of the City of Andalia Division of Fire risk their lives daily to protect our community through rapid response, public education, and proactive fire safety inspections. Now therefore, I, Richard Herbst, mayor of the City of Andaya, do hereby proclaim October as fire per month, fire prevention month. All right. Congratulations. All right. Thanks. Ready? Remember about 15 years ago, you came to my house because I didn't have a smoke detector working or something, and you got in there and you fooled with it and you you handed me one. I appreciate that. Probably a little hot in here, Pram. All right. Uh we have no public hearing, and that brings us to comments from interested citizens. So if you are interested in making comments, please come to the podium. State your name and address clearly for the record. And we further ask that those who speak please follow the etiquette of communicating with respect to others. And as a courtesy, please try to stay on topic with your statements while you address council. And in an effort to give all citizens an opportunity to express their thoughts and concerns, we please ask that you keep your comments to five minutes. You've heard that before, haven't you? Hi, good evening, Council.