Dothan public meetings in 2025

City Commission Agendas and Minutes

The City Commission will consider a contract for a new community center on Ennis Road and a new ordinance regarding consumable hemp products. The body will also hold a public hearing on the 2024 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report.

• Contract with Reeves and Shaw Construction, LLC for New Community Center on Ennis Road for $12,222,040.41
• Ordinance to add Chapter 28, Consumable Hemp Products, and Policy No. 18 for licensing procedures
• Payment of November 2025 invoices totaling $20,827,123.59
• Consulting agreement with Jackson Thornton Co., P.C. for utility revenue analysis at $94,500.00 for the first year
• Grant funding of $33,600.00 from the 2025 Bureau of Justice Bulletproof Vest Partnership

The Board unanimously approved the minutes from the Dec. 2 meeting and adopted Ordinance 2025‑352 to regulate consumable hemp products. Several resolutions were adopted, including the 2024 CAPER filing, the America 250 logo agreement, and multiple grant and service agreements. The most significant action was awarding a $12,222,040.41 contract to Reeves and Shaw Construction for the new Community Center on Ennis Road.

• Approved Dec. 2, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025‑352 adding Chapter 28 for consumable hemp products (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑353 to submit 2024 CAPER to HUD (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑354 authorizing use of America 250 Alabama logo (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑355 accepting $500 grant for NFL Flag Football Youth Sports Program (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑356 agreement with USDA for wildlife damage management at Bauman’s Pond Park, not to exceed $978.29 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑357 agreement with Placer Labs for 12‑month venue analytics software, $22,050 (unanimous)
• Awarded contract to Reeves and Shaw Construction, LLC for New Community Center on Ennis Road, $12,222,040.41 (unanimous)

City Commission Agendas and Minutes

The City Commission will hold public hearings on zoning changes and weed abatement costs. The body is also deciding on several contracts for public defenders, road resurfacing, and a fiber-optic network agreement.

• Final contract for Dothan Historic Opera House Addition and Improvements Project totaling $16,915,258.00
• Rezoning of 18.55 acres at 172 Prevatt Road, 0 Prevatt Road, and 1701 East Cottonwood Road to B-2 Highway Commercial
• Professional consulting agreement with Poly, Inc. for $126,156.00 to resurface Murphy Mill Road and North Cherokee Avenue
• Annual $30,000.00 agreements for Public Defenders David Jones, Rebecca McCorkel, and W.B. Clay Wadsworth
• Appropriation of $15,000.00 to the Wiregrass Area Food Bank

The Commissioners approved the November 18, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. They adopted Ordinance No. 2025-300, removing 40 parcels from the U.S. Highway 84 East Overlay District, also unanimously. The board presented certificates of recognition to the Dothan School of Dance and to Lisa Miller of Energy Southeast. Additional announcements included the annual Christmas Tree Lighting and other holiday events.

• Approved November 18 minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2025-300 removing 40 parcels from U.S. Highway 84 East Overlay District (unanimous)
• Presented certificate of recognition to Dothan School of Dance
• Presented certificate of recognition to Lisa Miller, Energy Southeast
• Recognized Randy Prine as Employee of the Month for December 2025
• Announced Annual Christmas Tree Lighting on Dec 2 at 5:30 p.m. in Porter Park
• Announced Paws & Claus event on Dec 6 at Eastgate Park
• Announced North Pole Stroll on Dec 13 with vendors and performances

City Commission Agendas and Minutes

The commission will hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance to rezone approximately 3.13 acres at the southwest corner of Buckingham Drive and Graceland Drive from Agricultural‑Conservation to Highway Commercial district. They will confirm weed abatement costs and transfer those amounts to the county tax collector for billing. Additional actions include entering MOUs for the Wiregrass Innovation Center with HudsonAlpha and for forensic‑science building maintenance, and approving a $300,000 agreement with Barge Design Solutions for clean‑waters program support. The commission will also approve a $48,237 change order for the 2022 Woodland Redwater Project, bringing its total contract to $5,439,587, and authorize $32,263,723.66 in invoice payments for October 2025.

• Rezoning 3.13 acres at Buckingham & Graceland from A‑C to B‑2 district (Burt Pace Inc. & HP & Etals).
• Confirming weed abatement costs and directing them to the county tax collector for billing.
• MOU with HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology for Wiregrass Innovation Center collaboration.
• $300,000 one‑year agreement with Barge Design Solutions for Capacity, Management, Operation, and Maintenance Program and Dothan Clean Waters Program.
• Change Order No. 1 adding $48,237 to the 2022 Woodland Redwater Project, final contract $5,439,587.

The Board adopted Ordinance No. 2025-321, changing the land use of the 3.13‑acre parcel from Agricultural‑Conservation to Highway Commercial district. Several resolutions were also adopted, including weed‑abatement cost allocation, MOUs with HudsonAlpha and the Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences, and contract change orders for city projects. A resolution to let the City Manager negotiate leases for the Wiregrass Innovation Center was denied by a 4‑to‑3 vote. The meeting minutes from November 4, 2025 were approved unanimously.

• Approved minutes of November 4, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2025-321 rezoning 3.13 acres (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025-322 to transfer weed‑abatement costs to county tax collector (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025-323 MOU with HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology (unanimous)
• Denied Resolution No. 2025-324 authorizing City Manager to negotiate Wiregrass Innovation Center leases (4 nays, 3 yeas)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025-325 MOU with Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025-326 agreement with Barge Design Solutions for $300,000 services (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025-327 Change Order No. 1 adding $48,237 to Woodland Redwater Project contract (unanimous)

City Commission Agendas and Minutes

The City Commission will hold public hearings on nuisance structure demolitions, weed abatement costs, and removing 38 parcels from the U.S. Highway 84 East Overlay District. The body is also considering franchise agreements for fiber-optic and cable systems and several professional service contracts.

• Contract with Neel-Schaffer, Inc. for 2050 Long Range Transportation Plan update: $227,696.00
• Agreement with Centurisk for insured city structure appraisal services: $44,890.00
• Franchise agreements with Troy Cablevision, Inc. (d/b/a C Spire) for fiber-optic and cable systems
• Annexation of property owned by Mary S. Reeves at the 1100 block of Bethlehem Road
• Appointment of David G. Hasty as Fire Chief effective January 1, 2026

The Board approved the minutes from the October 21 meeting without dissent. Commissioners voted unanimously to adopt Ordinance No. 2025-300, removing 38 parcels from the U.S. Highway 84 East Overlay District. Three public hearings on the overlay district, unsafe structures, and weed‑abatement were closed with no further discussion.

• Approved October 21, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2025-300 removing 38 parcels from Highway 84 East Overlay District (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing on Overlay District amendment (no further discussion)
• Closed public hearing on unsafe structures (no speakers)
• Closed public hearing on weed‑abatement costs (no further discussion)

City Commission Agendas and Minutes

The Dothan City Commission will approve payment of September 2025 invoices totaling $22,791,807.65 and authorize purchases over $30,000. It will also consider zoning amendments, a rezoning of 0.43 acres at 1512 West Main Street, and cost assessments for structure and weed abatement. Several infrastructure agreements are on the agenda, including pedestrian improvements on U.S. Highway 84/West Main Street and resurfacing projects on Murphy Mill Road and North Cherokee Avenue. Additional items include a lighting maintenance contract, a lease for parking at 1110 Columbia Highway, and board reappointments.

• Approve payment of September invoices: $22,791,807.65
• Rezoning 0.43 acres at 1512 West Main St from R‑1 to B‑2
• Agreement for U.S. Highway 84/West Main St pedestrian improvements, total $901,056.00 (city share $180,211.20)
• Resurfacing Murphy Mill Road project, total $1,247,530.18 (city share $249,506.04)
• Five‑year lease of 1110 Columbia Highway property to Evans Automotive Service for parking

The commission approved the minutes from the October 7 meeting. It adopted three ordinances updating the zoning code, meeting decorum rules, and rezoning 1512 West Main Street to a commercial district. Several resolutions were passed, including tabling a structure‑abatement cost resolution and adopting weed‑abatement, staff‑attorney appointment, and OPIS subscription resolutions.

• Approved minutes of Oct 7, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2025-278 updating zoning regulations (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2025-279 updating meeting decorum policy (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2025-280 rezoning 1512 West Main St. to B-2 district (unanimous)
• Tabled Resolution No. 2025-281 on structure‑abatement costs until Nov 4, 2025 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025-282 confirming weed‑abatement costs (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025-283 appointing Ashley P. Bradley as Staff Attorney (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025-284 renewing OPIS subscription for $2,400 annually (unanimous)

City Commission Agendas and Minutes

The City Commission will consider several rezoning requests and high-value infrastructure contracts. The body is also reviewing alcohol license applications and agreements for landfill monitoring and airport hangar leasing.

• Contract for City Street Resurfacing Project 2025 with Lewis, Inc. for $2,988,482.95
• Contract with Donald Smith Company, Inc. for refurbishment of Well Numbers 2, 10, 17, and S-5 for $599,510.00
• Rezoning of 1.33 acres at 700 Kent Drive and 3198 Ross Clark Circle from B-3 to B-2
• Agreement with TTL, Inc. for landfill compliance monitoring and reporting for $84,300.00
• Alcohol license applications for Hobo Pantry 31 and Recovery Room Bar

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from September and adopted several licenses, including a retail beer license for Hobo Pantry 31 and a lounge retail liquor license for Recovery Room Bar. It also approved two rezoning ordinances—changing 700 Kent Drive and 3198 Ross Clark Circle to a Highway Commercial district and rezoning a property to an R-3 residential district. Additionally, the board approved a surplus‑property conveyance to the airport authority and adopted a quit‑claim deed resolution.

• Approved Retail Beer License for Hobo Pantry 31 (6 yeas, 0 nays, 1 abstention)
• Approved Lounge Retail Liquor License for Recovery Room Bar (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning to R-3 (Ordinance 2025-231) (4‑3)
• Approved rezoning to B-2 (Ordinance 2025-259) (7‑0)
• Approved surplus property conveyance (Ordinance 2025-260) (7‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-261 accepting quit‑claim deed (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of September 16 and September 23 meetings (unanimous)

City Commission Agendas and Minutes

The Dothan City Commission will meet at 10:00 a.m. on September 23, 2025. Commissioners will conduct a roll call, then canvass the results of the municipal runoff election held on September 16, 2025. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• Roll call of Commissioners Saliba, Dorsey, Kirkland, Bedwell, Ferguson, Pierce, Crutchfield
• Canvass results of the City of Dothan Municipal Run‑Off Election held September 16, 2025
• Adjournment of the meeting

The Board of Commissioners met on September 23, 2025 and adopted Resolution No. 2025-258, which canvassed the September 16 run‑off election results. The resolution officially declared Phillipe Kirksey (District 2), Bradley Bedwell (District 3) and Ashley Whitfield Davis (Board of Education District 5) as duly elected. The adoption was unanimous. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Adopted Resolution 2025-258 declaring election winners (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Commission Agendas and Minutes

The City Commission is deciding on the Fiscal Year 2026 Operating and Capital Budget and related appropriations. The body will also consider several high-value contracts for technology and infrastructure, including a significant cost increase for the City Hall Project.

• Modifying Brasfield and Gorrie, LLC contract for City Hall Project and Annex, increasing cost by $15,693,630.00 for a total not to exceed $71,540,206.00
• 10-year technology package agreement with Axon Enterprises, Inc. for $27,271,029.17
• Rezoning 94 acres southwest of Barrington Road and Dale County Road 25 from A-C to R-3
• Contract with Schmidt Environmental Construction, Inc. for Little Choctawhatchee Wastewater Treatment Plant Sludge Conveyor Replacement for $490,900.00
• Retail Beer and Retail Table Wine License application for MuDear’s Mini Mart at 912 Columbia Highway

The Board unanimously adopted the Fiscal Year 2026 Operating and Capital Budget (Resolution No. 2025-208). It also approved cash appropriations and operating expense appropriations for FY 2026, and granted a retail beer and table wine license to MuDear’s Mini Mart. Additional resolutions were adopted to confirm weed‑abatement cost transfers and to update the Community Development Block Grant projects and plan.

• Adopted FY 2026 Operating and Capital Budget (Resolution No. 2025-208) – unanimously adopted
• Granted cash appropriations to various agencies for FY 2026 (Resolution No. 2025-210) – unanimously adopted
• Provided operating expense funding to various agencies for FY 2026 (Resolution No. 2025-211) – unanimously adopted
• Approved retail beer and table wine license for MuDear’s Mini Mart – unanimously adopted
• Confirmed weed‑abatement costs transferred to county tax collector (Resolution No. 2025-233) – unanimously adopted
• Rescinded Res. 2025-137 and approved revised CDBG projects (Resolution No. 2025-234) – unanimously adopted
• Rescinded Res. 2025-180 and adopted revised CDBG 2025‑2029 Consolidated Plan (Resolution No. 2025-235) – unanimously adopted

City Commission Agendas and Minutes

The City Commission is meeting to adopt the Fiscal Year 2026 Operating and Capital Budget and allocate funds to various agencies and schools. The body will also consider new taxes and license classifications for vapor products and approve several road resurfacing projects.

• Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2026 Operating and Capital Budget
• Proposed local excise tax and business license classifications for consumable vapor products
• Resurfacing of Murphy Mill Road estimated at $1,225,707.08
• Resurfacing of North Cherokee Avenue estimated at $581,074.40
• Contract with Mathew Krista, MD for Fire Department medical direction at $12,000 annually

The commission approved an on‑premises liquor license for Fatbacks and denied a proposed off‑premises license for Star Package. It unanimously adopted Ordinance 2025‑206 to create a business‑license class for consumable vapor products and Ordinance 2025‑207 to impose a local excise tax on those products, the latter passing 5‑1. The FY 2026 operating and capital budget was tabled for further discussion. Several resolutions, including a new agreement with the Dothan Area Chamber of Commerce and a one‑year renewal of the city’s Blue Cross health plan, were also adopted unanimously.

• Approved on‑premises liquor license for Fatbacks (unanimous)
• Denied off‑premises liquor license for Star Package (no motion)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025‑206 for vapor product license classification (6‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025‑207 levying local excise tax on vapor products (6‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025‑207 final adoption (5‑1)
• Tabled FY 2026 Operating and Capital Budget (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑209 agreement with Dothan Area Chamber of Commerce (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑214 renewing Blue Cross health plan contract (unanimous)

City Commission Agendas and Minutes

The City Commission will discuss several high-value infrastructure and technology contracts, including stormwater analysis and City Hall project services. The body will also hold a public hearing regarding weed abatement cost assessments for nuisance properties.

• Agreement with Tyler Technologies for Finance, HR, Procurement, and Fleet solutions: $2,575,353.00 implementation cost
• Two agreements with Barge Design Solutions, Inc. for stormwater analysis and assessment: $500,000.00 each
• Contract with UES Professional Solutions 18 LLC for Dothan City Hall Project: $385,000.00
• Agreement with Live Wall Media Inc. for Utilities Operations Center: $157,630.00 plus $11,216.81 for equipment
• Public hearing and resolution to assess weed abatement costs against nuisance properties

The commission unanimously adopted a series of resolutions, including payment of July invoices totaling $27,187,830.81, a $2.575M contract with Tyler Technologies for finance, HR, procurement and fleet services, and multiple $500,000 stormwater engineering contracts. Additional resolutions approved weed‑abatement cost transfers, a Title VI coordinator change, a low‑income energy assistance agreement, a training waiver, and reappointments to advisory boards.

• Approved payment of July 2025 invoices ($27,187,830.81) – unanimous adoption
• Adopted Resolution 2025-199: contract with Tyler Technologies for $2,575,353 implementation and $569,872.90 annual hosting – unanimous adoption
• Adopted Resolution 2025-195: $500,000 Phase IV stormwater hydrologic and hydraulic analysis contract with Barge Design Solutions – unanimous adoption
• Adopted Resolution 2025-196: $500,000 Phase V stormwater inventory contract with Barge Design Solutions – unanimous adoption
• Adopted Resolution 2025-191: weed‑abatement costs to be turned over to county tax collector – unanimous adoption
• Adopted Resolution 2025-192: Title VI Coordinator changed to CDBG Program Administrator – unanimous adoption
• Adopted Resolution 2025-198: $157,630 video‑wall replacement for Utilities Operations Center with Live Wall Media – unanimous adoption
• Re‑appointed Steve Sherrill to Board of Zoning Adjustment (Resolution 2025-200) – unanimous adoption

City Commission Agendas and Minutes

The City Commission will hold a work session to discuss the city budget. No other items are listed for decision or discussion.

• Discussion of City Budget

The Board of Commissioners held a work session to present and discuss the FY 2026 budget, agency funding processes, and upcoming capital projects. No votes or formal approvals were recorded. The budget resolutions were slated to be placed on the September 24 agenda for future consideration.

City Commission Agendas and Minutes

The City Commission is meeting to officially canvass the results of the Dothan Municipal Election held on August 5, 2025.

• Canvassing of August 5, 2025, Municipal Election results

The Board of Commissioners adopted Resolution No. 2025-190 to officially canvass the August 5 municipal election returns. The resolution declared the elected mayor, associate commissioners, and board of education members, and listed candidates eligible for a September 16 run‑off. The adoption and all related actions were approved by unanimous vote, and the meeting was then adjourned.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2025-190, unanimously, to canvass 2025 election returns
• Declared elected officials: Mayor Mark Saliba; Associate Commissioners Vivian K. Daniels (Dist 1) and Dave Stock (Dist 4); Board of Education Chair Julie Mullins Turner; Board members Brenda C. Guilford (Dist 1), Franklin Jones (Dist 2), Taiisha Walton (Dist 3) – unanimously
• Declared eligibility for September 16 run‑off election for: Associate Commissioner Dist 2 – Phillipe Kirksey, Derrick Tiller; Dist 3 – Bradley Bedwell, David Haight; Board of Education Dist 5 – J.T. Carroll, Ashley Whitfield Davis – unanimously
• Adjourned the meeting by unanimous vote

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The City Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on the Community Development Block Grant Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan. The body is also considering several service contracts, property deeds, and infrastructure easements.

• Public hearing and adoption of the CDBG 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan and 2025 Year One Annual Action Plan
• Franchise agreement with Knology of Alabama, Inc. for a cable system
• $170,974.44 agreement amendment with Utility Associates, Inc. for body-worn/in-car camera systems
• $29,000.00 contract with Poly, Inc. for water system risk and resilience assessment
• Acceptance of deeds and easements for the Honeysuckle Road Improvements Project

The Board unanimously approved the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) 2025‑2029 Consolidated Plan and its Year One Annual Action Plan. The plan will be forwarded to HUD after the public hearing. Additional items adopted unanimously included a franchise agreement with Knology, a camera‑system extension, and a deed transfer for Peggi James Park.

• Adopted CDBG 2025‑2029 Consolidated Plan and Year One Action Plan (unanimously)
• Approved Ordinance 2025‑179 franchise agreement with Knology of Alabama, Inc. (unanimously)
• Extended camera system services for six months, $170,974.44 (unanimously)
• Contracted Poly, Inc. to update water system risk assessment, $29,000 (unanimously)
• Accepted deed for Peggi James Park from DDRA (unanimously)
• Entered MOU with Houston Academy Band Boosters for concession stand (unanimously)
• Accepted $7,000 grant from WRC&D for volunteer fire event (unanimously)
• Approved purchases and bids over $30,000 (unanimously)

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The City Commission will discuss disaster debris removal contracts and the appointment of poll workers for the August 5, 2025, municipal election. The body is also reviewing a liquor license application and several law enforcement agreements.

• Contract with DRC Emergency Services, LLC for $1,687,930.00 for disaster debris removal
• Contract with Thompson Consulting Services, Inc. for $850,860.00 for disaster debris monitoring
• Payment of June 2025 invoices totaling $20,354,019.06
• Liquor license application for Nick’s Chophouse at 256 North Foster Street
• Lawsuit settlement of Jones v. Conde, et al. for $79,500.00

The Dothan City Commission unanimously approved a restaurant liquor license, appointed election officers and a new staff attorney, and adopted the 2026 Rebuild Alabama Transportation Plan. It also approved a $32,424.60 change order for a water storage tank, and entered into two disaster‑debris contracts totaling $2.54 million. Finally, the board authorized payment of June 2025 invoices over $20 million.

• Approved Restaurant Retail Liquor License for Nick’s Chophouse (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution appointing election officers for the Aug 5 municipal election (unanimous)
• Appointed John Talbot Jones as Staff Attorney effective Aug 1 (unanimous)
• Approved $32,424.60 change order with Dixie Painting & Sandblasting for Honeysuckle Road Water Storage Tank (unanimous)
• Adopted the City’s 2026 Rebuild Alabama Transportation Plan (unanimous)
• Approved $850,860 contract with Thompson Consulting Services for disaster‑debris removal monitoring (unanimous)
• Approved $1,687,930 contract with DRC Emergency Services for disaster‑debris removal (unanimous)
• Approved payment of June 2025 invoices totaling $20,354,019.06 (unanimous)

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The City Commission will declare four candidates as duly elected for the August 5, 2025 election. The body is also reviewing several infrastructure contracts and a liquor license application.

• Certification of Gantt Pierce, David L. Crutchfield, P. Scott Childers, and Aurie Jenkins as duly elected
• Contract with Donald Smith Company, Inc. for refurbishment of Well No. 35 for $488,266.00
• Contract with Southern Coatings of Tarpon Springs, LLC for 2025 Bridge Painting Project for $172,260.00
• Contract with UES Professional Solutions 18, LLC for new Pickleball Court Complex Project for $64,250.00
• Retail beer and wine license application for Holiday Inn Express Dothan at 4090 Ross Clark Circle

The commission unanimously approved a series of contracts and resolutions. Major approvals included a $488,266 contract to refurbish Well No. 35, a $172,260 bridge‑painting contract, and a retail beer and table‑wine license for the Holiday Inn Express Dothan. Additional items adopted were the June 17 meeting minutes, the election of single candidates for upcoming elections, and various service agreements and travel authorizations. All motions passed with unanimous votes.

• Approved June 17, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Retail Beer and Retail Table Wine License for Holiday Inn Express Dothan (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-154 electing single candidates for August 5, 2025 election (unanimous)
• Approved $172,260 bridge painting contract with Southern Coatings (unanimous)
• Approved $488,266 Well No. 35 refurbishment contract with Donald Smith Company (unanimous)
• Approved $64,250 inspection contract for Pickleball Complex with UES Professional Solutions (unanimous)
• Approved $14,685.73 security upgrade contract with Norstan Communications (unanimous)
• Approved $218,213.50 final change order for Omussee sewer line with Video Industrial Services (unanimous)

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The City Commission will discuss road expansion on US-84 and a public hearing regarding weed abatement costs. The body is also reviewing several contracts for police renovations and law enforcement task force participation.

• Estimated $1,553,581.43 City cost share for an additional eastbound lane on US-84 from North Shady Lane to Bel Aire Drive
• Contract with Poly, Inc. for US-84 design services not to exceed $307,268.00
• Final payment of $288,008.56 to Lewis Construction, LLC for Police Department CID Renovation
• Payment of May 2025 invoices totaling $26,392,388.02
• Liquor license application for House of Liquor at 3591 Ross Clark Circle

The commission unanimously approved a $26,392,388.02 payment of May 2025 invoices and adopted several resolutions, including a liquor license for House of Liquor, weed‑abatement cost allocation, a $288,008.56 police CID renovation contract, a fireworks permit, a $30,140 law‑enforcement task‑force agreement, and a $1.55 million city share for an additional eastbound lane on US‑84. It also approved consulting services, a Safe Streets grant application, the disposal of obsolete property, the re‑appointment of a zoning‑adjustment board member, and awarded utility and police equipment bids over $30,000. All motions were adopted unanimously.

• Approved $26,392,388.02 payment of May 2025 invoices (unanimous)
• Approved Lounge Retail Liquor – Class II license for House of Liquor, 3591 Ross Clark Circle (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-142: transferred weed‑abatement costs to county tax collector (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-143: completed $288,008.56 police CID renovation contract (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-144: authorized fireworks permit for July 2 display at Dothan Country Club (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-145: agreement with ALEA for Gulf Coast HIDA task force, reimbursement up to $30,140 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-146: city share $1,553,581.43 for US‑84 additional eastbound lane (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-152: awarded utility and police equipment bids over $30,000 (unanimous)

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The City Commission is considering ordinances to establish utility franchise agreements and call for municipal elections. The body will also review grant project plans and various city contracts and purchases.

• Election call for Mayor, Associate Commissioners, and Board of Education for August 5, 2025
• Franchise agreements with Fiber Utility Network, Inc. and Comcast of Alabama, LLC
• 2025 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plan projects
• Three-year renewal agreement with TimeClock Plus for $47,417.00 annually
• Approval of city bids and purchases exceeding $30,000.00

The commission unanimously adopted Ordinances 2025-134 and 2025-135, granting franchise rights to Fiber Utility Network, Inc. and Comcast of Alabama for fiber‑optic and cable infrastructure. It also adopted Ordinance 2025-136, establishing the municipal election and possible run‑off dates for August 5 and September 16, 2025. Additional unanimous actions included the 2025 CDBG Action Plan, a concert waiver, a TimeClock Plus renewal, bid approvals over $30,000, travel authorizations, and the re‑appointment of a Housing Authority member.

• Approved Ordinance No. 2025-134 (fiber franchise) – unanimous
• Approved Ordinance No. 2025-135 (cable franchise) – unanimous
• Approved Ordinance No. 2025-136 (2025 election schedule) – unanimous
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025-137 (CDBG Action Plan) – unanimous
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025-138 (outdoor concert waiver) – unanimous
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025-139 (TimeClock Plus three‑year renewal, $47,417) – unanimous
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025-140 (bids and purchases over $30,000) – unanimous
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025-141 (advance travel requests, $2,930.50‑$5,621) – unanimous

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The City Commission will discuss several large infrastructure projects, including a new pickleball complex and citywide roofing. The body is also considering a rezoning request for property on Eastland Road and various service contracts.

• Construction of a new Pickleball Court Complex by Lewis Construction, LLC for $6,425,000.00
• Citywide Roofing Project contract awarded to Roofing Solutions, LLC for $2,270,000.00
• Rezoning of 2 acres at 100 Eastland Road from Heavy Industry to Light Industry
• Demolition of building and parking lot at 227 North Oates Street for $301,750.00
• Architectural services for renovating old Fire Station #3 into Leisure Services offices for $133,030.00

The commission unanimously adopted Ordinance No. 2025‑120 rezoning 100 Eastland Road from Heavy to Light Industry. It also approved contracts for demolition of the old Dothan Eagle building ($301,750), a new Pickleball Court Complex ($6,425,000), a citywide roofing project ($2,270,000), and a three‑year Netwrix security subscription ($34,197.19 each year). Additional resolutions accepted funding from Houston County ($200,000) and a contract for architectural services for Fire Station #3 ($133,030). All actions were adopted without dissent.

• Approved Ordinance No. 2025‑120 rezoning 100 Eastland Road (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025‑121 demolition contract with APAC‑Alabama, Inc. ($301,750) (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025‑122 Pickleball Court Complex contract with Lewis Construction, LLC ($6,425,000) (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025‑129 roofing contract with Roofing Solutions, LLC ($2,270,000) (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025‑126 Netwrix three‑year subscription ($34,197.19 per year) (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025‑123 funding agreement with Houston County ($200,000) (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025‑125 architectural services for Fire Station #3 renovation ($133,030) (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the May 6, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

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The Public Building Authority of Dothan will hold a special meeting to consider a resolution authorizing the issuance of a $68,194,000 Lease Revenue Bond, Series 2025. The bond will finance a new city hall and city hall annex, along with related parking and infrastructure improvements. The Authority will also approve a Lease Agreement with the City, a Trust Indenture with Regions Bank, and an Agency Agreement for construction development.

• Consider resolution to issue $68,194,000 Lease Revenue Bond, Series 2025
• Finance costs of new city hall and city hall annex with parking and infrastructure
• Approve Lease Agreement between Authority and City for basic rent payments
• Approve Trust Indenture with Regions Bank as trustee for bond issuance
• Approve Agency Agreement with City for project construction and development

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The City Commission will discuss several high-value contracts and grants, including a major construction agreement for City Hall. The body is also holding public hearings on rezoning and right-of-way changes.

• Contract with Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC for the City Hall Project not to exceed $55,846,576.00
• Rezoning of 22.3 acres southwest of Omussee Road and Huskey Road from Heavy Industry to Agricultural Conservation
• Engineering contract with Poly, Inc. for Little Choctawhatchee WWTP Sludge Conveyor Replacement for $69,235.00
• Grant funding for Dothan Police Department ($54,261.00) and Fire Department ($80,000.00) via State Homeland Security Grant Program
• Vacating a portion of the right-of-way along North Foster Street between West Powell Street and CSX Transportation railroad

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the April 15, 2025 meeting. It rezoned 22.3 acres from heavy‑industry to agricultural use and transferred the City Hall project property to the Public Building Authority, authorizing a lease and related agreements. Additional ordinances established electronic voting equipment and several resolutions continued the property tax levy, approved a $46,001 grant, and vacated a portion of a right‑of‑way. All actions passed unanimously.

• Approved April 15, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Rezoned 22.3 acres from H‑I to A‑C district (Ordinance 2025‑99, unanimous)
• Conveyed City Hall property to Public Building Authority (Ordinance 2025‑100, unanimous)
• Approved lease and agency agreement with Public Building Authority for City Hall project (Ordinance 2025‑101, unanimous)
• Established use of electronic vote counting devices (Ordinance 2025‑102, unanimous)
• Adopted contract with Houston County for election equipment at $100 per machine (Resolution 2025‑103, unanimous)
• Vacated portion of ROW on North Foster Street (Resolution 2025‑104, unanimous)
• Continued property tax levy at 5 mills (Resolution 2025‑105, unanimous)

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The City Commission will vote on a $70,000,000 loan for the City Hall project, accept a $7,750,000 HUD grant for an eastside community center, and approve a $128,850 police vehicle donation. Other items include a liquor license for Rose Room Reloaded, a workforce development program for Dothan High School, and public hearings on weed abatement and a CARES Act grant closeout.

• Authorizing acceptance of a $70,000,000 loan from Regions Bank for the City Hall project
• Accepting a $7,750,000 HUD grant to build a community center eastside adjacent to the Wiregrass Public Safety Center
• Accepting donation of a 2025 Ford Explorer and equipment valued at $128,850 from the Dothan Police Foundation
• Funding a workforce development program for Dothan High School students at $45,000 per year for two years
• Application for a Lounge Retail Liquor - Class I License for Rose Room Reloaded at 2017 East Burdeshaw Street

The Board approved the minutes from the April 1 meeting and granted a Lounge Retail Liquor license to Rose Room Reloaded. It adopted eight resolutions covering weed‑abatement cost transfers, budget amendments, a lease with Camp ASCCA, a fireworks permit for Dothan High graduation, disposal of obsolete property, a vehicle donation, and $45,000 annual funding for a high‑school workforce development program. All actions were approved unanimously.

• Approved April 1, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Lounge Retail Liquor – Class I license for Rose Room Reloaded (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-84: transfer weed‑abatement costs to county tax collector (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-85: amend various 2025 fiscal year budget accounts (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-86: lease with Camp ASCCA for May 19‑22, 2025 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-87: authorize fireworks permit for Dothan High graduation (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-89: accept donation of Ford Explorer vehicle (~$128,850) (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-92: fund workforce development program for Dothan High students $45,000 per year for two years (unanimous)

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The Dothan City Commission will consider several resolutions, including appropriating up to $750,000 to the Dothan Downtown Redevelopment Authority for downtown revitalization. They will also accept the annual audit for FY2024, consider a $40,462 grant for police equipment from the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation, and declare intent to reimburse City Hall project costs from future bonds. Multiple alcohol license applications and proclamations are on the agenda.

• Appropriating up to $750,000 to the Dothan Downtown Redevelopment Authority for downtown revitalization.
• Accepting the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (Audit) for fiscal year ending September 30, 2024.
• Applying for and accepting $40,462 grant from Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation for Dothan Police Department equipment.
• Declaring intent to allocate bond proceeds from Public Building Authority for City Hall Project expenditure reimbursement.
• Alcohol license applications: Belles Event Center (230 East Powell), Dixie Diner Cafe (220 East Powell), Linden Grocery (803 Linden), Clark's Beverage Services (231 West Main).

The Dothan City Commission unanimously approved a $750,000 appropriation for the Downtown Redevelopment Authority. It also approved several retail and special‑event licenses, adopted resolutions for the City Hall bond allocation, a baseball umpire contract, a fire‑department grant, and other purchases. The 2024 audit was accepted and travel requests for city employees were authorized.

• Approved $750,000 to Downtown Redevelopment Authority (Resolution 2025-78, unanimous)
• Approved Special Retail – More Than 30 Days License for Belles Event Center (unanimous)
• Approved Restaurant Retail Liquor License for Dixie Diner Café (unanimous)
• Approved Retail Beer and Table Wine License for Linden Grocery (unanimous)
• Approved Special Retail – More Than 30 Days License for Clark’s Beverage Services (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution allocating future bond proceeds for City Hall Project repayment (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Southeast Alabama Baseball Umpires Association for 2025 season (unanimous)
• Accepted $40,462 Firehouse Subs grant for Dothan Police equipment (unanimous)

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The Dothan City Commission will hold a public hearing on rezoning 25.89 acres near Inez and Blackman Roads, then vote to appoint Randall S. Morris as City Manager effective March 18. The commission also considers several contracts including police/fire software for $899,955, design services for a new BMX and skatepark complex for $221,879, and a sewer trunk line cost share not to exceed $110,959.53. Additionally, the city will apply for a $286,580 Homeland Security grant for the police bomb team and approve a memorandum with Dothan City Schools for a stop-arm violation program.

• Public hearing on rezoning 25.89 acres at Inez Road and Blackman Road from R-1 to R-3
• Appointment of Randall S. Morris as City Manager effective March 18, 2025
• Approval of $899,955 police and fire software agreement with Chenosa System Corp. (ProPhoenix)
• Contract with Seay, Seay & Litchfield for BMX and skatepark design services at $221,879
• Application for $286,580 Homeland Security grant to equip Dothan Police Bomb Team

The Dothan City Commission unanimously approved rezoning 25.89 acres near Inez and Blackman Roads from R-1 to R-3, despite resident concerns about density and traffic. The board also unanimously appointed Randall S. Morris as City Manager, effective immediately, and approved several contracts including a $899,955 police/fire software agreement, a $296,650 Oracle permitting system, and a $221,879 BMX/skatepark design contract. A school bus stop-arm camera MOU with Dothan City Schools passed 6-1, with Commissioner Bedwell dissenting.

• Approved rezoning of 25.89 acres at Inez/Blackman from R-1 to R-3 (unanimous)
• Appointed Randall S. Morris as City Manager via Res. 2025-64 (unanimous)
• Approved $899,955 ProPhoenix police/fire software contract (unanimous)
• Approved $296,650 Oracle Permitting and Licensing implementation (unanimous)
• Approved $221,879 BMX/Skatepark design contract with Seay, Seay & Litchfield (unanimous)
• Approved school bus stop-arm camera MOU with Dothan City Schools (6-1)
• Approved $28,560,373.21 in February invoices (unanimous)
• Approved $286,580 bomb team equipment grant application (unanimous)

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The City Commission is meeting to approve several construction contracts and maintenance agreements. The body will consider funding for road improvements and the final payment for a new fire station.

• Final contract for Fire Station #10 with Lewis Construction, LLC for $5,437,241.40
• Traffic signal and right turn lane installation at Flowers Chapel Road and Woodburn Drive for $687,922.65
• Eastgate Boardwalk Renovations Project contract with Lewis Construction, LLC for $242,872.00
• Three-year HVAC maintenance agreement with Trane, U.S. Inc. starting at $23,588.00 annually
• One-year simulator maintenance agreement with Fireblast Global, Inc. not to exceed $23,080.07

The Dothan City Commission unanimously approved multiple resolutions, including completing the Fire Station #10 construction contract with a final amount of $5,437,241.40, awarding the Eastgate Boardwalk Renovations project to Lewis Construction for $242,872.00, and awarding a traffic signal project at Flowers Chapel Road and Woodburn Drive to Wiregrass Construction for $687,922.65. The board also approved a maintenance agreement with Fireblast Global for the fire simulator, an HVAC maintenance contract with Trane, and several other routine items. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Fire Station #10 final contract at $5,437,241.40 (unanimous)
• Awarded Eastgate Boardwalk Renovations to Lewis Construction for $242,872.00 (unanimous)
• Awarded traffic signal/right turn lane project at Flowers Chapel Rd & Woodburn Dr to Wiregrass Construction for $687,922.65 (unanimous)
• Approved 1-year Fireblast Global simulator maintenance/training agreement at $23,080.07 (unanimous)
• Approved 3-year Trane HVAC maintenance contract, $23,588 first year (unanimous)
• Approved bulk purchases and bids over $30,000, including weed abatement and window replacement (unanimous)
• Approved travel requests for 10 employees totaling $14,591.02 (unanimous)
• Accepted sidewalk easements at 568 Webb Rd and 200 North Bell St (unanimous)

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The Dothan City Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on an economic development agreement with Skybound Development, LLC to provide up to $100,000 in financial assistance for a new Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers restaurant. The commission will also consider a $350,000 brownfield cleanup grant from ADEM for the City Center Project site, two alcohol license applications, and appointment of board members. Additionally, the commission will approve payment of $22,840,469.75 in January invoices and other routine purchases.

• Public hearing and vote on $100,000 Limited Obligation Revenue Warrant for Skybound Development LLC to build a Freddy's restaurant at 3265 Ross Clark Circle
• Agreement with ADEM for a reimbursable Brownfield Cleanup Grant up to $350,000 for environmental remediation at City Center Project and former Ice Cream Warehouse sites
• Agreement with Bullock Environmental, LLC for remediation services up to $350,000
• Application for a Lounge Retail Liquor license (Class II) for 231 Liquors at 3600 South Oates Street, Suite 8
• Appointment of Brandy Bass-Dempsey to the Board of Zoning Adjustment and Rebecca Long to the Planning Commission

The Dothan Board of Commissioners approved an economic development agreement with Skybound Development, LLC to provide up to $100,000 in financial assistance for a new Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers restaurant at 3265 Ross Clark Circle. The board also approved a related $100,000 limited obligation revenue warrant, both by a 5-1 vote with Commissioner Bedwell dissenting. Several other resolutions were adopted unanimously, including a $350,000 environmental cleanup agreement and a fireworks permit for the Mardi Gras parade.

• Approved Resolution 2025-41: Economic Development Agreement with Skybound Development, LLC for Freddy's restaurant, up to $100,000 (5-1)
• Approved Resolution 2025-42: Issuance of $100,000 Limited Obligation Revenue Warrant for Skybound agreement (5-1)
• Approved Resolution 2025-43: Fireworks permit for Mardi Gras parade on March 1, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-44: Brownfield Cleanup Grant agreement with ADEM, up to $350,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-45: Agreement with Bullock Environmental, LLC for environmental remediation, up to $350,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-46: Appointed Brandy Bass-Dempsey to Board of Zoning Adjustment (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-47: Appointed Rebecca Long to Planning Commission (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-48: Payment of January 2025 invoices, $22,840,469.75 (unanimous)

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The City Commission will hold a public hearing on costs for abating nuisance structures, then vote on an ordinance to adjust mayor and commissioner compensation effective October 6, 2025. Several resolutions are also on the agenda, including a $40,050 contract with Mosaic Community Planning for federal grant planning, adoption of a 10-year solid waste management plan, and approval of purchases over $30,000.

• Ordinance amending Chapter 2 to adjust mayor and commissioner compensation, effective October 6, 2025
• Public hearing and resolution confirming costs for structure abatement on nuisance properties
• Resolution entering agreement with Mosaic Community Planning for Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan at $40,050 using CDBG funds
• Resolution adopting updated City of Dothan Solid Waste Management Plan for ten years starting January 2025
• Resolution awarding bids and approving purchases over $30,000

The Dothan City Commission denied an amendment to Ordinance No. 2025-34 that would have set the mayor's salary at $75,474 and associate commissioners' at $37,737, with cost-of-living adjustments. The original ordinance, which proposed a 3% increase and future cost-of-living adjustments, died due to no further action after the amendment failed. The commission also unanimously approved several resolutions, including confirming structure abatement costs, contracting with Mosaic Community Planning for $40,050, and awarding bids and purchases over $30,000.

• Denied amendment to set mayor's salary at $75,474 and commissioners' at $37,737 (5-2)
• Original salary ordinance died after amendment failed
• Approved Resolution 2025-35 confirming structure abatement costs
• Approved Resolution 2025-36 for Mosaic Community Planning contract ($40,050)
• Approved Resolution 2025-37 declaring personal property obsolete
• Approved Resolution 2025-38 adopting Solid Waste Management Plan
• Approved Resolution 2025-39 awarding bids and purchases over $30,000
• Approved Resolution 2025-40 for advance travel requests

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The Dothan City Commission will hold a public hearing on rezoning 5.75 acres on South Oates Street from Agricultural Conservation to Highway Commercial and Light Industry. They will also consider a $10.015 million general obligation bond for sewer rehabilitation, a $11.36 million contract for the Omussee Trunk Line rehabilitation, and a resolution declaring a local emergency due to a winter weather event. Other actions include annexing property at 2600 North Brannon Stand Road, approving a cost-sharing agreement for paving Saint Mark Street, and appointing members to boards.

• Public hearing on rezoning 5.75 acres at 4200 Block of South Oates Street from A-C to B-2 and L-I
• Annexation of property at 2600 North Brannon Stand Road owned by Robert and Marcia Byrd
• Issuance of $10,015,000.00 General Obligation Warrant for Trunkline and Sewer Basin Rehab Project
• Award of $11,361,440.00 contract to Inliner Solutions, LLC for Omussee Trunk Line rehabilitation
• Resolution declaring local emergency due to winter weather event

The Dothan City Commission approved a $11,361,440 contract with Inliner Solutions for the Omussee Trunk Line sewer rehabilitation project and authorized a $10,015,000 general obligation warrant to fund it. The commission also annexed 91 acres at 2600 North Brannon Stand Road for a residential subdivision, rezoned property on South Oates Street, and adopted a winter weather emergency proclamation. Several other resolutions were passed, including a $160,538 cost-share for paving Saint Mark Street and a $21.1 million invoice payment.

• Approved $11,361,440 contract with Inliner Solutions for Omussee Trunk Line rehab (unanimous)
• Authorized $10,015,000 General Obligation Warrant for sewer project (4-0)
• Annexed 91 acres at 2600 North Brannon Stand Road for residential development (4-0)
• Rezoned 5.75 acres on South Oates Street from A-C to B-2 and L-I (4-0)
• Approved $160,538.12 cost-share with Home Oil for paving Saint Mark Street (unanimous)
• Adopted winter weather emergency proclamation (unanimous)
• Approved $21,100,219.66 in December 2024 invoices (unanimous)
• Cancelled wastewater disposal contract with Town of Kinsey (unanimous)

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The Dothan City Commission will hold public hearings and vote on rezoning two properties, including 145.65 acres at North Brannon Stand and Barrington Roads from agricultural to low-density residential. The commission will also consider over a dozen resolutions, including a $1.728 million increase to the City Hall project design contract, a $561,681 pool project completion, and a $311,000 police CID renovation. Other items include a new jail meal contract with a price increase, a weed abatement cost assessment, and a grant for a concert series.

• Rezoning 145.65 acres at North Brannon Stand and Barrington Roads from Agricultural Conservation to R-1 Residential
• Rezoning 0.61 acres at 106 South Cherokee Avenue from B-3 Local Shopping to R-1 Residential
• Modifying RDG Planning & Design contract for City Hall project with $1,728,000 increase to total $6,423,664
• Completing Lewis Construction contract for Westgate Competition Pool project for $561,681.80
• Awarding $311,000 bid to Lewis Construction for Police Department CID Renovation Project

The Dothan City Commission approved two rezoning ordinances, several resolutions including contracts for construction, legal services, and equipment purchases, and a liquor license for Blue Moon Café. All votes were unanimous except for Resolution 2025-4, which reduced Planning Commission agenda newspaper ads from two to one, passing 4-2. The meeting also included presentations on the Rebuild Alabama report and the reinstated ISO Class 1 rating.

• Approved Ordinance 2025-1 rezoning 145.65 acres at North Brannon Stand Road and Barrington Road to R-1 (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-2 rezoning 0.61 acres at 106 South Cherokee Avenue to R-1 (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-3 confirming weed abatement costs and turning over to county tax collector (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-4 reducing Planning Commission agenda newspaper ads from two to one (4-2)
• Approved Resolution 2025-5 engagement with Local Government Services, LLC for franchise negotiations (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-8 contract with Lewis Construction for Westgate Competition Pool project at $561,681.80 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-9 increase of $1,728,000 for RDG Planning & Design City Hall project design (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-11 bid to Lewis Construction for Police CID Renovation at $311,000 (unanimous)