Marion public meetings in 2025

Planning Board

The Planning Board will discuss a proposed amendment to the City’s Unified Development Ordinance, Section 4‑3.4, to add standards for accessory dwelling units as requested by a private developer. The amendment would define requirements such as size limits, lot size criteria, parking, and design standards. The board will vote on the amendment during this meeting. All other agenda items are routine procedural matters.

• Amendment to Unified Development Ordinance Section 4‑3.4 to add accessory dwelling unit standards

City Council

The Marion City Council will approve the minutes from several regular and special meetings held earlier in 2025. Council members will take oaths of office for new members and the mayor. The council will also select a Mayor Pro Tem. A public comment period of up to 30 minutes is scheduled.

• Approve November 18, 2025 regular meeting minutes
• Approve and seal February 24, 2025 closed session minutes
• Administer oath of office to Council Member Doggett
• Administer oath of office to Mayor Little
• Select Mayor Pro Tem

The council approved the November 18, 2025 regular meeting minutes and the February 24, March 3, March 4, and March 18, 2025 closed‑session minutes, as well as the November 18, 2025 special‑called meeting minutes. All consent‑agenda items, including the administration of oaths to the new mayor, council members, and city attorney, were approved unanimously. The appointment of a Mayor Pro Tem was postponed until the January meeting because only three of five council members were present. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved November 18, 2025 regular meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved February‑March 2025 closed‑session minutes (unanimous)
• Approved November 18, 2025 special‑called meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved administration of oaths to mayor, council members, and city attorney (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss an ordinance amending the Marion City Code and the submission of grant funding applications. The agenda also includes the approval of a budget ordinance amendment and a local water supply plan.

• Budget Ordinance Amendment
• City of Marion Local Water Supply Plan
• Submission of applications for grant funding
• Ordinance amending Marion City Code

The council unanimously approved all Consent Agenda items, including the Budget Ordinance Amendment and the Local Water Supply Plan. Council members also unanimously authorized the city to apply for about $17 million in grant funding. The amendment to Chapter 1 Offenses (the homelessness ordinance) was approved by a 3‑2 vote after the mayor cast the tie‑breaking vote. All actions were recorded as official council decisions.

• Approved Consent Agenda items (minutes, budget ordinance amendment, water supply plan, record destruction) unanimously
• Approved 2025‑2028 Budget Ordinance Amendment unanimously
• Approved City of Marion Local Water Supply Plan (Resolution R-28-11-18-05) unanimously
• Authorized application for approximately $17 million in grant funding (four resolutions) unanimously
• Approved amendment to Chapter 1 Offenses (homelessness ordinance) 3‑2 after mayor’s tie‑breaking vote

City Council

The Marion City Council will vote on an ordinance that sets speed limits and usage rules for electric bicycles, electric scooters, Segways and similar devices on the Joseph McDowell Memorial Greenway. The council will also consider an amendment adding a new section that prohibits residing, camping, and sleeping on public property. Additional agenda items include approval of the October 7 meeting minutes, a water and sewer use ordinance amendment, a public comment period, and the City Manager's report.

• Approve October 7, 2025 regular meeting minutes (Consent Agenda).
• Consider Ordinance regulating motorized transportation devices on the Joseph McDowell Memorial Greenway (speed limit 7 mph, $50 civil penalty).
• Consider Ordinance Amendment to Chapter 20 of the Water and Sewer Use Ordinance.
• Consider Ordinance adding Section 11‑21 that prohibits residing, camping, and sleeping on public property.
• Public Comment Period limited to 30 minutes, max 5 minutes per speaker.

The council voted unanimously to adopt a revised Chapter 20 Water and Sewer Use Ordinance, replacing the previous version. It also unanimously approved an ordinance regulating motorized transportation devices on the Joseph McDowell Memorial Greenway, limiting speed to 7 mph. All items on the consent agenda were approved unanimously.

• Approved Consent Agenda items (unanimous)
• Approved motorized transportation devices ordinance for the Greenway (unanimous)
• Approved repeal of existing Chapter 20 and adoption of revised Water and Sewer Use Ordinance (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will consider a variance for larger directional signage at a truck stop and two special use requests for vehicle sales establishments. The board will also review minutes from the June 12, 2025, meeting.

• Variance request by Pilot Travel Centers, LLC for three 16.67 sq ft directional signs at 3365 Sugar Hill Road
• Special Use request by L & T Associates, LLC for an all-terrain vehicle sales establishment at 700 East Court Street
• Special Use request by Mountain Motors, LLC for an automobile sales establishment at 1122 North Main Street

City Council

The Marion City Council will approve routine items such as meeting minutes and a purchase policy update. Council members will vote on a resolution to declare surplus property and consider two NCDEQ grants for sewer and water system upgrades. Additional discussions include a proposal for new vehicle acquisitions and the City Manager’s report.

• Approve September 16, 2025 regular City Council minutes
• Approve community discussion minutes
• Resolution to declare surplus property
• Accept NCDEQ Marion Sewer Improvements Grant
• Accept NCDEQ Marion Water Improvements Grant

The City Council voted unanimously to approve all items on the consent agenda, including acceptance of the NCDEQ sewer and water improvement grants. The meeting was then adjourned at 7:15 p.m. after a motion was passed.

• Approved September 16, 2025 regular council minutes (unanimous)
• Approved community discussion minutes (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to declare surplus property (unanimous)
• Accepted NCDEQ Marion Sewer Improvements Grant (unanimous)
• Accepted NCDEQ Marion Water Improvements Grant (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:15 p.m. (motion passed)

City Council

The Marion City Council will approve a contract for mowing Morehead Cemetery and adopt a resolution to declare surplus property. Two community groups, Centro Unido Latino Americano and McDowell Trails Association, will make public appearances. The council will discuss an ordinance to amend the city code. The meeting will conclude with scheduling the next planning session and a city manager’s report.

• Approve Morehead Cemetery mowing contract
• Adopt resolution to declare surplus property
• Public appearance by Centro Unido Latino Americano
• Public appearance by McDowell Trails Association
• Consider ordinance amending Marion City Code

The council unanimously accepted the award of an ARC grant that requires a 50% local match. It also approved the Morehead Cemetery mowing contract and a resolution declaring surplus property, both by unanimous vote. The council scheduled a planning session for Oct. 27 and moved the Helene documentation project to a future meeting.

• Approved Morehead Cemetery mowing contract (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to declare surplus property (unanimous)
• Accepted ARC Grant funding (unanimous)
• Scheduled next city council planning session for Oct 27
• Moved Helene documentation project to a future meeting
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

City Council

The City Council will consider an ordinance for temporary downtown street closures and review engineering services agreements. The meeting includes a presentation on USEPA Lead and Copper Rule compliance. Members will also discuss the use of bicycles, electric bicycles, and scooters on the Joseph McDowell Memorial Greenway.

• Ordinance authorizing temporary street closures for downtown events
• USEPA Lead and Copper Rule Revision Compliance Program project findings
• Approval of agreements for engineering services
• Discussion of bicycles, electric bicycles, scooters, and motorized devices on the Joseph McDowell Memorial Greenway

City Council

The City Council will meet to consider the adoption of a city logo. The agenda also includes a resolution to declare surplus property and presentations from community organizations.

• Consideration of adoption of City Logo
• Resolution to Declare Surplus Property
• Public appearance by Marion Community Forum
• Public appearance by McDowell Partnership for Substance Awareness
• Notification of grant award for Marion Fire Department

The council unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included the June 3 minutes and a resolution declaring a city-owned 2013 Chevy Silverado surplus and authorizing its auction. Council members also unanimously approved a proclamation designating September as Recovery Month and adopted the new city logo and brand style guide. All actions were recorded as unanimous approvals.

• Approved June 3, 2025 council minutes (unanimous)
• Declared surplus property (2013 Chevy Silverado) and authorized auction via GovDeals.com (unanimous)
• Approved proclamation recognizing September as Recovery Month (unanimous)
• Adopted new city logo and brand style guide (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will conduct public hearings regarding a Hernandez annexation request and a rezoning request for 677 Stroud Street. The body will also consider resolutions concerning property auctions, investment authority, and street improvements.

• Public hearing for Hernandez Annexation Request
• Public hearing to rezone 677 Stroud Street from R-2 Neighborhood Residential to C-2 General Business
• Resolution of Tentative Award for Clinchfield Sub basin
• Resolution to declare surplus property and authorize auction
• Street Improvements Capital Project Ordinance

The Marion City Council approved several consent‑agenda items, including a resolution to invest funds, declare surplus property for auction, and designate First Bank as an additional depository. It also adopted a Street Improvements Capital Project Ordinance and accepted a Governor’s Highway Safety Grant. Finally, the council re‑approved the Hernandez Annexation Request, extending the city’s corporate limits by approximately 0.5 acres on Forsythe Street.

• Approved June 17, 2025 City Council minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution to invest with NC Capital Management Trust (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution to declare surplus property and authorize auction (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution designating First Bank as additional official bank depository (unanimous)
• Approved Street Improvements Capital Project Ordinance authorizing $7,000 expenditure (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution to accept Governor’s Highway Safety Grant (unanimous)
• Re‑approved Hernandez Annexation Request, adding ~0.5 acres on Forsythe Street (unanimous)
• Adopted ordinance extending corporate limits for the Hernandez annexation (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will review a request from Brian McKinney (McKinney Trust) to build a climate-controlled storage facility. Staff recommends approval of the project subject to specific conditions regarding building design, setbacks, and usage.

• Special Use request for a storage facility at the intersection of North Garden Street and East Fort Street (PIN 1701.07-68-7098)
• Proposed zero-foot setback along front and side property lines with required planting strips or tree wells
• Requirement that all storage units be accessed via internal corridors with no direct exterior entry
• Prohibition of independently owned or operated onsite business activity within storage units
• Requirement for building façades to be visually divided into sections not exceeding 30 feet in width

Planning Board

The Planning Board will meet to discuss a request to change the zoning of a property at 677 Stroud Street. The proposal seeks to move the land from a residential district to a general business district.

• Request by RKO Trifecta, LLC to rezone 677 Stroud Street (PIN 1700.05-18-7774) from R-2 Neighborhood Residential to C-2 General Business

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding the 2025-26 budget, a development ordinance amendment, and a property annexation request. The body will also vote on city fees, rates, and a revised pay plan.

• Public hearing for Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget Ordinance
• Public hearing for Hernandez Property Annexation Request
• Public hearing for Unified Development Ordinance Text Amendment
• Adoption of Fiscal Year 2025-26 City Fee and Rate Ordinance
• Approval of Revised City Pay Plan

The Marion City Council approved its FY 2025‑26 budget ordinance, allocating $12,777,054 for general fund operations and $6,362,703 for water and sewer services. The council also unanimously approved the voluntary annexation of the Hernandez property and amended the Official Zoning Map to include the newly annexed site. In addition, the Unified Development Ordinance text amendment was adopted, and all consent‑agenda items were approved without dissent.

• Approved consent agenda items—including prior meeting minutes, budget ordinance amendments, revised city pay plan, and downtown development funding agreement (unanimous)
• Approved request for voluntary annexation of the Hernandez property (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance to Amend the Official Zoning Map for the Hernandez property (unanimous)
• Approved adoption of the Unified Development Ordinance text amendment (unanimous)
• Approved adoption of Fiscal Year 2025‑26 Budget Ordinance (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will review a request from Daniel Wheeler to operate an automobile repair and services business. Staff recommends approval of the project provided specific conditions regarding screening and vehicle storage are met.

• Special Use request (SU 25-02) for auto repair at 954 East Court Street
• Proposed reduction of required parking spaces to 32
• Requirement for opaque fencing and a detailed screening plan
• Condition that all major repair work be conducted within a closed building
• Prohibition of junked or inoperable motor vehicles on the site

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will review a request from Daniel Wheeler to operate an automobile repair and services establishment. Staff recommends approval of the project, including a request to reduce the required parking spaces to 32.

• Special Use approval request for automobile repair at 954 East Court Street
• Proposed reduction of required parking spaces to 32
• Requirement for the applicant to subdivide the property upon approval
• Requirement for approved screening via opaque fencing

Planning Board

The Planning Board will discuss two amendments to the Official Zoning District Map. Both items involve rezoning properties to the R-2 Neighborhood Residential Zoning District.

• Rezoning of three properties on Thole Street, Hoyle Street, and Webb Street from M-1 Industrial to R-2 Neighborhood Residential (Shell Asset Management LLC)
• Rezoning of property off Forsythe Street to R-2 Neighborhood Residential (Jose M Perez Hernandez)

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss the recommended budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. The body will also consider approvals for fireworks and auditing services.

• Presentation of Recommended Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget
• Approval of July 4th Celebration Fireworks
• Approval of 2024-2025 Contract for Independent Auditing Services
• Approval of City Council Meetings with Community Forums

The council voted unanimously to approve the July 4 fireworks and the 2024‑2025 independent auditing services contract as part of the consent agenda. They also unanimously approved scheduling the annual City Council meetings with Community Forums. The meeting was then adjourned at 6:59 p.m.

• Approved July 4 Celebration Fireworks (unanimous)
• Approved 2024‑2025 Independent Auditing Services contract (unanimous)
• Approved scheduling of annual City Council Meetings with Community Forums (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:59 p.m. (motion adopted)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the closure of an unopened portion of Tennessee Avenue. Members will also consider a landscaping contract and a proposal for a 457 Deferred Compensation Plan.

• Public hearing on closing an unopened portion of Tennessee Avenue
• Approval of landscaping contract
• Proposal for 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
• Appalachian Regional Commission Grant Application
• Resolution for public hearing date on Hernandez Property Annexation Request

The council voted unanimously to adopt an ordinance permanently closing a portion of the unopened right‑of‑way at the end of Tennessee Avenue and Columbia Street, retaining a 20‑foot public utility easement. It also approved a three‑year landscaping contract with Lawrence Moore, adopted a 456 deferred compensation plan for city employees, and authorized the submission of a $350,000 local match for an ARC grant to replace a wastewater grit classifier. Additionally, the council set the public hearing date for the Hernandez property annexation for June 17, 2025.

• Approved ordinance permanently closing portion of Tennessee Avenue and Columbia Street (unanimous)
• Approved three‑year landscaping contract with Lawrence Moore d/b/a LL Moore Landscapes (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution offering a 456 deferred compensation plan to city employees (unanimous)
• Adopted North Carolina Public Employee Deferred Compensation Plan (unanimous)
• Approved submission of ARC grant application with $350,000 local match (unanimous)
• Approved resolution fixing public hearing date for Hernandez property annexation to June 17, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda items, including minutes and annexation certificate (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:33 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will conduct public hearings regarding the closure of a portion of Tennessee Avenue and an annexation request for Nanney Properties. Members will also discuss the Hurricane Helene Cashflow Loan Program and the adoption of a Comprehensive Parks and Recreation Plan.

• Public hearing: Intent to close an unopened portion of Tennessee Avenue
• Public hearing: Nanney Properties annexation request
• Adoption of Comprehensive Parks and Recreation Plan
• Approval of RFP for UST/OWS removal at the Drexel site
• Approval of Peavine PARTF grant application

City Council

The Marion City Council will hold a regular meeting on April 1, 2025, at 6:00 PM at the Marion Community Building. Items include a public appearance by McDowell County Transit regarding Quiktrip, a proclamation for Fair Housing Month, selection of a firm for Public Works Facility construction, an annexation request for the LFAC property, and a request to amend Chapter 3 of the city code. The consent agenda includes approval of previous meeting minutes and an oath of office for the city manager.

• Public appearance by McDowell County Transit on Quiktrip
• Selection of most qualified firm for Public Works Facility construction
• Annexation request for LFAC Property
• Request to amend Chapter 3 of Marion City Code
• Proclamation for Fair Housing Month

The council approved the March 18, 2025 special council meeting minutes and the March 3, 2025 planning session minutes. It unanimously adopted a proclamation designating April as Fair Housing Month. Council members voted unanimously to select Enterprises G, Inc. as the most qualified firm for the design‑build public works facility project and directed the clerk to investigate a satellite annexation petition. An ordinance amending Chapter 3, Section 17(a) of the city code to extend animal setback requirements was also approved.

• Approved March 18, 2025 special council meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved March 3, 2025 planning session minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted proclamation declaring April 2025 Fair Housing Month (unanimous)
• Selected Enterprises G, Inc. as most qualified firm for public works facility design‑build (unanimous)
• Directed City Clerk to investigate LFAC satellite annexation petition (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance amending Chapter 3, Section 17(a) of the city code (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will meet to adopt ordinances regarding structure condemnation and 2025 event street closures. The body will also review several requests related to the Marion Fire Department and a property annexation request.

• Ordinance for authority to condemn structures damaged in Hurricane Helene
• Build contract for a new MFD tanker
• Capital budget reallocation request for MFD
• Ordinance approving street closures for 2025 events
• Annexation request for Nanny Properties

The Marion City Council unanimously approved several fire department items, including a build contract for a new tanker, listing Engine 3-2 as surplus for sale, and a capital budget reallocation to purchase a UTV. They also adopted ordinances for condemning Hurricane Helene-damaged structures and for 2025 event street closures, and approved resolutions to investigate and set a public hearing for the Nanney Properties annexation. Mayor Pro Tem Woody Ayers resigned and was replaced by Don Ramsey.

• Approved build contract for new fire tanker (unanimous)
• Approved listing Engine 3-2 as surplus and sale (unanimous)
• Approved capital budget reallocation for UTV purchase (unanimous)
• Adopted ordinance for condemning Hurricane Helene-damaged structures (unanimous)
• Adopted ordinance approving street closures for 2025 events (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to investigate Nanney Properties annexation (unanimous)
• Approved resolution setting public hearing for annexation on April 15, 2025 (unanimous)
• Accepted Mayor Pro Tem Ayers' resignation and named Don Ramsey as new Mayor Pro Tem (unanimous)

City Council

The Marion City Council will consider several items including a petition to close a portion of Tennessee Avenue, award contracts for street and cemetery mowing, and receive an update on the indefinite suspension of funding for the Drexel Project. The consent agenda includes approval of previous meeting minutes and budget ordinance amendments.

• Approval of Budget Ordinance Amendments
• Consider award of contract for street right-of-way mowing
• Consider award of contract for Oak Grove Cemetery mowing
• Road abandonment petition to close portion of Tennessee Avenue
• Update on indefinite suspension of funding for Drexel Project

The Marion City Council unanimously appointed Mayor Pro Tem Woody Ayers as City Manager and approved his employment agreement. The council also awarded a $1,000 bonus to Acting City Manager Dawn Penland for her service. In other actions, the council approved contracts for street right-of-way and cemetery mowing, and passed a resolution to begin the process of closing a portion of Tennessee Avenue and Columbia Street.

• Appointed Woody Ayers as City Manager (unanimous)
• Awarded $1,000 bonus to Acting City Manager Dawn Penland (unanimous)
• Approved street right-of-way mowing contract to L & J Landscapes at $2,330.38/week (unanimous)
• Approved Oak Grove Cemetery mowing contract to Elite Lawn Care & Fence at $2,100.00/week (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to close portion of Tennessee Avenue and Columbia Street (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and budget amendments (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will consider a consent agenda that includes approval of budget ordinance amendments, a contract update for the City Attorney, the 2025 Outside Agency Funding Policy, and a sale of right-of-way to NCDOT for the Rutherford Road widening project. Other items include recognizing a Citizen of the Month, approving advertisement of unpaid 2024 real property taxes, and scheduling a planning session. A public comment period and a report from the City Manager are also on the agenda.

• Sale of right-of-way to NCDOT for the Rutherford Road Widening Project
• Approval of the 2025 Outside Agency Funding Policy
• Approval of Budget Ordinance Amendments
• Approval of advertisement of unpaid 2024 real property taxes
• Contract update for City Attorney

The Marion City Council unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included the 2025 Outside Agency Funding Policy and the sale of right-of-way for the NCDOT Rutherford Road Widening Project. The council also approved a legal services agreement with Jennifer O. Jackson as City Attorney, effective March 1, 2025, with a $2,500 monthly retainer. Additionally, the council set March 18, 2025, as the date to advertise unpaid 2024 real property tax liens totaling $229,439.01. A proposed statement supporting the immigrant community was presented but not adopted.

• Approved consent agenda including Feb 10 special meeting minutes and budget ordinance amendments (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 Outside Agency Funding Policy (unanimous)
• Approved sale of right-of-way for NCDOT Rutherford Road Widening Project (unanimous)
• Approved legal services agreement with Jennifer O. Jackson as City Attorney, $2,500/month retainer (unanimous)
• Set tax lien advertisement date for March 18, 2025 (unanimous)
• Scheduled City Council Planning Session for March 3, 2025 at 5:00pm at City Hall

City Council

The Marion City Council will discuss contracting an executive search firm to recruit a new city manager. They will also consider approval of budget ordinance amendments and minutes from the previous meeting. Updates will be given on the Catawba River Corps of Engineers feasibility study and on Hurricane Helene recovery efforts.

• Discussion: executive search firm for city manager recruitment
• Consent agenda: approval of budget ordinance amendments
• Update: Catawba River Corps of Engineers feasibility study
• Update: Hurricane Helene recovery (William Kehler)
• Introduction of new city employee

The Marion City Council unanimously approved a contract with Developmental Associates for executive search services to recruit a new city manager, with a proposed salary range of $125,000 to $150,000 and EQ testing for department heads. The council also unanimously approved a 10% salary increase for Acting City Manager Dawn Penland, retroactive to December 30, 2024. Additionally, the council unanimously approved an updated Emergency Operations Plan to comply with grant funding requirements. The meeting included a public comment period where two volunteer firefighters resigned over a termination, and the council entered closed session to discuss a legal matter and personnel issues.

• Approved contract with Developmental Associates for city manager search (unanimous)
• Approved 10% salary increase for Acting City Manager Dawn Penland, retroactive to Dec 30, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved updated Emergency Operations Plan (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including Jan 7, 2025 minutes and budget amendments (unanimous)
• Entered closed session to consult attorney on City of Marion vs. George F. Long and personnel matters (5-0)
• Exited closed session and re-entered open session (5-0)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold a quasi-judicial hearing on a special use application from Tony Suggs (Mavis Tires) to operate an automobile tire sales and services business on a portion of 2431 Sugar Hill Rd. The board will also consider approving the August 8, 2024 meeting minutes and take public comment.

• Special use request SU-25-01 for Mavis Tires at 2431 Sugar Hill Rd (PIN 0790.12-96-9328)
• Approval of minutes from August 8, 2024 Board of Adjustment meeting

City Council

The City Council will consider a consent agenda including minutes, budget amendments, a grant project ordinance, a traffic ordinance amendment, and an ARP quarterly report. The council will also appoint an acting city manager, conduct a public hearing on economic development incentives, award a contract for Drexel property cleanup, and receive an update to the Parks and Recreation Master Plan.

• Appointment of Acting City Manager
• Public Hearing – Economic Development Incentives
• Award Contract for Drexel Property Cleanup
• Adoption of Traffic Ordinance Amending Chapter 18 Marion City Code
• Update to Parks and Recreation Master Plan

The Marion City Council unanimously approved a $998,000 economic development incentive for the Marion Hotel Project, a shared city-county effort to reimburse the developer over three years. The council also unanimously appointed Finance Director Dawn Penland as Acting City Manager following City Manager Bob Boyette's retirement filing. Additionally, the council approved two contracts for the Drexel Property cleanup and heard a public comment about a damaged bridge on Mackey Creek.

• Approved Marion Hotel Project incentive of $998,000 (unanimous)
• Appointed Dawn M. Penland as Acting City Manager (unanimous)
• Approved asbestos removal contract with Evo (unanimous)
• Approved non-asbestos removal and concrete crushing contract with Four Seasons (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, budget amendments, and ordinances (unanimous)