Owens Cross Roads council weighed annexation, rezoning, and retiree lump sum; fire tax hearing set for July 20
The Owens Cross Roads City Council had a full agenda scheduled for its July 14 regular meeting, including two land-use ordinances and a retiree payment resolution. However, minutes from that meeting have not yet been published, so it is not yet possible to confirm which items were approved or how council members voted.
City Council — July 14, 2026
The council's 6:00 p.m. meeting was set to include a public hearing and consideration of two ordinances:
- **Ordinance 26-006:** Annexation of Parcel Pin 85201 and 91079.
- **Ordinance 26-007:** Rezone of Parcel Pin 85152 and 92740.
Also on the agenda was Resolution 26-015, which would provide a one-time lump sum to retirees under Act 2026-608. State Representative Ritchie Whorton was listed to present the resolution.
Discussion items included Beau's Law and a future public hearing on a proposed additional Ad Valorem Tax for Fire Protection Services, scheduled for July 20.
The agenda also listed approval of minutes from June 23, 2026, and bank balances as of July 14, 2026. Public comments from three residents were scheduled.
Because only the agenda is available and minutes have not been published, the outcomes of the ordinances and resolution cannot be confirmed at this time.
Planning Commission — July 13, 2026
The Planning Commission met on July 13. After routine items, the commission was scheduled to discuss new billboard proposals in Owens Cross Roads. No other decisions were listed. Minutes from this meeting have not yet been published.
Coming up
- **July 20 — City Council public hearing:** A public hearing on a proposed additional Ad Valorem Tax for Fire Protection Services is scheduled. A council vote on the tax is set for July 28, 2026, and the proposed public voting date is September 29, 2026.
- **July 27 — Park Board:** Meeting agenda has not been finalized and will be posted later. No items are listed at this time.
- **July 28 — City Council:** The agenda for this meeting had not been published as of this report. The council is scheduled to vote on the proposed fire protection ad valorem tax at this meeting, per the July 20 hearing agenda.
Residents seeking confirmed outcomes from the July 14 council meeting and July 13 Planning Commission meeting should watch for published minutes from the city.