Council Agenda - Regular Meeting

~~POST SUMMARY MINUTES~~ Council Chambers May 27, 2025 C. E. “Red” McDaniel City Services Center- Second Floor 5:30 PM 3111 Citizens Way, Columbus, GA 31906 Regular Meeting M A Y O R’ S A G E N D A PRESENT: Mayor B. H. “Skip” Henderson, III and Mayor Pro Tem R. Gary Allen and Councilors John Anker, Travis L. Chambers, Joanne Cogle, Charmaine Crabb, Glenn Davis, R. Walker Garrett, Byron Hickey, Bruce Huff and Toyia Tucker. City Manager Isaiah Hugley, City Attorney Clifton Fay, Assistant City Attorney Lucy Sheftall, Clerk of Council Lindsey G. McLemore and Deputy Clerk of Council Tameka Colbert. CALL TO ORDER: Mayor B.H. "Skip" Henderson, III, Presiding INVOCATION: Offered by Sgt. Angela Florence, Columbus Police Department PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Mayor Skip Henderson MINUTES Mayor’s Agenda #1: Vote Result: APPROVED 1. Approval of minutes for the May 13, 2025 Council Meeting and Executive Session. PRESENTATION Mayor’s Agenda #2: No Action Taken 2. CCG Pension Plan Update – Chuck Carr, Actuary CITY ATTORNEY’S AGENDA ORDINANCES City Attorney’s Agenda #1: Vote Result: ADOPTED 1. 2nd Reading- An Ordinance amending Sections 3-1 (mm) and 3-12(e) of the Columbus Code pertaining to the various regulations pertaining to on-premises alcohol consumption; and for other purposes. (Councilor Chambers, Mayor Pro-Tem and Councilor Garrett) City Attorney’s Agenda #2: Vote Result: PUBLIC HEARING HELD 2. 1st Reading- An Ordinance amending Section 11-17.15 of the Columbus Code to revise the definition of division chief positions in the Columbus Department of Fire and Medical Emergency Services; and for other purposes. (Mayor Pro-Tem) RESOLUTIONS City Attorney’s Agenda #3: Vote Result: APPROVED 3. A Resolution Supporting Recreational Use of the former Columbus State Farmer's Market Property Located at 318 10TH Avenue, Columbus, Georgia 31901. (Councilor Cogle) PUBLIC AGENDA 1. Mr. Corbin McEntire, Re: Free Use of Public Spaces Not Present 2. Rev. Johnny Flakes, Re: Misrepresentation No Action Taken 3. Mrs. Angela White, Re: Integrity and Consistency Concerns in CCG and Council Members No Action Taken 4. Mr. Marvin Broadwater, Re: Front Row Seating at Council Meetings No Action Taken 5. Mr. Mark Lawrence, Re: Staying Focused on the Future No Action Taken 6. Ms. Kathryn Tanner, Re: The Future of Columbus No Action Taken 7. Miss. Ashlee S. Williams, Re: Life No Action Taken Page 2 of 18 CITY MANAGER'S AGENDA City Manager’s Agenda #1: Vote Result: APPROVED 1. FY26 Inmate Capacity Agreement Approval is requested to enter into an Inmate Capacity Agreement with the Georgia Department of Corrections to pay the sum of $30.00 per inmate per day for up to and including five-hundred and twenty-eight (528) State inmates to be housed at the Muscogee County Prison. City Manager’s Agenda #2: Vote Result: APPROVED 2. FY26 Sec. 5307 and Sec. 5339 Grant for Capital and Planning Assistance - METRA Approval is requested to submit a grant application and, if awarded, accept funding from the Federal Transit Administration’s Title 49 U.S.C. Section 5307 Formula Grant Program for Capital and Planning Assistance in an amount up to $2,527,946, or as otherwise awarded, and to amend the Transportation Fund by the amount of the grant award. Approval is also requested to submit a grant application and, if awarded, accept funds from the Federal Transit Administration’s Title 49 U.S.C. Section 5339 Formula Grant Program for Capital Assistance in an amount up to $269,182 or as otherwise awarded, and amend the Transportation Fund by the amount of the grant award. Both grants require a 20% match, and funding is budgeted and available in the Transportation Fund. 3. PURCHASES City Manager’s Agenda #3 (A-J): Vote Result: APPROVED A. Muscogee County Board of Elections & Registration Voting Equipment Delivery Services (Annual Contract) – RFP No. 25-0016 B. Backdrop Curtains and Porter Curtains for the Civic Center C. Declaration of Surplus and Trade-In of Eleven (11) All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) and Two (2) Scooters D. Networking Equipment for Information Technology – Georgia Statewide Contract Cooperative Purchase E. Refuse Truck Repair for Public Works F. Electric 3-Wheel Scooters for the Sheriff’s Office – Federal GSA Cooperative Contract Purchase G. Mold Removal and Remediation for the Civic Center Page 3 of 18  H. Government-Wide Operational and Performance Assessment & Consulting Services I. Organizational Risk Assessment & Consulting Services J. Declaration of Surplus and Recycling of Two (2) Chevrolet Tahoes and One (1) GMC Yukon 4. UPDATES AND PRESENTATIONS City Manager’s Agenda #4 (A): Vote Result: APPROVED request from the Sheriff's Office for additional funding in the FY2025 Budget for $665,000 or the final determined amount for outside inmate medical and pharmaceutical care for April 1 to June 30, 2025 to be funded from the Indigent Care/Community Care Fund, and for additional funding in the amount of $256,000 for inmate food and $1.84 million for personnel to be funded out of the General Fund. A. FY25 Sheriff’s Office Budget Update – Greg Countryman, Sheriff City Manager’s Agenda #4 (B): Vote Result: APPROVED request from Superior Court Judge’s for a budget neutral car allowance of $300 a month for the Chief Superior Court Judge position. B. FY25 Superior Court Judge’s Budget Update – Arthur Smith, Chief Superior Court Judge & Ed Berry, Circuit Administrator C. Pool Update - Holli Browder, Director, Parks & Recreation No Action Taken D. Liberty District Master Plan – Neil Clark, Hecht Burdeshaw Architects, Inc. No Action Taken E. Career Ladder Positions – Reather Hollowell, Director, Human Resources No Action Taken F. Monthly Finance Update – Angelica Alexander, Finance Director No Action Taken FY2026 Budget Add/Delete List (Revisited): Councilor John Anker commented on the inconclusive vote for several items on the add/delete list presented at the May 20, 2025, Budget Review Committee Meeting. He then made a motion to delete the addition of five (5) Appraisers/Real Property (G117), three (3) Appraisal Technicians (G115), and the reclass of the Chief Appraiser (G134-15) to Chief Appraiser (G134-25) that was included in the FY2026 Budget for the Tax Assessors Office, seconded by Councilor Crabb and was a tie with a five-to-five vote, with Councilors Anker, Crabb, Davis, Hickey and Tucker voting in favor, and Mayor Pro Tem Allen and Councilors Chambers, Cogle, Garrett and Huff voting in opposition. Mayor Henderson broke the tie by voting in opposition, defeating the motion with a final vote of five-to-six. Page 4 of 18  Councilor Davis made a motion to delete the addition of one (1) Administrative Assistant (G115) and one (1) Assistant Finance Director of Revenue and Cash Management (G132) that were included in the FY2026 Budget for the Finance Department, seconded by Councilor Crabb and carried by a six-to-four vote, with Councilors Anker, Cogle, Crabb, Davis, Hickey and Tucker voting in favor, and Mayor Pro Tem Allen and Councilors Chambers, Garrett and Huff voting in opposition BID ADVERTISEMENT DATE: May 27, 2025 TO: Mayor and Councilors FROM: Finance Department SUBJECT: Advertised Bids/RFPs/RFQs June 6, 2025 1. Grant Writing Services (Annual Contract) – RFP No. 25-0020 Scope of RFP Columbus Consolidated Government (the City) is seeking qualified, experienced individuals, groups, or firms to provide Grant Writing Services. The Successful Proposer will secure grant funding through the preparation and submittal of grant proposals to federal, state agencies, and any other applicable entities. The contract term shall be for three (3) years, with the option to renew for two (2) additional twelve-month periods. CLERK OF COUNCIL’S AGENDA ENCLOSURES - ACTION REQUESTED Clerk of Council’s Agenda #1: Vote Result: APPROVED 1. Resolution excusing Councilor Bruce Huff from the May 13, 2025 Council Meeting. Clerk of Council’s Agenda #2: Vote Result: RECEIVED 2. Email correspondence from Jennifer Lamb resigning from her seat on the Historic & Architectural Review Board. Page 5 of 18 Clerk of Council’s Agenda #3: Vote Result: RECEIVED 3. Email correspondence from Dr. Michael Forte resigning from his seat on the Personnel Review Board. Clerk of Council’s Agenda #4: Vote Result: RECEIVED 4. Minutes of the following boards: 457 Deferred Compensation Plan Board, 02.06.25 Board of Children and Family Services, 04.30.25 Board of Elections and Registration, 04.03.25 Board of Tax Assessors, #16-25 Board of Water Commissioners, 03.10.25 Board of Zoning Appeals 04.02.25 Hospital Authority of Columbus, Georgia, 03.25.25 New Horizons Behavioral Health Board, 02.10.25 New Horizons Behavioral Health Board, 03.10.25 BOARD APPOINTMENTS - ACTION REQUESTED 5. MAYOR’S APPOINTMENTS – ANY NOMINATIONS MAY BE CONFIRMED FOR THIS MEETING: Clerk of Council’s Agenda #5(A): Nomination(s): Clerk of Council McLemore stated Mayor Henderson is renominating Steven D. Hord to serve another term on the Public Safety Advisory Board; Vote Result: CONFIRMED A. 457 DEFERRED COMPENSATION BOARD: Steven D. Hord – Interested in serving another term Open for Nominations Eligible to serve another term (Mayor’s Appointment) (Public Safety Employee) Term Expires: May 31, 2025 *Mayor Henderson is renominating Steven Hord. The terms are three years. Meets quarterly. Page 6 of 18  Women: 4 Senatorial District 15: n/a Senatorial District 29: n/a Vacancies: 0 Clerk of Council’s Agenda #5(B): No Action Taken B. AUDIT COMMITTEE: Mike Baker – Interested in serving another term Open for Nominations Eligible to serve another term (Mayor’s Appointment) (Finance/Accounting or Governmental Rep.) Term expires: June 30, 2025 John Redmond – Interested in serving another term Open for Nominations Eligible to serve another term (Mayor’s Appointment) (Finance/Accounting or Governmental Rep.) Term expires: June 30, 2025 The terms are three years. Meets quarterly. Clerk of Council’s Agenda #5(C): Nomination(s): Clerk of Council McLemore stated Mayor Henderson is nominating Robert Watkins to serve as the Corporate/Employment Attorney on the Columbus Sports & Entertainment Authority; Vote Result: CONFIRMED C. COLUMBUS SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT AUTHORITY: New Member Open for Nominations (Certified Public Accountant) (Mayor’s Appointment) Term Expires: New Member Open for Nominations (Corporate/Employment Attorney) (Mayor’s Appointment) Term Expires: New Member Open for Nominations (Law Enforcement Representative) (Mayor’s Appointment) Ex Officio/Non-Voting Member Page 7 of 18  The terms are three years, with the terms beginning July 1, 2025, and the term expiration of the first appointments being staggered pursuant to Ordinance 25-011. Women: 1 Senatorial District 15: 1 Senatorial District 29: 3 Vacancies: 11 Clerk of Council’s Agenda #5(D): No Action Taken D. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COUNCIL: __________________ Open for Nominations Vacant (Mayor’s Appointment) Term Expired: March 27, 2025 The terms for the Mayor’s Appointments are three years and Council’s Appointments are two years. Meets quarterly. Women: 4 Senatorial District 15: 9 Senatorial District 29: 2 Vacancies: 3 Clerk of Council’s Agenda #5(E): Nomination(s): Clerk of Council McLemore stated Mayor Henderson is renominating W. Fray McCormick and Deputy Chief Roderick Graham to serve another term on the Pension Fund, Employees’ Board of Trustees; Vote Result: CONFIRMED E. PENSION FUND, EMPLOYEES’ BOARD OF TRUSTEES: W. Fray McCormick Open for Nominations Eligible to serve another term (Mayor’s Appointment) (Business Community) Term Expires: June 30, 2025 *Mayor Henderson is renominating W. Fray McCormick. Roderick Graham Open for Nominations Eligible to serve another term (Mayor’s Appointment) (Public Safety) Term Expires: June 30, 2025 *Mayor Henderson is renominating Deputy Chief Roderick Graham. Page 8 of 18  __________________ Open for Nominations Vacant (Mayor’s Appointment) (Business Community) Term Expires: June 30, 2026 The terms are four years. Meets monthly. Women: 4 Senatorial District 15: 9 Senatorial District 29: 2 Vacancies: 1 Clerk of Council’s Agenda #5(F): Nomination(s): Clerk of Council McLemore stated Mayor Henderson is renominating Christi H. Johnson to serve another term on the Retirees’ Health Benefits Committee; Vote Result: CONFIRMED F. RETIREES’ HEALTH BENEFITS COMMITTEE: Christi H. Johnson Open for Nominations Eligible to serve another term (Mayor’s Appointment) (Chairperson) Term Expires: June 30, 2025 *Mayor Henderson is renominating Christi H. Johnson. The term of the Mayor’s appointee is two years. The terms of Council’s appointees are four years. Meets once a month. Women: 4 Senatorial District 15: n/a Senatorial District 29: n/a Vacancies: 0 Clerk of Council’s Agenda #5(G): No Action Taken G. YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL: Mayor’s Nominee: ______________ Page 9 of 18 6. CITY MANAGER’S APPOINTMENTS – ANY NOMINATIONS MAY BE CONFIRMED FOR THIS MEETING: Clerk of Council’s Agenda #6(A): Nomination(s): Clerk of Council McLemore stated City Manager Hugley is renominating Director Drale Short to serve another term on the 457 Deferred Compensation Board; Vote Result: CONFIRMED A. 457 DEFERRED COMPENSATION BOARD: Drale Short Open for Nominations Eligible to serve another term (City Manager’s Appointment) (General Government Employee) Term Expires: May 31, 2025 *City Manager Hugley is renominating Director Drale Short. The terms are three years. Meets quarterly. Women: 4 Senatorial District 15: n/a Senatorial District 29: n/a Vacancies: 0 7. COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS – READY FOR CONFIRMATION: Clerk of Council’s Agenda #7(A): Vote Result: CONFIRMED A. COLUMBUS SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT AUTHORITY: Jeff Croop was nominated to serve as the Promotional Entity for Professional Hockey Representative. (Councilor Cogle’s nominee) Term Expires: N/A (Continues) Clerk of Council’s Agenda #7(B): Vote Result: CONFIRMED B. DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY: Billy Blanchard was nominated to serve another term. (Councilor Crabb’s nominee) Term expires: August 15, 2027 Clerk of Council’s Agenda #7(C): Vote Result: CONFIRMED C. DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY: Stephen Butler was nominated to serve another term. (Councilor Crabb’s nominee) Term expires: August 15, 2027 Page 10 of 18 Clerk of Council’s Agenda #7(D): Vote Result: CONFIRMED D. DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY: Karl Douglass was nominated to serve another term. (Councilor Crabb’s nominee) Term expires: August 15, 2025 Clerk of Council’s Agenda #7(E): Vote Result: CONFIRMED E. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS COMMITTEE: Shannon Hubbard was nominated to serve another term as the General Government Employee Representative. (Mayor Pro Tem Allen’s nominee) Term Expires: April 30, 2028 Clerk of Council’s Agenda #7(F): Vote Result: CONFIRMED F. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS COMMITTEE: Tommy Beauchamp was nominated to succeed Troy Vanerson as the General Government Employee Representative. (Mayor Pro Tem Allen’s nominee) Term Expires: April 30, 2028 Clerk of Council’s Agenda #7(G): Vote Result: CONFIRMED G. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS COMMITTEE: Deputy Fire Chief Jules Hazen was nominated to succeed Timothy Smith as the Sworn Officer Representative. (Mayor Pro Tem Allen’s nominee) Term Expires: April 30, 2027 8. COUNCIL DISTRICT SEAT APPOINTMENTS- ANY NOMINATIONS MAY BE CONFIRMED FOR THIS MEETING: Clerk of Council’s Agenda #8(A): Nomination(s): Clerk of Council McLemore stated Councilor Huff has nominated Dr. Xavier McCaskey to fill the vacant seat of the District 3 Representative on the Community Development Advisory Board; Vote Result: CONFIRMED A. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COUNCIL: __________________ (District 1 – Hickey) Vacant Term Expires: March 27, 2026 __________________ (District 3 – Huff) Vacant Term Expired: March 27, 2026 *Councilor Huff is nominating Dr. Xavier McCaskey Page 11 of 18  The terms for the Mayor’s Appointments are three years and Council’s Appointments are two years. Meets quarterly. Women: 4 Senatorial District 15: 9 Senatorial District 29: 2 Vacancies: 3 Clerk of Council’s Agenda #8(B): Nomination(s): Clerk of Council McLemore state Mayor Pro Tem Allen has nominated Cruz Castano of Aaron Cohn Middle School to represent District 6 on the Youth Advisory Council; Vote Result: CONFIRMED B. YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL: District 1 Nominee: _____________ District 6 Nominee: ______________ District 2 Nominee: _____________ District 7 Nominee: ______________ District 3 Nominee: _____________ District 8 Nominee: ______________ District 4 Nominee: _____________ District 9 Nominee: ______________ District 5 Nominee: District 10 Nominee: *Mayor Pro Tem Allen is nominating Cruz Castano, Aaron Cohn Middle School. 9. COUNCIL NOMINATIONS- THREE NOMINEES ARE SENT TO THE AUTHORITY FOR SELECTION: Clerk of Council’s Agenda #9(A): Nomination(s): Councilor Huff nominated Sharen Kelly, Linn Storey, and Tracy Sayers for both vacant seats, as recommended by the Hospital Authority; Vote Result: APPROVED motion to forward the three (3) nominees for each seat to the Hospital Authority for selection. A. HOSPITAL AUTHORITY OF COLUMBUS: ___________________ Open for Nominations Vacant (Council’s Nomination) Term Expired: November 14, 2024 ___________________ Open for Nominations Vacant (Council’s Nomination) Term Expired: November 14, 2024 Page 12 of 18  The authority is recommending the following nominees for Council’s consideration: 1st Vacant Seat – Sharen Kelly, Linn Storey, and Tracy Sayers; 2nd Vacant Seat – Linn Storey, Sharen Kelly, and Tracy Sayers *The Council submits three (3) nominees to the Hospital Authority for each seat and the Hospital Authority selects the successor for Council’s confirmation. The terms are three years. Board meets monthly. Women: 1 Senatorial District 15: 4 Senatorial District 29: 3 Vacancies: 2 10. APPOINTMENTS – NOMINATIONS ARE CONFIRMED BY COUNCIL: Clerk of Council’s Agenda #10(A): No Action Taken A. COLUMBUS SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT AUTHORITY: New Member RiverCenter’s Nomination (RiverCenter Representative) (Confirmed by Council) The terms are three years, with the terms beginning July 1, 2025, and the term expiration of the first appointments being staggered pursuant to Ordinance 25-011. 11. COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS – ANY NOMINATIONS WOULD BE LISTED FOR THE NEXT MEETING: Clerk of Council’s Agenda #11(A): Nomination(s): Councilor Crabb renominated Rhonda T. Davis to serve another term on the 457 Deferred Compensation Board. A. 457 DEFERRED COMPENSATION BOARD: Rhonda T. Davis – Interested in serving another term Open for Nominations Eligible to serve another term (Council’s Appointment) (Plan Expert/Volunteer) Term Expires: May 31, 2025 Page 13 of 18  The terms are three years. Meets quarterly. Women: 4 Senatorial District 15: n/a Senatorial District 29: n/a Vacancies: 0 Clerk of Council’s Agenda #11(B): Nomination(s): Councilor Davis renominated Michael Bruder to serve another term on the Audit Committee. Councilor Crabb renominated Toyia Tucker and Glenn Davis to serve another term on the Audit Committee. B. AUDIT COMMITTEE: Michael Bruder Open for Nominations Eligible to serve another term (Council’s Appointment) (Finance/Accounting or Governmental Rep.) Term expires: June 30, 2025 Toyia Tucker Open for Nominations Eligible to serve another term (Council’s Appointment) (City Councilor) Term expires: June 30, 2025 Glenn Davis Open for Nominations Eligible to serve another term (Council’s Appointment) (City Councilor) Term expires: June 30, 2025 The terms are three years. Meets quarterly. Women: 1 Senatorial District 15: n/a Senatorial District 29: n/a Vacancies: 0 Page 14 of 18 Clerk of Council’s Agenda #11(C): Councilor Crabb renominated Chandler Padgett to serve another term on the Board of Family & Children Services. C. BOARD OF FAMILY & CHILDREN SERVICES: Chandler Padgett – Interested in serving another term Open for Nominations Eligible to serve another term (Council’s Appointment) Term Expires: June 30, 2025 The terms are three years. Meets quarterly. Women: 4 Senatorial District 15: 3 Senatorial District 29: 2 Vacancies: 0 Clerk of Council’s Agenda #11(D): No Action Taken D. DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY: __________________ (Council’s Appointment) Vacant Term Expired: August 15, 2023 Ernest Smallman, IV (Council’s Appointment) Not Eligible to succeed – Currently serves on Board of Zoning Appeals Term Expired: August 15, 2023 The terms are four years. Ordinance No. 11-23 removes the limitation of two full consecutive terms for this authority. Women: 0 Senatorial District 15: 3 Senatorial District 29: 3 Vacancies: 1 Page 15 of 18 Clerk of Council’s Agenda #11(E): No Action Taken E. KEEP COLUMBUS BEAUTIFUL COMMISSION: __________________ Open for Nominations Vacant (Council’s Appointment) (Senatorial District 15) Term Expires: June 30, 2027 The terms are three years. Meets every other month. Women: 4 Senatorial District 15: 5 Senatorial District 29: 3 Vacancies: 2 Clerk of Council’s Agenda #11(F): No Action Taken F. NEW HORIZONS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH – MENTAL HEALTH, ADDICTIVE DISEASES AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES- COMMUNITY SERVICE BOARD: Judge David Ranieri Open for Nominations Does not desire reappointment (Council’s Appointment) Term Expires: June 30, 2025 The terms are three years. Meets every other month. Women: 2 Senatorial District 15: 3 Senatorial District 29: 1 Vacancies: 0 Clerk of Council’s Agenda #11(G): No Action Taken G. RETIREES’ HEALTH BENEFITS COMMITTEE: Cheryl B. Tate Open for Nominations Eligible to serve another term (Council’s Appointment) Term Expires: June 30, 2025 Page 16 of 18  Thomas Barron Open for Nominations Not Eligible (Council’s Appointment) Term Expires: June 30, 2025 The term of the Mayor’s appointee is two years. The terms of Council’s appointees are four years. Meets once a month. Women: 4 Senatorial District 15: n/a Senatorial District 29: n/a Vacancies: 0 PUBLIC AGENDA (continued): 2. Rev. Johnny Flakes, Re: Misrepresentation No Action Taken 4. Mr. Marvin Broadwater, Re: Front Row Seating at Council Meetings No Action Taken 5. Mr. Mark Lawrence, Re: Staying Focused on the Future No Action Taken EXECUTIVE SESSION: Mayor Henderson entertained a motion to go into Executive Session to discuss disposal of real estate, potential litigation and personnel as requested by City Attorney Fay earlier in the meeting. Mayor Pro Tem Allen made a motion to go into Executive Session, seconded by Councilor Anker and carried unanimously by the ten members present, with the time being 9:48 p.m. The Regular Meeting reconvened at 10:50 p.m., at which time, Mayor Henderson announced that the Council did meet in Executive Session to discuss real estate acquisition, disposal and personnel; however, there were no votes taken. TERMINATION OF CITY MANAGER ISAIAH HUGLEY: Councilor Crabb made a motion to terminate City Manager Isaiah Hugley effective immediately, while he will continue to receive his regular salary plus benefits in accordance with his employment agreement through his retirement date of December 31, 2025, seconded by Councilor Page 17 of 18 Anker and carried by a seven-to-three vote, with Councilors Anker, Cogle, Crabb, Davis, Garrett, Hickey and Tucker voting in favor, and Mayor Pro Tem Allen and Councilors Chambers and Huff voting in opposition. With there being no further business to discuss, Mayor Henderson entertained a motion for adjournment. Motion by Councilor Garrett to adjourn the May 27, 2025, Regular Council Meeting, seconded by Councilor Cogle and carried unanimously by the ten members present, with the time being 10:55 p.m. Page 18 of 18