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213 CITY OF HENDERSON – RECORD BOOK Record of Minutes of A Special Called Meeting on November 18, 2025 A special called meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the City of Henderson, Kentucky, was held on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at 3:00 p.m., prevailing time, in the third floor Assembly Room of the Municipal Center, 222 First Street, Henderson, Kentucky, designated as the primary location for this video teleconference meeting allowed under KRS 61.826. MAYOR STATON led the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance to our American Flag. There were present Mayor Bradley S. Staton presiding: PRESENT: Commissioner Nicholas E. Whitt Commissioner Kelsey Hargis Commissioner Rodney Thomas Commissioner Robert N. Pruitt, Sr. ALSO PRESENT: Mr. Dylan Ward, City Manager Mrs. Dawn Kelsey, City Attorney Ms. Holli Blanford, Public Relations Director Ms. Donna Madden, Executive Assistant Ms. Jessa Brandon, City Clerk Mr. Josh Dixon, Fire Chief Mr. Billy Bolin, Police Chief Mr. Robert “Bob” Shoultz, Deputy Police Chief Mr. Thomas Kenney, Parks & Recreation Director Mr. Sam Lingerfelt, Safety & Training Coordinator Ms. Megan McElfresh, Human Resources Director Ms. Chelsea Mills, Finance Director Ms. Jenna Basham, Project Manager Ms. Breasha Pruitt, Project Coordinator Mr. Tim Clayton, Gas Systems Director Mr. Wes Hite, Municipal Facilities Worker Sr., II Mr. Devin Elder, IT Network Administrator II Mr. Wesley Gower, IT Programmer Analyst Mr. Bill Russell, Police Officer Mr. Cooper Quinn, Police Officer Mr. Zachary Wareyko, Police Officer Mr. Austin Hatchett, Police Officer Ms. Angelina Spies, Police Officer Mr. Kolten Lynn, Police Officer Mr. Bryan Trimborn, Police Officer Mr. Aaron Hamilton, Police Officer Mr. Jason Hargitt, Police Officer Mr. Michael McFadden, Safety & Training Coordinator Mr. James Elliott, Police Officer Mr. Bart Boles, HWU General Manager Mr. James Roll, Jerusalem Masonic Lodge #9 Mr. Steve White, Jerusalem Masonic Lodge #9 Mr. Josh Hein Mr. Steven Pickarski, KLC Financial Services Manager, via zoom Mr. Vince Tweddell, Publisher/Editor, the Hendersonian _______________________ PRESENTATION: “Community Spotlight” MAYOR STATON presented the November Community Spotlight Award to members of the Jerusalem Masonic Lodge #9 for their ongoing efforts to preserve the gravesites of veterans throughout Henderson County, including cleaning, repair work, lifting, straightening, and leveling monuments and headstones. 214 CITY OF HENDERSON – RECORD BOOK Record of Minutes of A Special Called Meeting on November 18, 2025 JAMES ROLL & STEVE WHITE, members of the Jerusalem Masonic Lodge #9, accepted the award, and Mr. Roll addressed the Commission to thank them for their recognition, stating that for them, it is a labor of love. Mr. Roll continued by encouraging everyone to regularly visit the resting places of their loved ones to address the conditions of their headstones. Mr. White stated that the Lodge has aided other organizations in learning how to properly care for headstones and stated that the Lodge members would be glad to help others learn how to properly care for their loved ones’ headstones. ________________________ PRESENTATION: “Community Spotlight” MAYOR STATON presented an additional Community Spotlight Award to members of the Henderson Police and Fire Departments, whose bravery and swift actions saved a life in the wake of a recent tragedy within the community. The award was solemnly accepted by members of the Henderson Police Department, who stood at the podium with Josh Hein, whose family had been affected deeply by the tragedy as well as by the heroic actions of first responders at the scene. ________________________ PRESENTATION: “New Employee Recognition” BILLY BOLIN, Police Chief, introduced ANGELINA SPIES, KOLTEN LYNN, BRYAN TRIMBORN, AARON HAMILTON, & JASON HARGITT, Police Officers. SAM LINGERFELT, Safety & Training Coordinator, introduced MICHAEL MCFADDEN, Safety & Training Coordinator. BART BOLES, HWU General Manager, introduced NICK PAUL, HWU Utility System Worker I. The BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS welcomed our new team members for employment with the City of Henderson. ________________________ PRESENTATION: “KLC – City of Henderson Investments” STEVEN PICKARSKI, KLC Financial Services Manager, addressed the Commission via zoom to give a report on the current status of investments made by the City of Henderson, utilizing the investment pool program of KLC. Mr. Pickarski reported that in 2019, with the revision of state statute, permitted investments were expanded upon, which allowed for revenue diversification. Mr. Pickarski referred to The City of Henderson as the “star example” exemplifying the fruition of the intentions of the aforementioned revision. Mr. Pickarski commended city staff, to include Dylan Ward, Chelsea Mills, and “Buzzy” Newman, whom he states have been working diligently behind the scenes to minimize risks while achieving desired outcomes with The City’s investments. Mr. Pickarski commended Ms. Chelsea Mills, Finance Director, for her involvement on the governance board for the investment pool program, stating that she is enabling the City’s voice to be heard at the state level, while simultaneously helping to shape, evolve, and grow the investment pool program on behalf of communities across the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Mr. Pickarski reported that $2.5 million has been generated for the City of Henderson under the stewardship and guidance of the investment committee. Mr. Pickarski further reported that the investment program has received $9.7 million in investments, which has now exceeded $12.3 million, without undue risk or unnecessary exposure. ________________________  215 CITY OF HENDERSON – RECORD BOOK Record of Minutes of A Special Called Meeting on November 18, 2025 APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA: MAYOR STATON asked the City Clerk to read the Consent Agenda. Minutes: October 28, 2025 Regular Meeting Resolutions and Municipal Orders: Res. 98-25: Resolution Accepting Human Resources Report Dated November 18, 2025, Approving All Actions Contained Within, And Authorizing The Mayor To Execute Any Necessary Contracts For Employment Res. 99-25: Resolution Approving Agreement And Statement Of Affiliation Between The Henderson City/County Rescue Squad, Inc., The City Of Henderson, The County Of Henderson, And Henderson Emergency Management MOTION by Commissioner Thomas, seconded by Commissioner Hargis, to approve the items on the Consent Agenda as presented. The vote was called. On roll call, the vote stood: Commissioner Whitt ------ Aye: Commissioner Thomas --- Aye: Commissioner Hargis ----- Aye: Commissioner Pruitt ------ Aye: Mayor Staton ----- Aye: WHEREUPON, Mayor Staton declared the consent agenda items approved. /s/ Bradley S. Staton Bradley S. Staton, Mayor ATTEST: November 18, 2025 Jessa Brandon, City Clerk________________________ ORDINANCE NO. 33-25: SECOND READ ORDINANCE AMENDING JOB CLASSIFICATIONS AND PAY PLAN AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AMENDMENT TO JOB CLASSIFICATIONS AND PAY PLAN BY CREATING THE POSITION OF HWU AUTOMATED METER INFRASTRUCTURE (AMI) TECHNICIAN – LEAD MOTION by Commissioner Whitt, seconded by Commissioner Pruitt, that the ordinance be adopted. The vote was called. On roll call, the vote stood: Commissioner Whitt ------ Aye: Commissioner Thomas --- Aye: Commissioner Hargis ----- Aye: Commissioner Pruitt ------ Aye: Mayor Staton ----- Aye: WHEREUPON, Mayor Staton declared the ordinance adopted, affixed his signature and the date thereto and ordered that the same be recorded. /s/ Bradley S. Staton Bradley S. Staton, Mayor ATTEST: November 18 , 2025 Jessa Brandon, City Clerk________________________ 216 CITY OF HENDERSON – RECORD BOOK Record of Minutes of A Special Called Meeting on November 18, 2025 ORDINANCE NO. 34-25: SECOND READ ORDINANCE AMENDING PORTION OF HENDERSON WATER UTILITY 2025- 2026 BUDGET ORDINANCE AMENDING HENDERSON WATER UTILITY SCHEDULE OF BUDGETED POSITIONS OF THE 2025-2026 BUDGET BY ADDING ONE (1) NEWLY CREATED HWU AUTOMATED METER INFRASTRUCTURE (AMI) TECHNICIAN - LEAD POSITION MOTION by Commissioner Thomas, seconded by Commissioner Hargis, that the ordinance be adopted. The vote was called. On roll call, the vote stood: Commissioner Whitt ------ Aye: Commissioner Thomas --- Aye: Commissioner Hargis ----- Aye: Commissioner Pruitt ------ Aye: Mayor Staton ----- Aye: WHEREUPON, Mayor Staton declared the ordinance adopted, affixed his signature and the date thereto and ordered that the same be recorded. /s/ Bradley S. Staton Bradley S. Staton, Mayor ATTEST: November 18, 2025 Jessa Brandon, City Clerk________________________ ORDINANCE NO. 35-25: FIRST READ ORDINANCE AMENDING JOB CLASSIFICATIONS AND PAY PLAN AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AMENDMENT TO JOB CLASSIFICATIONS AND PAY PLAN BY CREATING THE POSITION OF GAS DISTRIBUTION TECHNICIAN, SENIOR MOTION by Commissioner Whitt, seconded by Commissioner Thomas, that the ordinance be adopted. The vote was called. On roll call, the vote stood: Commissioner Whitt ------ Aye: Commissioner Thomas --- Aye: Commissioner Hargis ----- Aye: Commissioner Pruitt ------ Aye: Mayor Staton ----- Aye: WHEREUPON, Mayor Staton declared the ordinance adopted, affixed his signature and the date thereto and ordered that the same be recorded. /s/ Bradley S. Staton Bradley S. Staton, Mayor ATTEST: November 18, 2025 Jessa Brandon, City Clerk________________________ ORDINANCE NO. 36-25: FIRST READ ORDINANCE AMENDING PORTION OF CITY OF HENDERSON FY 2026 BUDGET & APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY OF HENDERSON BUDGETED POSITIONS AND JOB CLASSIFICATIONS OF THE 2025-2026 BUDGET BY DELETING ONE (1) GAS DISTRIBUTION TECHNICIAN POSITION AND ADDING ONE (1) GAS DISTRIBUTION TECHNICIAN, SENIOR POSITION MOTION by Commissioner Hargis, seconded by Commissioner Whitt, that the ordinance be adopted. The vote was called.  217 CITY OF HENDERSON – RECORD BOOK Record of Minutes of A Special Called Meeting on November 18, 2025 On roll call, the vote stood: Commissioner Whitt ------ Aye: Commissioner Thomas --- Aye: Commissioner Hargis ----- Aye: Commissioner Pruitt ------ Aye: Mayor Staton ----- Aye: WHEREUPON, Mayor Staton declared the ordinance adopted, affixed his signature and the date thereto and ordered that the same be recorded. /s/ Bradley S. Staton Bradley S. Staton, Mayor ATTEST: November 18, 2025 Jessa Brandon, City Clerk________________________ ORDINANCE NO. 37-25: FIRST READ ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 17, PARKS AND RECREATION – SPORTS COMPLEX RENTAL RATES AN ORDINANCE ADDING SECTION 17-8 RENTAL RATES FOR THE SPORTS COMPLEX TO ARTICLE I, IN GENERAL OF CHAPTER 17, PARKS AND RECREATION, OF THE CITY OF HENDERSON CODE OF ORDINANCES MOTION by Commissioner Thomas, seconded by Commissioner Hargis, that the ordinance be adopted. DYLAN WARD, City Manager, clarified that the City is in possession of multiple facilities, which can all be rented, and the Code of Ordinances contains language stating that the fees charged at such facilities may be set by Resolution from time to time by the Board of Commissioners. Mr. Ward reported that this Ordinance seeks to add the same language into Code of Ordinances for the Sportsplex, and at the time of its second read, a resolution with the proposed rate structure will be presented as well. The vote was called. On roll call, the vote stood: Commissioner Whitt ------ Aye: Commissioner Thomas --- Aye: Commissioner Hargis ----- Aye: Commissioner Pruitt ------ Aye: Mayor Staton ----- Aye: WHEREUPON, Mayor Staton declared the ordinance adopted, affixed his signature and the date thereto and ordered that the same be recorded. /s/ Bradley S. Staton Bradley S. Staton, Mayor ATTEST: November 18, 2025 Jessa Brandon, City Clerk________________________ ORDINANCE NO. 38-25: FIRST READ ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 21 TAXATION REGARDING ADMINISTRATIVE HOLD AND ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 21-2 – ADMINISTRATIVE HOLD OF CHAPTER 21 – TAXATION, ARTICLE I – IN GENERAL, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF HENDERSON MOTION by Commissioner Pruitt, seconded by Commissioner Hargis, that the ordinance be adopted. The vote was called. On roll call, the vote stood: Commissioner Whitt ------ Aye: Commissioner Thomas --- Aye: Commissioner Hargis ----- Aye: Commissioner Pruitt ------ Aye: Mayor Staton ----- Aye: 218 CITY OF HENDERSON – RECORD BOOK Record of Minutes of A Special Called Meeting on November 18, 2025 WHEREUPON, Mayor Staton declared the ordinance adopted, affixed his signature and the date thereto and ordered that the same be recorded. /s/ Bradley S. Staton Bradley S. Staton, Mayor ATTEST: November 18, 2025 Jessa Brandon, City Clerk________________________ MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 75-25: MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF $370,200 TO MIRACLE OF KENTUCKY AND TENNESSEE FOR NEW PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT, SURFACING, SUNSHADES & INSTALLATION AT DEACONESS HENDERSON SPORTSPLEX (“SPORTSPLEX”) PLAYGROUND (THE SOURCEWELL CONTRACT #010521-LTS), FUNDED BY THE LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND (LWCF) GRANT AND THEN THE KENTUCKY GOVERNMENT RESOURCES ACCELERATING NEEDED TRANSFORMATION (GRANT) PROGRAM MOTION by Commissioner Thomas, seconded by Commissioner Hargis, to authorize the payment of $370,200.00 to Mircale of Kentucky and Tennessee for new playground equipment, surfacing, sunshades, and installation at Deaconess Henderson Sportsplex playground, funded by the Land and Water Conservation Fund and Kentucky Government Resources Accelerating Needed Transformation Grants. MAYOR STATON clarified that none of the money for this payment was collected from local tax payers, as the funding was obtained entirely via grants. Mayor Staton extended thanks to the Project Management Team and City Management for obtaining these grants and enabling the community to make significant improvements at no cost to local taxpayers. COMMISSIONER PRUITT echoed the same enthusiasm, commending City staff for their efforts to obtain the grant funding. The vote was called. On roll call, the vote stood: Commissioner Whitt ------ Aye: Commissioner Thomas --- Aye: Commissioner Hargis ----- Aye: Commissioner Pruitt ------ Aye: Mayor Staton ----- Aye: WHEREUPON, Mayor Staton declared the municipal order adopted, affixed his signature and the date thereto, and ordered that the same be recorded. /s/ Bradley S. Staton Bradley S. Staton, Mayor ATTEST: November 18, 2025 Jessa Brandon, City Clerk________________________ CITY MANAGER REPORT: “Public Safety Building Update” DYLAN WARD, City Manager, reported that the after exploring many options, the most economically friendly course of action is to invest in repairing the HVAC system at the Peabody (Public Safety) building. The proposed plan involves removing and replacing the two existing air handling units, purchasing an outside ground air cooled chill unit, and utilizing the existing ductwork throughout the building with some additional duct work for the new unit. Though this does differ from the originally proposed scope of work, the previously mentioned dollar figure, $3.5 million, has shrunk to within the $1 million range by making adjustments to the plan of action, in the interest of finding the most economically effective, yet efficient, solution for repair. Moving forward, at the next meeting, City Management will present a Municipal Order to authorize the purchase of the 3 aforementioned pieces of equipment required to perform the repairs via Sourcewell contract, which would expedite the procurement process by eliminating the need for the City to follow a bidding process, for an estimated amount of roughly $400,000.00. After the equipment has been ordered, Engineering will begin working on a bid package for the removal of the current units and installation of the new units. Bids are projected  219 CITY OF HENDERSON – RECORD BOOK Record of Minutes of A Special Called Meeting on November 18, 2025 to be opened in early February and March, which would coincide with the delivery of the equipment, assuming it is able to be ordered in December, upon approval of the Municipal Order. The target date for completion of the repairs is early May 2026. Mr. Ward asked the Board of Commissioners whether they were favorable to the proposed solution, and also if they had any questions or concerns to share. MAYOR STATON expressed his appreciation to City Management for listening to concerns and exploring solutions to find the most economically friendly option, while still adhering to the desired timeline, and repairing the HVAC system prior to the next cooling system for the benefit of staff who occupy the building. THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS shared commentary relating to approval of the price drop, exploration of options, and suggesting to begin working on a plan moving forward to replace HVAC systems in the future. ________________________ MAYOR STATON reported that he and City Manager Dylan Ward had an opportunity to meet with the City’s utility partners, gas, electric, and water, who have all spoken with their respective boards, and in collaboration, Mayor Staton is proposing a funding partnership between all four entities to provide assistance to residents in light of the recent government shutdown, which effected public assistance funds. The mayor proposed the City contribute $15,000.00 to be matched by each of the utility entities, to establish a total one-time utility assistance fund of $60,000.00 to help residents throughout the winter season. Mayor Staton reported that today, the ask is only for consensus from the board, and that the official vote will be at the December 16, 2025 special called meeting, if the Commission grants its consensus. The funds would be given to Christian Community Outreach for disbursal to residents. The criteria for receiving assistance funds will be determined at a later date. The Mayor suggested Commissioner Hargis be involved in the meetings to make a determination about the proposed eligibility criteria for residents seeking to utilize the assistance funds in order to help ensure those who truly have need for assistance can receive it. THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS gave its consensus to move forward with drafting a proposal to create the assistance fund, with the City contributing $15,000.00 toward the total assistance fund of $60,000.00, to be presented at a later meeting for voting purposes. ________________________ COMMISSIONERS COMMENTS: COMMISSIONER PRUITT shared with everyone that it is extremely gratifying to serve the community food, and urged residents to participate in volunteer activities as they are able. MAYOR STATON informed everyone that there will be a Called Work Session on December 4, 2025 at 6:00 pm at the Municipal Services Center to accommodate the Inner City Improvement Plan final presentations. Mayor Staton further reported that the Board of Commissioners may have need for an Executive Session prior to the December meeting, potentially at 5:30 pm on the same evening, December 4, 2025. Lastly, there will be a Special Called Meeting held on December 16, 2025 in lieu of the December 9, 2025 Regular Meeting. MAYOR STATON reported that mail delays due to inclement weather and holidays are expected to begin causing issues with timely receipt of bills in accordance with due dates. He cautioned everyone to be wary of this and plan accordingly. MAYOR STATON asked City staff to analyze the areas with the highest incident rates in terms of vehicular accidents, citing the intersection of Second and Green Streets specifically, and determine whether adjustments could be made to assist the flow of traffic, and potentially lower the incident rates in those areas. ________________________ 220 CITY OF HENDERSON – RECORD BOOK Record of Minutes of A Special Called Meeting on November 18, 2025 EXECUTIVE SESSION: “Proposed Litigation” MOTION by Commissioner Thomas, seconded by Commissioner Whitt, that the Board of Commissioners go into Executive Session pursuant to the KRS 61.810(1)(c) for discussion of proposed litigation against the City of Henderson. The vote was called. On roll call, the vote stood: Commissioner Whitt ------ Aye: Commissioner Thomas --- Aye: Commissioner Hargis ----- Aye: Commissioner Pruitt ------ Aye: Mayor Staton ----- Aye: WHEREUPON, Mayor Staton declared the Board adjourned into Executive Session. ________________________ MEETING RECONVENED: MOTION by Commissioner Thomas, seconded by Commissioner Pruitt, that the Board of Commissioners reconvene into regular session. The vote was called. On roll call, the vote stood: Commissioner Whitt ------ Aye: Commissioner Thomas --- Aye: Commissioner Hargis ----- Aye: Commissioner Pruitt ------ Aye: Mayor Staton ----- Aye: WHEREUPON, Mayor Staton reconvened the Board into regular session. ________________________ MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 76-25: MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE RELEASES IN EXCHANGE FOR INDIVIDUAL PAYMENTS TO AFFECTED OFFICERS AND FORMER OFFICERS OF THE HENDERSON POLICE DEPARTMENT, WITH THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF ALL PAYMENTS INCLUDING EMPLOYER BENEFITS NOT TO EXCEED $250,000.00, WITH EACH OFFICER’S PAYMENT TO BE INDIVIDUALLY CALCULATED BASED ON PAY ADJUSTMENT ARISING FROM INITIAL PLACEMENT AND PROGRESSION ON THE FORMER HAZARDOUS DUTY PAY PLAN MOTION by Commissioner Pruitt, seconded by Commissioner Whitt, to authorize the Mayor to execute releases in exchange for individual payments to affected officers and former officers of t he Henderson Police Department, with the total amount of all payments including employer benefits not to exceed $250,000.00 with each officer’s payment to be individually calculated based on pay adjustment arising from initial placement and progression on the former hazardous duty pay plan. MEGAN MCELFRESH, Human Resources Director, clarified that in December 2016, the Henderson Police Department transitioned from the City’s pay plan to the Hazardous Duty pay plan to achieve better pay for sworn officers. Ms. McElfresh continued to explain that each officer was placed in a pay band based on their years of experience: officers with less than one year of experience in the first pay band; officers with two years of experience in the second band; and continuing in that pattern. Inconsistencies in the pay structure, in conjunction with officers being placed in incorrect pay bands, resulted in underpayment. Effective May 26, 2025, Human Resources corrected the officers who had been placed in the wrong pay bands, and prorated raises were given to all eligible Henderson Police Department employees to ensure that credit was given for the time spend in the incorrect pay bands, which corrected pay moving forward. Human Resources in collaboration with Wendy Sugg, Henderson Police Department Secretary, worked to calculate the payments for the officers, who were originally classified incorrectly. Upon approval of this resolution, the employees who were impacted by the underpayment will be compensated based on the aforementioned calculations. Ms. McElfresh stated that Human Resources is confident that only Henderson Police Department employees  221 CITY OF HENDERSON – RECORD BOOK Record of Minutes of A Special Called Meeting on November 18, 2025 were affected by this issue, and further, that only individuals who held the rank of Police Officer in December of 2016 were affected. Affected individuals will be contacted within the week by Human Resources. DYLAN WARD, City Manager, commended Wendy Sugg and Megan McElfresh for their intense efforts in identifying the full scope of the issue created by the initial migration from the City’s pay plan to the Hazardous Duty pay plan in 2016. Mr. Ward further assured the commission that Ms. Sugg and Ms. McElfresh individually mined their data and prepared separate calculations to compare later, as a means to ensure accuracy. Mr. Ward thanked the Henderson Police Department for their patience as the City navigates a solution to the issue. Mr. Ward finished by stating that the motivation in the actions of the City at this time reflects a desire to do what is right. MAYOR STATON asked, on behalf of the public, how The City can be sure that the pay discrepancies are only related to these specific individuals and only within this department. MEGAN MCELFRESH, Human Resources Director, answered that at the time of the initial migration into the Hazardous Duty pay plan in 2016, the Police Department was the only department moved into the Hazardous Duty pay plan. Furthermore, Ms. McElfresh continued that the data was analyzed by multiple individuals, including other members of the hazardous duty pay plan who were migrated at a later date, and the migration was found to only have affected the identified group of Henderson Police Department Employees. The vote was called. On roll call, the vote stood: Commissioner Whitt ------ Aye: Commissioner Thomas --- Aye: Commissioner Hargis ----- Aye: Commissioner Pruitt ------ Aye: Mayor Staton ----- Aye: WHEREUPON, Mayor Staton declared the municipal order adopted, affixed his signature and the date thereto, and ordered that the same be recorded. /s/ Bradley S. Staton Bradley S. Staton, Mayor ATTEST: November 18, 2025 Jessa Brandon, City Clerk________________________ MEETING ADJOURN: MOTION by Commissioner Thomas, seconded by Commissioner Hargis, to adjourn the meeting. The vote was called. On roll call, the vote stood: Commissioner Whitt ------ Aye: Commissioner Thomas --- Aye: Commissioner Hargis ----- Aye: Commissioner Pruitt ------ Aye: Mayor Staton ----- Aye: WITHOUT OBJECTION, Mayor Staton declared the Meeting adjourned at approximately 4:23 p.m. ___________________________ Bradley S. Staton, Mayor ATTEST: December 4, 2025 ______________________ Jessa Brandon, City Clerk