City Board

PUBLIC HEARING Monday June 1, 2026 6:00 PM The City of Medina, TN 2026-2027 Fiscal Year Budget and Tax Rate in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 484, Public Acts of 1991 Mayor Betts opened the Public Hearing for 2026-2027 Budget. There were no questions or comments, therefore, Mayor Betts closed the public hearing. REGULARLY SCHEDULED BOARD MEETING BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN CITY OF MEDINA, TENNESSEE Minutes Monday, June 1, 2026 6:05 PM • CALL TO ORDER Mayor Betts called the meeting to order and determined a quorum. Present were Kevin Painter, Andrew Rhodes, Marc Murdaugh, and Angi Mathenia. • OPENING CEREMONIES A. Invocation was given by Andrew Rhodes. B. Pledge of Allegiance was given by Kevin Painter. C. Mayor Betts welcomed everyone in attendance. • APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM REGULAR SCHEDULED MEETING May 4, 2026 Alderman Rhodes made the motion to approve minutes of May 4, 2026. Alderman Murdaugh seconded the motion. Motion passed 5-0. • APPROVAL OF AGENDA FOR June 8, 2026 Alderman Rhodes made the motion to approve agenda for June 8, 2026. Alderman Marc Murdaugh seconded the motion. Motion passed 5-0. • REPORTS A. Parks and Recreation / Public Works- Mike Hutcherson reviewed the month’s park activities. In the conversation, Alderman Marc Murdaugh suggested the need to look at a five-year plan moving forward at the park and addressing the parking.  B. Fire Chief- Mark Cleveland went over monthly statistics and discussed upcoming AFG Grant Application. After discussion, Kevin Painter asked to set up a called meeting for further discussion. All agreed and special called meeting was set for Monday June 8th at 6:00 pm. C. Building Inspector – Matt Brown reported 7 permits- 4 building and 3 plumbing for the month of May. D. Police Chief- Phillip Kemper reviewed his monthly report. E. City Recorder/Treasurer- Kim Gilley-absent Board will include the Upcoming Bulk Pickup Contract Renewal Discussion on the called meeting June 8, 2026. • CITIZENS INPUT No Comments or concerns • SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MEDINA AMENDING FY 2025-2026 BUDGET Alderman Painter made the motion to approve the second reading of Ordinance Amending FY 2025-2026 Budget. Alderman Andrew Rhodes seconded the motion. Motion passed 5-0. • SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OFMEDINA, TENNESSEE ADOPTING THE ANNUAL BUDGET AND TAX RATE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2026 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2027 Alderman Andrew Rhodes made the motion to approve second reading of ordinance adopting annual budget and tax rate for July 1, 2026- June 30, 2027. Alderman Painter seconded the motion, however again cited his concern with the part-time officer pay situation. As stated previously, Alderman Painter had expressed concern with part-time officers receiving higher pay than full-time officers. Motion passed 5- 0. • BOARD MEMBERS AND MAYOR REPORTS AND CONCERNS Mayor Betts No comments Kevin Painter No comments Andrew Rhodes No comments Marc Murdaugh No comments Angi Mathenia No comments • ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned. Respectfully Submitted: __________________________ ___________________________________ Mayor Scottie Betts Kim Gilley from Notes taken by Matt Brown