Attendees

✓ Mike Dodd (Councilmember)

✓ Walter Goodson (Councilmember)

✓ Lois Allen (Councilmember)

✓ Charles Wilder (Councilmember)

✓ Josh Hill (Councilmember)

✓ Craig Mims (City Manager)

✓ Regina Ivie (Assistant City Manager)

✓ Brian Causey (City Attorney)

✓ Shayla Furlow (City Clerk)

✓ Present: 9/9

Decisions

#1

CHARLES WILDER APPOINTED

#2

MIKE DODD ELECTED

#3

ROBERT'S RULES OF ORDER ADOPTED

#4

APPOINTMENTS APPROVED

#5

FEES SET

#6

APPOINTMENTS MADE

#7

ORDINANCE APPROVED

Agenda Items

#1

Swearing in of Councilmembers

Council members Mike Dodd, Walter Goodson, and Charles Wilder were sworn in.

#2

Approval of Agenda

The council approved the agenda as presented.

#3

Approval of Minutes

The council approved the minutes from the December 1 and 15 meetings.

#4

Appointment of Mayor Pro-Tem

Charles Wilder was appointed Mayor Pro-Tem for 2026.

#5

Election of Presiding Officer

Mike Dodd was elected as the presiding officer.

#6

Adoption of Parliamentary Procedures

The council adopted Robert's Rules of Order for parliamentary procedures.

#7

Appointment of 2026 Professionals

The council approved the appointment of 2026 professionals.

#8

Set Qualifying Fees

The council set the qualifying fees as presented.

#9

2026 Board Appointments

The council made various board appointments.

#10

Second Reading of Zoning Ordinance

The council approved the revised and amended zoning ordinance to regulate adult day programs and health programs.

Public Comments

3 speakers

Kimberly Davis · Topic: Opposition to proposed text amendment to Article 10

Concerns about traffic congestion, parking demands, and preservation of community character

George Foster · Topic: Clarification on need for zoning ordinance change

Asked for clarification on why the change is needed

Percy Freeman · Topic: Garbage containers downtown

Complaint about black and yellow garbage containers being an eyesore