1 00:00:00,270 --> 00:00:03,830 All right, folks, welcome to the Board of Mayor and Alderman meeting, the regular scheduled 2 00:00:03,830 --> 00:00:09,770 meeting for Monday, December the 8th. We welcome all those that are in attendance this evening. 3 00:00:10,390 --> 00:00:15,990 We have many people that are watching at home and on the internet as well. A few highlights 4 00:00:15,990 --> 00:00:21,410 about our meeting this evening. We do have the pleasure of having many of our employees 5 00:00:21,410 --> 00:00:27,070 here tonight. We do have the graduation of the lead class this evening, so we're 6 00:00:27,070 --> 00:00:31,750 looking forward to commencement ceremonies here in a little bit. Also we 7 00:00:31,750 --> 00:00:35,890 always have an item on the agenda it's item six known as citizens to be heard. 8 00:00:36,390 --> 00:00:40,490 If you'd like to speak to the community and to your neighbor to the board you 9 00:00:40,490 --> 00:00:44,710 can do so at that time. There are sheets out in People Street that's the area 10 00:00:44,710 --> 00:00:49,430 outside the council chambers or table is there. If you fill that sheet out 11 00:00:49,430 --> 00:00:53,370 and bring it to one of the officers they'll bring that forward and we'll 12 00:00:53,370 --> 00:00:59,990 recognize you as item six. We have two submissions to date but you have plenty of time and I'll 13 00:00:59,990 --> 00:01:06,530 make a final call when we get to item six on the agenda. We have several education awards 14 00:01:06,530 --> 00:01:12,430 this evening as well. Also on the agenda we do have a public hearing and at that time 15 00:01:12,430 --> 00:01:15,430 I'll declare a public hearing and anyone who would like to come forward and speak 16 00:01:15,430 --> 00:01:21,630 on the Muni Code changes for the alcoholic beverage ordinance can do so at that time 17 00:01:21,630 --> 00:01:25,050 and we have a short regular agenda as well. 18 00:01:25,770 --> 00:01:30,050 Tonight, we are very much honored to have the Scouts 19 00:01:30,750 --> 00:01:34,850 from Troop 368, representing the Farmington Presbyterian 20 00:01:34,850 --> 00:01:37,470 Church, they will lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance 21 00:01:37,470 --> 00:01:39,150 and present the colors this evening. 22 00:01:39,790 --> 00:01:42,050 Before that though, our invocation will be led 23 00:01:42,050 --> 00:01:44,570 by Vice Mayor Mary Ann Gibson, please rise. 24 00:01:50,020 --> 00:01:51,140 Let's pray together. 25 00:01:52,100 --> 00:01:55,400 Gracious and loving God, we come before you tonight 26 00:01:55,400 --> 00:01:57,220 with full and grateful hearts. 27 00:01:58,260 --> 00:02:00,080 Thank you for the gift of community, 28 00:02:00,780 --> 00:02:02,720 for neighbors who care for one another, 29 00:02:03,180 --> 00:02:05,660 and for the men and women who serve Germantown 30 00:02:05,660 --> 00:02:09,120 with dedication, compassion, and a deep commitment 31 00:02:09,120 --> 00:02:12,120 to the well-being of all who call this place home. 32 00:02:13,220 --> 00:02:15,040 As we enter this joyful season, 33 00:02:15,740 --> 00:02:18,160 we lift up those who carry heavy burdens. 34 00:02:18,780 --> 00:02:22,500 For those who face illness, the loss of loved ones, 35 00:02:22,500 --> 00:02:29,720 anxiousness, or any silent struggle. Lord surround them with your comfort, strengthen 36 00:02:29,720 --> 00:02:35,720 their spirit, and grant them peace that eases their load. Your peace that passes 37 00:02:35,720 --> 00:02:40,920 all understanding. Father, grant us wisdom and discernment in our decisions 38 00:02:40,920 --> 00:02:47,580 tonight. Help us speak with clarity, listen with respect, and act with 39 00:02:47,580 --> 00:02:51,760 with integrity in all things, both here and beyond these walls. 40 00:02:52,700 --> 00:02:56,060 Thank you for your unending love and presence among us. 41 00:02:56,760 --> 00:02:59,720 We offer this prayer in your holy name, amen. 42 00:03:48,840 --> 00:03:56,360 To the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one 43 00:03:56,360 --> 00:04:01,360 nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. 44 00:04:05,220 --> 00:04:05,980 Please be seated. 45 00:04:05,980 --> 00:04:07,040 Very 46 00:04:10,270 --> 00:04:14,870 special thanks to Vice Mayor Mary Ann Gibson for leading us in invocation this evening, 47 00:04:15,250 --> 00:04:22,390 and thank you to the scouts of Troop 368, Farmington Presbyterian, for presenting the 48 00:04:22,390 --> 00:04:24,910 colors and leading us in the Pledge of Allegiance. 49 00:04:25,850 --> 00:04:31,790 At this time we are now moving toward item four on the agenda, setting the agenda. 50 00:04:32,450 --> 00:04:36,810 The agenda is sent to the board and the community, generally on Wednesday ahead of 51 00:04:36,810 --> 00:04:41,430 a Monday Board of Mayor and Aldermen meeting. At this time, administration would respectfully 52 00:04:41,430 --> 00:04:49,450 ask the board that you would consider that we remove item 8B, that's for purchase for 53 00:04:49,450 --> 00:04:54,310 ammunition from the police department, if we could remove that from the consent agenda 54 00:04:54,890 --> 00:05:02,810 due to it needs to come back and be updated. So without objection, administration will 55 00:05:02,810 --> 00:05:12,850 will ask the Board to support amending the agenda to state that Consent Item 8B be deferred 56 00:05:12,850 --> 00:05:19,090 till a future date specific. And generally I'll go ahead and say that that needs to be 57 00:05:19,090 --> 00:05:24,470 on or before January 26th if that's possible, but we can readdress that at the appropriate 58 00:05:24,470 --> 00:05:30,070 time. Are there any other adjustments that need to be made to the agenda? Is there 59 00:05:30,070 --> 00:05:37,030 motion to adopt the agenda as modified move to approve as modified motion made 60 00:05:37,030 --> 00:05:41,110 by the vice mayor is there a second second second by Alderman Sanders any 61 00:05:41,110 --> 00:05:46,730 discussion on the matter clerk please call the roll Alderman Sanders yes 62 00:05:46,730 --> 00:05:51,990 vice mayor Gibson yes Alderman Hicks yes Alderman you lucky yes Alderman 63 00:05:51,990 --> 00:05:58,070 salvaggio yes the agenda has been set adopted and modified for this evening we 64 00:05:58,070 --> 00:06:01,890 We move to item five on the agenda, Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Scheduled Meeting 65 00:06:01,890 --> 00:06:04,130 held on November 24th of this year. 66 00:06:04,670 --> 00:06:09,110 To the Board, see any modifications or corrections, any changes or adjustments. 67 00:06:09,770 --> 00:06:10,790 So no one come forward. 68 00:06:11,310 --> 00:06:14,150 Is there a motion to approve the Minutes of the Board of Mayor Alderman, Regular Scheduled 69 00:06:14,150 --> 00:06:16,370 Meeting held on November 24th of 2025? 70 00:06:16,630 --> 00:06:17,190 Is there a motion? 71 00:06:18,690 --> 00:06:19,430 To approve. 72 00:06:19,750 --> 00:06:21,290 Motion by Alderman Ullicke. 73 00:06:21,370 --> 00:06:21,990 Is there a second? 74 00:06:22,750 --> 00:06:23,110 Second. 75 00:06:23,450 --> 00:06:24,630 Second by Vice Mayor Gibson. 76 00:06:25,010 --> 00:06:26,070 Any discussion on the matter? 77 00:06:26,070 --> 00:06:27,730 Clerk, please call the roll. 78 00:06:28,530 --> 00:06:29,650 Vice Mayor Gibson. 79 00:06:30,030 --> 00:06:30,150 Yes. 80 00:06:30,610 --> 00:06:31,290 Alderman Hicks. 81 00:06:31,610 --> 00:06:31,750 Yes. 82 00:06:32,090 --> 00:06:32,890 Alderman Ullackey. 83 00:06:33,150 --> 00:06:33,290 Yes. 84 00:06:33,570 --> 00:06:34,550 Alderman Solveggio. 85 00:06:34,850 --> 00:06:35,050 Yes. 86 00:06:35,250 --> 00:06:35,990 Alderman Sanders. 87 00:06:36,490 --> 00:06:36,930 Upstain. 88 00:06:37,590 --> 00:06:39,210 The minutes have been approved. 89 00:06:39,530 --> 00:06:40,770 We move now to item six. 90 00:06:40,890 --> 00:06:43,490 As mentioned earlier, that is known as Citizens to Be Heard. 91 00:06:43,970 --> 00:06:45,050 We have two submissions. 92 00:06:45,390 --> 00:06:47,210 I'll call on those folks here in a minute. 93 00:06:47,690 --> 00:06:49,290 Officers, are there any other submissions? 94 00:06:49,610 --> 00:06:54,770 Clerk, any since the meeting started, I will quickly read the guidelines for 95 00:06:54,770 --> 00:06:59,730 citizens to be heard into the record and that is contained on the sheets that 96 00:06:59,730 --> 00:07:03,550 each person signed before they come forward. Board of Mayor Alderman welcomes 97 00:07:03,550 --> 00:07:08,070 comments from citizens and offers the agenda item known as citizens to be 98 00:07:08,070 --> 00:07:11,930 heard at each and every meeting. Citizens to be heard is designed to gain input 99 00:07:11,930 --> 00:07:15,550 from the public and not for immediate responses by the Board of Mayor and 100 00:07:15,550 --> 00:07:19,110 Alderman. The intent of this agenda item is to provide the public a 101 00:07:19,110 --> 00:07:22,910 platform to be thoughtfully heard and not a form for dialogue, discussion, 102 00:07:22,910 --> 00:07:24,990 or verbal exchange with the board. 103 00:07:25,450 --> 00:07:27,430 While the board cannot assure each speaker 104 00:07:27,430 --> 00:07:29,990 of a specific or individualized future response, 105 00:07:30,570 --> 00:07:32,490 the board will consider the public comments 106 00:07:32,490 --> 00:07:35,990 in any supporting materials provided by the speaker. 107 00:07:36,430 --> 00:07:38,410 Public comments should be limited to three minutes, 108 00:07:38,930 --> 00:07:42,910 and we do ask that any comments are offered 109 00:07:42,910 --> 00:07:45,850 with objectively, and we do not permit 110 00:07:45,850 --> 00:07:47,370 any engaging in gossip. 111 00:07:47,810 --> 00:07:49,630 Here say, defamatory comments 112 00:07:49,630 --> 00:07:51,930 or use of abusive or vulgar language. 113 00:07:51,930 --> 00:07:55,150 please refrain from using the names of personnel 114 00:07:55,150 --> 00:07:57,330 or names of persons connected with the city, 115 00:07:57,390 --> 00:08:00,610 particularly when lodging a complaint for resolution. 116 00:08:01,150 --> 00:08:03,390 Presiding board chair shall have sole authority 117 00:08:03,390 --> 00:08:05,130 to terminate the remarks of any individual 118 00:08:05,130 --> 00:08:08,090 who is disruptive or does not adhere to board rules. 119 00:08:08,950 --> 00:08:10,190 And so with that said, 120 00:08:10,310 --> 00:08:11,810 I don't think I've ever had to ignore 121 00:08:11,810 --> 00:08:13,370 or had to exercise that. 122 00:08:14,070 --> 00:08:16,990 So are there any other people who would like to speak? 123 00:08:17,150 --> 00:08:19,410 I will allow you to go get a sheet real quickly, 124 00:08:19,410 --> 00:08:24,270 fill it out and then bring it forward and we'll have until I conclude citizens to be 125 00:08:24,270 --> 00:08:24,470 heard. 126 00:08:24,590 --> 00:08:31,570 Our first speaker this evening will be Heather Fisher who resides at 1701 Fiddler's Elbow 127 00:08:31,570 --> 00:08:36,890 and will be speaking on item 24R10. 128 00:08:37,510 --> 00:08:38,050 You're recognized. 129 00:08:38,330 --> 00:08:43,950 Make sure the microphone is to your height needed and then if you push the button 130 00:08:43,950 --> 00:08:46,930 to where it's green and not red and you'll have three minutes. 131 00:08:47,110 --> 00:08:47,270 Welcome. 132 00:08:47,270 --> 00:08:47,370 Welcome. 133 00:08:47,650 --> 00:08:47,910 Okay. 134 00:08:47,970 --> 00:08:48,810 Thank you very much. 135 00:08:49,470 --> 00:08:51,990 So thank you for the opportunity to speak. 136 00:08:52,530 --> 00:08:58,830 I do serve as a Germantown Municipal School District Administrator and I'm also currently 137 00:08:58,830 --> 00:09:02,790 serving as the Chairman of the Germantown Education Commission. 138 00:09:03,970 --> 00:09:06,790 This evening I'm speaking to you just as a private citizen. 139 00:09:08,090 --> 00:09:13,650 While having the opportunity to attend the joint BMA and GMSD school board sessions 140 00:09:13,650 --> 00:09:20,290 to discuss the capital funding needs related to our school district and the city of Germantown. 141 00:09:21,130 --> 00:09:28,470 I appreciate the careful review that you are doing in consideration of updating the current debt and management policy. 142 00:09:29,410 --> 00:09:33,950 We do need additional funding to support the Houston High School Master Plan, 143 00:09:33,950 --> 00:09:36,970 and what that ultimately looks like, I don't know. 144 00:09:37,770 --> 00:09:42,710 But it is crucial to consider and look for all means 145 00:09:43,070 --> 00:09:46,110 to add additional funding for the school district. 146 00:09:46,750 --> 00:09:49,810 We need modern, safe, and well-equipped facilities. 147 00:09:50,450 --> 00:09:53,030 This directly boosts student learning, 148 00:09:53,510 --> 00:09:55,190 engagement, and performance. 149 00:09:55,970 --> 00:09:58,870 The passing of this resolution is a much needed step. 150 00:09:58,990 --> 00:10:00,150 So thank you for your consideration. 151 00:10:00,870 --> 00:10:02,750 Thank you, Ms. Fisher for coming forward 152 00:10:02,750 --> 00:10:05,910 and speaking to your neighbors and the community and to the board. 153 00:10:06,250 --> 00:10:07,150 Thank you and happy holidays. 154 00:10:08,390 --> 00:10:17,170 Our next speaker is Ms. Susan Burnett who resides at 22, 23 Otterburn Lane here in Germantown 155 00:10:17,170 --> 00:10:22,110 and will be speaking on the resolution on debt management policy. 156 00:10:22,470 --> 00:10:26,770 Just make sure your button is green and you can adjust this to your liking and you'll 157 00:10:26,770 --> 00:10:27,450 have three minutes. 158 00:10:27,770 --> 00:10:28,790 Welcome to the meeting. 159 00:10:29,070 --> 00:10:29,550 Thank you. 160 00:10:30,630 --> 00:10:36,970 I'm the person who sent most of a lot of the aldermen an email this past week regarding 161 00:10:36,970 --> 00:10:43,210 the resolution that you're going to be voting on tonight after only a single reading based 162 00:10:43,210 --> 00:10:44,950 on the debt management policy. 163 00:10:45,810 --> 00:10:50,250 Did you need a copy of my email since I referred to it? 164 00:10:50,650 --> 00:10:53,350 You can leave it here and submit it for the record. 165 00:10:53,470 --> 00:10:53,950 That'll be fine. 166 00:10:54,050 --> 00:10:55,370 We'll gather it when you conclude it. 167 00:10:55,510 --> 00:10:55,750 Okay. 168 00:10:57,110 --> 00:10:58,770 There's a political maxim. 169 00:11:00,190 --> 00:11:02,450 Politicians' supporters come and go, 170 00:11:02,910 --> 00:11:05,710 but critics tend to accumulate over time. 171 00:11:06,330 --> 00:11:09,290 So with that said, I'm going to share my personal thoughts. 172 00:11:10,070 --> 00:11:12,430 When my bank increases my credit card limit, 173 00:11:12,770 --> 00:11:16,430 it doesn't mean that I will utilize the available increase, 174 00:11:16,750 --> 00:11:19,450 but it does make it easier for me to spend more money 175 00:11:19,450 --> 00:11:21,890 than I may be able to actually afford, 176 00:11:21,890 --> 00:11:25,250 which is further exacerbated by added interest fees. 177 00:11:25,990 --> 00:11:29,930 I fear the changes in language to the city's debt management policy 178 00:11:29,930 --> 00:11:33,970 will make it much easier for this and future boards to use debt 179 00:11:33,970 --> 00:11:37,890 financing up to a maximum debt level. The new 180 00:11:37,890 --> 00:11:41,530 changes are based primarily on figures from PMF's 181 00:11:41,530 --> 00:11:45,910 use of Moody's ratings assumptions. PMF, y'all 182 00:11:45,910 --> 00:11:49,830 are aware of that. PMF based new numbers on the 183 00:11:49,830 --> 00:11:55,430 limits that the city should be able to afford while supposedly keeping its Moody's triple 184 00:11:55,430 --> 00:11:56,370 A bond rating. 185 00:11:57,050 --> 00:12:02,750 The changes will remove criteria in the current policy that are considered by S&P's rating 186 00:12:02,750 --> 00:12:03,310 service. 187 00:12:03,790 --> 00:12:08,470 The S&P's criteria appear to be more conservative than that used by Moody's. 188 00:12:08,850 --> 00:12:15,030 As PFM reported, even under the city's current policy, S&P rates the city's comparable 189 00:12:16,150 --> 00:12:18,650 to a Moody's double A minus rating. 190 00:12:18,650 --> 00:12:24,250 I would prefer to see the maximum numbers being proposed adjusted downward and some removed 191 00:12:24,250 --> 00:12:27,870 items left in thereby keeping a more hybrid policy in place. 192 00:12:28,470 --> 00:12:33,890 I'm also concerned about the fact that this resolution is being voted on after only a 193 00:12:33,890 --> 00:12:35,110 single reading this evening. 194 00:12:35,310 --> 00:12:39,870 The policy change hasn't been widely reported on and I believe it would be worthwhile 195 00:12:39,870 --> 00:12:45,050 for citizens to know about and understand how this revised policy would affect their 196 00:12:45,050 --> 00:12:51,730 potential taxes as the new policy increases the direct debt per capital limit from less 197 00:12:51,730 --> 00:12:59,850 than or equal to $2,000 to less than or equal $2,500, a 25% increase in the potential need 198 00:12:59,850 --> 00:13:01,070 for higher tax rates. 199 00:13:01,710 --> 00:13:06,490 It is perplexing that the board decided to leave a decision regarding the relatively 200 00:13:06,490 --> 00:13:12,130 minimal cost increase for full-time mayoral position to a public vote, but it appears 201 00:13:12,130 --> 00:13:17,610 amenable to bypassing the public when changing a debt policy that could be extremely costly 202 00:13:17,610 --> 00:13:22,950 to its citizens. In summary, I hope that you'll consider the wording changes and deletions 203 00:13:22,950 --> 00:13:28,350 being presented in tonight's debt management policy revolution by possibly tabling tonight's 204 00:13:28,350 --> 00:13:33,870 vote, considering more moderate revisions, putting it into a multiple multi-reading 205 00:13:33,870 --> 00:13:40,390 vote and offering a public comment period. Thank you for your time, service, and appreciate 206 00:13:40,390 --> 00:13:40,710 it. 207 00:13:40,710 --> 00:13:46,310 Thank you for coming forward and speaking to the community. We appreciate that. Thank you. Happy holidays 208 00:13:46,310 --> 00:13:50,210 Is there anybody else who would like to speak during Citizens to be Heard? 209 00:13:51,130 --> 00:13:55,750 Anyone else? All right, that concludes Citizens to be Heard for this evening and again 210 00:13:55,750 --> 00:14:00,670 Thank you to both of the participants as well. We move now to section 211 00:14:01,270 --> 00:14:03,770 7 or agenda item 7 special recognition 212 00:14:03,770 --> 00:14:10,330 We have three specific items that are educational related and then also the lead graduation 213 00:14:10,710 --> 00:14:15,670 The education liaison from the Board of Mayor Alderman is Alderman Sherry Hicks. 214 00:14:16,330 --> 00:14:19,270 Alderman Hicks, you're recognized for the following three items. 215 00:14:19,590 --> 00:14:23,110 Thank you, sir. And as Mayor said, we do have three recognitions tonight. 216 00:14:23,370 --> 00:14:25,890 So we have two teacher of the month and one student of excellence. 217 00:14:26,170 --> 00:14:31,410 We are catching up and we'll be recognizing our November teacher first and then we will go to our December teacher. 218 00:14:32,450 --> 00:14:36,130 If I could, I'd like to call forward members of the Education Commission that are here tonight, 219 00:14:36,130 --> 00:14:43,230 Chairman Fischer, I see Commission Member Manjeet Kaur, and also a recipient Miss Tate. 220 00:14:50,610 --> 00:14:55,310 As Miss Tate comes forward, you're going to hear that she is a teacher in the IB program at Germantown High. 221 00:14:55,730 --> 00:14:58,810 Our son graduated from the IB program at Germantown High. 222 00:15:00,050 --> 00:15:07,010 You're going to hear by her accolades that they run the students even harder than teachers 223 00:15:07,010 --> 00:15:11,350 I think some days, but he attributes his success to his time in the IB program at Germantown 224 00:15:11,350 --> 00:15:17,310 High. The Germantown Education Commission is pleased to present the November 2025 Teacher 225 00:15:17,310 --> 00:15:23,170 of the Month Award to LaTarcia Tate, an AP African-American history and economics teacher 226 00:15:23,170 --> 00:15:28,630 at Germantown High School. Mrs. Tate is a dedicated educator at Germantown High School 227 00:15:28,630 --> 00:15:33,150 whose teaching combines rigor, creativity, and genuine care for students. 228 00:15:33,710 --> 00:15:39,590 She teaches advanced courses, including dual credit economics, AP African American studies, 229 00:15:40,310 --> 00:15:46,250 and IV social and cultural anthropology, and theory of knowledge, using strategies like 230 00:15:46,250 --> 00:15:50,410 storytelling and cold calling with a lifeline to engage every student. 231 00:15:51,070 --> 00:15:56,570 Her curriculum emphasizes both academic excellence and real world skills, including financial 232 00:15:56,570 --> 00:16:02,550 literacy, career readiness, and senior capstone projects that prepare students for life beyond 233 00:16:02,550 --> 00:16:07,770 high school. Mrs. Tate is deeply involved in school leadership and extracurricular activities. 234 00:16:08,350 --> 00:16:14,250 She advises teens with prestige, the African Culture Club, the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, 235 00:16:14,690 --> 00:16:19,610 the debate team, and the Student Government Association, and coordinates the annual 236 00:16:19,610 --> 00:16:24,510 career and job fair connecting students with more than 50 employers, colleges, and 237 00:16:24,510 --> 00:16:28,410 community partners. She also serves as social studies department chair, 238 00:16:28,810 --> 00:16:32,730 mentoring teachers, and supporting instructional excellence across the department, 239 00:16:33,150 --> 00:16:36,470 and organizes college and cultural trips to broaden students' 240 00:16:36,650 --> 00:16:40,030 experiences and opportunities. Beyond the school day, 241 00:16:40,510 --> 00:16:44,070 Mrs. Tate impacts the community through her work as a published author 242 00:16:44,070 --> 00:16:48,490 and a founder of Gen X Career and Consulting, as well as a 243 00:16:48,490 --> 00:16:51,710 volunteer service with the National Civil Rights Museum, 244 00:16:51,710 --> 00:16:58,790 Memphis Union Mission, Beyond the Break Outreach Ministry, and Advanced Memphis. 245 00:16:59,350 --> 00:17:05,030 Mrs. Tate, please accept our appreciation for your commitment to Germantown students and excellence every day. 246 00:17:21,660 --> 00:17:26,380 And welcome to our Germantown High supporters of Ms. Tate. I know she has quite a fan club here tonight. 247 00:17:28,540 --> 00:17:32,640 I'd like to also call forward our December teacher of the month, Ms. Ring. 248 00:17:32,640 --> 00:17:33,660 The 249 00:17:43,260 --> 00:17:48,120 Dermatown Education Commission is pleased to present the December 2025 Teacher of the 250 00:17:48,120 --> 00:17:53,060 Month Award to Ms. Cassie Ring, a Learning Specialist at Evangeligial Christian School. 251 00:17:53,760 --> 00:17:59,240 Ms. Ring exemplifies dedication, innovation and care in her work as a Learning Specialist 252 00:17:59,240 --> 00:18:05,340 at ECS. She intentionally designs lessons and interventions to be multimodal, incorporating 253 00:18:05,880 --> 00:18:11,400 auditory, visual and tactile strategies to meet diverse learning needs. She consistently 254 00:18:11,400 --> 00:18:16,000 recognizes student success highlights what they do correctly even when the 255 00:18:16,000 --> 00:18:20,400 final answer may be incorrect and rotates manipulatives to keep lessons 256 00:18:20,400 --> 00:18:24,840 engaging. Parents and colleagues praise her ability to see each child's 257 00:18:24,840 --> 00:18:29,200 strengths while providing the support they need to succeed. Ms. Ring's 258 00:18:29,200 --> 00:18:33,460 leadership extends throughout the school. She serves as director of the 259 00:18:33,460 --> 00:18:37,960 Lower School Academic Support Program, manages accommodation plans for 260 00:18:37,960 --> 00:18:41,980 Students with Learning Differences provides direct feedback to teachers, 261 00:18:42,520 --> 00:18:46,720 conducts professional development for faculty, and analyzes assessment data 262 00:18:46,720 --> 00:18:48,780 to guide innervitchments and enrichment. 263 00:18:49,640 --> 00:18:53,320 She partners seamlessly with teachers and parents, ensuring each student 264 00:18:53,320 --> 00:18:57,260 is equipped to thrive and continually seeks professional development 265 00:18:57,260 --> 00:18:58,780 to refine her practice. 266 00:18:59,540 --> 00:19:03,500 Her colleagues describe her as generous, collaborative, and solution-focused, 267 00:19:03,940 --> 00:19:05,500 improving the school for everyone. 268 00:19:05,500 --> 00:19:10,700 Beyond the classroom, Ms. Ring models compassion, integrity, and perseverance. 269 00:19:11,460 --> 00:19:17,200 She sponsors the Key Club, coaches sports across lower, middle, and high school, volunteers 270 00:19:17,200 --> 00:19:21,540 with Harvest Church, supporting both the staff care team and middle school ministry. 271 00:19:22,340 --> 00:19:26,440 Mrs. Ring, please accept our appreciation for your commitment to Germantown students 272 00:19:26,440 --> 00:19:27,900 and excellence every day. 273 00:19:38,800 --> 00:19:41,920 I see she has a lovely fan club back there also. 274 00:19:43,840 --> 00:19:48,560 I call forward Mr. Jack Tate. I'm sorry, Jack Chow, please. 275 00:19:53,230 --> 00:19:54,690 The Germantown Education Commission 276 00:19:54,690 --> 00:20:00,330 is pleased to present the December 2025 Youth Excellent Award to Houston High School Senior 277 00:20:00,330 --> 00:20:07,370 James, also known as Jack Chow. Jack exemplifies academic excellence, leadership and service 278 00:20:07,370 --> 00:20:12,370 to his school and his community. He excels in rigorous courses, including AP Physics 279 00:20:12,370 --> 00:20:21,350 1 and 2, and AP Calculus BC, earning recognition as an AP Scholar with Distinction and a National 280 00:20:21,350 --> 00:20:27,030 Merit Semifinalist. He also attended the Tennessee Governor's School for Science and Engineering, 281 00:20:27,650 --> 00:20:33,110 a member of Beta Club, Latin Club, and Asian American Club. Jack demonstrates curiosity, 282 00:20:33,650 --> 00:20:38,870 discipline, and a commitment to growth. Jack's leadership spans academics, athletics, 283 00:20:38,870 --> 00:20:40,790 and extracurricular activities. 284 00:20:41,370 --> 00:20:43,730 He serves as Beta Club Vice President, 285 00:20:44,350 --> 00:20:48,090 Latin Club Officer, Asian American Club Treasurer, 286 00:20:48,670 --> 00:20:52,230 District Ambassador, and Varsity Soccer Team Captain. 287 00:20:52,950 --> 00:20:55,170 On the soccer field, he earned the Coach's Award 288 00:20:55,170 --> 00:20:57,970 and adapted successfully from striker to defender. 289 00:20:58,610 --> 00:21:00,410 In the classroom, he leads lab groups, 290 00:21:00,590 --> 00:21:03,150 helps peers respectfully with challenging assignments 291 00:21:03,150 --> 00:21:04,870 and organizes study groups. 292 00:21:05,590 --> 00:21:08,370 Teachers described him as humble, thoughtful, 293 00:21:08,370 --> 00:21:11,210 and dedicated to supporting those around him. 294 00:21:11,950 --> 00:21:13,950 Jack is also deeply committed to service. 295 00:21:14,590 --> 00:21:16,570 He volunteers locally with his family, 296 00:21:16,910 --> 00:21:19,030 raises funds for wildfire relief, 297 00:21:19,450 --> 00:21:22,110 and mentors peers during international mission trips. 298 00:21:22,890 --> 00:21:25,190 His pride in his Chinese American heritage 299 00:21:25,190 --> 00:21:26,990 is reflected in his contributions 300 00:21:26,990 --> 00:21:29,110 to cultural and community initiatives. 301 00:21:29,690 --> 00:21:31,910 Balancing academics, leadership and service, 302 00:21:32,430 --> 00:21:34,390 Jack models perseverance, humility, 303 00:21:34,830 --> 00:21:37,450 and a genuine commitment to positively impacting 304 00:21:37,450 --> 00:21:38,950 his school and his community. 305 00:21:39,710 --> 00:21:42,970 Jack, congratulations on being a remarkable role model, 306 00:21:43,050 --> 00:21:44,510 and please accept our appreciation 307 00:21:44,510 --> 00:21:45,990 for your commitment to excellence. 308 00:21:56,940 --> 00:21:58,380 That concludes our correct admissions. 309 00:21:58,920 --> 00:22:03,020 Thank you, Alderman Hicks and professors Tate and Ring 310 00:22:03,020 --> 00:22:04,920 and Scholar Chau. 311 00:22:05,500 --> 00:22:08,200 We are so proud of your efforts, your energy, 312 00:22:08,460 --> 00:22:10,740 and your service, and that's the one thing 313 00:22:10,740 --> 00:22:14,900 that I draw from all three of your dossiers 314 00:22:14,900 --> 00:22:16,320 was service to others. 315 00:22:16,320 --> 00:22:17,920 so we are greatly appreciative. 316 00:22:18,540 --> 00:22:20,400 We wish you the best and happiest of holidays. 317 00:22:21,160 --> 00:22:23,740 And at this time, if you'd like to take leave, 318 00:22:23,940 --> 00:22:25,380 this would be a good time to do so. 319 00:22:25,860 --> 00:22:29,120 Jessica Comas with the city's marketing communications team 320 00:22:29,120 --> 00:22:30,600 will be out in People Street 321 00:22:30,600 --> 00:22:32,400 and will take additional photos 322 00:22:32,400 --> 00:22:33,960 by the Christmas tree, I bet. 323 00:22:34,480 --> 00:22:36,480 And so we wish you happy holidays 324 00:22:36,480 --> 00:22:39,500 and if you'd like to exit at this time, it would be fine. 325 00:22:39,800 --> 00:22:41,680 Or you can stay with us all evening if you like. 326 00:22:45,160 --> 00:22:46,780 Congratulations again. Thank you. 327 00:22:53,140 --> 00:22:56,080 And now with more celebration, Mr. Heisman, I think we're 328 00:22:56,080 --> 00:23:00,000 going to have a leadership or a lead graduation this evening if you would like the floor 329 00:23:00,000 --> 00:23:00,500 at this time. 330 00:23:00,880 --> 00:23:06,680 Thank you, Mayor. Good evening, Board. The city places a significant amount of emphasis 331 00:23:06,680 --> 00:23:12,660 on identifying and cultivating exceptional public servants for alignment with the 332 00:23:12,660 --> 00:23:15,180 Germantown way of excellence every day. 333 00:23:16,020 --> 00:23:21,920 The Leaders of Excellence in Ambassador Development Program, commonly known internally as LEAD, 334 00:23:22,560 --> 00:23:28,880 brings the city's mission, our vision, and our values to life while exposing all participating 335 00:23:28,880 --> 00:23:32,560 team members to all the services provided by the city. 336 00:23:33,260 --> 00:23:38,720 Through a dynamic blend of activity-based learning, team competitions, and mentorship 337 00:23:38,720 --> 00:23:44,220 from program alumni and members of the senior leadership team lead and powers 338 00:23:44,220 --> 00:23:49,160 participants to embody and elevate our organizational culture of excellence and 339 00:23:49,160 --> 00:23:54,320 service. This evening we are proud to recognize the 25 members of the fall 340 00:23:54,320 --> 00:24:00,260 class of 2025 who are completing the six-month program here this evening. To 341 00:24:00,260 --> 00:24:04,780 introduce this evening's graduates please welcome Jennifer Jenkins the 342 00:24:04,780 --> 00:24:07,600 City's lead board president and program coordinator. 343 00:24:07,900 --> 00:24:08,080 Jennifer? 344 00:24:14,510 --> 00:24:15,430 Good evening, everyone. 345 00:24:16,470 --> 00:24:20,270 Graduates, if you would, whenever you are called, 346 00:24:20,390 --> 00:24:22,490 will you please come forward and we're going to line up here 347 00:24:23,110 --> 00:24:26,170 and to receive your certificate and your challenge coin. 348 00:24:33,310 --> 00:24:36,270 Our first graduate is going to be Ron Campos 349 00:24:36,270 --> 00:24:37,470 with Fleet Services. 350 00:24:45,170 --> 00:24:48,090 Bryce Carden, Fire Department. 351 00:24:54,670 --> 00:24:56,970 Clayton Carter, Budget and Finance. 352 00:25:01,740 --> 00:25:06,480 Unable to be with us tonight is Justin Cole with Parks and Recreation. 353 00:25:07,700 --> 00:25:10,420 We have Mitchell Cross with the Fire Department. 354 00:25:24,170 --> 00:25:26,510 Christian Dalton, Human Resources. 355 00:25:33,000 --> 00:25:35,000 Anthony Daniels, Fire Department. 356 00:25:43,930 --> 00:25:47,210 Peggy Davis, Germantown Performing Arts Center. 357 00:25:53,100 --> 00:25:56,540 Unable to be with us tonight, Justin Finger, Fire Department. 358 00:25:58,180 --> 00:26:00,680 Riley Herndon, Fire Department. 359 00:26:05,290 --> 00:26:08,690 Leigh Honesa, Parks and Recreation. 360 00:26:16,840 --> 00:26:19,140 Tristan Carpicki, Police Department. 361 00:26:34,550 --> 00:26:36,850 Jacob Lawrence, Parks and Recreation. 362 00:26:42,130 --> 00:26:45,130 Rico Loftes, Facility Services. 363 00:26:55,290 --> 00:26:57,690 Michael Moore, Germantown Athletic Club. 364 00:27:06,000 --> 00:27:08,100 Justin Oberding, Police Department. 365 00:27:18,380 --> 00:27:20,460 Lauren Payton, City Court. 366 00:27:29,170 --> 00:27:31,350 Mark Province, Police Department. 367 00:27:39,200 --> 00:27:41,300 Preston Robertson, Fire Department. 368 00:27:48,220 --> 00:27:50,660 James Scott is unable to be with us tonight. 369 00:27:50,860 --> 00:27:51,900 He's with the fire department. 370 00:27:53,120 --> 00:27:55,180 Abby Vaughn, Parks and Recreation. 371 00:28:01,720 --> 00:28:03,760 Brad Filane, Administration. 372 00:28:08,950 --> 00:28:11,170 Chad White, Parks and Recreation. 373 00:28:16,400 --> 00:28:18,660 Carlos Williams, Parks and Recreation. 374 00:28:21,860 --> 00:28:24,280 And Landon Young, Animal Control. 375 00:28:45,370 --> 00:28:47,470 Before I present the leadership award, 376 00:28:47,630 --> 00:28:49,510 I would like to announce two awards 377 00:28:50,090 --> 00:28:52,130 that were presented earlier this evening. 378 00:28:52,130 --> 00:28:57,830 The Coin Chaser Award is the Individual Competition Award, where participants have been earning 379 00:28:57,830 --> 00:29:03,630 coins throughout the session for participation, completion of pre-classwork, and daily recap 380 00:29:03,630 --> 00:29:04,050 quizzes. 381 00:29:04,910 --> 00:29:11,210 The winner of the Fall 2025 Coin Chaser Award is Peggy Davis with the Germantown Performing 382 00:29:11,210 --> 00:29:11,790 Arts Center. 383 00:29:18,600 --> 00:29:23,060 Secondly, the Team Challenge Award is the Team Competition Award, where teams have 384 00:29:23,060 --> 00:29:25,820 been earning points through participation, engagement, 385 00:29:26,500 --> 00:29:28,400 and completion of hands-on activities. 386 00:29:29,140 --> 00:29:32,560 And today, teams participated in the ultimate team challenge. 387 00:29:33,260 --> 00:29:35,120 The day was infused with the reinforcement 388 00:29:35,120 --> 00:29:38,800 of the city's vision, mission, purpose, and value system 389 00:29:39,150 --> 00:29:42,900 and was composed of clues, riddles, activities, challenges, 390 00:29:43,300 --> 00:29:44,840 and most importantly, teamwork. 391 00:29:45,660 --> 00:29:49,260 The winner of the Fall 2025 Team Challenge Award 392 00:29:49,260 --> 00:29:50,260 was the blue team. 393 00:29:50,560 --> 00:29:51,440 The blue team could. 394 00:29:51,440 --> 00:29:53,840 Stand forward to raise your hands. 395 00:30:01,260 --> 00:30:04,360 Who I believe was in last place going into today, correct? 396 00:30:04,760 --> 00:30:07,080 They were, so you never give up. 397 00:30:07,500 --> 00:30:07,820 What a day. 398 00:30:09,380 --> 00:30:13,940 The graduating class was asked to submit nominees for the Leadership Award. 399 00:30:14,720 --> 00:30:19,700 This award honors a current class member who demonstrated the following attributes 400 00:30:19,700 --> 00:30:26,020 during the program. To have a positive attitude, accepting 100% responsibility, 401 00:30:26,020 --> 00:30:30,740 taking the initiative to learn and participating on all levels. 402 00:30:31,660 --> 00:30:36,780 This all-in attitude is vital to the growth and development of future leaders. 403 00:30:37,420 --> 00:30:41,860 Therefore, it is fitting that the award recipient should exemplify these traits. 404 00:30:42,900 --> 00:30:47,320 This class presented very thoughtful nominations of their fellow classmates, 405 00:30:47,700 --> 00:30:49,640 creating a tight race for the winner. 406 00:30:50,400 --> 00:30:54,820 We had eight participants that received nominations for this award. 407 00:30:55,580 --> 00:31:02,700 With two votes separating the top three and one point or one vote separating the top two. 408 00:31:03,340 --> 00:31:11,060 I am pleased to announce the leadership award winner for the fall lead class of 2025 is Mitchell Cross 409 00:31:11,060 --> 00:31:12,900 with the Germantown Fire Department. 410 00:31:27,960 --> 00:31:29,280 Congratulations, Mack. 411 00:31:35,820 --> 00:31:36,620 And that's all we have. 412 00:31:36,780 --> 00:31:37,580 Thank you very much. 413 00:31:37,580 --> 00:31:38,780 Thank you. 414 00:31:38,780 --> 00:31:39,220 Thank you. 415 00:31:39,220 --> 00:31:42,140 Director Jenkins, thank you for your leadership with the class. 416 00:31:42,380 --> 00:31:43,100 Class, congratulations. 417 00:31:43,620 --> 00:31:47,360 This is the first graduation I've been to where no one went whoop whoop when there was 418 00:31:47,360 --> 00:31:48,020 a name called. 419 00:31:48,500 --> 00:31:51,940 Everyone was in such great behavior or whatnot this evening. 420 00:31:52,440 --> 00:31:58,640 I know you had fun and you got to know each other better during this time and what 421 00:31:58,640 --> 00:32:05,220 a testament to this class that the leadership award was so closely contended. 422 00:32:05,220 --> 00:32:07,140 so we know this is an incredible group. 423 00:32:07,720 --> 00:32:10,000 Congratulations, and Mr. Isman, 424 00:32:10,060 --> 00:32:11,660 I don't think they have to stay for the whole meeting. 425 00:32:12,040 --> 00:32:12,620 Is that correct? 426 00:32:12,700 --> 00:32:14,560 I think they have officially graduated, Mayor. 427 00:32:14,760 --> 00:32:17,980 Okay, all right, so I think Jessica Comus 428 00:32:17,980 --> 00:32:19,080 would like to take some pictures 429 00:32:19,080 --> 00:32:21,100 out by the tree of the class real quick, 430 00:32:21,120 --> 00:32:22,860 so if you'd like to go out in People Street, 431 00:32:23,020 --> 00:32:23,660 that would be great. 432 00:32:24,640 --> 00:32:25,440 Congratulations again, 433 00:32:25,580 --> 00:32:28,000 and thank you so much for serving our community. 434 00:32:34,430 --> 00:32:37,150 That brings us to item eight on the agenda, 435 00:32:37,450 --> 00:32:38,270 the Consent Agenda. 436 00:32:38,270 --> 00:32:42,210 I will read the consent agenda into the record here in a moment. 437 00:32:42,410 --> 00:32:46,210 The consent agenda with the packet is presented to the board ahead of time. 438 00:32:46,350 --> 00:32:51,010 Any board member who would like to have an item pulled for a separate presentation can do so 439 00:32:51,010 --> 00:32:53,650 after I conclude reading it into the record. 440 00:32:54,270 --> 00:32:57,130 The consent agenda is not very long this evening. 441 00:32:57,590 --> 00:33:02,290 Only a few items, specifically item 8A, an agreement for purchase 442 00:33:02,290 --> 00:33:06,070 for telecommunication services with Comcast Business 443 00:33:06,070 --> 00:33:11,470 for approximately $135,000 as was mentioned earlier in setting and adopting the agenda. 444 00:33:12,010 --> 00:33:16,810 Item 8B has been deferred to the second meeting in January or thereafter 445 00:33:16,810 --> 00:33:20,390 and that was a purchase of ammunition for the police department. 446 00:33:21,090 --> 00:33:27,130 Item 8C has purchased for mobile data terminals with the company known as Bright for $84,000 447 00:33:27,130 --> 00:33:30,550 and that's for all the public safety first responders. 448 00:33:30,550 --> 00:33:37,590 Item 8D is Purchase for Police Vehicle Equipment of $137,000 with Motorola for GPD. 449 00:33:38,390 --> 00:33:43,970 And Item 8E is Resolution 25R10 Amendment to Cash Balance Pension Discount Rate, 450 00:33:44,270 --> 00:33:46,690 adjusting that rate from 5% to 6%. 451 00:33:46,690 --> 00:33:52,010 Are there any items that any Board Member would like to have pulled specifically for presentation this evening? 452 00:33:52,670 --> 00:33:53,790 Hearing no one come forward. 453 00:33:54,210 --> 00:33:58,930 Is there a motion to approve the December 8, 2025 Consent Agenda as Modified? 454 00:34:00,670 --> 00:34:05,690 The motion by Alderman Sanders, there's a second by Vice Mayor Gibson. 455 00:34:06,250 --> 00:34:07,850 Any discussion on the consent agenda? 456 00:34:08,510 --> 00:34:09,350 Clerk, please call the roll. 457 00:34:10,690 --> 00:34:11,690 Alderman Hicks. 458 00:34:12,070 --> 00:34:12,230 Yes. 459 00:34:12,550 --> 00:34:13,270 Alderman Ulicki. 460 00:34:13,570 --> 00:34:13,750 Yes. 461 00:34:14,010 --> 00:34:15,010 Alderman Solveggio. 462 00:34:15,290 --> 00:34:15,490 Yes. 463 00:34:15,830 --> 00:34:16,750 Alderman Sanders. 464 00:34:17,150 --> 00:34:17,310 Yes. 465 00:34:17,610 --> 00:34:18,370 Vice Mayor Gibson. 466 00:34:18,850 --> 00:34:19,050 Yes. 467 00:34:19,730 --> 00:34:21,410 The consent agenda has been adopted. 468 00:34:21,610 --> 00:34:25,550 Thank you, Board, for supporting these measures that the administration brought forward. 469 00:34:25,550 --> 00:34:29,930 board. Several of them are public safety related and it's very important for us to be able 470 00:34:29,930 --> 00:34:35,790 to make sure the community is safe and protected. We now move to the regular agenda this evening 471 00:34:35,790 --> 00:34:39,910 and before we move forward with that I would like to recognize school board member Scott 472 00:34:39,910 --> 00:34:43,770 Hendricks as in attendance this evening. Sorry I didn't recognize you earlier but glad 473 00:34:43,770 --> 00:34:48,870 to have you with us tonight. Thank you. Item 9 on the agenda is ordinance 2025-9 474 00:34:48,870 --> 00:34:55,550 And amendment to Chapter 19, Article 3, Section 19-121, Construction Permit Fee, Third and 475 00:34:55,550 --> 00:34:56,230 Final Reading. 476 00:34:56,790 --> 00:34:59,090 Director Allen, please come forward and make a presentation. 477 00:35:01,790 --> 00:35:02,590 Thank you, Mayor. 478 00:35:02,890 --> 00:35:03,650 And good evening, Board. 479 00:35:04,290 --> 00:35:09,730 The agenda item before you is to request the Board's approval of Ordinance 2025-9 480 00:35:10,070 --> 00:35:16,510 on Final Reading Amending Chapter 19, Article 3, Section 19-121. 481 00:35:16,510 --> 00:35:29,090 A review of the city's telecommunications ordinance revealed discrepancies in construction permit fee models for fiber optic installations between the city code and the adopted resolution on revenue. 482 00:35:29,750 --> 00:35:38,070 Specifically, ordinance section 19-121 establishes a permit fee equal to 1% of the estimated construction costs. 483 00:35:38,070 --> 00:35:42,910 while Resolution 23 R01 establishes a permit fee 484 00:35:42,910 --> 00:35:46,230 consisting of base fee plus an additional amount 485 00:35:46,230 --> 00:35:47,090 per linear foot. 486 00:35:48,130 --> 00:35:51,450 The proposed amendment eliminates the construction cost 487 00:35:51,450 --> 00:35:54,830 based fee calculation and instead authorizes 488 00:35:54,830 --> 00:35:57,410 the applicable permit fees to be set by resolution 489 00:35:57,830 --> 00:36:00,870 as a part of the city's comprehensive resolution 490 00:36:00,870 --> 00:36:01,570 on revenues. 491 00:36:02,390 --> 00:36:05,290 The revision fixes the conflict between the ordinance 492 00:36:05,290 --> 00:36:12,130 in the resolution on revenues makes the application of fees clearer and more consistent allows 493 00:36:12,130 --> 00:36:18,150 fees to be adjusted periodically by resolution when necessary. If approved, the construction 494 00:36:18,150 --> 00:36:24,130 permit fee for telecommunications installations will be determined by the current adopted 495 00:36:24,130 --> 00:36:28,850 resolution on revenues. This concludes my presentation this evening. I'd be happy 496 00:36:28,850 --> 00:36:30,430 to answer any questions you may have. 497 00:36:30,710 --> 00:36:34,970 Thank you, Director Allen, for your presentation this evening and your work on this item 498 00:36:34,970 --> 00:36:40,650 through all three readings. This time, I'll entertain a motion to approve Ordinance 2025-09 499 00:36:41,110 --> 00:36:47,470 on third and final reading revising Section 19-121 of Chapter 19 Article 3. Is there a 500 00:36:47,470 --> 00:36:47,710 motion? 501 00:36:48,290 --> 00:36:48,670 Move to approve. 502 00:36:48,750 --> 00:36:50,930 Motion by Alderman Salveggio. Is there a second? 503 00:36:52,010 --> 00:36:52,490 Second. 504 00:36:52,550 --> 00:36:58,030 Second by Alderman Ulicki. Any discussion on the item? Clerk, please call the roll. 505 00:36:59,330 --> 00:37:00,330 Alderman Ulicki. 506 00:37:00,630 --> 00:37:00,850 Yes. 507 00:37:01,190 --> 00:37:02,310 Alderman Salveggio. 508 00:37:02,570 --> 00:37:02,770 Yes. 509 00:37:03,070 --> 00:37:03,890 Alderman Sanders. 510 00:37:03,890 --> 00:37:04,510 Yes. 511 00:37:04,730 --> 00:37:05,650 Vice Mayor Gibson. 512 00:37:06,010 --> 00:37:06,170 Yes. 513 00:37:06,510 --> 00:37:07,150 Alderman Hicks. 514 00:37:07,410 --> 00:37:07,610 Yes. 515 00:37:08,510 --> 00:37:11,570 Ordnance has been changed and adopted and will go into effect. 516 00:37:11,710 --> 00:37:12,330 Thank you, Board. 517 00:37:12,970 --> 00:37:14,930 It takes us item 10 on the agenda this evening. 518 00:37:16,010 --> 00:37:21,870 Ordnance 2025-10, amendments to Chapter 3, alcoholic beverages, Article 3 and 4, second 519 00:37:21,870 --> 00:37:23,210 reading and public hearing. 520 00:37:23,690 --> 00:37:25,710 Clerk Betty, are you making the presentation this evening? 521 00:37:26,630 --> 00:37:28,990 Mayor, we're going to put Attorney Goodman to work this evening. 522 00:37:29,050 --> 00:37:29,470 Thank you. 523 00:37:29,710 --> 00:37:30,850 It's good to have you here. 524 00:37:30,850 --> 00:37:33,450 and we'll recognize that you're a scout leader as well. 525 00:37:33,990 --> 00:37:35,230 So as the scouts are here. 526 00:37:35,670 --> 00:37:36,850 Attorney Goodman, you're recognized. 527 00:37:37,310 --> 00:37:37,810 Thank you, Mayor. 528 00:37:38,450 --> 00:37:42,330 Mayor, these are amendments, mainly clarifications 529 00:37:42,330 --> 00:37:45,370 as well as making our beer and alcohol ordinances 530 00:37:45,370 --> 00:37:47,130 fully consistent with state law. 531 00:37:48,390 --> 00:37:51,890 These have come about with me working with Clerk Betty 532 00:37:51,890 --> 00:37:53,670 and also with Alderman Sanders, 533 00:37:54,030 --> 00:37:57,070 as well as just keeping abreast of state law 534 00:37:57,070 --> 00:37:57,570 on these matters. 535 00:37:57,730 --> 00:38:00,210 I'll run through very briefly what the gist 536 00:38:00,210 --> 00:38:08,790 of these involved. First is to remove from the beer ordinance the requirement that the 537 00:38:08,790 --> 00:38:15,450 applicants pay a sum for newspaper publication costs. Once upon a time there had been a 538 00:38:15,450 --> 00:38:22,850 thought that state law required newspaper publication, but recent cases over the last 539 00:38:22,850 --> 00:38:28,890 decade have indicated that's no longer necessarily required so long as publication is made 540 00:38:28,890 --> 00:38:32,010 on public bulletin boards as well as on websites, 541 00:38:32,650 --> 00:38:34,110 on a municipality's website. 542 00:38:34,370 --> 00:38:35,850 So that's what we'd be doing going forward. 543 00:38:36,690 --> 00:38:38,910 We've got another proposed change here 544 00:38:38,910 --> 00:38:42,750 with respect to background checks 545 00:38:42,750 --> 00:38:45,470 and sort of how far deep we would go 546 00:38:45,470 --> 00:38:47,670 with secondary owners of applicants. 547 00:38:48,130 --> 00:38:50,430 We've made a change here to make it 548 00:38:50,850 --> 00:38:52,870 so that with a publicly traded company, 549 00:38:53,570 --> 00:38:58,070 we would not be going real deep into all that ownership 550 00:38:58,070 --> 00:39:02,650 because frankly it would be an unbelievably onerous task with pretty much any publicly 551 00:39:02,650 --> 00:39:03,430 traded company. 552 00:39:05,990 --> 00:39:13,850 We have added that a beer applicant would have to provide a copy of their lease with 553 00:39:13,850 --> 00:39:19,690 any application just so that we would be sure, I think, you know, who all is involved 554 00:39:19,690 --> 00:39:22,590 and there's not some secondary owner that we're unaware of. 555 00:39:23,670 --> 00:39:26,850 Only a couple more. 556 00:39:29,440 --> 00:39:36,630 We have a proposed change for temporary beer permits that would allow the sale of beer 557 00:39:36,630 --> 00:39:37,530 on public property. 558 00:39:38,330 --> 00:39:44,030 This has a strengthening of the protections for the benefit of the city in terms of 559 00:39:44,030 --> 00:39:46,030 indemnity, insurance, et cetera. 560 00:39:47,730 --> 00:39:57,030 We, for beer, would be moving back on Sunday the time that beer can be sold from noon until 561 00:39:57,030 --> 00:40:05,250 10 a.m., which is consistent with the hours, which I'll get into momentarily, that liquor 562 00:40:05,250 --> 00:40:07,610 stores can be open now. 563 00:40:08,030 --> 00:40:12,130 Formerly, they had to be closed on Sunday, but now, per state law, they can open at 564 00:40:12,130 --> 00:40:13,230 10 a.m. on Sundays. 565 00:40:16,830 --> 00:40:22,670 And moving on to alcohol, we've made one change or two changes with respect to applications 566 00:40:24,310 --> 00:40:28,990 that applicants would have to disclose that they have a local manager with supervisory 567 00:40:28,990 --> 00:40:33,670 authority within 100 miles, and they would also have to provide a copy of a lease just 568 00:40:33,670 --> 00:40:34,550 like a beer applicant. 569 00:40:36,890 --> 00:40:42,490 Hours of sale, again, we've made those consistent entirely with state law, and we've 570 00:40:42,490 --> 00:40:50,050 We've also made it clear here that the hours of sale for liquor stores are identical to 571 00:40:50,050 --> 00:40:55,030 the hours of sale for wine in grocery stores, which is the gist of state law these days. 572 00:40:55,570 --> 00:41:04,270 And then there's one final point about this is contained in 3-81B4 of our current ordinance. 573 00:41:04,270 --> 00:41:11,970 It tracked what had been state law, which required by statute that applicants be citizens 574 00:41:11,970 --> 00:41:16,950 of the United States for no less than one year. 575 00:41:17,510 --> 00:41:23,730 The Attorney General opined in 2016 that that would violate the state and federal constitutions. 576 00:41:24,410 --> 00:41:28,150 So I would suggest that we remove that. 577 00:41:28,150 --> 00:41:36,590 But I think procedurally the appropriate mechanism would probably be a motion to approve this 578 00:41:36,590 --> 00:41:39,790 and move it to the third hearing subject to that one amendment. 579 00:41:40,730 --> 00:41:42,150 To conclude your presentation. 580 00:41:42,490 --> 00:41:42,690 Yes, sir. 581 00:41:42,690 --> 00:41:45,110 Thank you, Attorney Goodman, for your presentation this evening. 582 00:41:45,270 --> 00:41:45,830 We appreciate that. 583 00:41:45,870 --> 00:41:46,770 We appreciate all the work. 584 00:41:47,190 --> 00:41:51,990 I think there was a work session and I know Alderman Sanders and others have contributed 585 00:41:51,990 --> 00:41:54,410 to this work product as well, so thank you. 586 00:41:54,410 --> 00:41:57,290 This time I'll declare a public meeting now open. 587 00:41:57,390 --> 00:42:02,030 If there's anyone who'd like to come forward and speak on this particular item, please do so now. 588 00:42:02,610 --> 00:42:09,310 If there's anyone who'd like to speak either for or against this adjustment to the ordinances reflecting alcohol beverages, 589 00:42:09,650 --> 00:42:11,530 please come forward seeing no one come forward. 590 00:42:11,650 --> 00:42:15,970 That concludes the public hearing portion of this agenda item this evening. 591 00:42:15,970 --> 00:42:24,750 This time I will move to a motion to approve on second reading, ordinance 2025-10, amending 592 00:42:24,750 --> 00:42:37,310 chapter 3, alcoholic beverages, section 3-77, 3-81, 3-82 of article 3, and 3-113 and 3-119 593 00:42:37,310 --> 00:42:39,570 of article 4 of the municipal code. 594 00:42:39,670 --> 00:42:40,250 Is there a motion? 595 00:42:40,990 --> 00:42:41,750 Move to approve. 596 00:42:42,010 --> 00:42:43,490 It's a motion by Alderman Sanders. 597 00:42:43,990 --> 00:42:44,550 Is there a second? 598 00:42:45,130 --> 00:42:45,530 Second. 599 00:42:45,530 --> 00:42:50,870 second by Alderman Hicks any discussion on the matter you'd like to be 600 00:42:50,870 --> 00:42:55,830 recognized you're recognized thank you mayor as I said at first reading this is 601 00:42:55,830 --> 00:43:03,830 some well-needed changes that strengthens protections for the city and 602 00:43:04,630 --> 00:43:12,910 realigns or aligns parts of our ordinance with state law having said 603 00:43:12,910 --> 00:43:23,330 that I will make a formal motion to make an amendment on Section 381, Paragraph 4, and 604 00:43:23,330 --> 00:43:30,190 that motion would be to strike the current language in its entirety and replace it with 605 00:43:30,190 --> 00:43:35,210 the word reserved at the suggestion of the city attorney. 606 00:43:35,870 --> 00:43:43,650 It's been an amendment and I will say without objection, it is not objected to, the amendment 607 00:43:43,650 --> 00:43:45,830 is part of the motion now. 608 00:43:46,290 --> 00:43:53,130 For the discussion on the item, clerk, please call the roll on the motion as amended. 609 00:43:55,660 --> 00:43:56,600 Alderman Silvegio. 610 00:43:57,060 --> 00:43:57,220 Yes. 611 00:43:58,400 --> 00:43:59,340 Alderman Sanders. 612 00:43:59,780 --> 00:43:59,980 Yes. 613 00:44:00,360 --> 00:44:01,020 Vice Mayor Gibson. 614 00:44:01,560 --> 00:44:01,760 Yes. 615 00:44:02,200 --> 00:44:02,800 Alderman Hicks. 616 00:44:03,180 --> 00:44:03,380 Yes. 617 00:44:03,680 --> 00:44:04,300 Alderman Ulicki. 618 00:44:04,580 --> 00:44:04,820 Yes. 619 00:44:05,860 --> 00:44:09,820 Very well, the amended motion moves to third and final reading. 620 00:44:10,760 --> 00:44:17,580 We move now to Item 11 on the agenda, Resolution 25 R09, Debt Management Policy. 621 00:44:18,300 --> 00:44:20,340 Mr. Heisman, who will be making your presentation this evening? 622 00:44:20,680 --> 00:44:22,640 City's Finance Director, Adrienne Royals. 623 00:44:22,980 --> 00:44:23,880 Director, you're recognized. 624 00:44:25,560 --> 00:44:26,300 Thank you, Mayor. 625 00:44:31,730 --> 00:44:32,230 Thank you, Board. 626 00:44:32,550 --> 00:44:39,030 The purpose of this agenda item is to approve Resolution 25 R9, adopting an update 627 00:44:39,030 --> 00:44:44,670 state to the city's debt management policy. These updates align with the Tennessee Comptroller's 628 00:44:44,670 --> 00:44:50,250 requirements and reflect best practices in the industry. In accordance with the Tennessee 629 00:44:50,250 --> 00:44:57,430 State Funding Board guidelines, which were adopted in 2010, it requires all local governments 630 00:44:57,430 --> 00:44:59,970 in Tennessee to adopt and ma... 631 00:45:00,000 --> 00:45:06,040 I maintain a written debt management policy that provides a comprehensive framework to issuing 632 00:45:06,040 --> 00:45:12,520 and managing debt. The city of Germantown's policy was written and adopted in 2011 and 633 00:45:12,520 --> 00:45:20,220 amended in 2015. So as part as the city's commitment to financial stewardship and long-range strategic 634 00:45:20,220 --> 00:45:26,620 planning, the city began reviewing the debt management policy and updating the existing 635 00:45:26,620 --> 00:45:32,640 policy to current practices and compliance with state law and professional standards. 636 00:45:33,240 --> 00:45:39,680 The key updates that go along with this debt management are the debt metrics. 637 00:45:40,660 --> 00:45:45,800 I will talk about it a little bit more in a minute, but the policy centers around updating 638 00:45:45,800 --> 00:45:50,540 the debt metrics, which is basically the limitations that the city can borrow. 639 00:45:50,540 --> 00:45:57,320 staff work with PFM, which is the city's municipal advisor, to complete a comprehensive 640 00:45:57,320 --> 00:46:04,020 review of the debt management policy and to evaluate the city's financial positions against 641 00:46:04,620 --> 00:46:11,760 the updated rating agencies of Moody's and S&P and their criteria change since the 642 00:46:11,760 --> 00:46:14,880 city had last gone out for a bond issue in 21. 643 00:46:14,880 --> 00:46:25,260 It was paramount that this revision and update to the new rating agency methodologies would 644 00:46:25,260 --> 00:46:31,920 consider the city's AAA bond rating and not affect or hurt the possibility of losing 645 00:46:31,920 --> 00:46:33,260 the AAA bond rating. 646 00:46:33,820 --> 00:46:39,400 The city also looked at peer cities to make sure that we had a comparison of similar 647 00:46:39,400 --> 00:46:42,920 tax-structured cities that also had a AAA rating. 648 00:46:42,920 --> 00:46:51,020 And those proposed results or review and results that happen for the changes are on page 2 649 00:46:51,560 --> 00:46:58,060 of the agenda item and also on Roman numeral 7 of the actual debt management policy. 650 00:46:58,920 --> 00:47:01,240 I'm going to switch over. 651 00:47:03,020 --> 00:47:10,200 So the updates to the debt metrics, the first one is the net debt to governmental fund expenditures 652 00:47:10,200 --> 00:47:16,040 that was less than 12 percent, that proposed item is to be removed. 653 00:47:16,300 --> 00:47:22,960 It doesn't really address the practicality of the consideration of affordability. 654 00:47:23,580 --> 00:47:26,960 So governmental items are beyond just the general fund 655 00:47:26,960 --> 00:47:30,880 and also include special revenue funds and the CIP. 656 00:47:31,320 --> 00:47:35,200 So if I was to give an example of saying, and these are just example numbers, 657 00:47:35,200 --> 00:47:40,140 If the general fund's total expenditures were 100 million, 658 00:47:40,840 --> 00:47:45,140 we would also have to include the special revenue funds as well 659 00:47:45,140 --> 00:47:49,960 and say they were also 100 million, which includes GMSD's expenditures, 660 00:47:50,360 --> 00:47:54,680 State Street Aid, Pickering and Art Program. 661 00:47:55,080 --> 00:47:57,280 All of those expenditures would be included. 662 00:47:57,520 --> 00:47:59,360 And we'll say that's also 100 million. 663 00:47:59,740 --> 00:48:03,840 And then you would also have to include the expenditures of the CIP fund. 664 00:48:03,840 --> 00:48:06,520 And as just an example, say it was 50 million. 665 00:48:07,060 --> 00:48:11,640 So instead of the 12% being evaluated to what the general fund could afford, 666 00:48:12,200 --> 00:48:17,860 it would instead be 100 million, it would be a 250 million evaluation to the 12%. 667 00:48:17,860 --> 00:48:21,720 That doesn't really speak to the city's practices of affordability 668 00:48:21,720 --> 00:48:29,780 since it is the general fund that pays through taxing, property tax, the actual debt service. 669 00:48:29,780 --> 00:48:36,920 So we thought it was appropriate to remove that item and replace it with debt service to general fund expenditures. 670 00:48:37,460 --> 00:48:39,920 We kept that at the same 12%. 671 00:48:39,920 --> 00:48:47,960 We also got that from the evaluation of the peer cities that we looked at who also had a range of 10% to 12%. 672 00:48:48,700 --> 00:48:54,020 The next one down is the net debt service to general fund expenditures. 673 00:48:54,020 --> 00:49:09,240 If you'll notice that several of these items are moving from debt service to net debt, that actually speaks to having some consideration or an exception for self-sustaining debt. 674 00:49:09,520 --> 00:49:22,220 So for the sake of argument, if the utility fund or GAC, the athletic club wanted to do debt and they could support that debt, it would not count against the general fund. 675 00:49:22,220 --> 00:49:24,920 The general fund will never go over 12%. 676 00:49:24,920 --> 00:49:28,260 However, if there was self-supporting debt, 677 00:49:28,680 --> 00:49:31,680 then the general fund would go up to 15%, 678 00:49:31,680 --> 00:49:35,420 knowing that those revenues would pay that additional 3%. 679 00:49:36,420 --> 00:49:41,200 The next one is direct debt to appraise property values. 680 00:49:41,540 --> 00:49:43,340 We changed the name to net debt, 681 00:49:43,500 --> 00:49:46,520 but left it at the 1.5%. 682 00:49:46,520 --> 00:49:48,940 That is not a limiting metrics for us. 683 00:49:48,940 --> 00:49:52,280 The next one is direct debt per capita. 684 00:49:52,880 --> 00:49:57,700 We renamed that to also net debt, but this is one that we also moved up. 685 00:49:57,880 --> 00:50:05,740 Currently it is at $2,000 and moving it to $2,500. 686 00:50:06,320 --> 00:50:13,120 So when we did the review and looked at the criteria, S&P actually had this metric out. 687 00:50:13,120 --> 00:50:19,480 We had it in and now they have come back around to put it back into their evaluation process. 688 00:50:19,860 --> 00:50:27,880 When we, excuse me, when PFM did the evaluation, we actually score at a level three in this metric 689 00:50:27,880 --> 00:50:30,780 and the range is 1500 to 2500. 690 00:50:31,140 --> 00:50:37,660 We understood by moving from 2000 to 25, it would not change our score with S&P 691 00:50:37,660 --> 00:50:40,460 and would still remain in the level three. 692 00:50:40,460 --> 00:50:45,260 The final one is the per capita debt to per capita income. 693 00:50:45,680 --> 00:50:47,000 We went ahead and removed this. 694 00:50:47,040 --> 00:50:51,200 We know it's an outdated metric that is not used by either rating agency. 695 00:50:53,540 --> 00:51:01,580 So some of the other items that we also did was, again, just being clarifying a little bit, 696 00:51:01,920 --> 00:51:07,760 most of the measures moved from direct debt to net debt to accommodate for that self-supporting. 697 00:51:07,760 --> 00:51:15,460 Also, these updates would allow an estimated debt capacity of $82.6 million, where we currently 698 00:51:15,460 --> 00:51:18,040 are, and move to $100 million. 699 00:51:18,580 --> 00:51:22,540 This is mainly for the general fund and the general fund's capacity. 700 00:51:23,280 --> 00:51:28,460 Also, we made some technical updates in the red line that have to do with the debt 701 00:51:28,460 --> 00:51:33,060 coverage requirement for those enterprise that would be going out for debt. 702 00:51:33,060 --> 00:51:37,760 And we also made some state law changes and removed some outdated language. 703 00:51:38,420 --> 00:51:41,320 The process for this review began in July. 704 00:51:41,920 --> 00:51:47,480 We met with PFM to discuss what the changes to the rating agency criteria had happened. 705 00:51:47,740 --> 00:51:53,480 And then we also put some parameters around the review talking to PFM of we don't want 706 00:51:53,480 --> 00:51:56,700 to do anything that would jeopardize the AAA rating. 707 00:51:56,700 --> 00:52:05,360 We then pulled together a subcommittee of the FAC in July and PFM came and gave a presentation 708 00:52:05,360 --> 00:52:10,620 on the process and the review process that we would do and the methodology that we would 709 00:52:10,620 --> 00:52:11,080 follow. 710 00:52:11,600 --> 00:52:19,040 Then in September, we met with the subcommittee of the Financial Advisory Commission and 711 00:52:19,040 --> 00:52:24,480 gave them the updated metrics and the suggestions that we were making to the policy. 712 00:52:24,480 --> 00:52:31,940 At that time, they recommended that we move it along to the full review of the FAC. 713 00:52:32,820 --> 00:52:38,680 And at that point, I believe it was October 6th, it was a unanimous vote by the FAC to 714 00:52:38,680 --> 00:52:42,880 move this and recommend it for approval to the BMA. 715 00:52:43,540 --> 00:52:49,240 I do want to say on that subcommittee we had a school board member who was represented 716 00:52:49,240 --> 00:52:51,180 on that along with a parent. 717 00:52:51,180 --> 00:52:56,180 At the same time, the review process was going on with the FAC. 718 00:52:56,820 --> 00:53:02,920 We were also updating the joint board, the three work sessions that the board, the BMA, 719 00:53:03,140 --> 00:53:06,060 had along with the Board of Education. 720 00:53:06,660 --> 00:53:13,460 And finally, on that last meeting in November, PFM also gave a presentation of how we went 721 00:53:13,460 --> 00:53:18,140 through the review process, the methodology, and where we have ultimately ended up. 722 00:53:18,140 --> 00:53:24,720 But Mayor, I do want to say that this, while we are adjusting the metrics and the capacity 723 00:53:24,720 --> 00:53:30,280 limits, it does not change the process for actually incurring and issuing debt. 724 00:53:30,700 --> 00:53:34,220 We would still go through the three reading process related to the budget. 725 00:53:34,500 --> 00:53:41,540 And then we also have three resolutions around initial authorizing resolution and 726 00:53:41,540 --> 00:53:44,060 authorizing resolution and the award. 727 00:53:44,060 --> 00:53:46,080 Mayor, that's my presentation. 728 00:53:46,580 --> 00:53:49,340 I'm here, and Lauren Lowe from PFM is also here. 729 00:53:49,640 --> 00:53:52,200 Thank you, Director Royals, for your presentation this evening 730 00:53:52,200 --> 00:53:55,200 and all the work over the last six or so months. 731 00:53:55,860 --> 00:54:01,980 This time, I'll entertain a motion to approve Resolution 25R09, 732 00:54:02,300 --> 00:54:05,180 adopting updates to the city's debt management policy. 733 00:54:05,300 --> 00:54:05,820 Is there a motion? 734 00:54:06,020 --> 00:54:06,620 Move to approve. 735 00:54:06,740 --> 00:54:08,260 The motion by Alderman Ullicke. 736 00:54:08,320 --> 00:54:08,980 Is there a second? 737 00:54:09,260 --> 00:54:09,600 Second. 738 00:54:10,100 --> 00:54:11,780 The second by Alderman Salvaggio. 739 00:54:12,060 --> 00:54:12,780 Alderman Ullicke, 740 00:54:12,780 --> 00:54:16,360 would you like to be recognized sir? You're recognized. I want to start with 741 00:54:16,360 --> 00:54:24,460 saying thank you to the FAC, to our friends at the school board, and to our 742 00:54:24,460 --> 00:54:28,860 parent who was involved on this commission as well. A lot of work went 743 00:54:28,860 --> 00:54:34,060 into this and I'm very grateful for the efforts that have been done by that 744 00:54:34,060 --> 00:54:38,240 team and by this board through the multiple work sessions, the joint 745 00:54:38,240 --> 00:54:44,900 session with the school board, very thorough review. That said, it's been a very public 746 00:54:44,900 --> 00:54:51,060 process. There have been public notice to all of these meetings. But at the same time, 747 00:54:51,320 --> 00:54:55,380 I understand from conversations with staff that there are some additional questions 748 00:54:55,380 --> 00:54:59,720 from some of my colleagues related to not necessarily the policies and changes, but 749 00:55:00,310 --> 00:55:05,600 some of the red lines and the technical changes going on for some of the housekeeping 750 00:55:05,600 --> 00:55:10,960 in this. So with that in mind, I would like to table this until the January 26 751 00:55:10,960 --> 00:55:15,780 meeting or before if that works for staff, but at least till the January 26 to 752 00:55:16,340 --> 00:55:20,420 give that opportunity for my colleagues to finish their review and deal with any 753 00:55:20,420 --> 00:55:24,300 of the technical red linings that they might have right now. Thank you Alderman 754 00:55:24,300 --> 00:55:27,660 and just for the record for those in attendance, you are the Alderman 755 00:55:27,660 --> 00:55:31,540 Liaison to Financial Advisory Commission and all things that are related to 756 00:55:31,540 --> 00:55:37,820 budget as well. Administration has no objection to your proposal. Does anyone 757 00:55:37,820 --> 00:55:44,660 have objection to that? Come back to us 126. We can also schedule a work 758 00:55:44,660 --> 00:55:50,920 session if board members would like prior to the 126 meeting date and we 759 00:55:50,920 --> 00:55:55,540 can accommodate that as well. Hearing no objection, we'll let that stand as 760 00:55:55,540 --> 00:56:04,560 Pat. It does not take a formal vote, but we will in essence defer item 11. Let me make 761 00:56:04,560 --> 00:56:13,440 sure I got that part right. Item 11, Resolution 2425R09, adopting updates to the city's debt 762 00:56:13,440 --> 00:56:21,480 management policy will be deferred until 12626, and that was brought forward by Alderman 763 00:56:21,480 --> 00:56:28,640 Yuliki without objection so that does stand pat so thank you and we'll get 764 00:56:28,640 --> 00:56:33,580 that work done as well and whatever the board needs between now and the 26th 765 00:56:33,580 --> 00:56:38,200 we'll accommodate that as well and I was a look to our consultant as well so 766 00:56:38,200 --> 00:56:42,100 thank you we've reached the conclusion of our meeting this evening I would be 767 00:56:42,100 --> 00:56:47,560 remiss if I did not take a moment to brag about our friends of the farm 768 00:56:47,560 --> 00:56:52,780 Bobby Lanier Farm Park and the Parks and Recreation Commission, lights on the farm. 769 00:56:52,860 --> 00:56:56,280 There have been many activities during the holidays, but lights on the farm occurred 770 00:56:56,280 --> 00:57:02,340 over the weekend and was attended by close to a thousand people, many of those young 771 00:57:02,340 --> 00:57:03,480 families with children. 772 00:57:04,160 --> 00:57:06,520 And so, Vice Mayor, I'd just like to say thank you. 773 00:57:06,800 --> 00:57:11,780 You are the liaison to Parks and Rec and also have a lot to do with the friends 774 00:57:11,780 --> 00:57:13,240 of the Farm Park as well. 775 00:57:13,240 --> 00:57:17,120 They really, not to play a pun on the lights, 776 00:57:17,220 --> 00:57:19,880 but they really shined over the weekend. 777 00:57:20,180 --> 00:57:21,680 So thank you so much. 778 00:57:21,920 --> 00:57:25,360 I'd also like to thank our officers this evening 779 00:57:25,360 --> 00:57:28,020 for being here, our Boy Scout troop as well, 780 00:57:28,520 --> 00:57:31,500 our GMTV producer as well. 781 00:57:32,140 --> 00:57:33,160 And we have no more meetings. 782 00:57:33,540 --> 00:57:34,700 We have a special called meeting 783 00:57:35,140 --> 00:57:36,940 and the public is welcome to come to that. 784 00:57:37,000 --> 00:57:39,240 It's an appointment of boards and commission members, 785 00:57:39,400 --> 00:57:41,960 but we have no other regularly scheduled meeting 786 00:57:41,960 --> 00:57:48,200 through the end of this year. So, Germantown, we wish you the best holiday greetings. Happy 787 00:57:48,200 --> 00:57:53,980 holidays, Merry Christmas, and a happy and healthy New Year. We are adjourned until literally 788 00:57:53,980 --> 00:57:55,860 next year. Have a great week, Germantown.