DA Cody Wamp and County Commission Chair Jeff Everol were acknowledged.
2. Ordinances on Final Reading
Items 7A & 7B: Approved together.
Closing and abandoning rights-of-way at the 5100 block of Strickland Circle and 400 block of East 16th Street under certain conditions.
3. Resolutions
Items 9A-D: Approved as a package.
9A: Authorization for Brainerd Mission Cemetery to install a fence encroaching on city property.
9B: Change order for the fire training tower contract, adding propane equipment ($1.47 million total).
9C & 9D: Funding for Head Start and Early Head Start programs for a total of 187 children through local child care providers.
4. Appointment of New Police Chief
Jonathan Chambers was confirmed as the new Chief of Police.
Councilwoman Doley led the nomination, praising his integrity.
Chambers delivered a heartfelt acceptance speech, highlighting his career growth and commitment to the community.
5. Appointment of Public Works Administrator
Jeremy Wood was confirmed as the new Public Works Administrator.
6. Purchasing Items
Three purchases were approved, including the acquisition of two knuckle boom trucks and contract price increases for technology services and concrete supplies.
7. Retirement of Interim Police Chief
Chief Summers was recognized for his service as interim police chief, with his retirement noted for later in the week.
8. Settlement Announcement
A settlement of $78,000 was announced for a motor vehicle accident involving the city.
9. Public Comments
Josh Bradam from Greater Chattanooga Realtors discussed housing statistics and upcoming fundraising events for Habitat for Humanity.
Bonny Bell, a self-described homeless journalist, expressed concerns about racial injustice in the city.
10. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned following the public comment session.
