Remarks by Casey Middlebrooks, PhD
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“We will proceed. If everyone will please stand for the invocation led by Councillor Derek Murphy and remain standing as Councillor Schultz leads us in the Pledge of Allegiance.”
“Mr. Mayor, I will turn the meeting over to you, sir.”
“Everyone received a copy of tonight's agenda. Do I have a motion for adoption?”
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“Second. I have a motion and a second. All in favor say aye. Aye. Those opposed? The ayes have it. Moving on to the regular agenda, resolution number 900926.”
“I have a motion and a second. Are there comments by the council? Yes, Mr. President.”
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“Second. I have a motion and a second. Comments or questions from council on this?”
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“Sir, if you will, can you elaborate on the delay of the 44 days. So I understand geotechnical surveys were done and then we hit a pocket of rock and that it was just really unforeseen. No fault of anyone or the process.”
“That helps me understand the 44 days that we keep referencing.”
“Any other comments from council? Any from the public? Hearing none, all in favor say aye. Aye. Those opposed? The ayes have it. Thank you. Moving on to resolution number 901226.”
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“I don't think anyone likes the price tag on this house, but we do understand the cost that comes with commercial construction. I do believe this will be a great community asset. Looking forward to lots of birthday parties, retirement parties, showers, you name it. It's there for the public to use. It's been an eyesore for too long now, in my opinion. So I will be quiet and ask for any other comments or questions from council.”
“Other comments or questions from council? Any from the public? Hearing none, all in favor say aye. Aye. Those opposed?”
“I have a motion and a second. This is a public hearing, so we will open up the public hearing. Any comments or questions from council? Any from the audience? Hearing none, we will close the public hearing and ask the clerk to call the roll, please.”
“Aye. With six ayes, the ordinance is adopted. Moving on to ordinance number 262715.”
“I have a motion and a second. This is also a public hearing, so we will open the floor. Comments or questions from counsel? Comments or questions from the public? Hearing none, we will close the public hearing and ask the clerk to call the roll, please.”
“Aye. With six ayes, the ordinance is adopted. Moving on to a public hearing for... See resolution 901826 and 901926.”
“This is a public hearing. Any comments or questions from council? Any from the audience? Hearing none, we will close the public hearing. All in favor say aye. Aye. All opposed? The ayes have it. Next, our first readings, no actions we'll be taking at this meeting. First up is ordinance number 262716.”
“Very good. That brings us to the end of our business portion. Before we move on to council comments, I do want to recognize Shelby County Commissioner Josh Siss with us. Nice to have you, Commissioner. Any comments from council tonight? Hearing none, Mr. Mayor? All good. Very well, we're adjourned.”
“We will call this meeting to order. Ask the clerk to call the roll, please.”
“Here. With everyone present, we have quorum to start. If everyone would please rise for the invocation led by the city clerk, and I believe we have Troop 367 from River Chase. If you guys want to come down and right after the invocation, if you'll lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance and then tell us a little bit about yourselves. Thank you. Dear Father, we just thank you for your grace and goodness.”
“At this point, I will turn the meeting over to Mayor Durzis. Thank you.”
“Thank you, Mayor. Before we move on to the adoption of the agenda, I want to recognize former Council Member Joe Reeves in the audience and retired Fire Chief Chief Wingate back there, hiding back there. So good to see y'all. Everyone received a copy of tonight's agenda. Do I have a motion for an adoption?”