Remarks by Ernest Sumrall
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“Let's pray. Father God, we thank you so much for this day, for the safety of our families. Lord, that we live in a place that has safety. Lord, we ask in Jesus' name that you be with each and every one who is here tonight. Bless them, Father. Bless their families. Guide us, Lord, and let a light be lit unto our feet. And guide us to help you, Father, and all of our neighbors. In precious name of Jesus, we pray. Amen.”
City Council · Sep 23, 2026
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“Sorry, can you have it remember the IP address so that when someone speaks to it, it remembers past inquiries and can build on that?”
City Council · Sep 23, 2026
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“Yeah. Sir, when you were asked who your clients would be competing with, you mentioned the Crowne Plaza. The question I have for you is this. I believe the Crowne Plaza has several thousand square feet of meeting space. Beautiful looking hotel. The pictures are nice. Are there going to be any facilities? Is there going to be a restaurant there? Is there going to be any meeting space there?”
City Council · Sep 23, 2026
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“I'm asking not because I don't think we need hotels, but I think that we do need more meeting spaces. We have, in my opinion, we have the opportunity to bring people into our community, not to go to other communities and do things. But we have a huge medical center here, and there should possibly be other things that happen that bring people into our community. And I'm just, personally, and it's kind of selfish for my community, I'd like to see larger meeting spaces.”
City Council · Sep 23, 2026
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“But the aggregate of the projects that we're approving and the limited amount of space that we have should ultimately provide that for our community.”
City Council · Sep 23, 2026
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“We're not going to offset OTC up here, but we have some brilliant minds in our community with a lot of experience and a lot to share. Again, I'm very selfish for the success of our community. I'm just curious. 2,000 square feet is okay, and I guess 420 beds, that's probably about right, but I was just curious. Thank you.”
City Council · Sep 23, 2026
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“Got it. How fast can you guys put this into service?”
City Council · Sep 23, 2026
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“It's David, right? What? Your name's David? David, yes. What can we do to clear obstacles? How can we help?”
City Council · Sep 23, 2026
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“Can you just speak in one sentence plainly what you would like that addendum to say? in order to release the SGP?”
City Council · Sep 23, 2026
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“I apologize for the miss, but we already have that.”
City Council · Sep 23, 2026
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“I mean specific to this property. Have we already discussed this? Okay. Thank you. Thanks for your question. Thank you. Yeah, because this was just about news.”
City Council · Sep 23, 2026
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Not quoted here: it may name a member of the public. Hear it at the meeting.
City Council · Sep 23, 2026
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“Thank you very much. What are you guys planning to do with your other properties?”
City Council · Sep 23, 2026
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“Forgive me, I'm not familiar with this. What do you mean by fully extended stay versus extended stay? What's the difference?”
City Council · Sep 23, 2026
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“If you don't mind my asking, what is your average rate right now?”
City Council · Sep 23, 2026
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“Okay. And then if they take your clients, you said families was a hope, but if they take your clients, who are they taking?”
City Council · Sep 23, 2026
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“Yes, sir. You said if they compete with you, and you begin, because when you began speaking, you spoke from a position of a business owner trying to be careful with what he's doing, and I understand that. But if they're taking your clients, who are they taking? Who is visiting?”
City Council · Sep 23, 2026
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“So if you guys build a state bridge, you said five minutes away, are you affecting the market as well?”
City Council · Sep 23, 2026
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“So if you guys build a state bridge five minutes away, are you also affecting the market?”
City Council · Sep 23, 2026
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“Thank you, man. I appreciate it. I've been to your facility. Enjoyed my time there. It's nice. Do you guys still have breakfast here? We do. We have breakfast, yes, sir. Part of the hotel or part of the room next morning?”
City Council · Sep 23, 2026
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“I like your outside, Miranda. That's kind of nice. I appreciate it. Thank you. Okay, so TIBC, you guys have a license, obviously. I've had wine at your place. You're saying the guys next door won't be able to or possibly?”
City Council · Sep 23, 2026
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“So you guys use juice rather than wine? So T-A-B-C, what do you have to do? Juice. All right, fair. Okay, thank you very much. Thanks, guys. Do you guys have any comments on the potential hotel?”
City Council · Sep 23, 2026
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“Of there not being one or of there being one?”
City Council · Sep 23, 2026
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“Thank you, Mayor. I do have something really brief that I want to share. our residents and our neighbors tonight it doesn't require any action from the council i just want to say it publicly we're we're in a a very seasoned neighborhood over in the valley and we have a lot of residents who've been there a long time they watch their kids grow their grandkids grow there's a there are a lot of people today they don't just don't have a lot of contact with their families we've my family has lived on our street for less than seven years We've enjoyed living there. But on my street, three of my…”
City Council · Sep 23, 2026
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“Let's pray. Father God, we thank you so much for the opportunity to come before you. and to take care of our neighbors, and to do what we can the best for our city and for our community. Be with us, Lord. Guide us. Be our primary partner in all that we do. In Christ's name, amen.”
City Council · Aug 26, 2026