City Council Regular Meeting Monday, January 05, 2026 05:00 PM Jefferson City Municipal Building

1.Call to Order

Opening Prayer

Pledge of Allegiance

2.Roll Call

3.Approval of Minutes from Previous Meetings

1. a.Minutes from December 1, 2025 Meeting

• Minutes 12-1-25.pdf (0.06 MB)

4.Citizen Comments (Citizens should state their name, address, and limit comments to five minutes.)

5.Communications from the Mayor

6.Reports from Committees, Council Members, and other Officers

1. a.Building/Codes/Planning Department Monthly Report.  Receive a report from Jeff Houston, Building Inspector, concerning a summary of the department's activity for December 2025.

• Building and Codes Monthly Report Dec 2025.pdf (0.17 MB)

2. b.Fire Department Monthly Report.  Receive a report from Lee Turner, Fire Chief, concerning a summary of the department's activity for December 2025.

• Fire Dept Monthly Activity Report Dec 2025.pdf (0.30 MB)

3. c.Parks and Recreation Monthly Report.  Receive a report from Kevin Bolden, Parks & Recreation Director, concerning a summary of the department's activity of December 2025.

• Parks and Recreation Monthly Report Dec 2025.pdf (0.05 MB)

4. d.Police Department/City Court Monthly Report.  Receive a report from Andy Dossett, Police Chief, concerning a summary of the department's activity for December 2025.

• Police Dept Monthly Report 2025-12.pdf (0.24 MB)

5. e.Public Works Monthly Report.  Receive a report from Porter Massengill, Public Works Director, concerning a summary of the department's activity for December 2025.

• Public Works Report Dec 2025.pdf (0.22 MB)

6. f.City Manager Monthly Report.  Receive a report from James Gallup, City Manager, concerning a summary of his activity for December 2025.

• City Manager Report - 20260105.pdf (2.17 MB)

7.Appointments

1. a.Appoint Sherman Hannah, Bryan Miller, and Mindy Williams to the P.A.R.A.D.E. Committee by Council appointment for a two-year term.

2. b.Appoint Jeff Chitwood to the Regional Planning Commission by Mayoral appointment for a five-year term.  

3. c.Appoint Ken Morton to the Adjustment and Appeals Board by Mayoral appointment with Council confirmation for a three-year term.

4. d.Appoint Angie France and Spencer Gatlin to the Beautification Board and Tree Committee by Council appointment for a three-year term.

8.Acceptance of Bids/Professional Services/Leases/Grants

1. a.Approve Interlocal Agreement between Jefferson County & City for the Mossy Creek WVA Rehab Project

• Mossy Creek Park Interlocal Agreement 12.29.25 SDD (1).pdf (0.03 MB)

2. b.Approve Change Orders #4 and #6 for Fire Station #2 

• ITEM-Fire Dept-Change Orders for Station 2.pdf (0.08 MB)
• Change Order #4 Signed.pdf (0.42 MB)
• Change Order #6 Signed.pdf (0.38 MB)

9.Old Business

1. a.Approve on Second Reading Ordinance 2025-07 Amending the Jefferson City Municipal Code to Provide that the Utility Shall Not Be Obligated to Make Adjustments of Any Bills Not Contested Within Sixty (60) Days from the Billing Date

• Ordinance 2025-07 Water Bill Adjustments Time Limit.pdf (0.08 MB)

2. b.Approve on Second Reading Ordinance 2025-08 Lowering the Speed Limit Along Cora Road Within the City Limits of Jefferson City 

• Ordinance 2025-08 Lower Speed Limit on Cora Road.pdf (0.85 MB)

10.New Business

1. a.Approve on First Reading Ordinance 2026-01 An Ordinance Amending the Operating Budget for the FY 2025-26

• ORD26-01 (budget amendment).pdf (0.01 MB)
• BUDAMENDMENT FY 25-26 (December 2025).pdf (0.01 MB)

2. b.Approve Resolution 2026-01 Authorizing the City Manager and Staff to Explore a partnership with Carson-Newman University's Office of Intercollegiate Recreational Sports for the Establishment of an Archery Facility on Public Property

• Resolution 2026-01 Resolution for Archery Program.pdf (0.11 MB)

11.Adjourn