Mulberry — Special Called Meeting, March 31, 2025
These official minutes cover the March 31, 2025, Special Called Meeting of the Mulberry City Council. Key actions included adopting Ordinance # 2025-03-139 regarding Municipal Court failure to appear penalties, amending the alcohol license moratorium, and approving the City Clerk's contract. The Council also postponed a vote on the Procurement Policy to April 17, 2025, and held a first reading for residential architectural standards.
Topics
- procedural
- contracts
- zoning
- finance
- public_safety
Actions
Consideration of Meeting Agenda
approved · Vote: 5-0 · Motion: Michael Coker · Second: Michael Rudnick
Mayor Michael Coker made a motion to amend the agenda to remove E, F, H since they did not appear on the Public Notice... The Motion passed 5-0 Mayor Michael Coker made a motion to adopt as amended. Mayor Pro Tempore Michael Rudnick seconded the motion. The Motion passed 5-0
ORDINANCE # 2025-03-139 — Second Read of an Ordinance to Provide for Penalties for Failure to Appear to a Summons to Municipal Court
approved · Vote: 5-0 · Motion: Michael Rudnick · Second: Doug Ingram
Mayor Pro Tempore Michael Rudnick made a motion to adopt the Ordinance. Councilmember Doug Ingram seconded the motion. The Motion passed 5-0
Discussion of Council Policy Manual
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Interim City Manager Jamieson Palmer presented the concept of a Council Policy Manual to outline internal procedures. The Council discussed changing the name to 'City Policy Manual', the timeline, name, particular sections to be added, and the process of addition and amendment.
Consideration of Procurement Policy
tabled · Vote: 5-0 · Motion: Michael Rudnick · Second: Tim Sullivan
Mayor Pro Tempore Michael Rudnick made a motion to postpone the vote April 17th. Councilmember Tim Sullivan seconded the motion. The Motion passed 5-0
Resolution # 2025-03-33 — Resolution Amending the Moratorium Adopted January 3, 2025, for Alcohol Licenses
approved · Vote: 5-0 · Motion: Michael Rudnick · Second: Doug Ingram
Mayor Pro Tempore Michael Rudnick made a motion to adopt the Resolution. Councilmember Doug Ingram seconded the motion. The Motion passed 5-0
Consideration of Contract for City Clerk
approved · Vote: 5-0 · Motion: Michael Coker · Second: Doug Ingram
Mayor Michael Coker made a motion to adopt the contract as amended. Councilmember Doug Ingram seconded the motion. The Motion passed 5-0
Discussion Regarding Fees for Occupational Taxes
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Interim City Manager Jamieson Palmer discussed the Occupational Tax tier system, and how it affects the citizens.
ORDINANCE # 2025-03-140 — First Read of an Ordinance to Adopt Revisions to The Unified Development Ordinance for the City to Establish Architectural Standards for Residential Uses
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Second Read and Public Hearing is set for April 24, 2025: Ms. Sarah McQuade read the Ordinance and explained that the draft ordinance strengthens architectural and design requirements for residential construction.
Executive Session for Pending Litigation, Personnel, and Real Estate Matters
approved · Vote: 5-0 · Motion: Michael Coker · Second: Doug Ingram
Mayor Michael Coker made a motion to move into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing Pending Litigation, Personnel Matters, and Real Estate Matters. Councilmember Doug Ingram seconded the motion. The Motion passed 5-0.
Sources
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