Council Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Derrick Community Center – 16 Depot Street
6:30 PM
1. Call to Order & Welcome
The meeting was called to order at approximately 6:31 p.m. at The Derrick Community Center. The Mayor welcomed those in attendance. Present for the meeting were Mayor Jana Jayroe, Council Members Marty Frick, Hannah Huffstetler, Lane Attaway and Jillian Long.
2. Invocation
An invocation was delivered by Council Member Jillian Long.
3.Public Comments on Agenda Items
No public comments were made.
4. Approval of Minutes
- May 12, 2026 – Motion made (Long) and seconded (Frick) to approve; passed unanimously.
- May 19, 2026 – Motion made (Frick) and seconded (Long) to approve; passed unanimously.
5. Financial Report – May 2026
The financial report was presented, including year-to-date and budget comparisons. A motion was made (Long), seconded (Frick), and the financial reports were accepted as information.
6. Second Reading – FY 2026/2027 Operating Budget
Updated millage rate information resulted in a slight budget adjustment going from the budgeted 49.86 to 49.75. A public hearing was opened (6:34pm) and closed (6:38pm) with no comments. The second reading was completed and the budget was adopted with the change to the millage rate. Motion made (Frick) and seconded (Attaway) to approve; passed unanimously.
7. Old Business & Updates
- Reunion Park: Discussion on drainage and flooding issues; Council will pursue a third-party assessment and delay full opening if needed.
- Rocky Branch: Workday successful with approximately 18 volunteers; one bridge completed.
- Business District Mural: Discussed location and agreed project should be grant-funded.
- Council Member Committee Updates / Assignments: Updates provided on infrastructure items including lighting, solar panels, and traffic devices.
- Newberry Observer Ad: Council reviewed ad that was placed in the Newberry Observer
- Retirement Recognition – Cindy Farr: Expressed appreciation for the drop-in celebration and the bonus.
10. New Business
- Election June 9, 2026: Reminder provided; library will be closed.
- Future Planning: Discussion on committees, park signage, and flag installation.
11. Adjournment
There being no further business, motion made (Long), seconded (Attaway), and passed to adjourn the meeting at 7:14pm.
Respectfully submitted by:
Heather Adams
Heather Adams, TOLM, Town Clerk