Council meeting highlights, 11/18/24 Council announced the appointment of Jody Brant to fill the vacant Ward 3/Place 2 seat. This was Walter Jones' vacated position after he was appointed council president once Alex Wyatt was promoted to mayor. Item 18.11.24: Council approved a request to provide tiered year-end bonus, ranging from $350 to $2000 depending on years of service. Item 10.10.24: Council approved a bid for around $650k for new Tahoe police vehicles for the city. This will be from a car dealership in Fort Payne. Item 03.11.24: Council approved a request to authorize the mayor to sign a contract for a new ambulance service for the City of Homewood. This includes termination of the current contract with Lifeguard, in January 2025, and then approving a new contract with Regional Paramedics Services. There will be no lag in services. Agenda: https://bit.ly/4ex9DQ4 Upcoming meeting schedules: https://bit.ly/3bvufcT Archived meetings: http://bit.ly/2UiSIaA For all the details about this meeting watch the video above.

Finance Highlights 11/18/24 Item 10.10.24: Committee approved a bid for around $650k for new Tahoe police vehicles for the city. This will be from a car dealership in Fort Payne. Item 03.11.24: Committee approved a request to authorize the mayor to sign a contract for a new ambulance service for the City of Homewood. This includes termination of the current contract with Lifeguard, in January 2025, and then approving a new contract with Regional Paramedics Services. There will be no lag in services. Agenda: https://bit.ly/4ezYPAD Upcoming meeting schedules: https://bit.ly/3bvufcT Archived meetings: http://bit.ly/2UiSIaA Watch the full video above to learn more about all the items presented.

Planning Commission highlights, 11/05/24 Item RS 24.11.01 & AD 24.11.02: These items were a request for a resurvey and amendment to a final development plan to accommodate a new plan to split the old Brookwood Mall location into three lots . One of the lots, the old Belk area, could become an Andrews Sports Medicine facility (SEE IMAGES BELOW). The applicant was not able to provide any update about what they are hoping to do with the other parts of the property. The Planning Commission sent this item to be considered by the full council with a 6-2-1 favorable vote. Item RS 24.11.04: This was to clean up administrative issues for these three parcels. Agenda: https://bit.ly/3YuOG2c Upcoming meeting schedules: https://bit.ly/3bvufcT Archived meetings: http://bit.ly/2UiSIaA For all the details about this meeting watch the video above.

Alex Wyatt was officially sworn in as the new mayor of Homewood Monday, November 4th. In his address to the council, Mayor Wyatt expressed heartfelt gratitude for their years of collaboration, highlighting the strength of their shared vision and dedication to the community. He commended the council members for their commitment to progress, noting that their teamwork has played a vital role in driving transformative and positive changes in Homewood. Wyatt emphasized his eagerness to continue building on this foundation, working closely with the council to foster growth, enhance community well-being, and ensure a bright future for Homewood's residents.

Council meeting highlights, 11/04/24 Alex Wyatt was officially sworn in as the new mayor of Homewood in a ceremony marked by appreciation and optimism. In his address to the council, Mayor Wyatt expressed heartfelt gratitude for their years of collaboration, highlighting the strength of their shared vision and dedication to the community. He commended the council members for their commitment to progress, noting that their teamwork has played a vital role in driving transformative and positive changes in Homewood. Wyatt emphasized his eagerness to continue building on this foundation, working closely with the council to foster growth, enhance community well-being, and ensure a bright future for Homewood's residents. Council President Walter Jones announced the members for an ad-hoc city manager committee that will be responsible for finding an interim city manager. Back in September, residents approved a new form of government which includes adding a city manager. Council members on this committee are Andy Gwaltney, Carlos Alemån, Barry Smith, Nick Sims, and Jennifer Andress. 02.10.24: Committee approved a request for consideration for the city to take over maintenance and service costs for three streetlights in the Gatsby subdivision. Agenda: https://bit.ly/3ChLuzG Upcoming meeting schedules: https://bit.ly/3bvufcT Archived meetings: http://bit.ly/2UiSIaA For all the details about this meeting watch the video above.