The Board of Mayor and Aldermen for the City of McMinnville convened for their regularly scheduled meeting on November 12, 2024. The meeting began with a call to order by Mayor Chastain, followed by roll call, confirming the presence of all board members.

The first agenda item was the approval of the minutes from the previous meeting. After confirming there were no requests for changes, a motion was made by Carrie Wooden and seconded by Steve Harvey to approve the minutes as read. The motion passed unanimously.

Next, the board moved to recognize visitors and employees, allowing department heads to address the assembly. Following this, the board discussed communications, specifically the request to approve the annual Ron Hillis Memorial Toy Ride scheduled for December 14. Chief of Police confirmed that the route and safety considerations were satisfactory. A motion to approve the event was made by Steve Harvey and seconded by Stacy Harvey, with the motion passing without opposition.

The meeting continued with no petitions presented and proceeded to unfinished business. A report on debt obligations for the water treatment plant was provided, with no action required from the board at this time. Members were encouraged to reach out with any questions regarding the report.

In new business, an appointment to the Warren Public Utilities was discussed. Alderman Sally Brock proposed replacing her with Petra Dunlap, as her term had expired in October. The motion was seconded by Rachel Kirby and passed unanimously.

The meeting concluded with Alderman Steve Harvey mentioning a recent event sponsored at the Park Theater on election night, although further details were not elaborated upon.

Overall, the meeting addressed key administrative tasks, including the approval of minutes, event planning, and personnel appointments, reflecting the board's ongoing commitment to community engagement and governance.