Alpharetta City Council approves EMT training agreement and new dump truck purchase

The Alpharetta City Council convened on April 28, 2025, to address several key agenda items during their meeting. The session began with a note that item E on the agenda had been deferred, allowing the council to move directly into new business.

The first item discussed was a collaborative agreement with Pillar EMS Academy for EMT training related to the upcoming fire academy. Director Robinson presented the proposal, confirming that the agreement is budgeted and will cover training from 2025 through 2027. The council unanimously approved the motion to enter into this agreement.

Next, the council considered the purchase of a 2024 Ford F550 dump truck for the Recreation, Parks, and Cultural Services department. Director Rogers reported that the truck, priced at $86,754, was found to be $10,000 less than the state contract price. The council expressed appreciation for the cost savings and unanimously approved the purchase.

The meeting then moved to the second reading of an ordinance regarding massage and spa establishments. This ordinance aims to amend existing regulations, including enhanced identification and background checks for licensing. After no public comments were received, the council voted unanimously to adopt the ordinance.

Following this, the council reviewed another ordinance to replace the current Recreation Commission with a Recreation Board. This change includes adjustments to the appointment process and membership structure. After confirming that the necessary changes had been made, the council voted unanimously to adopt this ordinance as well.

The meeting concluded with a motion to recess into an executive session to discuss property acquisition and litigation matters. The council voted in favor of this motion, indicating a productive session focused on enhancing public safety training and updating city regulations.