The Lebanon City Council approved several agenda items at the meeting, including two zoning changes on second reading and a series of first‑reading ordinances and budget amendments covering airport planning, retiree benefits, public safety equipment and utilities.
Zoning and land-use actions: On second reading the council approved ordinance 257253 to change 1661 Southeast Taylor Peter Road from rural residential agricultural to light industrial in Ward 3 (motion by Councilor Burdine, second by Councilor Carmack), and ordinance 257254 to change 2898 Hickory Ridge Road from rural residential agricultural to medium-density single-family residential in Ward 4 (motion by Councilor Kraus, second by Councilor Carmack). Both motions passed by voice vote with no recorded opposition.
Budget and capital items: The council approved multiple budget amendments and first readings, including a first reading for a budget amendment to develop a financial plan and economic assessment for the municipal airport (257281), a first reading to amend the retiree benefits guide (257289), year-end budget amendments to close the fiscal year (257290), a first reading to approve purchase of a ladder truck and heavy rescue truck and related amendment for the fire department (257291), and a first reading to award site‑preparation contracts for hangar development at the municipal airport (257292). The council also approved budget amendments for wastewater plant contractual services and truck replacements in the sewer collection department as listed on the consent agenda.
Procurement and resolutions: The council authorized advertising bids for the Northwest Quadrant Park renovation (resolution 252783) and approved purchase authority for a steel storage building for the natural gas department (resolution 252784). A motion awarding a contract for construction of the Lebanon Police Department building services and codes facility (project CL25011) was also approved as part of consent items.
Votes and procedure: Most routine items were approved by voice vote with “aye” recorded and no opposition shown in the transcript. Several items were first readings only; those will return for second reading or further action as required by code.
What to watch: Items that were approved only on first reading — including the airport financial plan work, ladder truck purchases and hangar site prep — will require subsequent readings or contract awards before funds are expended.