The City Commission considered a proposal for a full-time Geographic Information Systems (GIS) specialist to improve the city's mapping of water, sewer and property-line data. Planning and zoning officials said the city's current maps (including property-appraiser centerlines and zoning maps) do not align and that accurate GIS data is needed for planning, utilities and permitting.

Some commissioners questioned whether the position could begin as part time. Planning staff and the city manager said the role would be used across departments, and that a full-time position would more quickly address the backlog of mapping work; they suggested the position could be budgeted in contingency and then split across funds once hours are tracked. Commissioner Cooley recommended staff consider splitting costs to reduce general-fund impact.

On capital requests, the commission reviewed a $96,000 bucket-truck purchase in the capital fund to provide continuous access for tree trimming, signage, repairs and holiday-light installation. Facilities staff said owning a bucket truck would reduce the need to rent equipment and increase responsiveness for daily maintenance tasks. Commissioners asked staff for rental-cost comparisons and scenarios for equipment repurposing across departments before final capital approvals.

No final hiring decision was made. Staff recorded direction to identify how the GIS position's salary could be split across utility or enterprise funds and to provide cost-benefit comparisons for purchasing the bucket truck versus continued rentals.