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Votes at a glance: East Ridge council actions from April 20, 2025 meeting
Summary
Summary of formal votes and motions taken by the East Ridge City Council on April 20, including first readings, resolutions and change‑orders; includes movers, seconds and roll‑call tallies where recorded.
The East Ridge City Council took the following formal actions during its April 20 meeting. This roundup lists each voted item, the motion as recorded, who moved and seconded when stated in the transcript, and the roll‑call tally.
Ordinances and resolutions (selected)
- Ordinance 12‑17 (Board of Zoning Appeals code amendment): Motion to table Ordinance 12‑17 until staff provides clearer language and specific qualification language. Second by Council member Ezell. Roll call: Vice Mayor Tyler — yes; Council member Cagle — yes; Council member Ezell — yes; Council member Witt — yes; Mayor Williams — yes. Outcome: TABLED.
- Ordinance 12‑18 (amend Title 13 — Housing Commission): Motion to approve Ordinance 12‑18 (first reading). Mover: Vice Mayor Tyler. Second: Council member Ezell. Roll call unanimous yes. Outcome: APPROVED (first reading).
- Ordinance 12‑19 (amend Title 2 — Library Board): Motion to approve Ordinance 12‑19 (first reading). Mover: Vice Mayor Tyler. Second: Council member Witt. Roll call unanimous yes. Outcome: APPROVED (first reading).
- Resolution 3676 (sign variance — 6521 Ringgold Road): Motion to approve Resolution 3676 granting sign variances for Whataburger. Mover: Council member Witt. Second: Vice Mayor Tyler. Roll call: Vice Mayor Tyler — yes; Council member Cagle — no; Council member Ezell — yes; Council member Witt — yes; Mayor Williams — yes. Outcome: APPROVED (4–1).
- Resolution 3677 (operate medical clinic — 842 S. Germantown Road): Motion to approve Resolution 3677 to permit use of 842 South Germantown Road as a clinic (R‑1 district conditional use). Mover: Vice Mayor Tyler. Second: Council member Witt. Roll call unanimous yes. Outcome: APPROVED.
- Resolution 3678 (concession contract award — parks & rec concessions): Motion to approve Resolution 3678 awarding concession operations to WWRD Concessions (proposal offered 25% gross share after sales tax). Mover: Council member Witt. Second: Council member Ezell. Roll call unanimous yes. Outcome: APPROVED.
- Resolution 3679 (change order No. 1 — East Ridge Animal Shelter sound attenuation): Motion to approve change order No. 1 (increase of $8,000 due to tariff on defense materials), increasing contract from $192,770.32 to $200,770.32. Mover: Council member Witt. Second: Vice Mayor Tyler. Roll call unanimous yes. Outcome: APPROVED.
- Resolution 3680 (change orders No. 2 & 3 — North Max Smith Road drainage modifications): Motion to approve change orders for drainage modifications on North Max Smith Road project; council noted project not delayed. Mover: Vice Mayor Tyler. Second: (recorded in transcript as second by council member — name not specified). Roll call unanimous yes. Outcome: APPROVED.
Consent agenda
- Minutes of April 10, 2025 council meeting (consent agenda): Motion to approve the consent agenda (including minutes). Motion by Council member Witt, second by Vice Mayor Tyler. Roll call unanimous yes. Outcome: APPROVED.
Roll‑call tallies and movers are recorded as provided in the meeting transcript. If the transcript does not name a mover or second, the entry above notes that fact.
Speakers and staff involved in vote items (selected)
- Mayor Charles Williams — presiding. - Vice Mayor Tyler — moved several items, voted yes on approved items. - Council member Cagle — voted no on Resolution 3676 (sign variance); voted yes on other items. - Council member Ezell — seconded or supported multiple motions. - Council member Witt — mover for several approvals, including 3676, 3678 and 3679. - Brian Miller — City Manager and staff presenter on multiple items.
Notes and clarifications
- Ordinances 12‑18 and 12‑19 passed first reading; final adoption requires subsequent readings as required by city code. - Resolution 3676 approval allows the applicant to proceed to building and electrical permitting subject to standard permit review and any resolution conditions. - Resolution 3679 includes an $8,000 tariff‑related increase; staff said sufficient fund balance existed in the project account.
If readers need the full meeting packet or the exact ordinance/resolution language, contact the City Clerk’s office or view the city’s public meeting materials.
