Council recognizes long‑time clerk on her retirement; mayor reports a nearby barricade incident
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During public comment the council thanked Elaine Fason Hunt for 34 years of city service; the mayor also briefed the council on a lengthy barricade incident in the city that ended after police used tear gas and asked the community to pray for first responders.
The council used the public‑comment portion of its meeting to recognize longtime city employee Elaine Fason Hunt, who told the council she had served the city for 34 years and thanked staff and officials for a retirement reception.
In closing remarks the mayor described a serious barricade incident earlier in the day that involved law‑enforcement and lasted roughly 10 to 12 hours; the mayor said deputies, officers and other first responders ultimately resolved the situation after deploying tear gas and urged prayers and support for those personnel.
Council offered thanks to Hunt for her service. The meeting adjourned after a motion and voice vote.
