Pulaski’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen moved multiple regulatory and procurement items forward during its Nov. 25 meeting, approving first readings of a food‑truck ordinance and annexation/deannexation changes, adopting a budget amendment and authorizing or rejecting several vehicle and service bids.

Mr. Keith introduced the food‑truck ordinance, which the planning commission drafted, saying it would “allow us to register our food trucks, to permit them, make sure they have all the safety of things in place for their gas containers and cooking apparatuses.” The board approved the measure on first reading and scheduled a public hearing for Dec. 9. No substantive public comment on the ordinance was recorded at the meeting.

On annexation procedure, staff told the board of a change in state requirements: “We no longer annex or de annex by ordinance. It has to be by resolution now,” Mr. Keith said while explaining a related $250 recording fee the board approved on first reading. A public hearing on the annexation item was also set for Dec. 9.

The board also approved a rezoning‑fee amendment on first reading to cover increased publication costs for plats and maps; staff said the change is intended to pass the higher notice expense to applicants rather than the city.

On fiscal matters, the board approved a cleanup amendment to the 2025–26 budget on second reading. Mr. Keith described the change as a brief adjustment covering the first three months of the fiscal year; the measure passed on a roll‑call vote.

The board approved a $20,000 purchase of an East Flower Street parcel to provide parking tied to the dog‑park area behind City Hall, with the buyer required to remove an existing mobile home, according to staff remarks. The motion passed by roll call.

In procurement actions, officials said prior police‑truck solicitations contained a “large discrepancy” among bids; the board rejected the earlier bids and authorized re‑advertisement to obtain clearer, more comparable offers. For the water department, the board opened two bids for a one‑ton truck: Wilson County Chevrolet Buick GMC of Lebanon submitted $44,007.80 and Murray Chevrolet submitted $45,003.81; the bids were referred to the department head and city manager for review.

On a local capital project, officials reported that bids for a Trail of Tears gazebo came in about $30,000 over budget and that the Trail of Tears organization declined to contribute additional funds. Staff said the city has already provided about $40,000 in matching funds and will rebid a reduced‑scope project to try to meet budget limits.

Chief Ayers reported good news on the city’s ISO status: an earlier retrograde was removed and the city will remain on its existing ISO rating, which officials said should benefit insurance rates. Two police‑training trips (the Tennessee Narcotics Officers Association meeting) were also announced, with reimbursements near $3,000.

The board adjourned its regular session and convened the beer board, which approved a premises‑consumption beer permit for the Volunteer Lounge at 120 Bennett Drive after staff reported the application was in order. City Hall will be closed for Thanksgiving, officials said.

Meetings: Public hearings on the food‑truck ordinance, annexation rules and rezoning fees are set for Dec. 9; the water‑truck and police‑truck procurement actions will return to staff review and future board action as bids are evaluated.