At the meeting, Jim reported maintenance work across town: he moved rotting hay from behind the school to reduce erosion, removed the "Trail of Tears" painting and delivered it to Linda, changed AC filters in the town building and pavilion, and inspected mechanical systems.

"I moved the hay from behind the school. It was getting rotten," Jim said, describing the work and noting the actions were intended to keep town property in good condition and to save money on repairs.

The mayor used the closing portion of the meeting to thank local business owners, to summarize recent community events including a chili cook-off and performances by local venues, and to point to the new Talking Rock sign as an investment in local identity. "If you guys are not aware, we have the Talking Rock sign. So hopefully that's a great investment. It's a great looking sign, by the way," the mayor said.

The council moved to adjourn following these updates.