The Lebanon City Council approved payment of the council's claims by voice vote and then adjourned a short Dec. 22 meeting.

Speaker 1 said the meeting had no minutes and that "the only thing we have on our agenda is the approval of the claims." After a motion to pay the claims and a second from John Copeland, the council voted "aye" and the motion carried by voice vote.

Speaker 1 offered brief thanks to council members for work during the year and extended holiday wishes, saying, "I appreciate all the council's hard work this year" and wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Later in the meeting Speaker 2 moved to adjourn; the motion was seconded by Rob Hawkins and approved by voice vote. Speaker 1 announced the council's next meeting would be Jan. 12, 2026 and closed the session.

Attendance and absences were recorded during roll call: Keith Campbell, Robertson, Rob Hawkins, Mike Kinkade and John Copeland were present; Sierra Messinger and Sandra Jasanowski were absent and excused.

Why it matters: The council completed routine administrative business and set its next meeting date. The actions were procedural and decided by voice vote; no contested roll-call votes were recorded.